Man Utd transfer news

Subterms

    More stories

    • 238 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Cristiano Ronaldo looks glum as benched striker drives in for Man Utd training day after derby thrashing to City

      by

      MANCHESTER United star Cristiano Ronaldo looked dejected as he arrived at Carrington the morning after their 6-3 thumping in the derby.The Red Devils were humiliated by Manchester City on Sunday following hat-tricks from Phil Foden and Erling Haaland.
      Cristiano Ronaldo looked glum as he arrived at Carrington on Monday morningCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Marcus Rashford made his return to action in the derbyCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Harry Maguire missed the 6-3 defeat at the Etihad Stadium through injuryCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Cristiano Ronaldo was left on the bench during Man United’s embarrassing defeatCredit: Getty
      Remarkably, Ronaldo was left on the bench by Erik ten Hag despite United trailing 4-0 at the break.
      The Dutchman revealed that he decided against bringing on the 37-year-old out of ‘respect’ to his career.
      Ten Hag’s shock decision ended up paying off after Anthony Martial marked his return to action with two goals late on, which made the scoreline slightly more respectable.
      Nevertheless, Ronaldo, along with teammates Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire, looked glum-faced as he drove into training less than 24 hours after he was overlooked by Ten Hag.
      READ MORE SUN STORIES
      Ten Hag’s decision to leave Ronaldo on the bench raises further doubts over his Old Trafford future.
      Having been strongly linked with a summer exit, the Portugal international has started just one Premier League game this season.
      And the ex-Real Madrid star has now played just 80 minutes across United’s last five league fixtures.
      Ronaldo could get some much-needed minutes in the tank against Cypriot outfit Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League on Thursday.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      He’ll be hoping to get back in the goals and catch Ten Hag’s eye ahead of Sunday’s trip to Everton.
      But his snub at the Etihad Stadium continued what has been a frustrating start to the season.
      Man Utd icon Roy Keane blasted his former club for being “disrespectful” given Ronaldo’s status as a legend of the game.
      Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “I think Man United are showing disrespect to Ronaldo. I think he should have been let go before the [closing] of the window.
      “Okay, you’re the manager, you need options but you don’t hold onto Ronaldo to sit on the bench. He’s one of the greatest players ever.
      Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick against Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo sat on the bench v Man City alongside former Real Madrid team-mate CasemiroCredit: Rex
      “He’s played him in one or two European games. It’s just going to get uglier as the season goes on. 
      “If he’s sitting on the bench for United, week in, week out it’s just going to get uglier. I think United have shown nothing but disrespect to Ronaldo.” More

    • 238 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Man Utd ‘scout £30m-rated Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa as pressure builds on David de Gea ahead of transfer window’

      by

      MANCHESTER United sent scouts to watch Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa on Friday.With David de Gea’s Old Trafford future in doubt, the Red Devils are in the market for a new shotstopper.
      Manchester United sent scouts to watch Diogo Costa against Braga on FridayCredit: AFP
      Not only is the Spain international out of contract next summer, but his form has been underwhelming this season.
      De Gea shipped another six in the 6-3 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday, meaning he’s already conceded 14 goals, the fifth most in the Premier League.
      Now, the Metro report that Erik ten Hag has turned his attention to Costa.
      The report claims that United representatives were in attendance at the Estadio do Dragao against Braga on Friday night.
      READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS
      Costa has already been capped seven times by Portugal and has played 78 times for Porto since making his debut back in 2019.
      Ten Hag is hoping to sign someone good with their feet, with De Gea’s lack of ability when playing out from the back clear to see.
      And that’s where Costa could come into play.
      The 23-year-old is comfortable in possession and could help Ten Hag go back to his old ways after reducing the amount of playing out the back following the defeat at Brentford.
      Most read in Footbal
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      Costa would cost United £30m, but De Gea is the club’s highest paid player, so him leaving would save them around £16m every year in wages.
      He played alongside United trio Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal against Czech Republic last week. More

