ERIK TEN HAG has arrived at his first day of training for Manchester United with no new signings yet made by the club.
But the Frenkie de Jong transfer appears to be drawing closer, with Barcelona ready to settle for a fee of around £69million.
United have rejected an approach for Harry Maguire as part of the deal, with the club keen to hold on to the England defender.
Andreas Pereira could be heading to Fulham in a deal worth around £8.6m.
Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he will not be sold by United this summer.
Ronaldo is understood to be frustrated by the lack of transfer action.
And both Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been alerted to the possibility he would be open to a move away from Old Trafford before the window closes.
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Ronaldo won’t be sold
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he will not be sold, as per SunSport’s Martin Blackburn.
But new United boss Erik Ten Hag must now convince Ronaldo that he can compile a team to match his ambitions.
The forward is understood to be frustrated by the lack of transfer action this summer.
And both Chelsea as well as Bayern Munich have been alerted to the possibility the five-time Ballon d’Or winner would be open to a move away from Old Trafford before the summer window slams shut.
The Portugal captain’s former club Sporting Lisbon have also shown interest.
But the Manchester giants are adamant their club legend is going nowhere – and they are looking forward to him playing for them in the upcoming season
Credit: AFP Don’t look back
Donny van de Beek has returned to training with Manchester United following his short-term loan with Everton.
Since joining the Red Devils in August 2020 the midfielder, 25, has been limited to 50 appearances across all competitions.
He was introduced to the squad by former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but quickly fell out-of-favour and struggled to break into the starting line-up.
As a result he was loaned out to Everton in January until the end of the 2021-22 season.
However, new boss Erik ten Hag has reassured Van de Beek that he WILL have a place in the squad next season.
The Dutch duo enjoyed a successful spell together at Ajax before the midfielder left for Old Trafford two years ago.
ICYMI
Fulham have launched an £11million bid for Manchester United ace Andreas Pereira.
According to the Mail, Pereira is not in United manager Erik ten Hag’s plans for next season.
And United are ready to sell the attacking midfielder for a cut-price fee this summer.
The 26-year-old has been on loan at Flamengo for the last year but the Brazilian giants are hesitant about making the deal permanent after just seven goals in 52 games.
And that has opened the door for Fulham to pounce for the Brazil international
Erik ten Hag-gle
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag starts work on Monday facing an Old Trafford cash squeeze that threatens to hamper his re-building plans, as per SunSport’s Ken Lawrence.
While United CEO Richard Arnold told fans in a recent pub meeting that money was “not a consideration” in this summer’s transfer market, he will still not provide Ten Hag with an open cheque book.
With the Red Devils looking for investors to fund either a new stadium or a major overhaul of Old Trafford, the Dutch head coach will have to pay the price.
The budget before any sales – with Anthony Martial and Eric Bailly expected to be dumped – could be as little as £100million
Need Mar
Arsenal are set to submit another bid for Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez, according to reports.
The Gunners have been heavily linked with a swoop for the defender, 24, over the past few weeks.
They have already had a £25million bid rejected by the Eredivisie champions, but they are now set to submit an improved offer of £34.5m.
However, according to Dutch Outlet De Telegraaf, it is unlikely to be accepted as Ajax want at least £43m for his services.
Mikel Arteta’s side face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United for Martinez’s signature.
The Red Devils are looking to bolster their defence following a disastrous season.
Fulham Pal in
Fulham are hopeful of confirming the signing of former Manchester United target Joao Palhinha in the next few days, as per SunSport’s Jordan Davies.
After hijacking Wolves’ approach for Palhinha, the Cottagers want to get a deal over the line as quickly as possible.
And SunSport understands that the midfielder will return from his holiday and head straight to west London with a view to completing the switch on a five-year deal.
Wolves have been wanting to sign the Portugal international as they are likely to lose Ruben Neves, who has been linked with United
Back of the net
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho once revealed tennis superstar Rafael Nadal could have been an elite footballer.
Mourinho worked with Rafa’s uncle Miguel Angel Nadal during their days together at Barcelona in the 1990s.
The Roma boss said: “He is incredible. I am happy he didn’t, but he could also have been a fantastic football player.
“His uncle was my player in Barcelona in 1996. I know that Rafa can play football and well.
“So he could have played with his physicality, mentality, and his skill, too. He could be”
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Things getting Frenk
Manchester United are hoping to seal a deal for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong by the end of this week.
According to Sport, Barca are looking to offload De Jong as quickly as possible so they can remove his salary from the club’s accounts.
