MANCHESTER UNITED have moved a step closer to signing Frenkie de Jong with Barcelona having reportedly accepting the player will leave.
The Spanish press say keeping the Dutchman is “no longer a priority”, with Bernardo Silva said to be targeted as a replacement.
The same report adds that Barca would also let Frenkie de Jong leave without a replacement, so long as it means they can sign Robert Lewandowski.
However, he is unlikely to join Tottenham Hostpur this summer as he has reportedly rejected a move to the North London outfit.
Meanwhile, Ajax ace Ibrahim Sangare has hinted on a move away from the Dutch giants.
The United target has stated that it would be a dream of his to play in the Premier League one day.
And the Red Devils have taken a HUGE blow in their pursuit of Darwin Nunez as Liverpool are reportedly planning a £85 million bid proposal for the Benfica talisman.
Stay up to date with all the latest from Old Trafford…
Man Utd still want Nunez
Manchester United are reportedly in contact with Darwin Nunez’s agent, despite Liverpool ready to bring him to Anfield.
That is according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano who has stated the Benfica striker is at the centre of a battle between the two rivals.
He tweeted: “Darwin Nunez deal. Key hours ahead as reported.
“Waiting for key stages as Liverpool are in advanced talks with Benfica on €80m [£68m] verbal bid and personal terms [five year deal] already discussed.
“But Manchester United are in contact with his agent, even today afternoon.”
Van Gaal makes De Jong claim
Former Man United manager Louis van Gaal claims Frenkie de Jong’s price tag is significantly below his true value.
Van Gaal manages the midfielder with the Netherlands and is a big fan of the 25-year-old.
Because of that he believes De Jong should be one of the most expensive players in the world – yet Barcelona want just £65million to let him go.
Van Gaal said: “Frenkie de Jong brings extra quality to this team and that’s why he’s worth €112m (£96m).”
Henderson to Newcastle off?
TalkSPORT’s Alex Crook is also claiming that Newcastle move for United goalkeeper Dean Henderson could no longer happen.
The Toon are reportedly cooling their interest and going for Borussia Monchengladbach stopper Yann Sommer.
Henderson is rumoured to want out of Old Trafford as he wants more game time to get in England’s World Cup squad.
Shock move for Ox?
According to talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, Manchester United could make a shock move for Liverpool’s Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain.
The 28-year-old is supposedly desperate to leave Anfield after falling out of favour and he could be available for just £10million.
West Ham have also shown an interest as have Southampton in the past.
Torres tussle
Man Utd and Tottenham are battling it out to sign Villarreal defender Pau Torres, according to reports in Spain.
Torres, 25, has impressed in LaLiga and the Champions League, helping Villarreal to the semi-final.
Villarreal are seeking £43million for the Spaniard and United are favourites to sign him, according to La Razon.
However, Tottenham could throw in Giovani Lo Celso as part of the deal, the Argentine spent the second half of last season on loan at the Unai Emery’s side.
Nunez news
Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Benfica star Darwin Nunez… but Manchester United want to hijack their deal.
The Reds are understood to have offered around £86million for the forward.
Jurgen Klopp is keen to get the deal done as he searches for a Sadio Mane replacement as he is Bayern Munich bound.
But according to Portuguese reporter Pedro Sepulveda, United aren’t ready to give up on signing the Uruguayan.
He told Sky Sports earlier today that Red Devils chiefs are set to meet with Nunez’s agent Jorge Mendes.
He claims that United will try and find a way to complete a deal for the Benfica star under Liverpool’s noses.
The report adds, however, that the player himself has his heart set on Liverpool and is already thinking about playing at Anfield.
Dalot on Ronaldo
Man Utd full-back Diogo Dalot has expressed his admiration of compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo.
Dalot has five caps for Potugal meanwhile Ronadlo, 37, has an incredible 188.
Dalot said: “[Cristiano] is a machine with the way he drives himself every single day and to give us these performances.”
Trossard transfer fight
Man Utd and Newcastle are set to compete for Brighton attacker Leandro Trossard, according to reports.