    • 263 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Roy Keane reveals Cristiano Ronaldo had FIVE transfer options this summer as he slams Man Utd for not letting icon leave

      by

      ROY KEANE has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo had “four or five” decent transfer options this summer.The ex-midfielder, 51, blasted Erik ten Hag for the lack of respect shown to the superstar, having committed to the cause.
      Keane said ‘for a fact’ Ronaldo had options to leave this summerCredit: Getty
      The 37-year-old was left on the bench in the 6-3 thumping at rivals Man CityCredit: Rex
      The Portugal captain, 37, was supposedly desperate to leave Manchester United this summer and play in the Champions League.
      But he stayed, despite having had a few “very good” options, according to the former Old Trafford legend.
      Speaking on Sky Sports, Keane explained: “United are showing disrespect to Ronaldo.
      “I think he should have been let go this summer during the transfer window. I don’t think the manager should have held onto him just for him to sit on the bench.
      READ MORE ON MAN UTD
      “He is one of the greatest players ever and he had options to leave this summer.
      “The idea that he had no options is rubbish. He had four or five very good options.
      “United have shown nothing but disrespect to Ronaldo and they should have let him go when the opportunity came.
      “I know for a fact he had options to go, and holding on for him to sit on the bench is ridiculous for a player of his stature.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      “If you look at his goals record, he had as good a chance as anyone as putting the ball in the net.
      “People are obsessed with the pressing side of the game but if you put the ball in the right areas, he will score goals.”
      Ronaldo was heavily linked with Chelsea but the Blues, along with the likes of Bayern Munich, ruled themselves out of a shock move.
      Atletico Madrid were said to have pulled out after a fan backlash over the ex-Real striker.
      His agent Jorge Mendes had been searching for a new club all summer — without success.
      But Irishman Keane thinks it’s now time to forgive and forget.
      The 37-year-old Ron didn’t play a single minute as the Red Devils were stuffed 6-3 by their local rivals Manchester City.
      They were thrashed by the Premier League champions at the Etihad as Phil Foden and Erling Haaland both scored hat-tricks in a one-sided mauling.
      Ronaldo started the match on the bench for the fifth league match in a row.
      Read More on The Sun
      And he did not even see any game time in the closing stages – one of just four substitutes Ten Hag chose not to use.
      Following United’s two defeats at the start of the campaign, Ten Hag has gone with Marcus Rashford as the central striker, with Ronaldo’s only two starts coming in the Europa League. More

    • 250 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Roy Keane blasts Man Utd for showing ‘disrespect’ to Cristiano Ronaldo and says Red Devils should have let him leave

      by

      ROY KEANE has slammed Manchester United for “disrespecting” Cristiano Ronaldo after he was left on the bench throughout the 6-3 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.The Red Devils were thrashed by the Premier League champions at the Etihad as Phil Foden and Erling Haaland both scored hat-tricks in a one-sided mauling.
      Ronaldo played no part in the Manchester derby at the weekendCredit: Reuters
      Keane feels Man Utd mistreated Ronaldo by not using him against Man City on SundayCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo started the match on the bench for the fifth league match in a row.
      And he did not even see any game time in the closing stages – one of just four substitutes Erik ten Hag chose not to use.
      It is a move Man Utd icon Keane sees as inexcusable given Ronaldo’s status as a legend of the game.
      Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “I think Man United are showing disrespect to Ronaldo. I think he should have been let go before the [closing] of the window.
      READ MORE ON MAN UTD
      “Okay, you’re the manager, you need options but you don’t hold onto Ronaldo to sit on the bench. He’s one of the greatest players ever.
      “He’s played him in one or two European games. It’s just going to get uglier as the season goes on. 
      “If he’s sitting on the bench for United, week in, week out it’s just going to get uglier. I think United have shown nothing but disrespect to Ronaldo.
      “They should have let him go when the opportunity came. He did have options, I know that for a fact. 
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      ‘But to hold onto Ronaldo to sit on the bench, I think is ridiculous for a player of his stature.”
      He then added: “So what if you’re 4-0 down. You look at his goal record, as good a chance of anyone of putting it in the back of the net.
      “People are obsessed with the pressing side of the game. You put the balls in the right areas, he’ll score goals.”
      Ten Hag opted to bring Anthony Martial on instead of Ronaldo for the final half an hour with the score at 4-1.
      And the Frenchman did bag two late goals to add some level of respectability to proceedings, albeit when the result had already been decided.
      When asked about bringing on Martial instead of Ronaldo, Ten Hag insisted he did it “out of respect” for the Portuguese superstar’s career.
      He then added: “The other thing was the advantage I could bring Martial, he needs the minutes but I don’t want to point it out like that.”
      Read More on The Sun
      Ronaldo, who was heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the summer, has scored just one goal in eight appearances so far this season.
      Following United’s two defeats at the start of the campaign, Ten Hag has gone with Marcus Rashford as the central striker, with Ronaldo’s only two starts coming in the Europa League. More

