MANCHESTER UNITED are prepared to make an “irrefutable” offer for Frenkie de Jong, according to reports from Spain.
The Red Devils are also looking at other options and sent a scout to watch Denmark and the likes of Christian Eriksen take on Ralf Rangnick’s Austria.
There are also reports that Erik ten Hag could line up right-back Denzel Dumfries.
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What’s he all about?
Danny Murphy has questioned Man United’s new boss Erik ten Hag’s ability to coach a big club.
Murphy told talkSPORT: “I think what Ten Hag has done of course is credible, winning the league three times etc.
“But he’s not managed big players at a big club, so we don’t know how he’s going to deal with that pressure.
“Every part of his life is going to be magnified, whether he goes to the wrong shop at the wrong time, whether he drives the wrong car. Everything he does is going to be talked about.”
Pogba talks
Departing Manchester United star Paul Pogba has revealed three conditions his suitors need to meet in order to sign him – “play football, be myself and enjoy what I do”.
United recently confirmed that record signing Pogba, 29, will leave once his contract runs out on June 30 following six years at Old Trafford.
And Pogba told Uninterrupted: “I just want the best for me, I’m thinking like putting everything together. Take my time and I’m just looking for the best.
“I just want to play football, be myself always and enjoy what I do.
“I need to enjoy what I do because otherwise I cannot perform well. I don’t want to be thinking negative.
“We can be losing games, losing trophies but you have to be happy where you are and enjoy yourself. That’s what I’m looking for.”
Tchou good for United
Real Madrid have agreed an £85million-plus deal to sign Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco, according to reports.
The midfielder has been high in demand around Europe, writes Etienne Fermie.
Tchouameni, 22, is set to snub the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain to join the Spanish giants.
According to The Athletic, Madrid have now reached a “verbal agreement” with Monaco to sign their star player.
The deal is set to be worth more than £85m in total and is in its final stages now, with only routine paperwork to be completed.
Maguire visits Munich memorial
Man Utd centre-back Harry Maguire has paid his respects to the victims of the Munich air disaster at the memorial.
Henry Winter, chief football writer at the Times, said: “Harry Maguire went at dusk to the Munich Memorial in Manchesterplatz on Sunday evening. Just him with an FA official.
“Man Utd captain wanted to go when it was quieter and spent 30 minutes absorbing the site and paying his respects.”
Maguire is there ahead of England’s Nations League game with Germany this evening.
Man United’s most valuable stars
Man United have five of the world’s top 100 most valuable players despite a shambolic campaign.
Jadon Sancho is 13th on the list with a value of £88.1million, and behind him in 17th is Bruno Fernandes who’s worth £83.5m.
Then Mason Greenwood is next in 29th at £69.3mm, before Scott McTominay comes in on the list in 53rd worth £57.6m.
The fifth and final Red Devil in the list is captain Harry Maguire who is valued at £44.4m – a price good enough to see him slot into 91st place.
Ronaldo wants youngsters to play
Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Man United’s new boss Erik ten Hag to give the youngsters a shot next season.
Ronaldo said to United’s media: “I think we should give opportunities to the young generation.
“I am in favor that we should give opportunities to the young generation because they will be the future.
You have to help them as well to put it in the right spots.
“The pressure is a lot to play in the Premier League, which I believe is the most difficult league in the world by far.
“You have to give them time, you have to give them the opportunity and let them grow in a normal way, without pressure.”
Fries with that?
Man United are reportedly tracking Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries.
New boss Erik ten Hag has already put together a list of potential transfer targets, and Dumfries, 26, is said to be at the very top.
The 52-year-old is claimed to be a huge fan of the fellow Dutchman, who registered 12 goal contributions in 45 appearances across all competitions last season for Inter.
And according to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Man Utd have now started to track him in order to prepare for a potential bid.
Ronaldo achieves goal milestone
Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved another incredible milestone while playing for Portugal.
The Manchester United star bagged twice as his country trounced Switzerland 4-0 in the Nations League.
Ronaldo, 37, has now scored an incredible 117 goals in 187 appearances for Portugal.
