CRISTIANO RONALDO has asked to leave Manchester United, according to reports.
The Portuguese superstar wants to play in the Champions League and United failed to qualify for Europe’s top club competition last season.
Frenkie de Jong is also on the club’s radar, with the Dutchman reportedly nearing a move to Old Trafford, but the two clubs are still looking to agree a fee.
United are also interested in signing Palmeiras winger Gabriel Veron as well as Ajax’s Lisandro Martinez.
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Henderson joins Forest
Manchester United star Dean Henderson has completed a season-long loan move to Nottingham Forest.
Henderson is looking for regular football ahead of the 2022 World Cup, and is expected to be Forest’s starting goalkeeper with last season’s No1 Brice Samba heading for the exit.
The newly-promoted side will pay all of the England international’s salary and it is understood there is no option to buy.
The 25-year-old will also not be able to play against United during his loan stint at the City Ground
Ronaldo’s next destinations
Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will certainly not be short of suitors if he leaves in the summer.
According to The Times, Bayern Munich and Premier League rivals Chelsea could try and snatch him if he departs from Old Trafford.
New Blues owner Todd Boehly met the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s representatives Gestifute last month.
Bayern, on the other hand, would first like to wait and see what happens with their own wantaway superstar Robert Lewandowski, as they have already signed Sadio Mane from Liverpool.
A return to the Serie A, where he enjoying a successful stint with Juventus, is also on the cards
More reasons to go
Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has informed the club he would like to leave if a suitable offer arrives.
According to The Times, it’s not just professional reasons, such as playing in the Champions League, that led Ronaldo that decision.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner also stated there are personal reasons behind that.
That is because the star forward’s young family has been dealing with a difficult period
More on Ronaldo
Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo believes he has “three or four years” left at the highest level and would like to spend them at a Champions League club.
That is according to The Times, who report that Ronaldo no longer views his future at United following last season’s state of disrepair.
And according to close friends, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s affection and respect for the Red Devils fans remains as strong as ever.
The star forward has been part of 19 consecutive Champions League seasons since leaving Sporting Lisbon for English football in the summer of 2003
Ronaldo wants out
Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has asked to leave the club if a suitable offer arrives in the summer.
That is according to The Times, who report that Ronaldo wants out of United because he wants to play in the Champions League.
The Red Devils missed out on Europe’s premiere competition after finishing sixth and will instead be in the Europa League.
That poses as a hammer blow for new manager Erik ten Hag, who is looking to turn things around at Old Trafford
Malacia medical ‘may happen this weekend’
Man Utd’s proposed offer to Tyrell Malacia includes a four-year contract with the option of a 5th.
And according to The Athletic, his medical may happen this weekend.
United are also trying to reach an agreement with Ajax for Lisandro Martinez while Frenkie de Jong and Chrsitian Eriksen remain linked.
Fee agreed for Malacia
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a fee to sign Tyrell Malacia.
Accoring to reports, United, have agreed personal terms, waiting to sign the contracts.
Deal worth nearly £13m plus £1.7m in add-ons to Feyenoord.
Malacia will be new manager Erik ten Hag’s first signing at Old Trafford.
Fans at Old Trafford will be happy to see somebody through the door.
Maguire in good shape on Amalfi coast honeymoon
Harry Maguire has been soaking up the sun on the Amalfi coast on his honeymoon with Fern Hawkins.
The Manchester United captain, 29, tied the knot with Fern at the spectacular Chateau de Varennes in the South of France at the end of June.
But Maguire has now swapped France for Italy for his first few days as a married man.
And the England star appeared to be having a great time as he relaxed with his new wife Fern.
He also dived into the sea and went for a swim – clearly making the most of his time off while his United team-mates returned to training this week.
Highest-paid player at every Premier League club
Mohamed Salah’s new contract at Liverpool has doubled his wages, making him one of the highest earning Premier League players.
The new deal, which was announced on Friday, ended months of speculation regarding the forward’s future, with his previous deal due to expire in the summer of 2023.
His new £400,000 deal makes him the Premier League’s joint-second highest paid player.
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United transfer target De Jong proposes
Manchester United are favourites to sign midfielder Frenkie De Jong.