    • 250 Shares119 Views

      in Soccer

      Furious Roy Keane slams ‘hugely embarrassing’ Man Utd and says Erik ten Hag will be ‘scratching his head’ over display

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Roy Keane slammed his former team’s “hugely embarrassing” display against rivals Manchester City.United were thrashed 6-3 at the Etihad following a dominant display by City, which saw Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scoring a hat-trick apiece.
      Roy Keane slammed Manchester United’s “hugely embarrassing” displayCredit: Alamy
      Antony’s strike and Anthony Martial’s brace eased the blow for the Red Devils, who were 4-0 down at half-time.
      However, Keane was infuriated by the display he witnessed and insists manager Erik ten Hag has a lot of problems to figure out ahead of the next games.
      The star pundit, though, praised City as “one of the best teams” he’s seen live.
      Keane told Sky Sports: “There’s nothing for United to take out from this game. The players should be embarrassed. You can’t go into half-time 4-0 down in a derby game.
      Read More on Man Utd
      “It’s hugely embarrassing, as brilliant as City were United were desperate, particularly in midfield. They were over-ran in midfield and defensively they were all over the shop.
      “Again we look at leadership… There was nothing there from Man Utd. If you’re giving players like [Kevin] De Bruyne time and space, you’re looking for trouble.
      “United got punished and rightly so. Top level sport is fantastic but it’s brutal. Today, it was brutal for Manchester United as when you’re not quite at it, you get hammered by your local rivals.
      “United have an experienced team out there. City were missing players, but whoever comes into the team is pure quality. That’s what they have whereas Man Utd seemed all over the place.
      Most read in Football
      JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply)
      “At a big club like Manchester United, you wonder what it must be like for the players sat in the dressing room 4-0 down at half-time.
      “It must be bizarre, but then these players are getting used to it as they were 4-0 down at Brentford.
      “The manager must be scratching his head with his staff as there was progress in the last four games, but this is a huge step back.
      “It was the way they started. They were slow out of the blocks. City sent a message that they were up for it, and the first goal is huge.
      “United went down after eight minutes and they never recovered. There were spaces everywhere, they were sloppy in possession. [Marcus] Rashford never got hold of it, the wide players gave it away.
      “Every time Man City went forward, they looked like they were going to score. It’s a pleasure to watch City. They’re one of the best teams I’ve seen live but for United this is a huge setback.
      Read More on The Sun
      “It’s a huge step back. They were 4-0 down at half-time against Brentford. The performance in the second half is no good.
      “There was no aggression in City’s play by then as the game was over. They’d made loads of substitutions so it’s no consolation.”
      Manchester United were thrashed 6-3 by rivals Manchester City at the EtihadCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

    • 213 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Arsenal ‘make enquiry’ to Juventus over Manuel Locatelli transfer after Italian ‘rejected Man Utd’ in the summer

