Man Utd transfer news

YOU have to go back over five years for the last time Manchester United beat rivals Liverpool at home.Jose Mourinho was the manager at the time and a young Marcus Rashford netted two first half goals from United’s only two shots on target in the 2-1 win.
Just four players that started in 2018 remain at the club
Rashford scored a first half braceCredit: EPA
United also had just 32 per cent possession and manager Mourinho admitted in the aftermath he “doesn’t care” whether people thought his United side deserved the victory.
Incredibly, just four of the starters for that win remain at Old Trafford today.
David de Gea started in goal on the night, and was being protected by a back four of Antonio Valencia, Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling and Ashley Young.
A double pivot of Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic protected the backline.
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An attacking three of Juan Mata, Alexis Sanchez and Rashford supported striker Romelu Lukaku.
Of those players, just De Gea, Bailly, McTominay and Rashford are still at the club.
United welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford on Monday with both clubs chasing their first Premier League wins of the season.
The Red Devils, now managed by Dutchman Erik ten Hag, lost on the opening day to Brighton 2-1, and followed it up a week later with a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Brentford.
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Liverpool, on the other hand, have been held to two draws by Fulham and Crystal Palace.
And to make matters worse, club record signing Darwin Nunez was shown a straight red card for headbutting Palace’s Joachim Andersen in their last outing.
It means he misses the clash.
For Manchester United, De Gea is likely to keep his place in goal.
It’s been predicted that club captain Harry Maguire will be benched, allowing Raphael Varane to partner summer signing Lisandro Martinez in the heart of the defence.
Diogo Dalot and Tyrell Malacia may get the nod to provide the defensive width.
Malacia impressed in the second half of the Brentford defeat.
Imminent signing Casemiro won’t make the game, so Ten Hag will have to make do with Fred and/or McTominay for now.
Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen will provide the creative spark.
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Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo may be selected to spearhead the attack.
United icon Wayne Rooney has, however, recommended dropping Ronaldo for the big game.
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MANCHESTER UNITED are convinced they will complete the capture of Ajax star Antony within the next week.The club believe the move became live again this weekend after the player made a stance against his club in a bid to get the deal done.
Antony is pushing for a reunion with former Ajax boss Ten Hag at UnitedCredit: Getty
The Brazilian apparently failed to turn up for training on Saturday and was left out of the matchday squad for their game against Sparta Rotterdam.
The winger wants the move pushed through with United willing to up their initial offer of £68million to around £80million.
The 22-year-old would be the fifth signing of this summer transfer window for manager Erik Ten Hag.
This weekend they completed the £70million capture of Real Madrid defensive midfielder Casemiro.
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They had already landed left back Tyrell Malacia, centre back Lisandro Martinez and attacking midfielder Christian Eriksen.
Ten Hag had been urging the board to get more players in recently after losing their opening two games of the season.
PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo was targeted with reports claiming United were set to seal a £34million deal.
Ten Hag is also having to deal with Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation, with the legendary forward seeking a move away from the club.
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However, Antony is convinced United’s fortunes will change under the Dutchman.
He said on Ten Hag: “Manchester United will improve at his hand. At his previous clubs, he has proven that his method works.
“Erik has been super important to me. I am grateful to him and I will always cheer for Erik after working so closely together.
“I have not been able to celebrate or cheer for him as he got no points yet.
“I couldn’t until now anyway and that makes me sad. But knowing Erik, I am convinced that he will turn the tide soon.” More

BEN FOSTER refuses to believe that Cristiano Ronaldo could be a negative dressing room influence at Manchester United.A number of Red Devils first team stars want Ronaldo sold as they feel it would improve the atmosphere around the club.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future has loomed over Man United’s summerCredit: Reuters
Ben Foster played for Watford last seasonCredit: Getty
The sulky ace has spent all summer trying to leave Old Trafford and has been part of their dismal start under Erik ten Hag.
But Foster, who played with the 37-year-old at United between 2005 and 2009, reckons that Ronaldo “was never disruptive”.
Quizzed if the forward ever caused off-field issues at Old Trafford while appearing on talkSPORT, the goalkeeper said: “No, never. Honestly, he was proper sound.
“He was never disruptive, never ever. I would never have a bad word to say about him.
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“Everyone knows that he is super professional and he did everything right.
“I guarantee it’s the same now. You look at his pictures on Instagram he’s shredded, it’s ridiculous!
“He would come in, and he wasn’t quite to the same level as Paul Scholes. Scholes would be in, out, shake [your hand], that will do.
“He isn’t trying to talk to people. Scholesy was a private person, he’d come in, play his football and go home. That was the beauty of Paul Scholes.
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“Ronaldo would talk to people. He had a bit more about him and would try to integrate with the lads and have a laugh and stuff, but he was never disruptive. Never ever.”
Foster went on to add: “I guarantee that he isn’t going in there, kicking up a fuss and being that divisive guy.”
Ronaldo has been rejected by the likes of Chelsea and Bayern Munich this summer – with Atletico Madrid fans even protesting against the possibility of signing him.
This week he received his latest snubs, with Marseille and Borussia Dortmund not interested in signing him.
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WANDA NARA, wife of Paris Saint-Germain outcast Mauro Icardi, has sent fans into meltdown with a skin-tight catsuit.The Argentine beauty, 35, regularly posts jaw-dropping pictures to her social media platforms in various states of undress.
Wanda Icardi slipped into a skin-tight catsuitCredit: Wanda_Nara
The Argentine beauty accompanied the outfit with a tiny bagCredit: Wanda_Nara
Wanda is currently trying to sort out hubby Icardi’s transfer situationCredit: Wanda_Nara
Icardi is surplus to requirements at PSG and agent Wanda is trying to engineer a move awayCredit: Wanda_Nara
Wanda has been in talks with a number of clubs including Man UtdCredit: Wanda_Nara
This time, however, Wanda was covered up by a skin-tight catsuit, but she still left fans purring.
Wanda captioned the post: “When there is a color darker than black I will use it.”
One fan responded on Instagram, saying: “You are beautiful Wanda.”
Another said: “Wooooooow a real black panther.”
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While wowing fans, agent Wanda is also trying to engineer a move away from PSG for her hubby Icardi.
The Argentine is surplus to requirements at the Parc des Princes.
A number of clubs have registered in interest, with Serie A newcomers Monza keen earlier this summer.
However, much bigger clubs have come into the picture with Manchester United keen on the striker.
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Erik ten Hag is seeking a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo as he has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford in search of Champions League football.
And Icardi is being discussed as an option alongside the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Jamie Vardy and Christian Pulisic.
United will have to fend off competition from Turkish giants Galatasaray if they are to secure his signature.
Hubby Icardi is searching for a new clubCredit: Getty
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