MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed £74million deal for top target Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.
The Red Devils had been in a stand-off with Barcelona over a final fee for the Dutch midfielder, but they have made a breakthrough.
Elsewhere, United are also interested in signing Ajax’s Lisandro Martinez and winger Antony – and the pair would cost the club £115m.
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Forest monitoring Man Utd youngster
Nottingham Forest want to sign Manchester United youngster Brandon Williams, according to the Daily Mail.
The Red Devils are open to selling the defender but are looking for around £10million.
The left-back spent last season on loan at Norwich.
Newcastle want to sign McTominay
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly sees Scott McTominay as a “pivotal” part of his plans at Old Trafford, according to the Times.
And that means “United will resist any offers” for the 25-year-old and the report adds that Newcastle, and one other Premier League club, “made tentative enquiries about McTominay’s availability earlier in the transfer window”.
Man Utd rival Arsenal for Tielemans
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is considering a surprise move for Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans, according to reports.
The Belgian technician is now entering the final 12 months of his contract at Leicester and the Foxes will therefore be forced to consider a sale to avoid potentially losing him on a free in 2023.
Arsenal had been in the ascendancy for the 25-year-old but it appears the climate has now changed.
Express Sport understands the Gunners have now cooled their interest, although they could still revisit a deal later in the window.
According to The Times, United are now weighing up a swoop for the Tielemens, who has made his way onto Ten Hag’s summer shortlist.
Man Utd want Dutch defender
Manchester United have reportedly made an approach for Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia.
The highly-rated left-back is expected to move on from Feyenoord this summer, with several clubs linked with the Netherlands international.
French side Lyon had reportedly reached a verbal agreement over a deal to sign Malacia, who has already played 136 games for Feyenoord at the age of 22.
But that move is now in doubt amid reports Manchester United have entered the race to sign the defender.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims United signalled their interest in Malacia before Lyon could reach a full agreement with Feyenoord.
United turn attention to Asensio
Manchester United have joined the race to sign Real Madrid star Marco Asensio, according to Sport.
Madrid have slapped a £34m price tag on Asensio’s shoulders, even though the player has only a year left to run on his current contract.
But Asensio is also attracting interest from Chelsea and AC Milan.
Prem club eye Andreas Pereira
Fulham are waiting on a decision from Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira after submitting an £11million offer.
The Cottagers are keen to bring the midfielder, 26, to West London ahead of their return to the Premier League.
But Pereira is yet to decide on his future.
The Brazilian is currently on loan with Flamengo, where he has scored seven goals and laid on three assists in 52 matches this season.
Fulham face competition from the South American club – with Flamengo also keen on a permanent deal for the United midfielder.
De Jong ‘wants Barcelona stay’
Frenkie de Jong has no desire to leave Barcelona for Man United.
That’s according to Ronald Koeman who claims De Jong’s happy with the Catalan giants amide reports linking him with the Red Devils.
Koeman told TV3: “The only thing I know from Frenkie is that he wants to stay at Barca.
“In fact, a couple of days ago he said that: ‘I want to stay at Barca.’
“But I don’t know if Barca want to sell Frenkie de Jong or if they just need the money – because I think he is one of the few players they have that has such a high price.”
United starlet extends contract
Man United have handed Zidane Iqbal a new long-term contract with the club.
Iqbal joined United’s academy aged nine, and he made his first-team debut in the club’s Champions League game against Young Boys in December.
The 19-year-old’s new contract will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2025.
And there’s an option to extend for another year, Man United’s website revealed when announcing the deal.
Man United ‘agree De Jong fee’
Man United have agreed a deal worth up to £74million for top target Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils have agreed to pay an initial £56m for the midfielder.
He claims that the “full package” will rise to £74m after add-ons.
ESPN add that the exact nature of the performance-based add-ons are yet to be fully agreed.
United’s transfer plans revealed
Man United have no plans to slow down in the transfer market after signing Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.
De Jong’s on the brink of completing a £56m move to United.
