MANCHESTER UNITED defenders Harry Maguire and Phil Jones had a bust-up during the interval of their thrashing by Liverpool according to reports.
The Red Devils were comfortably dispatched 4-0 in front of Old Trafford back in April.
And in bad news for the pair, the agents of in-demand Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres are said to be jetting into Manchester this week.
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag has confirmed he wants Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at the club, but will talk to the Portugal captain first before revealing anything further to the media.
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Aurelien Tchou join Madrid
RMC suggest that Aurelien Tchouameni will join Real Madrid on 5-year contract, the transfer costing the Spanish champions around £60million.
Arsenal and Manchester United had emerged as some of the frontrunners.
But the midfielder – likened to Paul Pogba in style – seems to have decided on the Spanish capital.
The talented Tchouameni has been wowing scouts all over Europe with his performances for Monaco.
His ability was underlined earlier this month when he netted two stunning goals in a win against Lille.
No risk for Ten Hag
New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag doesn’t think there is a risk to the reputation he created at Ajax after moving to Old Trafford.
Ten Hag said: “I don’t see it as a risk. This club has a great history and let’s make a future.
“I’m really excited to do that with the people around the club.
“If we work hard and are 100 per cent committed, I’m sure we will have success”.
Van de Beek district
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he is relishing working with former Everton loanee Donny van de Beek again after their time together at Ajax.
Ten Hag said: “Of course we had a fantastic squad in that time in Ajax.
“We had a fantastic relationship and I look forward to seeing him again”
It’s still Ron
New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo is in his plans for next season.
Ronaldo’s future has been uncertain for quite a few months and there were questions as to whether Ten Hag was planning to go forward with him.
But the Dutchman put all the speculation to rest after being asked if he wants the five-time Ballon d’Or winner to stay: “Of course!”
Ten Hag was then asked what Ronaldo brings, to which he responded “goals”.
Net Victor Osimhen
Arsenal have had a club-record £76million offer for Napoli star Victor Osimhen rejected, in what works as a transfer boost for Manchester United.
The Gunners have been linked with a move to bring Osimhen to the Emirates with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah set to depart in June as free agents.
According to Calciomercato, the Partenopei have turned down the North Londoners’ bid as they hold out for more money.
It has been stated that the Serie A giants will only part ways with the striker should they receive a fee in the region of £93m.
The same source has reported that it is possible Arsenal will come back in with a second bid for the Nigeria international
Darwin Nunez blow
Manchester United have been dealt with a transfer blow amid their interest in Benfica star Darwin Nunez.
That is because Real Madrid have joined the bidding war to land Nunez in the summer.
According to Record, the LaLiga champs have identified the striker as a potential target after they missed out on Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.
The Uruguay international has stood out this season with a staggering 34 goals and four assists in 41 appearances across all competitions
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Glazer family out?
Manchester United’s shares have fallen 23 per cent this season, the biggest collapse in the past 10 years, wiping almost $600million (£480m) off the club’s value.
However, this decline on the stock market may make the club a more attractive proposition to purchase, according to a finance expert.
Mike Owens, UK Sales Trader at investment platform Saxo Markets, said: “Man Utd’s recent lack of on-field success, in particular missing out on Champions League football next season, will have contributed to this decline. The club’s share value has seen a downtick for the past four seasons since the team finished second in the Premier League under Jose Mourinho in 2018.
“Their falling share price may, however, make the club a more attractive proposition for a potential new buyer and this could be the catalyst to see a change of ownership at the club in the next couple of years if current owners, the Glazer family, are tempted to cash out.
“By way of comparison, the reported bids being negotiated for the sale of Chelsea Football Club range from $3bn to $4bn, while the enterprise value of Manchester United is currently $2.6bn based on the latest share price. On most metrics Manchester United is a far bigger club than Chelsea, which would indicate the shares are currently undervalued by the market”
It’s still Ron
New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo is in his plans for next season.
Ronaldo’s future has been uncertain for quite a few months and there were questions as to whether Ten Hag was planning to go forward with him.
But the Dutchman put all the speculation to rest after being asked if he wants the five-time Ballon d’Or winner to stay: “Of course!”
Ten Hag was then asked what Ronaldo brings, to which he responded “goals”
Van de Beek district
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he is relishing working with former Everton loanee Donny van de Beek again after their time together at Ajax.
Ten Hag said: “Of course we had a fantastic squad in that time in Ajax.
