Man Utd transfer news

MANCHESTER United legend Roy Keane has paid a visit to ex-teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back in Norway.It’s approaching 12 months since the 49-year-old was sacked by the Red Devils.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been coaching his son’s Under-14s team since his Man United sacking
Roy Keane visited his ex-Manchester United teammate in NorwayCredit: Tidens Krav
Solskjaer was relieved of his duties at Old Trafford following United’s poor start to the season.
United sat seventh in the Premier League and were six points off the Champions League spots when Solskjaer was given the boot, with the 4-1 loss at Watford the final straw, ending his three-year reign at the club.
Since leaving his post, he’s taken time out of the game.
But the former United striker has been back in the dugout… managing his son’s Under-14s side in his hometown Kristiansund.
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And according to Nettavisen Sport, Solskjaer recently received a visit from Keane.
The report claims Keane watched a training session from the sidelines.
The Sky Sports pundit was even happy to pose for photos and sign autographs for fans.
One supporter was clearly delighted to meet the ex-United skipper.
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He said: “He was very nice. It is clear that it was fun to meet him.
” Roy Keane and Eric Cantona. They were the biggest heroes when I was young.” More

MANCHESTER UNITED expect Cristiano Ronaldo to leave when the January transfer window opens, according to reports.Ronaldo has started each of United’s last four games but it appears Erik ten Hag is happy to let him leave at the beginning of next year.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to leave Manchester United in JanuaryCredit: PA
Much was made about the striker’s future over the summer and he is expected to leave with his contract up at the end of the season.
But Red Devils chiefs expect his departure will happen sooner, according to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenburg.
The journalist adds that a return to Sporting Lisbon could be an option for Ronaldo.
Sporting expressed an interest in signing CR7 in the summer but United refused to sell.
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Sporting were also concerned about Ronaldo’s wage demands, which was another reason why the move failed to materialise.
However, the Portuguese giants are now preparing a new offer to put to the Red Devils in January.
The Lions will request that United hand the five-time Ballon d’Or winner a pay-off on a chunk of the £500,000-a-week wages he secured when he returned to Manchester in 2021.
Ronaldo was said to be open to a switch to Napoli but the Serie A leaders have rejected the 37-year-old again, having also said no in the summer.
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Marseille have also ruled out a move for the striker after being linked and that leaves Ronaldo short of options once more.
Despite that United are preparing for Ronaldo’s exit by targeting Bayern Munich striker Eric Choupo-Moting.
The club has reportedly inquired about the 33-year-old’s availability with his contract expiring next summer. More

MANCHESTER UNITED have dropped their strongest hint yet that Cristiano Ronaldo WON’T be sold this winter.The club legend wanted to leave Old Trafford in the summer to play Champions League football but was blocked by defiant Red Devils’ boss Erik ten Hag.
Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to leave Manchester United earlier this yearCredit: REUTERS
Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag refused to sell the Portuguese wingerCredit: PA
And judging from United’s latest club poster, the Portuguese won’t be going anywhere in JanuaryCredit: GETTY
Ronaldo’s future looks set to stay at Old TraffordCredit: GETTY
A January departure has been mooted, although the latest mural adorning the Theatre of Dreams suggests he won’t be sold.
The Portugal international was included in the club’s iconic No.7 poster – which included players of yesteryear who had worn the legendary shirt.
The poster also included images of David Beckham, Eric Cantona and Ella Toone.
Ronaldo recently returned to the starting XI following a stint on the bench, in which he refused to come on as a substitute against Tottenham.
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The Portuguese apologised for his actions, which haven’t changed Ten Hag’s stance on retaining his services.
The Dutchman said: “I count on Cristiano.”
When asked if he thinks Ronaldo will stay or if he wants him to be here for the remainder of the season, he replied: “Both.”
Ronaldo and his United team-mates suffered an embarrassing 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday night.
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Ten Hag said: “We lose the game at the start of the first half and second half, that is unacceptable.
“They looked fresher, more ready. The result is clear, it never lies. In football, you always get your own earnings. Today we were not good enough.
“After a long time this has happened, I said it was up to us.
“We didn’t keep the ball, we didn’t get the right organisation, didn’t follow the rules and lost battles. Our players have experience.
“You have to read the game, get the right organisation and not concede two goals.
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“That was totally unnecessary. We need to be sharper.
“You have to be compact and stand on the ball. Everyone has to win their own battles, we didn’t, that is disappointing.” More

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to continue their overhaul off the pitch with the expected departure of their director of football operations.Despite Sunday’s 3-1 setback at Aston Villa, supporters have been encouraged by the progress made under new boss Erik ten Hag on the field.
Alan Dawson is reportedly set to leave Man UtdCredit: LinkedIn
However, a number of changes have already been made upstairs at Old Trafford over the past year.
Director of football negotiations Matt Judge and chief strategy officer Hemen Tseayo have already departed the club.
That came after Richard Arnold was appointed chief executive back in January.
The changes also led to more responsibility being placed on John Murtough’s role as football director.
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Andy O’Boyle arrived as deputy football director, Polly Bancroft became head of women’s football and Dominic Jordan was handed the job of being United’s new director of data science.
Now the reshuffle will allegedly continue, according to The Athletic.
They report that director of football operations, Alan Dawson, will soon make his “expected departure” from the Theatre of Dreams.
He has occupied his current role since September 2017 but will initially “stay on to work on an unspecified special project”. 
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Sources are said to believe that they are expecting his “exit in due course” – although no confirmation has yet been announced.
The report also added that the Premier League club declined to comment.
Dawson initially joined United in the Ed Woodward era a decade ago after 17 years with the Royal Air Force.
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ASTON VILLA fans have praised goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for his input leading to the club’s second goal against Manchester United.Unai Emery’s got off to a perfect start in his new role at the helm of the west Midlands club with a 3-1 win over the Red Devils.
Emiliano Martinez helped direct Aston Villa player to block David De Gea’s eye lineCredit: AFP

