MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to announce the signing of Dutch star Tyrell Malaica TODAY.
The Feyernood ace has been spotted arriving at United’s training ground this morning as he undergoes the second part of his medical.
And another Man Utd signing may not be far behind with Christian Eriksen reportedly agreeing a three-year deal.
Meanwhile Cristiano Ronaldo has delayed his return to United training for personal reasons SunSport can exclusively reveal.
Ronaldo, 37, has plans to QUIT Man United, but the Old Trafford chiefs are standing firm that the Portuguese star is going nowhere and is not for sale.
And Frenkie de Jong has sent United fans into a frenzy having liked a post from the clubs Instagram.
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‘Not world class’
Manchester United fans should be underwhelmed by the signing of Christian Eriksen, according to Liverpool hero Danny Murphy.
Murphy told talkSPORT: “World class? Eriksen? No. No, no, no, no. He is a welcome addition to any squad because he is experienced and has quality.
“But when you’re looking at the big games when United are competing against Liverpool, [Manchester] City and Chelsea, is he going to play in that first XI? No, is the answer.
“He could change a game, yes, that’s fair. He could come off the bench and change a game but is he going to bring United closer to Liverpool and City? Nowhere near it.
“This is Man Utd. Is he better than [Bruno] Fernandes? No. Is he going to be playing in the first XI? No.
“Is he a welcome addition and good squad player? Yes. Should I be happy as a United fan? No. Would I be excited as a United fan? I’d be a bit underwhelmed by it”
Martinez transfer boost
Manchester United are confident of beating Arsenal to signing Lisandro Martinez after meeting with the Ajax hierarchy.
United have tabled a fee just shy of £40million for Martinez.
The Dutch champs’ new director of football Klaas-Jan Huntelaar travelled to London on Saturday to meet with United representatives, according to the Mirror.
And after talks with Huntelaar, the Red Devils are said to be confident of beating the Gunners in the transfer race to sign the centre-back.
The Manchester giants are said to have lodged a bid worth an initial £35.3m, with an extra £4.3m available in add-ons.
The total package works out at £39.6m, with the Amsterdam outfit understood to value the Argentina international at £43m
Cristiano Ronaldo absence
Manchester United superstar Cristian Ronaldo has DELAYED his return to training due to family reasons.
Ronaldo has sensationally told United he wants to leave in order to play Champions League football.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was set to hold showdown talks with manager Erik ten Hag today in what was scheduled to be his first day back at the club after a summer break.
But SunSport understands the star forward will now not attend practice today due to family reasons, and the Red Devils have accepted his explanation.
The Portugal captain is due to spend a few days at United’s HQ before jetting off on a 16-day tour of Thailand and Australia on Friday with the rest of the squad
Malacia at Carrington
Tyrell Malacia has been spotted at Manchester United’s training ground in Carrington.
Malacia has been photographed arriving in a car ahead of his proposed move to United.
The left-back is set to become new manager Erik ten Hag’s first signing for £13million from Feyenoord.
The Netherlands international will provide competition for Luke Shaw down the left
Christian Eriksen reminder
Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to join Manchester United in the summer.
SunSport understands Eriksen has decided to join United after snubbing Brentford, where he spent the last six months.
The attacking midfielder is set to pen a three-year deal at Old Trafford and will undergo a medical.
The Denmark international will become the Red Devils’ first signing of the summer
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Maguire on holiday
Harry Maguire is now back in training but photos have been released of him and his wife Fern while on holiday in the Amalfi coast.
The couple got married in the South of France at the end of June.
You can see all the snaps here.
United fans slam “lazy” scouting
United supporters have criticised the club’s scouting as they near the signings of Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia.
The unhappy fans claim the scouting system is “lazy” as the club are only interested in targets with Ajax connections or that Ten Hag tried to sign at Ajax.
A fan said: “They only follow what Ten Hag says, don’t expect much change in the coming years.”
Mendes meets with Boehly over Ronaldo move
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has met with Chelsea’s new owner Todd Boehly, according to reports.
The pair supposedly met due to Ronaldo wanting out of Old Trafford.
Sunday World say that Boehly ‘made it clear’ during his meeting with Mendes that Chelsea could be an option for Ronaldo.
Bergwijn declined Man Utd
Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn rejected offers from two Premier League clubs in order to secure a dream move to Ajax, according to reports.
According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Manchester United and Everton were willing to pay up to £35m for the Netherlands star.
But the player had his heart set on Ajax.
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Eriksen agrees to United move
Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to join Man Utd, snubbing Brentford.
The Bees had been hopeful of convincing Eriksen to stay in West London and had offered him a new deal.
But SunSport understands the Danish international has now made the decision to join Manchester United.
He is set to pen a three-year deal at Old Trafford.
Eriksen is said to have informed United of his desire to join the club, with the midfielder now set for a medical.
Chelsea and Man Utd want Mitchell
Both Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in bringing transfer specialist Paul Mitchell to the club.
Mitchell is currently at Monaco, having previously worked at Spurs and Southampton bringing in many top talents.
The Daily Mirror claim he is open to a move back to England.
United stars arrive for training
The likes of Bruno Fernandes, Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire have all been pictured arriving at training for their first session with Erik ten Hag.
Cristiano Ronaldo was absent.
You can see all the snaps – here.
Brown on captain Maguire
Speaking to the Express, Wes Brown has had his say on Harry Maguire being captain of Man Utd despite receiving much criticism last season.
There have been rumours Maguire could lose the armband next season.
Brown said: “The captaincy to me, obviously it’s a big deal but you just get on with it.
“For instance, if he got it taken off him, he’ll be disappointed. Ultimately, he’ll want to show everybody he can do it.
“There were a lot of players who had a bad season last season. But, as the captain, you will take a lot of stick and I think he understands that.”