Astonishingly, his efforts against the Swiss saw him become the first male player in history to score 100 non-penalty goals for their country.
Southgate and Man United thoughts
England boss Gareth Southgate and his assistant Steve Holland would have been the perfect for Man United, Danny Murphy added.
He continued: “I know them [Southgate and Holland], they’ve come a long way the pair of them, they’ve got a great partnership.
“I think with what they’ve achieved at England, the way he’s managed players, big players, I think he’s evolved into a very intelligent football manager, and with Steve by his side I think they’d do a great job at a big club.
“What United need now isn’t all about on the pitch. They’ll be judged on that but initially what do United need?
“They need someone to bring together this squad and try and create a unity and an atmosphere and an energy that England have.”
Prem giants in Osimhen battle
Newcastle have joined Manchester United and Arsenal in the race to sign Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, according to reports.
Both Man Utd and Arsenal are in the hunt for reinforcements up front and have identified £85million man Osimhen as a potential target.
But according to transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio, both clubs have been joined by newly mega-rich Newcastle in the hunt for the Nigeria international.
Ten Hag’s credentials questioned
Danny Murphy has questioned Man United’s new boss Erik ten Hag’s ability to coach a big club.
Murphy told talkSPORT: “I think what Ten Hag has done of course is credible, winning the league three times etc.
“But he’s not managed big players at a big club, so we don’t know how he’s going to deal with that pressure.
“Every part of his life is going to be magnified, whether he goes to the wrong shop at the wrong time, whether he drives the wrong car. Everything he does is going to be talked about.”
Real Madrid reach Tchouameni agreement
Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a verbal agreement with Monaco over Aurelien Tchouameni.
And the transfer deal is worth more than £85m, according to The Athletic.
Real and Monaco are now hashing out the final details of the deal before officially announcing the midfielder’s transfer.
The France international spurned interest from Liverpool, Man United and PSG to join Real.
Giggs spotted out shopping
Ryan Giggs has been out clothes shopping with a friend as he awaits the beginning of his court case on August 8.
The former Manchester United winger remains suspended by Wales pending his trial.
Giggs denies all allegations.
While awaiting his trial, Giggs has been spotted out in Cheshire with a pal.
The 48-year-old wore a grey quarter zip jumper and black trousers as he shopped.
De Jong gives United boost
Frenkie De Jong has revealed he is not happy with the role he has at Barcelona amid transfer interest from Manchester United.
De Jong told NOS: “I like to be the first player to receive the ball from the defenders.
“In the national team I play differently compared to Barça. And I think this one fits me better.”
Matic set for Roma transfer
Nemanja Matic has a “full agreement” with Jose Mourinho’s Roma ahead of a free transfer, according to reports.
The Serbian midfielder will leave Manchester United at the end of the month when his contract expires.
And one of the clubs interested in acquiring his services is Europa Conference League winners Roma.
The Italian side are managed by Mourinho, who signed Matic at both Chelsea and Man Utd.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Matic has reached an agreement with Roma over a one-year deal.
There will also been an option to extend by a further season and medical tests should take place in July.
Pogba reveals transfer demands
Manchester United star Paul Pogba has revealed three conditions his suitors need to meet in order to sign him.
Pogba told Uninterrupted: “I just want the best for me, I’m thinking like putting everything together. Take my time and I’m just looking for the best.
“I just want to play football, be myself always and enjoy what I do.
“I need to enjoy what I do because otherwise I cannot perform well. I don’t want to be thinking negative.
“We can be losing games, losing trophies but you have to be happy where you are and enjoy yourself. That’s what I’m looking for.”
Man United scout Eriksen
Man United scouts were in attendance to see Denmark face Austria amid interest in Christian Eriksen.
United have been linked with a move for the Danish international along with Spurs.
And reps from both the Prem sides were present to watch Eriksen in action on Monday.
The leaked lists of scouts at the game was reported by Manchester Evening News.
Di Maria set for Barcelona transfer
Angel Di Maria has reportedly agreed to join Barcelona on a free transfer.
