Man Utd transfer news

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to make Tom Keane’s role at the club permanent after the transfer specialist’s impressive summer recruitment.Keane played an active role in the Red Devils’ summer player drive as they spent £220million on six players in the transfer window.
Tom Keane is set to be made a permanent member of Manchester United’s transfer team.Credit: BRANDSMITHS
Real Madrid’s Casemiro, Ajax’s Antony, Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen, Feyenoord’s Tyrell Malacia and Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka all joined the club.
The players came into the club as part of a rebuild under new manager Erik ten Hag, who also joined the club in the summer.
The club have made the decision to bring in Keane on a permanent basis and he will give up his other roles with Brandsmiths law firm and the New Era agency, according to the MailOnline.
He will work under football director John Murtough and the report also states that the club are also set to appoint new data scientists.
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Keane was no stranger to United as he is the brother of former club players Will and Michael.
And it could be straight to work for the transfer guru as United are expected to be interested in a striker in the January transfer window.
This is down to the uncertain future of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, who is believed to be keen on an exit from Old Trafford.
Ronaldo’s play-time this season has declined under Ten Hag despite him being the club’s top scorer last season.
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The club could also be in the market for a new right back. Starter Diogo Dalot is set to expire at the end of the season and £50m Aaron Wan-Bissaka seems not to be in the manager’s plans.
The former Crystal Palace defender is the third most expensive full-back of all time, but he has only played once in the Premier League this season.
The Eagles have been linked with a reunion with their former youth academy product in the past and could be interested in a deal for him in January. More

MANCHESTER UNITED fans are ordering the club to tie young star Alejandro Garnacho to a new long-term contract after his late winner against Fulham.Garnacho led United to a 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage with a last-gasp strike in the third minute of stoppage time after team-mate Christian Eriksen’s opener and Daniel James’ equaliser.
Manchester United fans are ordering the club to tie Alejandro Garnacho to a new contractCredit: Getty
Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho scored a late winner against FulhamCredit: AFP
Fans are now demanding a lucrative new deal for the in-form youngster, who now counts two goals and two assists in his last five matches across all competitions.
The United faithful are even insisting on a pricey release clause that would make it impossible for their rivals to snatch him down the road.
One fan tweeted: “Give Garnacho a 10 year contract and £500k a week now. Don’t even care.”
Another posted: “For god sake please give Garnacho a 10 year contract and ensure there’s a £500m buy out in there. Don’t need [Real] Madrid sniffing around our next outstanding talent.”
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A third commented: “I heard that Garnacho and United are in contract talks? Give the kid a lifetime contract.”
This fan said: “Say no more…..Can Manchester United give Garnacho 10 years contract? With a 5billion release clause.”
And that one stated: “Give Garnacho what ever contract he wants and get it signed.”
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano stated on Twitter that United are already working on a new and improved contract with Garnacho.
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Romano claims that the Red Devils are trying to get the Argentina Under-20 international to put pen to paper “as soon as possible”.
Garnacho’s current deal runs out in June, which means the Manchester giants will have to act fast. More

MANCHESTER UNITED starlet Alejandro Garnacho emulated a legendary Lionel Messi celebration after stunning Fulham with a last-gasp winner.Garnacho, 18, came off the bench to earn United a dramatic 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage as he hit the back of the net in the third minute of stoppage time.
Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho scored a late winner against FulhamCredit: AFP
Garnacho emulated Lionel Messi’s iconic celebration for Barcelona vs Real MadridCredit: AFP
The winger led the celebrations and decided to remove his shirt and raise it to the crowd in West London.
The teenage sensation mimicked his fellow Argentine Messi, who did the exact same thing in 2017 when he still played for Barcelona.
The now-Paris Saint-Germain superstar led Barca to a stunning 3-2 victory over rivals Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu with a late winner in the second minute of stoppage time.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner then removed his shirt and defiantly showed the back of it to the home crowd.
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Garnacho has been on fire for United ever since bursting onto the scene last month.
The Argentina Under-20 international made his first senior start against Sheriff in the Europa League.
The ex-Atletico Madrid ace then scored the winner against Real Sociedad in the same competition.
The forward also stood out against Aston Villa on Thursday’s EFL Cup clash at Old Trafford.
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Garnacho registered two vital assists that helped the Red Devils come from behind with a 4-2 win.
The Argentine became youngest player to score a 90th-minute winner in the Premier League at the age of 18 years and 135 days since ex-United ace Federico Macheda in 2009. More