      by

      ARSENAL are interested in signing Juventus star Manuel Locatelli, according to reports.The Gunners’ interest in the midfielder dates back to before his Juve switch last year.
      Manuel Locatelli has made 49 appearances for JuventusCredit: Getty
      Locatelli, 24, snubbed the North Londoners last year as he “dreamed” of moving to the Turin giants.
      But Arsenal chiefs believe that they may now be able to convince the Italian to change his mind.
      According to Calciomercato, the Gunners have sounded out Locatelli’s representatives to see if he would now be open to moving to the Emirates.
      They add that Juventus would be willing to consider letting Locatelli go for the right price.
      Read More Arsenal stories
      The Old Lady signed Locatelli on an initial loan deal last year with a £30.8million obligation to buy.
      It’s reported that Arsenal actually bid £34m for his services at the time, only to be turned down by the player.
      It’s also claimed that Locatelli snubbed potential advances from Manchester United over the summer.
      He started Juve’s first five Serie A matches of this season, before being struck down by a muscular injury.
      Most read in Football
      HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL
      Locatelli was part of Italy’s victorious Euro 2020 side.
      The 24-cap ace featured in the final against England at Wembley, before making his switch to Juventus.
      He has since made 49 appearances for the Serie A giants, scoring three goals and laying on five assists. More

    • 275 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Man Utd fans all say the same thing after Eriksen deployed to mark Erling Haaland who escapes him to score first goal

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were furious with manager Erik ten Hag’s decision to have Christian Eriksen mark Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland.Haaland dominated United, scoring a hat-trick as City won 6-3 at the Etihad.
      Manchester City’s Erling Haaland scored after escaping Manchester United’s Christian ErikseCredit: Getty
      But it was the star striker’s opener on 34 minutes which sparked outrage among the Red Devils’ faithful when he jumped higher than everyone else to head in Kevin De Bruyne’s corner kick.
      United supporters were incensed with Ten Hag’s decision to have attacking midfielder Eriksen mark the Norway international in such a big match.
      The Denmark international’s marking was so poor it allowed the 22-year-old to escape him with ease and notch his 12th Premier League goal.
      One fan tweeted: “Eriksen marking Haaland has to be one of the most embarrassing decision to come from Man U.”
      Read More on Man Utd
      Another posted: “Eriksen was marking Haaland on his header because he’s taller than [Lisandro] Martinez lol.”
      A third wrote: “Why the F is Eriksen the one marking F**king Haaland?”

      This supporter stated: “Why is Eriksen marking Haaland in corners? What is Ten Hag smoking?”
      And that one tweeted: “Eriksen marking Haaland on a corner…. What a great idea that is.”
      Most read in Football
      HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL
      United endured a miserable day that also saw City star Phil Foden registering a hat-trick.
      To make matters even worse, Ten Hag lost Raphael Varane who was substituted just five minutes before half-time due to an ankle injury. More

    • 275 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      Man Utd have introduced a ‘no d***heads’ rule in the transfer market under Ten Hag as secrets to upturn in form revealed

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED introduced a “no d***heads” rule in the transfer market under new manager Erik ten Hag. United brought in the likes of Lisandro Martínez, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Antony and Tyrell Malacia in the summer window.
      Erik ten Hag ahead of the Manchester derbyCredit: Getty
      And according to The Telegraph, incoming boss Ten Hag oversaw a transfer plan that meant the club made sure to recruit “no d*** heads”.
      That was at risk when they registered an interest in ex-Stoke forward Marko Arnautovic, known for his stroppy attitude.
      The strict transfer policy is credited as one of the reasons for Manchester United’s upturn in form.
      The Telegraph also report that Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire as well as goalkeepers David de Gea and Tom Heaton have all acted as leaders at United.
      READ MORE ON MAN UTD
      Another factor has been turning off the WiFi in a bid to force players to interact with each other.
      United currently sit sixth, nine points behind leaders Arsenal but with two games in hand.
      It is a good start to the season under Ten Hag but the Dutchman was warned by Pep Guardiola that he must win trophies or else risk being sacked.
      Guardiola said: “If United trust and let him build a team by giving him years and years, that will be welcome. I cannot say anything else.
      Most read in Football
      “But he knows, I know, everybody knows that we depend on results.
      “I am still here at City because we won in the past. Otherwise I would not be here.
      “Erik knows it – and all the managers no longer there know it. If you cannot win with the big clubs, you don’t get time.
      “If you don’t win then you’re in trouble.”
      Pep Guardiola warned Erik ten Hag must win trophies or else risk being sackedCredit: Getty More