MANCHESTER UNITED are set to announce the signing of Dutch star Tyrell Malacia IMMINENTLY.
The Feyenoord ace was spotted arriving at United’s training ground on Monday morning as he undergoes the second part of his medical.
And another Man Utd signing may not be far behind with Christian Eriksen reportedly agreeing a three-year deal.
Meanwhile Cristiano Ronaldo has delayed his return to United training for personal reasons SunSport can exclusively reveal.
Ronaldo, 37, has plans to QUIT Man United, but the Old Trafford chiefs are standing firm that the Portuguese star is going nowhere and is not for sale.
And Frenkie de Jong has sent United fans into a frenzy having liked a post from the clubs Instagram.
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Wrexham make cheeky Ronaldo offer
Wrexham’s Hollywood co-owner Rob McElhenney has hilariously suggested his club could lodge an offer for Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has sensationally confirmed he wants to leave after just one year back at Old Trafford.
Reacting to a social media post about the five-time Ballon d’Or winner wanting to leave United if a suitable offer was lodged, McElhenney jokingly wrote: “Define suitable.”
The It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star co-owns Wrexham with Hollywood celebrity Ryan Reynolds
Rangnick wanted to sell Ronaldo
Former Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick reportedly told the club that they had to sell Cristiano Ronaldo back in January.
The Athletic state: “On more than one occasion Rangnick proposed to football director John Murtough and chief executive officer Richard Arnold that Ronaldo be sold, and replaced, during the January transfer window.
“Rangnick felt that as Ronaldo’s time at United was uncertain beyond the end of the season, it made sense to act sooner rather than later to reconfigure the side’s attack.”
Ronaldo has now informed the club of his wish to leave in the summer
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Eriksen agrees deal
Christian Eriksen has agreed to join Manchester United on a free transfer.
Eriksen is set to sign a three-year deal at Old Trafford providing he comes through his medical.
United have beaten Brentford to the signature of the attacking midfielder, who spent the last six months with the Bees.
The Denmark international is set to become the Red Devils’ first signing of the summer
Lisandro Martinez keen
Ajax star Lisandro Martinez is “very open” to joining Arsenal in the summer transfer window.
That is according to journalist Charles Watts who delivered an update on Martinez.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Watts said: “Arsenal are very much in the running.
“Our understanding is that Martinez is very open to Arsenal”
Five for Ten
Manchester United are planning to complete five signings before the end of their pre-season tour.
One of them is Christian Eriksen, who is on the verge to join them as a free agent.
Ten Hag is keen to upgrade his midfield and United appear to finally be closing in on Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong after having a bid accepted.
The Dutchman is also keen on another of his former players, Lisandro Martinez, but Ajax are refusing to budge from their considerable asking price amid interest from Arsenal.
The Dutch champions are also demanding an eye-watering £70m fee for Antony with Ten Hag keen on his former player.
United are also in the market for a back-up goalkeeper following Dean Henderson’s loan move to Nottingham Forest
On the Ronway
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has put his £20million private jet up for sale as it’s too small.
Ronaldo bought the plane for the reported eight-figure fortune in 2015.
The star forward’s Gulfstream G200 has served him well with the striker often jetting off on holiday around Europe with partner Georgina Rodriguez and kids.
The Portugal captain also uses the aircraft to fly back and forth to Portugal regularly thanks to its top speed of 560mph.
And although the plane can seat between eight to 10 people, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is looking for a bigger model.
There could be a number of willing buyers too, with the 37-year-old often renting out the jet for a rate ranging from £5000-£8500 an hour.
More on Lisandro Martinez
Manchester United are in advanced negotiations to snatch Ajax star and Arsenal transfer target Lisandro Martinez.
And Martinez would rather reunite with former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford than join the Gunners.
According to The Athletic, United have “edged ahead as favourites” to sign the 24-year-old with a fee in the region of £35million.
The Gunners put in three offers – most recently for £34m.
But the Amsterdam giants want more for their centre-back and they are hardly under pressure to sell as his deal runs until June 2025
No Morr Rav
Former Manchester United ace Ravel Morrison has been released by Derby after failing to agree terms for a new deal.
Morrison joined the Rams on a free transfer last summer following a year-long spell with Den Haag.
The attacking midfielder scored five goals in 38 appearances during his time at Pride Park Stadium, but he is now set to move on once again.
The 29-year-old took to Instagram to say thank you to the club with a touching statement.
Morrison posted: “Thank you Derby County, all the players, staff and fans for making me feel at home.
“Was a season full of ups and downs, but was a real honour to be part of such a wonderful club. “I wish everyone at the club success moving forward”
Youngsters impress Ten Hag
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag plans to call on some of the brightest young stars from the academy next season.
Zidane Iqbal, 19, who made his first-team debut against Young Boys in the Champions League last December is understood to have already impressed Ten Hag.
Alejandro Garnacho, 18, who made two sub appearances last season, has also impressed, along with midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, 19.
The Dutchman is well known for investing on young talent, like he did at Ajax
Jude Bellingham race
Manchester United and Chelsea are leading the transfer war ahead of three European rivals to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
According to Mundo Deportivo, five powerhouse clubs are circling to swoop for Bellingham in the summer.
And it looks like United and Chelsea are in pole position to sign the midfielder.
But they are facing intense competition from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Premier League rivals Liverpool
Credit: GETTY IMAGES United ads up
Adriana Leon has sealed a summer move to Manchester United – days after bidding farewell to West Ham following a three-year spell.
Leon who had been linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona, joins Marc Skinner’s side on a two-year deal.
She said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled and honoured to join this historic football club.