But United still want to bring in Jurrien Timber, Anthony, and Lisandro Martinez, Fabrizio Romano claims.
He told CaughtOffside: “Frenkie De Jong isn’t the only player Man United are in talks to sign.
“It is important to clarify that Man United are focused on Frenkie de Jong and in direct talks with Barcelona, but they are also negotiating for other players.
“The club is active on multiple deals, including discussions with Ajax on Timber, Lisandro Martinez (but Arsenal are also working for the Argentine centre-back) and Antony.”
Juventus to pay off Ramsey
Juventus are willing to fork out £3.5million to make Aaron Ramsey LEAVE the club, according to reports.
Welsh midfielder Ramsey spent the last six months of the season on loan at Rangers.
But with Paul Pogba set to return to Juventus after quitting Manchester United, the Italians are desperate to get rid of Ramsey.
The Serie A giants want his wages off the books and have agreed a severance package with the 31-year-old to do so.
Juventus have agreed to pay Ramsey a whopping £3.5m to rip up his contract this summer, according to IlBianconero.com.
It’s claimed the two parties have agreed on the figure after Juve initially wanted to pay £1.7m to let him leave.
United ‘agree De Jong fee’
Man United have agreed a price with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong, reports claim.
United have been aggressively pursuing De Jong, and their efforts have now paid off, according to ESPN.
The publication claim the Red Devils have convinced Barca to accept £56m for the midfielder.
And the fee could rise to £69m due to performance add-ons.
Although the transfer is far off being completed as there’s still some major hurdles that need to be overcome, the report adds.
Declan Rice ‘not for sale’
Chelsea have reportedly been told that Declan Rice is NOT for sale.
West Ham will remain firm on their whopping £150million asking price.
According to football.london, West Ham are “adamant” Rice is NOT for sale, despite the fact Chelsea “remain interested”.
The England international is yet to agree a new contract in East London and is said to be “reluctant to negotiate”.
Man United are also tracking the England international.
Rangnick’s ‘frosty relationship’ with Murtough
Ralf Ragnick’s spell as interim manager of Manchester United hardly went according to the script.
Things got so bad football director John Murtough, the man who appointed him, is reported to have had a frosty relationship with the now Austria boss.
Rangnick was brought in after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked last November to provide stability until the end of the campaign.
But after his appointment by Murtough was widely praised, the BBC claim the pair’s relationship ended up breaking down to the point they were “barely on speaking terms”.
Rangnick hit out in April that the club needed “open heart surgery” to get back on track.
Those words aren’t thought to have gone down well with football director Murtough, who believed Rangnick did not try to protect the club’s reputation.
Ronaldo signs deal with Binance
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed an exclusive deal with cryptocurrency firm Binance.
The Manchester United star has said he is “proud” to have partnered with the controversial firm.
Ronaldo, 37, is set to work with Binance to create a range of NFTs.
Ronaldo spotted canoodling in Ibiza
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.
Eriken given transfer tip
Christian Eriksen has been advised to avoid the pressures that come with being a Man United player to have an easy life.
The tip came from Glen Johnson who told GGrecon: “There are different questions. I think it’s all about Eriksen, how he feels, what he wants to do in life now.
“He just needs to be happy. Does he need the pressure of Manchester United? I’m not so sure.
“Let’s just say Eriksen’s 100% fit and well: I think he would go to Manchester United because he’d have the energy to put up with the pressure.
“It’s a fantastic football club and you’re going to play with some world class players. As long as he’s strong enough to do it, then I think he’d pick that. The only question is is where his head’s at and what he wants out of it.”
“In terms of being a player, he’s one of the best midfielders the Premier League has ever seen. But if any of us had been through what he has been through, if that’s me then I’m thinking ‘sod it, I’m just going to enjoy the rest of my life and chill out.’”
Frenkie deal edges closer
Manchester United are nearing a deal for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
According to Sky Sports News, the clubs are close to agreeing a fee for the Dutchman, 25.