House War
Potential Manchester rivals Erling Haaland and Frenkie de Jong are reportedly fighting off the pitch as they look to rent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s mansion.
The Daily Mirror report that both players have their people looking at the property.
The house is worth a rumoured £3.5million.
Rangnick wanted to sell Ronaldo
Ex-United boss Ralf Rangnick allegedly told Manchester United that they had to sell Cristiano Ronaldo back in January, according to reports.
The Athletic state: “On more than one occasion Rangnick proposed to football director John Murtough and chief executive officer Richard Arnold that Ronaldo be sold, and replaced, during the January transfer window.
“Rangnick felt that as Ronaldo’s time at United was uncertain beyond the end of the season, it made sense to act sooner rather than later to reconfigure the side’s attack.”
Read more of the allegations here.
Ronaldo update
Cristiano Ronaldo is due to spend a few days at United’s HQ before jetting off on a 16 day tour of Thailand and Australia on Friday with the Man Utd squad.
Crisis talks were set to be held amid claims he wants to leave.
But family reasons means he will not be back in training like his teammates today.
Wrexham make cheeky Ronaldo offer
Wrexham’s Hollywood co-owner Rob McElhenney has hilariously suggested his club could lodge an offer for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Manchester United star has sensationally confirmed he wants to leave after just one year back at Old Trafford.
Reacting to a social media post about Ronaldo wanting to leave United if a suitable offer was lodged, McElhenney jokingly wrote: “Define suitable.”
Malacia spotted at Carrington
One man who is at the training ground today if Dutch left-back Tyrell Malacia.
He has been photographed arriving in a car ahead of his proposed move to the club.
He is set to become Erik ten Hag’s first signing for £13million from Feyenoord.
Ronaldo return delayed
Cristian Ronaldo has DELAYED his return to Manchester United training due to family reasons.
The 37-year-old has sensationally told the club he wants to leave in order to play Champions League football.
He was set to hold showdown talks with Erik ten Hag today in what was scheduled to be his first day back at the club after a summer break.
But SunSport understands Ronaldo will now not attend training today due to family reasons, and United have accepted his explanation.
Credit: Getty Martinez’s ‘gentlemen’s agreement’
Ajax star Lisandro Martinez reportedly has a gentlemen’s agreement with the club that allows him to leave if a substantial offer comes in for him.
The agreement was made when he signed a new contract at the Eredivisie giants in October.
The Daily Mail report that a £43million bid may be needed to sign the Argentine.
Man Utd and Arsenal are the two front runners.
De Jong pictured
Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong has been snapped on holiday in Ibiza enjoying dinner.
He was apparently joined in a restaurant by some of his Netherlands teammates.
Gerard Romero shared the image of the Barca ace on his social media.
Domino Effect?
Man City star Bernardo Silva is reportedly on the verge of joining Barcelona and the deal would allow for Frenkie de Jong to sign for Manchester United.
SPORT report that the Portuguese midfielder has already said “yes” to a move to the LaLiga giants.
De Jong could then be allowed to reunite with ex-manager Erik ten Hag and move to United for a rumoured £56million.
Good morning Man Utd fans
Manchester United wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo has been ordered by the club he must report back for pre-season this week.
Ronaldo has informed United of his desire to depart this summer after citing his wish to play Champions League football.
But according to the Mirror, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been told by the Red Devils he must report back to Carrington imminently.
The report states that the star forward has been alerted that he has to be on the plane on Friday for their two-and-a-half-week pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia.
United have declined to comment about Ronaldo’s reported wish to leave the club.
According to the Daily Mirror, the Manchester giants have refused to answer questions regarding the Portugal captain’s future.
But United want to recoup the money they spent to sign the 37-year-old if they are to let him leave this summer, report The Times.
The Red Devils paid Juventus £12.9million to bring Ronaldo back to Old Trafford, with add-ons potentially taking the deal to £17m.
Napoli have entered the race to sign the him and could be willing to match United’s asking price.
Bayern Munich could also view the Portugal international as a cheap replacement for Robert Lewandowski if the Pole is sold to Barcelona.
Finally, United have made a breakthrough in the transfer market with Feyenoord star Tyrell Malacia set to become their first signing of the summer today.
Malacia jetted into Manchester yesterday and went through the first stages of his medical.
And should it all go to plan the left-back will put the finishing touches to his move – which will cost the Red Devils an initial £13m.
The Manchester giants swooped for the Netherlands international last week just when he looked destined to link up with Lyon
Do no Ron
Manchester United wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo should stay put at Old Trafford, claims former Red Devils ace Louis Saha.
Saha told BonusCodeBets: “It could go both ways, no one can guarantee anything apart from Cristiano. He’s the only one to answer that.
“It wouldn’t be the right move for Man United to let him go because he’s such a big asset.
“I can definitely see him continuing to keep doing what he’s doing best, which is scoring goals and helping his club get back to where it belongs.
“He can still play a part under [Erik] Ten Hag, not only by scoring goals, but with his stature.
“I’m sure the new manager will want to implement some new rules and new standards that fit with Ronaldo. Maybe not so much on the pressing side, but his work ethic and his desire to always be accountable.
“Performance-wise, Ronaldo is up there with the best, he’ll drive the players that need confidence, like [Marcus] Rashford.
“It’s a new manager, new rules, new atmosphere and I’m very excited”
In safe hands
Manchester United star David de Gea is confident that fans will “love” the style of play that new boss Erik ten Hag is implementing at the club.
De Gea claims the improvements have made the United players “excited” about the future of the club.
The Spaniard told MUTV: “I think we are all very excited for the new season, for the new manager.
“He plays a very good [type of] football so for sure the fans will love it”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