“We had a fantastic relationship and I look forward to seeing him again”
ON THE HU-GO
Manchester United are currently in the middle of a six-way battle for Reims star Hugo Ekitike.
However, it’s being reported in France that Paris Saint-Germain are lining up a £38million bid for Ekitike.
According to Foot Mercato, United and Newcastle are the main interested parties from the Premier League.
Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan are all also in the hunt for the striker.
Back in January, it was reported that the Magpies had had a £33m bid accepted by the French club, only for the Frenchman himself to turn down the offer
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Jack’s Greal deal
Manchester City star Jack Grealish revealed he could have signed for rivals Manchester United as a kid – but his dad gave the club a fake name.
Grealish recalled the story, speaking to THE FACE: “You’re not actually meant to go back and play with your old team, but they were doing a little tour down in Devon and we played against some team in the group stages. We won 4-0 and I scored all four.
“That was when people were like: ‘OK, this kid’s good.’
“Then I got scouted by other teams like Man United, West Brom and Birmingham City. But [at] those times I was contracted to [Aston] Villa, so I shouldn’t have been playing.
“When they came up to my dad, he’d have to give a fake name!”
No risk for Ten Hag
New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag doesn’t think there is a risk to the reputation he created at Ajax after moving to Old Trafford.
Ten Hag said: “I don’t see it as a risk. This club has a great history and let’s make a future.
“I’m really excited to do that with the people around the club.
“If we work hard and are 100 per cent committed, I’m sure we will have success”
Smash and Gnab
Real Madrid have joined a host of Premier League clubs in the race to sign Bayern Munich star Serge Gnabry, who has been linked with Manchester United.
According to Sport1, Gnabry is open to departing from the Allianz Arena as he doesn’t feel valued by the German champions and Real are interested.
The forward is facing an uncertain future at Bayern with his contract set to run out in 2023.
It has been claimed that the winger has turned down a new deal to remain in Munich.
A Prem return has been mooted, with former club Arsenal linked with a move to bring him back.
Liverpool, Chelsea and United are also all rumoured to be keeping tabs on the Germany international
Ten Hag warning
New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag warned rivals Liverpool and Manchester City he is coming for them.
Ten Hag said: “In this moment, I admire them both, Manchester City and Liverpool. They both play really fantastic football, both Liverpool and Man City.
“But you will always see an era can come to an end and I am looking forward to battling with them.
“I’m really looking forward to doing this job at this club with massive history. And we want to restore it to where it belongs”
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Timber prediction
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand also believes Ajax star Jurrien Timber would be a hit at Old Trafford.
Ferdinand added: “I think the way Ten Hag’s playing, looking at it, it’s like, ‘We’re going to be the team that’s the aggressor, we’re going to be the team that dictates and dominates the games’. So he’s looking to play on the half-way line.
“He isn’t looking to play in a deep block, so he’s not thinking about [Timber’s height]. One thing he’ll have to think about is the physical element in the Premier League is very different to what he’s seen in Holland.
“So defending crosses, you could be 5ft10, we saw Patrice Evra he was 5ft3 probably but he was one of the best headers of the ball when we were doing defensive set-pieces – and he was a threat in the opposing box as well. So it can be done but whether he’s that guy, time will tell”
To the Max
Manchester United have been urged to sign Norwich ace Max Aarons by Rio Ferdinand.
Ferdinand believes Aarons would have a lot of longevity at United and would prove to be a clever investment.
Ferdinand told his Vibe with FIVE podcast: “Someone like Max Aarons you could put him like a Chris Smalling-type signing where they come in and they have an impact.
“They may not be straight starters immediately but they go and they stay there for 10 years and have a really good career and they impact the club at different levels”
Man Utd fight club
Manchester United pair Alex Telles and Hannibal Mejbri have been named as the two players that were involved in a bust-up at Carrington earlier this month.
SunSport exclusively revealed that two United aces had to be pulled apart in shocking scenes following their training ground scrap.
The heated altercation between the two men is understood to have happened in the days that followed the embarrassing 4-0 thrashing away at Brighton on May 7.
Former interim manager Ralf Rangnick was forced to call the session to a premature end with the Red Devils squad left stunned as tempers boiled over between the duo.
And now the men in question have been named, with the Daily Mail stating that the fiery exchange was between Telles and Mejbri
West Ham target Lingard
West Ham are trying to sign outgoing Manchester United ace Jesse Lingard.
That is according to Sky Sports, who claim United have made “initial enquiries” with Lingard’ representatives.