The 34-year-old Argentine emotionally left Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season when his contract expired.
It brought to a close a seven-year spell with the French giants where he scored 93 goals and provided 119 assists in 295 appearances.
According to Relevo, he now looks set to choose Barcelona over Juventus in what would be a highly controversial move.
That is because the South American spent five years with Spanish rivals Real Madrid.
Atletico want Paolo Dybala
Atletico Madrid are the latest club to enter the transfer race for soon-to-be free agent Paolo Dybala.
Dybala’s contract with Juventus expires at the end of the month.
This has led to a slew of interest from several clubs including Arsenal and Man United.
And now Atletico have approached Dybala’s agent Jorge Antun to see if they can get a deal done, according to transfer specialist Gianluca Di Marzio.
Rashford spotted working out
Man United forward Marcus Rashford is bulking up in the gym ahead of the new season.
The English forward posted a 90-second video on social media showcasing his hard work as he lifted weights during the summer break.
And he accompanied the clip with the caption: “3 sessions in and feeling good after an amazing break with amazing people.
“Back to work @santandave 🎶✌🏾😄.”
Fellow Man Utd man Andreas Pereira reacted to the post with a simple: “Rashy 🤩.”
While Arsenal legend Ian Wright added: “💪🏾.”
Nunez tipped for Liverpool transfer
Benfica striker Darwin Nunez has been tipped to pick Liverpool over Man United by Glen Johnson.
Johnson told BettingOdds: “You’d think Núñez would head to Anfield if it’s between Liverpool and Manchester United. As we know, Manchester United don’t have the same pulling power they once did.
“There was a time when Manchester United came calling then the answer was ‘yes’. That’s not the case at the moment, so if Liverpool and Manchester United are going head to head for him then I’m sure he’d pick Liverpool over United.
“If Liverpool are to pay the £100 million that Benfica supposedly want for him, then that’s against their structure and the way they do business, but that’s the way the game is going.
” If they don’t start opening up to that, then others will capitalise on that. I do like the way Liverpool do their business, but they need to be a bit flexible with it because the other big guns will be willing to pay it, whether it’s against their protocols or not.”
Wenger slams Ronaldo media bias
Arsene Wenger has slammed the media for being biased towards Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo.
Wenger claims the press praise Messi when he scores against lower-ranked teams, whilst criticising Ronaldo for doing the same.
Wenger said: “It’s hypocritical to criticize Cristiano Ronaldo for scoring against lower ranked nations then praise Messi for scoring against those same nations.
“It’s clear who the media has bias to and that’s been the story since day one.”
Lewandowski speaks on Bayern exit reasons
Robert Lewandowski has opened up on why he wants to leave Bayern Munich.
He told Sport.Onet: “I only want to leave Bayern. Loyalty and respect are more important than work. The best way is to find a solution together.
“Something died in me and I want more emotions in my life. An exit is the best solution for both parties.
“No other offers were even considered by me other than that of Barcelona. I want to leave Bayern, that’s clear.”
Man United have previously been linked with the attacker.
Bayern prepare Mane bid
Bayern Munich are preparing an improved £30million bid for Liverpool ace Sadio Mane, according to reports.
The German champions offered £21m with an additional £4.6m in add-ons if they win the Champions League.
But according to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are hoping to get around £42.5m for the 30-year-old who has one year left on his deal, which would help fund a replacement.
One of the targets the Reds would like to replace Mane with is highly rated Benfica forward Darwin Nunez.
Arsenal and Man United are also keen on the striker.
Sancho’s England spot continued
Sancho’s England career could get back on track if he performs well for Man United under new boss Erik ten Hag.
But the winger’s at risk of missing out on the World Cup if he doesn’t produce the goods, Whelan reckons.
He continued in his chat with Football Insider: “Hopefully under Ten Hag he can get more minutes and play in a system that suits him better.
“We hardly saw anything in the way of consistency last season. It’s looking like a strange move at this point.
“It’s an area where England are saturated with talent. He’s going to have to hit the ground running at the start of next season.
“Otherwise, he’s in danger of missing out on the World Cup.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