The Belgian has attracted plenty of interest with his performances for Graham Potter’s side last term.
He made 34 Premier League appearances, netting eight goals and laying on three assists.
De Jong’s agent set for talks
Frenkie de Jong’s agent is set to hold talks with Barcelona over his client’s future amid Manchester United’s reported interest.
According to Mundo Deportivo, De Jong’s representative Ali Dursun is schedule to fly to the Catalan capital within the next few days.
The Spanish outlet adds that manager Xavi would only agree to the midfielder’s departure if the club signed a worthy replacement.
The Barcelona boss’ preferred choice in that case would be Manchester City star Bernardo Silva.
De Jong dressing room claims
According to reports in the Spanish media, Frenkie de Jong is the only Barcelona player to have cleared his locker at the club.
Amid plenty of interest from Man Utd, fans are believing he could be on the way to reunite with Erik ten Hag.
One fan believes saying: “So he’s coming then.”
Another was not so convinced stating, “this proves nothing.”
Alaba fires shots at United
Real Madrid and Austria man David Alaba has claimed that Ralf Rangnick is “world-class” and wasn’t given enough time to make an impact at Man Utd.
Rangnick is now the Austria manager after his interim spell at Old Trafford. He was set to ‘upstairs’ into a consultancy role at United but that will not be happening either.
Alaba said: “He has been really good, you can see we have a really good plan and you can see it works for us on the pitch.
“He doesn’t want us to let the opponents breathe air. It is good for us. I have known Ralf since I was 18 years old and he is a world-class coach.
“What he did in the past is something special and now I am seeing it close up. He showed what he can do at Leipzig, Salzburg and Hoffenheim.
“He didn’t have a lot of time in Manchester. He has a really good plan and knows a lot about football.”
Did United bid for Felix?
Atletico Madrid rejected a £136million bid for Joao Felix from a Premier League club in 2020, according to reports.
Manchester United were continually linked with the Portuguese star before he made the switch to Spain from Benfica in 2019.
Despite the 22-year-old picking LaLiga over England, a third party on behalf of the unnamed Prem side still approached Atletico about a move.
Joao Felix hasn’t consistently been his best since moving to Atleti United confident on Garnacho future
Talented teenager Alejandro Garnacho recently made his Premier League debut as well as scoring twice in the FA Youth Cup final.
These performances have alerted Juventus however Man Utd are confident they will be able to agree a new deal with the attacker who is just 17-years-old.
The new contract is set to reflect his growing presence at the club, via MEN.
Agbonlahor says Eriksen should avoid United
However, former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has suggested Christian Eriksen doesn’t sign for United.
Agbonlahor told talkSPORT: “I think he’d (Eriksen) make every team better. Imagine playing with him, the runs you could make, he’d find you with his passing.
“I’m sure he’s got so many options and there’s talk about Manchester United, but I don’t know about that.
“I think he can do better than United.”
The pundit suggested he’d be better of at Tottenham saying: “I think he’s got that relationship with Conte hasn’t he, when he was manager of Inter Milan, so that’s an option for him.”
Man Utd send scouts to watch Eriksen
Manchester United had scouts watching the performance of Christian Eriksen as he played for Denmark against Austria, according to various reports.
The scouts would have seen the 32-year-old grab the assist for the winning goal.
Eriksen has been playing for Brentford since making a sensational recovery from the a cardiac arrest at last summer’s Euros.
Sangare reveals Premier League dream
PSV midfielder Ibrahim Sangare is someone being targetted as part of Erik ten Hag’s summer re-build.
Sky Sports have reported that it could take a £30million bid to get PSV to sell with Chelsea and Newcastle also keen.
Back in May, Sangare spoke to the Dutch press about a transfer.
He said: “”I am a PSV player. I don’t have my head in other things.
“I’ll go on holiday and I’ll have time to talk about possible next projects.
“Playing in the Premier League is not only a dream of mine, but a dream of every footballer. That is the biggest and most important league in the world.”