But he has admirers at Stamford Bridge, according to The Guardian.
As does fiancee Mikky Kiemeney, with the Barcelona star getting on one knee to propose in Utah this weekend.
Posting the snaps on social media, Kiemeney added: “I SAID YES!”
Man Utd ‘make £39m offer’ for Lisandro Martinez
Manchester United have reportedly made a £39.6 million offer for Lisandro Martinez as they look to hijack the transfer from rivals Arsenal.
The Ajax defender is in hot demand and some of the biggest Premier League clubs are set to scrap over him.
The Gunners have already seen their £34m for Argentine defender rejected, leaving the door open for Erik ten Hag to raid his former club.
The Mirror report the Red Devils have lodged a £39m bid, which falls close to the Dutch club’s £43m evaluation.
Ten Hag has identified the defender as United look to fix their leaky defence.
A fine career
Goram, 58, made 260 appearances for Rangers between 1991 and 1998. In that time, he won five league titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups.
After Rangers, he was to feature for Notts County, Sheffield United, Motherwell for three seasons, and Manchester United, where he helped the Red Devils claim the Premier League in 2001.
He played at Hamilton Accies, Coventry, another spell at Oldham, Queen of the South and then lastly Elgin City.
Internationally, Goram won 43 caps for Scotland and was the first-choice goalkeeper for both Euro 92 and Euro 96 in Sweden and England respectively for the Scots.
He is a member of the Scottish Football Hall of Fame, and was named both the Scottish PFA and Football Writers’ Player of the Year in 1992-93, arguably the strongest campaign in Rangers’ history.
Ex-United goalie Andy Goram passes away
Rangers have confirmed that former Manchester United goalkeeper Andy Goram has died.
A club statement read: “Rangers Football Club are today deeply saddened to announce the death of legendary goalkeeper, Andy Goram, following a short battle with cancer.”
United £150k-a-week offer to Eriksen
Manchester United have reportedly agreed to offer Christian Eriksen a £150,000-per-week contract.
However it’s said the Danish star wants to wait and see who else new manager Erik ten Hag brings in to Old Trafford this window before offering his signature.
Eriksen, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Brentford, is a target for several Premier League clubs this window.
The 30-year-old is not in a rush to decide where he agrees to play.
Ten Hag dines out
Erik ten Hag headed out for a meal at Manchester’s plush Ivy restaurant last night as he navigates the first week of pre-season.
After another long day at the training ground, the Dutchman was able to sample one of Manchester’s nicest restaurants on Thursday evening.
Donning a white zip-up and trousers combo, Ten Hag appeared relaxed as he arrived at The Ivy alongside assistant Mitchell van der Gaag and his partner.
The trio dined at the Manchester hotspot, before strolling back to The Lowry Hotel at around 10:30pm.
Henderson loan to Forest complete
Manchester United’s Dean Henderson has completed a season-long loan move to Nottingham Forest.
The 25-year-old is looking for regular football ahead of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, and is expected to be no.1 for the newly-promoted side.
Forest will pay all of his wages in the deal and it is understood there is no option to buy in the loan arrangement.
Henderson will also not be able to play against United during his loan.
Lingard ‘low-risk’ signing for Spurs
Conte has already brought in attackers Ivan Perisic and Richarlison as well as Yves Bissouma further back.
But the former Man Utd man Lingard would offer something in between, primarily as a creative midfielder where he has previously shone for England.
The new signings also take Conte over the non-homegrown quota for Tottenham’s Champions League return this season so the former United academy star would help on that front, too.
Despite a largely underwhelming season, playing 540 minutes of football across 21 appearances, the 29-year-old is seen as a “low-risk” signing, the Telegraph adds.
He excelled during his loan stint at West Ham in 2020-21, getting himself back into Gareth Southgate’s England team.
Spurs in for Lingard
Tottenham have joined the race to sign Jesse Lingard on a free transfer, according to reports.
Antonio Conte is keen to add another homegrown player into his squad ahead of the new season.
Lingard was released by boyhood club Manchester United when his contract expired on Thursday night.
And that means the midfielder is now unemployed with the new Premier League season just five weeks away.
According to The Telegraph, though, he could be snapped up by Spurs.