MANCHESTER UNITED star David de Gea will have to accept a significant pay cut if he wishes to stay at Old Trafford, reports suggest.De Gea’s £375,000–a-week contract runs out in June and United are keen to exercise their option of extending their goalkeeper’s stay by another year.
David de Gea’s astronomical Manchester United contract runs out in JuneCredit: Getty
De Gea will have to take a major pay cut to stayCredit: PA
According to the Daily Star, however, the board are not willing to keep the Spaniard with his present salary, which makes him the Red Devils’ second highest earner behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 32-year-old will thus have to agree to slash his astronomical wages by at least £100,000 per week.
That would save United an annual fee of around £5million heading to next season.
De Gea appears keen to extend his 11-year stint at Old Trafford but there have been no talks between the club and his representatives regarding his future.
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The popular keeper appeared likely to leave once his deal runs out following a turbulent start to the season.
De Gea produced a shocking display in United’s 4-0 thrashing at Brentford back in August and critics argued he didn’t fit manager Erik ten Hag’s passing game.
However, the ex-Atletico Madrid star turned things around with some sensational performances between the sticks.
The successful shot-stopper was pivotal in United’s 1-0 victory over West Ham two weeks ago with three stunning saves in the final minutes.
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De Gea proved that he remains a world class goalie despite no longer being called up by Spain manager Luis Enrique.
The Spaniard has amassed a total of 174 clean sheets in 506 appearances since his arrival in 2011.
United are said to be tracking Brighton keeper Robert Sanchez, who has replaced De Gea in the Spain squad. More

JUDE BELLINGHAM is set for showdown talks with Borussia Dortmund to discuss his next move.The midfielder is one of the most sought-after properties in Europe after his fantastic performances for the Bundesliga side.
Jude Bellingham is wanted by Europe’s top clubs.Credit: Getty
Premier League giants Manchester United are one of the clubs that are tipped to be interested in signing the 19-year-old, as well as Manchester City, Liverpool and even Real Madrid.
However, Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has said that he would like to see Bellingham stay, while also admitting that big money offers will be hard to turn down.
He told BILD: “I think as soon as Qatar is over, we’re going to have a basic conversation about what he actually wants.
“With him, with his parents, with whom we have a very close relationship and of course with his advisor. 
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“And then he should just tell us whether he wants to stay or whether he wants to go. Either way, we’ll discuss it pleasantly and reasonably.
“But we don’t have to pretend that the topic isn’t on the table. When the really big ones are there, we can’t afford to fight financially either.
“Jude is a wonderful boy who also has his fluctuations – we’ve seen that now but he is certainly one of the greatest talents in European football.”
Despite the interest from Europe’s biggest clubs, Dortmund will be confident of earning a big fee from his sale as he still has three years left to run on his contract.
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This season, Bellingham has become even more impressive at the Signal Iduna Park as he has scored nine goals and assisted three in 22 games in all competitions.
The midfielder has even captained Dortmund at times this season.
This form has seen him earn the call from England manager Gareth Southgate to take part in the World Cup in Qatar.
Bellingham is expected to be among the starters and could partner West Ham’s Declan Rice in the centre of midfield. More

CRISTIANO RONALDO has been pictured with his mum Maria Dolores after missing Manchester United’s match against Aston Villa due to illness.The Portuguese attacker was absent from the Red Devils’ mid-week Carabao Cup game win over Villa and is a doubt for tomorrow’s clash with Fulham.

Cristiano Ronaldo has now missed Manchester United’s last two games through illness.Credit: EPA
Erik ten Hag’s side have played most of the season without the former Real Madrid star, who missed training on Saturday morning, so should be able to cope.
His mother posted a picture of herself and her son sat on the sofa, accompanied with the message: “Have a nice weekend everyone.”
Ronaldo is still expected to head to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup with Portugal and fans have been sending their support for him.
One said: “Admiration for you and pride. A big kiss on your heart.”

Another commented: “Have a nice weekend.. beautiful picture MOTHER’S LOVE Cheers.”
A third added: “Give him lots of babies so he can go hard to the World Cup.”
A fourth said: “Good morning doña Dolores and Christiano Ronaldo may God bless you always a big hug from Asturias, Spain.”
A fifth replied: “Come over here family, I prepared a rally for Ronaldo to take to Qatar.”
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Ronaldo’s team-mates will travel to London to face Fulham at Craven Cottage in their last Premier League fixture before the break for the World Cup.
A win for Ten Hag’s side would help them keep pace on the top four and Champions League spots after losing ground last weekend. More