This is despite the Blaugrana’s initial reluctance to sell the midfielder in the summer.
The Netherlands international’s big money move to Old Trafford will see him reunite with former Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag, three years after leaving the Eredivisie
Man Utd’s lost talent
Ex-Manchester United wonderkid Callum Gribbin was described as the best youth star to come through the academy since Ryan Giggs and was expected to become a superstar at Old Trafford.
Back in 2011, Gribbin wowed Sir Alex Ferguson, Dennis Bergkamp and Sir Bobby Charlton at Edwin van der Sar’s testimonial, while bamboozling future star Matthijs de Ligt.
However, a reportedly poor attitude towards training saw the attacking midfielder released in 2019.
Today, the now 23-year-old is playing in the seventh tier for non-league outfit Radcliffe today
She’s a keeper
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson married his stunning fiancee in a romantic Rome wedding with singer Lewis Capaldi performing for the guests.
Henderson is set for a busy summer with a move to Nottingham Forest expected to go through this week.
But before returning to England to sort out his future at club level, the keeper jetted off to Italy to marry his fiancee.
The England international looked smart in his tux with shades, while his partner wore a floral white dress
Erik’s early start
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag officially started his job as as his new players reported for pre-season training today.
Ten Hag was pictured in the back seat of a car around 8am as he ensured he got off to an early start.
And the Dutchman was closely followed by his coach Steve McClaren, who was back in familiar surroundings 21 years after leaving his role as Sir Alex Ferguson’s No2.
A number of United’s internationals were not in attendance for Monday’s session under the new boss
Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke More on Maguire honeymoon
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been given the coming week off to relax with wife Fern and toast their marriage.
The lovebirds are now set to jet off to the Amalfi Coast in Italy.
A source told the Mirror: “He does not have to return until next week even though [Erik] Ten Hag wanted them in early.
“Harry always keeps in shape and was out jogging with Jordan Pickford in France”
Don’t Harry back
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been given special permission to jet off on his honeymoon by new manager Erik ten Hag.
Maguire got hitched to childhood sweetheart Fern Hawkins in a stunning £250,000 ceremony at a French chapel yesterday.
The lovebirds are now set to jet off to the Amalfi Coast in Italy on Monday.
That’s after Ten Hag gave the England international his blessing for a special break
Dan’s the man
West Ham have made contact with Villarreal over signing Manchester United transfer target Arnaut Danjuma.
United are rumoured to be keen on Danjuma as are Liverpool and Newcastle.
The striker is believed to have a release clause of £45million, having left Bournemouth for £20m.
West Ham are hoping to seal a deal for less than the Netherlands international’s release clause
Neym the price
Manchester United are among the only transfer options for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar this summer.
That’s as the star forward reportedly considers his future after being left seething with PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi hinting his performances were below par last season.
According to RMC Sport, the Brazil international is thinking of leaving the Parisians in the summer, five years after his world-record £198million move from Barcelona.
Reports this month suggested PSG are prepared to sell the 30-year-old for the right price as they plot a summer rebuild.
Premier League trio United, Chelsea and Newcastle are the only teams with enough cash to sign Neymar
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Jover the moon
Tottenham have opened talks to sign RB Leipzig ace and Manchester United target Josko Gvardiol.
According to Nabil Djellit, Gvardiol’s strong season has caught Spurs’ eye, who have opened talks over a potential transfer and are rivalling Chelsea as well as United.
The North Londoners are desperate to sign a new centre-back, having been linked with Inter Milan pair Alessandro Bastoni and Milan Skriniar.
The Croatia international ranked in the top five in the Bundesliga for interceptions and posed highly in blocks and tackles as well
Shirt sales are in
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has been pipped by rival Lionel Messi for the most number of club shirts sold in the world.
Both players swapped teams last year, with Ronaldo returning to United from Juventus 12 years after departing for Real Madrid.
Meanwhile Messi linked up with Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer to end his love affair at Barcelona.
In September, the Portugal captain was well ahead of the 35-year-old in shirt sales having amassed £187.1million – nearly double the Argentina international’s £103.8m.
But the six-time Ballon d’Or winner has since overtaken the 37-year-old, with PSG shifting over a million ‘Messi 30’ jerseys.
According to Marca, in the first three hours of hitting the shelves, Messi shirts raked in over £800,000.
It is the first time in the history of the club that they have managed to offload that many jerseys, with 60 per cent of their sales attributed to the forward
Chelsea meet Ronaldo agent
Chelsea have met with Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, sensational reports suggest.
Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly met with new Blues owner Todd Boehly last week and discussed a possible deal for his client.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is thought to be happy to stay at Old Trafford for the beginning of a new era under new manager Erik ten Hag.
However, the Portugal international is also reportedly concerned about the lack of summer transfer business the Red Devils have managed so far – with not a single player arriving
Not in a Harry
Manchester United have rejected Barcelona’s attempt to land captain Harry Maguire as part of a deal to bring Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford, writes SunSport’s Martin Blackburn.
Barca were interested in taking Maguire to the Nou Camp this summer.
But United were not willing to part with their defender with new manager Erik Ten Hag keen to work with him.
Instead, De Jong is set to move to Old Trafford in a straight cash deal with the Blaugrana holding out for £69million.
Until recently the two clubs were a long way apart but talks have progressed over the weekend and there is hope a compromise can be ultimately reached
GETTY IMAGES Morning, Man Utd fans
Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he will not be sold by Manchester United this summer, writes SunSport’s Martin Blackburn.
But new boss Erik Ten Hag must now convince the Portuguese superstar that he can compile a team to match his ambitions.
Ronaldo is understood to be frustrated by the lack of transfer action.
And both Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been alerted to the possibility he would be open to a move away from Old Trafford before the window closes.
His former club Sporting Lisbon also sounded out Ronaldo’s camp over a return to Portugal.
But United are adamant their club legend is going nowhere – and they are looking forward to him playing for them in the 2022/23 campaign.
Meanwhile, Man United have rejected Barcelona’s attempt to land Harry Maguire as part of a deal to bring Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford, SunSport’s Martin Blackburn exclusively reveals.
The Spanish club were interested in taking the England centre-back to the Nou Camp this summer.
But United were not willing to part with their £80 million defender – with new boss Erik Ten Hag keen to work with him.
Instead, De Jong is set to move to Old Trafford in a straight cash deal with Barca holding out for £69million.
Until recently the two clubs were a long way apart but talks have progressed over the weekend and there is hope a compromise can be reached.
Fulham in Pereira bid
The Cottagers have reportedly launched an £11million bid for Manchester United misfit Andreas Pereira.
The Mail claims the Brazilian is not in Erik ten Hag’s plans for next season.
And United are ready to sell Pereira for a cut-price fee this summer.
The versatile midfielder, 26, has been on loan at Flamengo for the last year.
But the Samba giants are hesitant about making Pereira’s deal permanent after just seven goals in 52 games.
And that has opened the door for Fulham to pounce.
Barca in shock Maguire bid
Manchester United have rejected Barcelona’s attempt to land Harry Maguire as part of a deal to bring Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford, SunSport’s Martin Blackburn exclusively reveals.
The Spanish club were interested in taking the England centre-back to the Nou Camp this summer.
But United were not willing to part with their £80 million defender – with new boss Erik Ten Hag keen to work with him.
Instead, De Jong is set to move to Old Trafford in a straight cash deal with Barca holding out for £69million.
Until recently the two clubs were a long way apart but talks have progressed over the weekend and there is hope a compromise can be reached.
Ronaldo and Georgina date night
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez could not keep their hands off each other on a night out in Ibiza.
The pair are currently soaking up the sun on a luxury holiday in the Mediterranean.
And Manchester United star Ronaldo looked enraptured by his stunning partner as she wore a daring strapless dress during their date.
Ronnie and Georgina danced, hugged and kissed at El Lio nightclub and cabaret.
At one stage the pair were spotted with their arms tightly wrapped around each other as the music blared.
And they were snapped leaving the swanky do with several friends.
Cristiano Ronaldo transfer update
Ronaldo has been told he will not be sold by Manchester United this summer, writes SunSport’s Martin Blackburn.
But new boss Erik Ten Hag must now convince the Portuguese superstar that he can compile a team to match his ambitions.
Ronaldo is understood to be frustrated by the lack of transfer action.
And both Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been alerted to the possibility he would be open to a move away from Old Trafford before the window closes.
His former club Sporting Lisbon also sounded out Ronaldo’s camp over a return to Portugal.
But United are adamant their club legend is going nowhere – and they are looking forward to him playing for them in the 2022/3 campaign.
Christian Eriksen transfer update
Manchester United target Christian Eriksen is set to make a decision over his future in the coming hours, according to reports.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano claims the attacking midfielder is set to sit down with his agent and choose his next club.
A meeting is set to take place in the next few hours or days.
Reports suggest many offers are on the table for Eriksen with Brentford still hopeful and Man Utd interested, although Tottenham have moved on to other targets.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