United in for De Ligt
Chelsea have emerged as the odds on favourites ahead of Manchester United to sign the Juventus centre back Matthijs de Ligt.
The Netherlands international has been linked with a move away from Italy and Sky Bet are pricing a move to Stamford Bridge at 8/11.
Chelsea are desperate to sign a central defender or two this summer following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
Erik ten Hag was the Ajax manager when de Ligt helped the Dutch side to the semi-finals of the Champions League, and made the defender the club’s youngest ever captain at 18 years old.
Naturally, there have been rumours of ten Hag and de Ligt linking up again, with Sky Bet pricing the move at 8/1.
Blues watching De Jong developments
Chelsea are watching transfer developments with Frenkie de Jong.
Manchester United are still favourites to sign the Barcelona midfielder but he has admirers at Stamford Bridge, according to The Guardian.
Meanwhile, deals for Nathan Ake and Raheem Sterling said to be “progressing” for the Blues.
Malacia medical ‘may happen this weekend’
Man Utd’s proposed offer to Tyrell Malacia includes a four-year contract with the option of a 5th.
And according to The Athletic, his medical may happen this weekend.
United are also trying to reach an agreement with Ajax for Lisandro Martinez while Frenkie de Jong and Chrsitian Eriksen remain linked.
Suit and Ty
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a fee to sign Tyrell Malacia.
Accoring to reports, United, have agreed personal terms, waiting to sign the contracts.
Deal worth nearly £13m plus £1.7m in add-ons to Feyenoord.
Malacia will be new manager Erik ten Hag’s first signing at Old Trafford.
Fans at Old Trafford will be happy to see somebody through the door.
Good morning Man Utd fans
Tyrell Malacia has agreed personal terms ahead of his proposed move to Manchester United, according to reports.
The left-back, 22, had been on the verge of a transfer to Lyon but United hijacked the deal on Tuesday.
And the Red Devils have acted quickly since to snap up Malacia and make him Erik ten Hag’s first signing as United boss.
The paperwork will be completed soon before Malacia is announced as a Red Devil, reports Fabrizio Romano.
United will pay Feyenoord a fee of £13million with an additional £1.7m in add-ons.
The transfer was conducted quickly until a late stall as a result of a change in Malacia’s agent.
The Holland international had been looked after by HCM Sports Management, who also represent United target Frenkie de Jong.
However, Malacia has made it clear he doesn’t want HCM to be a part of the deal.
Now the deal to sign Malacia is almost complete United could turn their attention to another Dutch target.
Frenkie de Jong remains a priority and there was progress in talks to sign him this week as Barcelona accepted an offer believed to be worth around £74m.
Tielemans ‘should play for Arsenal’
It’s shocking Arsenal haven’t made a formal move for Leicester ace Youri Tielemans, according to Steve Nicol.
Nicol reckons Tielemans has outgrown the Foxes, and would make a ideal midfield partnership with Gunners star Thomas Partey in the place of Granit Xhaka.
Speaking to ESPN, he said: “I am surprised someone like Arsenal haven’t gone in to sign him. I think he ends up staying at Leicester City. I think he’s better than Leicester, to be honest.
“I think Arsenal should have gone and signed this guy. Granit Xhaka is a good Premier League player, but I don’t think he is good enough to push Arsenal into the top four or certainly challenge for any major competition.
“I think Tielemans and Thomas Partey would be a great partnership in the middle of the park. So, I am surprised there hasn’t been more talk of Tielemans, especially from an Arsenal point of view.”
Man United will hope Arsenal don’t take heed of Nicol’s advice as they also want the Belgium international.
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Barcelona are odds-on favourites to sign Leeds winger Raphinha.
That’s according to bookmakers Sky Bet, who’ve priced the Spanish heavyweights at 1/2 to clinch the Brazilian’s signature.
Chelsea looked certain to secure his services having agreed a £55m deal plus add-ons with Leeds.
But he’s now drifted out to 13/8 to arrive at Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes.
A stay at Leeds is available at 18/1, with Arsenal and Newcastle offered at 20/1 and 25/1 respectively.
Manchester United are major outsiders, coming in at 40/1.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