Watch De Jong dribble
Man United target Frenkie de Jong danced through the Welsh midfield to set up a late winner for the Netherlands to secure a 1-2 win in the Nations League.
The Barcelona midfielder skipped away from challenges before his killer pass found Tyrell Malacia who crossed in for Wout Weghorst to head home.
Watch the moment here.
United interested in Fofana
Man Utd are keen on Leicester’s Wesley Fofana, according to RMC Sport.
The 21-year-old centre-back missed much of the season that just finished due to injury.
It is rumoured that the Foxes will demand a fee of £68million with Chelsea also keeping their eyes on the Frenchman.
Liverpool bid for Nunez
Journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that a bid has been made from Liverpool for United target Darwin Nunez.
The offer is €80m with add ons totally the deal at €100m. Nunez would be handed a five year deal.
Benfica will decide whether to accept or not soon.
He also reports that Man United are in contact with his agent.
Lingard hangs out with Neymar and Ronaldinho
Jesse Lingard is looking for a new club this summer after his deal at Man Utd expired but he seems in no rush to find one.
He is currently on holiday in USA, firstly Las Vegas and now Miami.
And on his break he has been snapped alongside Neymar and Ronaldinho.
Read more on The Sun here
Jesse Lingard with PSG star Neymar Van Gaal warns player NOT to join United
Netherlands and ex-United manager Louis van Gaal has advised Ajax defender Jurrien Timber NOT to make the move to Manchester this summer.
Timber is coached by van Gaal at international level and speaking ahead of their match yesterday the 70-year-old said: “”I think a player with his qualities can play in the Premier League.
“That’s not a problem. But if he has to make this step now… that’s another question. It is not so wise I think [to join United]. He has to play.”
Timber worked with Erik ten Hag at Ajax fuelling rumours that the new boss wants to work with the 20-year-old again.
United don’t want Nunez bidding war
Man Utd and Liverpool are both interested in the £85million rated Benfica striker Darwin Nunez.
Manchester Evening News are reporting that despite their being no official budget on signings this summer, United are reluctant to spend “within their means and there is a limit to what they would pay for transfer targets.”
Nunez scored an incredible 34 goals in 41 games for Benfica last season.
He has also become a client of super-agent Jorge Mendes perhaps suggesting his intention to leave Lisbon for a big club.
Rashford rejects Spurs
Man Utd attacker Marcus Rashford has declined a move to Spurs in favour of fighting for his place at Old Trafford, according to reports from The Times.
They claim that the 24-year-old is hoping to impress new manager Erik ten Hag.
Many clubs from Italy and Spain are also keen but United appear to have no intention of selling him.
Good morning United fans
Ralf Rangnick failed to make an impact at Man United because he wasn’t given enough time.
That’s the view of Real Madrid ace David Alaba who has been working with Rangnick since he became Austria’s new manager.
Man United team-mate Diogo Dalot has backed Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the new season.
Dalot says that Ron is a “machine that won’t stop any time soon”.
Jurgen Klopp is confident he will beat Manchester United to land hitman Darwin Nunez.
Liverpool are ready with a package worth £75million — an initial £68m fee plus add-ons — to beat their rivals to the Benfica striker.
Harry Maguire’s wife Fern Hawkins has shown off her huge diamond ring after marrying the Manchester United captain.
Barcelona ace Frenkie de Jong will be the “perfect fit” for Man United’s midfield in the wake of Paul Pogba’s exit.
And Jesse Lingard is all about the wild partying in Las Vegas.
Lingard in Vegas
Jesse Lingard has been labelled as a “legend” after splashing out on two bottles of champagne for his adoring fans as he joined in on their stag do, writes Jake Lambourne.
The 29-year-old took to his Instagram story last week to show him partying in Las Vegas, where he was serenaded by partygoers.
Lingard was showered with compliments, with the person stating he spoke to everyone on the stag do and was more than happy to take pictures with them.
The video started off with two women holding up two bottles of champagne, while the stag do party performed the ‘J-Lingz’ celebration.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