After Leon Bailey’s 7th-minute opener, Lucas Digne doubled the lead four minutes later with a sublime freekick into the top corner.
However, he had a helping hand from his goalkeeper who could be seen positioning Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa into his counterpart David De Gea’s eye line.
The Argentine’s commands left the United stopper unsighted and unable to get close to Digne’s effort.
A fan captured the moment on video and the clip has been met with joy from Villa fans.
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One said: “Absolutely class from Martinez!!! You just love to see it. That and Man U getting a hammering.”
Another said: “Look at Martinez directing the Villa players to block De Gea’s view, class!!”
A third tweeted: “I wondered what he was up to from my view at the top of the Holte. Absolutely love Emi! Such a character & a superb goalkeeper…must keep that armband!!”.
A fourth said: “Martinez deserves an assist for that!.”
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The goal set Villa up for the win as Jacob Ramsey’s own goal before halftime had given the visitors a sniff of getting back on terms.
But four minutes into the second half, Ramsey found the right goal and sealed all three points for Villa and Emery.
Up next for Villa is another game against United, but this time at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup tie on More

A FORMER Manchester United youngster has declared he “would love to come back” to Old Trafford.The now-Lille man left the Red Devils back in 2020.
A former Manchester United wonderkid has revealed his desire to rejoin the clubCredit: Getty
That was after first joining United’s academy aged six-years-old.
He was given his senior debut at just 16 by former manager Jose Mourinho.
The playmaker made 10 appearances for the Red Devils before deciding a switch to France was best for his development.
After being tipped for a big future at Old Trafford, he left on a free transfer after failing to nail down a regular starting spot.

Now though he has admitted that can see himself returning “home” to United one day.
The former prodigy being… ex-star Angel Gomes.
Gomes was sent out on loan to Portuguese side Boavista immediately after joining Lille in 2020, but he has impressed this season back at the French club.
Despite his recent success, Gomes has admitted that he dreams of an emotional return to Old Trafford.
Angel Gomes is now impressing at LilleCredit: Getty
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Speaking on his decision to leave, he told L’Equipe: “It was a very difficult decision. In my heart, I wanted to leave, in my head I was thinking of staying.
“But I had to follow my heart. I felt that I needed to take another step in my career.
“I felt that, had I stayed, there wouldn’t be a lot of opportunities for me. Luis Campos and Lille spoke about their project and I believed in it even more.
“That’s what convinced me to move – the faith Lille had in me.”
But Gomes is enticed by the prospect of running out at Old Trafford again.
He continued: “Do I imagine myself coming back one day? Obviously, it’s home.
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“I would love to come back. But you never know in football. I just have to keep my feet on the ground, and keep playing, making the most of it.
“I can’t predict what will happen in the future.”
Gomes left Manchester United in 2020 in order to become a first team regularCredit: Getty – Contributor More

PSV EINDHOVEN have revealed that numerous clubs, including Manchester United and Leeds, failed to match Cody Gakpo’s transfer valuation in summer.Gakpo, 23, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford for months.
Cody Gakpo has been linked with a link to Man UtdCredit: Getty
The Red Devils explored the possibility of signing him as an alternative to top target Antony when a deal appeared unlikely.
But they eventually signed the winger for a huge £85.5million fee ahead of deadline day.
As a result, United’s interest in Gakpo cooled, but Erik ten Hag is now claimed to be considering a swoop ahead of the January window.
A number of other clubs including Leeds, Southampton, West Ham, Everton and Real Madrid have also expressed an interest in the Dutchman.
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However, PSV director of football Marcel Brands is confident that Gakpo will remain in Eindhoven.
When speaking to ESPN about the interest surrounding the winger, he said: “There was much written that Leeds wanted to pay £43m.
“But there was a bid of £30m plus £11m in bonuses, £6m of which if Leeds made it to the Champions League. And they wanted to pay the amount spread out until 2028.
“No PSV member has doubted that for a second. The supervisory board also agreed on this.”
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Brands also revealed that PSV held discussions with Man Utd over a deal for Gakpo before the summer window closed, but the Red Devils refused to pay the asking price of £44m plus bonuses.
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United’s initial hesitance surrounding the deal could potentially make any future negotiations difficult as the Eredivisie giants are expected to increase the asking price given the winger’s impressive form.
Gakpo has scored 13 goals and assisted 16 in 22 appearances so far this season.
Despite missing out on a big-money move to the Premier League over the summer, he is still open to a transfer in the near future.
He told The Times: “I always said if I stay here, it’s my childhood club. It’s not a punishment.
“I like being here, I want to win trophies here and do my best for the club.
“But if I got the chance to go to the Premier League or something, of course I would have to consider that option. At that time it was hectic for me but I recovered pretty quickly.” More