The two clubs have been haggling over the price but £69million is believed to be the magic number for the former Ajax man.
De Jong would be United’s first transfer of the summer and the first signing under Erik ten Hag.
Captain row ‘split squad’
A row between Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire last season split Man United’s training room in half, reports claim.
The squad was split over who should be captain of out the pair, according to the BBC.
And things got so bad it spiralled into a full blown disagreement over the issue.
With half the squad siding with Ronaldo, and the other with Maguire, the reports adds.
Ronaldo given Chelsea warning
Cristiano Ronaldo will burn his briges with Man United if he joins Chelsea, according to Glen Johnson.
Johnson told GGrecon: “If he goes to Chelsea then he’d burn his bridges at Manchester United.
“From Chelsea’s perspective, he’s a massive brand and he may be expensive, but you’d probably make that money back in two weeks through shirt sales.
“He may cost a fortune but the club would probably make more by just having him. Signing Ronaldo is like signing a commercial deal.
“I don’t think Ronaldo can change Chelsea’s fortunes as a player now, but I think having him in the dressing room would.
“On the pitch now, he’s not the Ronaldo we all want to see, but him being in the dressing room will get another 5% out of everyone around him.”
Double swoop planned this week
Man United are reportedly hopeful of completing the signing of Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong THIS WEEK.
And it has been said that boss Erik ten Hag will then look to snap up Christian Eriksen on a free transfer, before shifting his focus to Ajax winger Antony.
According to The Times, United could announce the transfer by the end of the week after making huge progress in the deal.
With central midfield Ten Hag’s priority, the news outlet states he will then press ahead with bringing free agent Christian Eriksen to the club.
Ten Hag gets career warning
Erik ten Hag’s Man United job will be the hardest role in his career, according to Paul Merson.
Merson told Sky Sports: “If Ten Hag managed for the rest of his life, it’ll never be harder than what he’s taking on now.
“This is a massive job. It’s the biggest club in the world and he is taking over when they’re in disarray.
“He needs to bring in as many players as he can because this team is not going to get you in the top four. They need to bring certain players in – (Frenkie) De Jong at Barcelona, he’s a good footballer – and then you move on from there.
“They need at least three or four players just to make a challenge for fourth place.”
Hagreaves’ near-fatal driving experience
Owen Hargreaves has revealed how he nearly crashed into head-on traffic upon joining Man United after stints in Canada and Germany.
Hargreaves told United’s media: “Bayern had Audi as a sponsor and, when I came, United [also] had Audi. So they set up a club car and they were like ‘can you drive on the other side of the road?’ because growing up in Canada [the steering wheel] was always on the left side and, in Germany, it was the same.
“I was like ‘yeah, yeah, of course I can.’ I think I was actually late for [my] first day because I actually got lost, but I didn’t want to tell anyone that I got lost.
“I remember going down the wrong side of the road. I was living in The Lowry [hotel] and I took a wrong turn and literally ended up coming head-on into traffic and people are like ‘what are you doing, you idiot?’”
Fergie records personal Maguire message
Sir Alex Ferguson recorded a personal message for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire and his new bride, we can reveal.
Sir Alex, 80, wished the couple years of happiness in the short clip which was played at their wedding in France at the weekend.
Former Red Devils captain Bryan Robson also sent a personal video for the bride and groom as they tied the knot.
Maguire also surprised new wife Fern with a £40,000 diamond-encrusted white gold eternity ring ahead of their £500,00 nuptials.
It was engraved with the words: “H and F Forever”.
Ajax set price for pair
Ajax will demand more than £115million for Manchester United targets Lisandro Martinez and Antony this summer.
Arsenal are also keen on Argentina centre-back Martinez and are willing to pay around £35m.
But the Dutch giants value him in the £45m bracket and are under no pressure to sell.
And they are set to play hardball over wideman Antony, who they believe is worth around £70m.
The Brazilian, 22, has become a key target for new Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag after United lost out on Darwin Nunez to rivals Liverpool
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