The versatile midfielder is set to become a free agent in June following a hapless campaign with the Red Devils.
The Hammers have been wanting the England international back ever since a stunning loan season last term
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Ruben Neves boost
Wolves have offered a new contract to Morgan Gibbs-White as they prepare for life without Ruben Neves.
Neves has been linked with a move to Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window.
The midfielder seems certain to call time on his Molineux career after taking an emotional bow following his final home game against Norwich last week.
The 25-year-old followed it up by admitting he is ready to “live his dreams” on Sunday.
Now Wolves boss Bruno Lage has made his first move to rebuild his squad by offering Gibbs-White a bumper new deal
More from Bellingham
Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham is grateful of the Bundesliga club, which is why he is keen to stay despite Manchester United links.
Bellingham added: “I have my destiny in my hands and I know that if I try hard and trust the people around me, I can move forward. I came from England as a young talent.
“There was not much pressure. The first season went well. There were also matches where I sat on the bench and sometimes I did not play at all.
“I think my development this year has meant that I have played a bigger role in every game except two. I am very grateful to Dortmund for the way they have nurtured my talent.
“I think a lot of the credit goes to the coaching staff and the staff who keep the noise around me. In this way I can only focus on winning matches, because that’s what I’m here for”
Bellingham issues transfer blow
Manchester United have been dealt a major transfer blow in their bid to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham after he stated he is staying in Germany.
Bellingham has been linked with United as well as Chelsea ahead of the summer transfer window.
Speaking to Ruhr Nachrichten BVB, Bellingham said: “The only future I think about is the next game for Dortmund.
“I look forward to next season. I look forward to it finally starting. But yes, I will be here next season and I will be ready”
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Ten Hag backs Maguire
New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag backed Harry Maguire after a difficult season and claimed he has done a “great job” as captain.
Ten Hag told the media on his first day in the job: “Next season is a different season.
“He’s done a great job, and he’s a great player.
“He’s achieved a lot with his contribution to Manchester United so I’m looking forward to working with him”
Ronaldo vetoed Conte
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo blocked the appointment of Antonio Conte before he took over at Tottenham.
Conte was linked with the United hotseat towards the end of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s turbulent tenure.
And at one stage in late October, a month before Solskjaer had been sacked, the Red Devils are said to have asked Ronaldo for his thoughts on possibly appointing the Italian tactician.
But astonishingly a source told Manchester Evening News the five-time Ballon d’Or winner effectively rejected the notion of appointing the former Chelsea boss.
It’s claimed the demanding workload Conte puts on players, combined with his high intensity put the 37-year-old off from working under him.
United instead turned to Ralf Rangnick as interim manager when Solskjaer was eventually relieved of his duties
Morning, United fans
Erik ten Hag launched his Old Trafford reign by claiming the current United squad IS good enough
But the Dutchman still insisted he needs time to assess his United players ahead of an expected summer spree.
Reims striker Hugo Ekitike and Wolves attacker Ruben Neves are the latest stars rated as prime targets.
Ten Hag, meanwhile, was coy about top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo’s future but is relishing reuniting with his struggling ex-Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek.
He said: “Our plan is huge. I’m still in the process of analysing.
“I’m looking forward to working with these players. The season before, this squad was second in the Premier League and there’s huge potential.
“We have a strategy and a concept. I have a good feeling from people around me now, and it’s about getting the plan done.”
But keeper David De Gea admits dramatic improvement is needed.
The Spaniard even suggested: “The level we have shown in the last three or four months isn’t enough to win a Premier League match.”
On the transfer front, United face fierce competition from Newcaslte and PSG if they pursue French teenager Ekitike.
And it’s thought Aston Villa have beaten the Red Devils as well as Atletico Madrid to sign Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara on a five-year-deal.
Ten Hag fires title warning to Pep
Erik ten Hag fired a warning to Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp: I’m here to put Manchester United back on top.
The managers of Manchester City and Liverpool have shared the last five titles and stand head and shoulders above everyone else in the Premier League.
United limped in 35 points behind champions City this season.
But new Red Devils boss Ten Hag insists he is ready to end their rivals’ era of dominance.
Ten Hag said: “In this moment, I admire them both, Manchester City and Liverpool.
“They both play really fantastic football, both Liverpool and Man City. But you will always see an era can come to an end and I am looking forward to battling with them. I’m really looking forward to doing this job at this club with massive history.
“And we want to restore it to where it belongs.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