“To be the first Canadian female player to play for Manchester United fills me with immense pride and excitement.
“I can’t wait to join this talented group and put on the famous red jersey”
He’s the Ron
Chelsea are still weighing up a move for Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Blues are believed to be at the front of the queue to sign Ronaldo and are now considering an offer, according to The Athletic.
New owner Todd Boehly first made contact with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s agent Jorge Mendes last month but talks have continued since.
And according to the Independent, the forward is willing to accept a sizeable wage cut to push for a move as he is desperate to continue playing Champions League football
On the Ron
Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been spotted for the first time since asking to leave the club.
Ronaldo wasn’t part of the returning crop of players for pre-season training on Monday as he was given extra time off due to family reasons.
But the star forward has been spotted at his country’s national training ground in Lisbon.
The Portugal international was seen driving a swanky white Rolls Royce 4×4 as he arrived at the training ground.
It’s currently unclear what the 37-year-old was doing at A Selecao’s hub, although it’s likely he was getting some training in
‘Not world class’
Manchester United fans should be underwhelmed by the signing of Christian Eriksen, according to Liverpool hero Danny Murphy.
Murphy told talkSPORT: “World class? Eriksen? No. No, no, no, no. He is a welcome addition to any squad because he is experienced and has quality.
“But when you’re looking at the big games when United are competing against Liverpool, [Manchester] City and Chelsea, is he going to play in that first XI? No, is the answer.
“He could change a game, yes, that’s fair. He could come off the bench and change a game but is he going to bring United closer to Liverpool and City? Nowhere near it.
“This is Man Utd. Is he better than [Bruno] Fernandes? No. Is he going to be playing in the first XI? No.
“Is he a welcome addition and good squad player? Yes. Should I be happy as a United fan? No. Would I be excited as a United fan? I’d be a bit underwhelmed by it”
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Martinez transfer boost
Manchester United are confident of beating Arsenal to signing Lisandro Martinez after meeting with the Ajax hierarchy.
United have tabled a fee just shy of £40million for Martinez.
The Dutch champs’ new director of football Klaas-Jan Huntelaar travelled to London on Saturday to meet with United representatives, according to the Mirror.
And after talks with Huntelaar, the Red Devils are said to be confident of beating the Gunners in the transfer race to sign the centre-back.
The Manchester giants are said to have lodged a bid worth an initial £35.3m, with an extra £4.3m available in add-ons.
The total package works out at £39.6m, with the Amsterdam outfit understood to value the Argentina international at £43m
Cristiano Ronaldo absence
Manchester United superstar Cristian Ronaldo has DELAYED his return to training due to family reasons.
Ronaldo has sensationally told United he wants to leave in order to play Champions League football.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was set to hold showdown talks with manager Erik ten Hag today in what was scheduled to be his first day back at the club after a summer break.
But SunSport understands the star forward will now not attend practice today due to family reasons, and the Red Devils have accepted his explanation.
The Portugal captain is due to spend a few days at United’s HQ before jetting off on a 16-day tour of Thailand and Australia on Friday with the rest of the squad
Malacia at Carrington
Tyrell Malacia has been spotted at Manchester United’s training ground in Carrington.
Malacia has been photographed arriving in a car ahead of his proposed move to United.
The left-back is set to become new manager Erik ten Hag’s first signing for £13million from Feyenoord.
The Netherlands international will provide competition for Luke Shaw down the left
Christian Eriksen reminder
Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to join Manchester United in the summer.
SunSport understands Eriksen has decided to join United after snubbing Brentford, where he spent the last six months.
The attacking midfielder is set to pen a three-year deal at Old Trafford and will undergo a medical.
The Denmark international will become the Red Devils’ first signing of the summer
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Maguire on holiday
Harry Maguire is now back in training but photos have been released of him and his wife Fern while on holiday in the Amalfi coast.
The couple got married in the South of France at the end of June.
You can see all the snaps here.
United fans slam “lazy” scouting
United supporters have criticised the club’s scouting as they near the signings of Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia.
The unhappy fans claim the scouting system is “lazy” as the club are only interested in targets with Ajax connections or that Ten Hag tried to sign at Ajax.
A fan said: “They only follow what Ten Hag says, don’t expect much change in the coming years.”
Mendes meets with Boehly over Ronaldo move
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has met with Chelsea’s new owner Todd Boehly, according to reports.
The pair supposedly met due to Ronaldo wanting out of Old Trafford.
Sunday World say that Boehly ‘made it clear’ during his meeting with Mendes that Chelsea could be an option for Ronaldo.
Bergwijn declined Man Utd
Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn rejected offers from two Premier League clubs in order to secure a dream move to Ajax, according to reports.
According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Manchester United and Everton were willing to pay up to £35m for the Netherlands star.
But the player had his heart set on Ajax.
Credit: Getty Eriksen agrees to United move
Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to join Man Utd, snubbing Brentford.
The Bees had been hopeful of convincing Eriksen to stay in West London and had offered him a new deal.
But SunSport understands the Danish international has now made the decision to join Manchester United.
He is set to pen a three-year deal at Old Trafford.
Eriksen is said to have informed United of his desire to join the club, with the midfielder now set for a medical.
Chelsea and Man Utd want Mitchell
Both Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in bringing transfer specialist Paul Mitchell to the club.
Mitchell is currently at Monaco, having previously worked at Spurs and Southampton bringing in many top talents.
The Daily Mirror claim he is open to a move back to England.
United stars arrive for training
The likes of Bruno Fernandes, Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire have all been pictured arriving at training for their first session with Erik ten Hag.
Cristiano Ronaldo was absent.
You can see all the snaps – here.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
