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SUMMER PLANS Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Jarrad Branthwaite BOOST, Wan-Bissaka ‘EXIT latest’, United ‘eye move for Xavi Simons’
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Kostas Lianos, Digital Sports Reporter
Updated: 11:22, 26 Jul 2024
MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly received a boost in their pursuit of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
The 22-year-old is intending not to sign a new deal at Goodison Park unless they can match the £160,000-a-week being offered by the Red Devils, according to reports.
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Meanwhile, Aaron Wan-Bissaka has reportedly rejected advances from West Ham and would prefer a move to Italian giants Inter Milan this summer.
Elsewhere, the Red Devils are interested in a move for PSG star Xavi Simons, according to reports.
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18 minutes ago
By Kostas Lianos
Rangers target Hannibal
Rangers face a two-way race with Copenhagen to sign Manchester United ace Hannibal Mejbri.
Gers manager Philippe Clement was granted a closer look at Hannibal when United defeated the Scottish giants at Murrayfield last week.
According to Africafoot, Clement has made the playmaker “a priority” this summer.
Rangers are playing catch-up in the race for the 21-year-old with Copenhagen already said to have held talks with the Red Devils last week.
But it’s claimed the Tunisia international is not keen on a move to Denmark.
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42 minutes ago
By Kostas Lianos
Arsenal vs Man Utd preview
Arsenal and Manchester United will go head-to-head in a blockbuster pre-season clash in the US.
The friendly will take place on Saturday at the SoFi Stadium in California.
Kick-off will be at 1am Sunday morning in the UK, which means 5pm local time.
Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Pellistri and Luke Shaw are still on leave after their international exploits.
Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz have linked up with Mikel Arteta’s squad, while Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka, David Raya and William Saliba will not feature.
Arsenal vs Man Utd Date and kick off time as Prem titans clash in pre-season friendly
Today, 11:33
By Kostas Lianos
Jadon Sancho price tag
Manchester United could sell Jadon Sancho after his return from a successful loan stint at Borussia Dortmund.
United may be open to a £40million bid for Sancho, which is far less than the £73million they splashed to sign him from Dortmund in 2021.
The winger has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus during the summer transfer window.
The England international has returned to full training after making peace with manager Erik ten Hag.
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Today, 11:00
By Kostas Lianos
De Gea offered new club
Manchester United legend David de Gea has been offered to Genoa during the summer transfer window, reports suggest.
De Gea has been a free agent for over a year after rolling credits on his 12-year stint at United on June 2023.
According to transfer insider Nicolo Schira, however, the ex-Spain international has been offered a way back to elite football via Genoa.
Schira claims an intermediary has tried to fork out a deal with the Serie A club this summer.
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Today, 10:29
By Kostas Lianos
Mason Mount criticism
Manchester United hero Louis Saha insists Mason Mount has shown no quality at Old Trafford.
Saha told Paddy Power:
I know that Mason Mount has the potential to make us all forget about this horrific season, but it may be healthy to have competition.
Xavi Simons has been playing at the highest level, scoring and assisting, which is something we missed last year.
Mason Mount was missing games through injury last year, but in some of the games he did play, he didn’t show quality or courage, and his performances were not good enough.
He is under pressure – it’s totally normal given his quality and the price tag, and the stature that he has. We’re expecting much more, and I hope he can find a solution – other than a few glimpses in pre-season, I haven’t seen any quality from him.
It’s concerning, and he has to accept that Manchester United need someone who creates way more chances for the forwards. Last season, Bruno Fernandes was the only person doing that consistently, and that’s not what we need.
Louis Saha
Today, 10:00
By Kostas Lianos
Yoro is ‘smart business’
Manchester United hero Louis Saha described the £52million signing of Leny Yoro as a “smart piece of business”.
Saha told Paddy Power:
It’s always easy to judge transfers, but the transfer market has a complex way of trying to rationalise what you want in terms of pricing.
Leny Yoro is very young, he has had only a year and a half of first-team football and people had eyes on him.
He’s had a high potential and was linked with big clubs, and it’s a great piece of business for Manchester United. He’s already proved in 45 minutes [in a pre-season friendly against Rangers] that he’s a talented and calm player and has all the materials to improve.
It’s a smart piece of business, for sure – he’s a player who, in my view, could be worth £80-£90 million. Manchester United feel this way, which is why they invested so much in him.
He will have to prove himself on the field, but anyone who has seen him will know that he can do great things in the Premier League.
Louis Saha
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Today, 09:33
By Kostas Lianos
Aaron Wan-Bissaka swap
Manchester United are in talks with Inter Milan over swapping Aaron Wan-Bissaka for Denzel Dumfries.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Roman, discussions between United and Inter are still at a tentative stage.
But the Red Devils are reportedly wiling to offload Wan-Bissaka a year before his lucrative contract expires.
The Nerazzurri are in a similar situation with Dumfries during the summer transfer window.
Today, 09:03
By Kostas Lianos
Sancho ‘will leave’
Jamie O’Hara expects Jadon Sancho to leave Manchester United this summer as there is no way back after his public fallout with manager Erik ten Hag.
O’Hara told Grosvenor Sport:
I think Jadon Sancho will leave Manchester United.
I can’t see that situation being resolved between him and Erik ten Hag, they don’t have any respect for each other anymore.
The amount of money they spent on him, it’s been an absolute disaster for them.
The way it goes now with financial regulations, if you spend the amount of money they did on Sancho, it simply has to work.
That type of money wasted on one transfer can absolutely ruin a club and United cannot afford to make those mistakes again.
Jamie O’Hara
Today, 08:37
By Kostas Lianos
Jarrad Branthwaite boost
Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite is refusing to sign a new contract, with his current deal running out in 2027.
Manchester United made two bids for Branthwaite, the first worth £35million with £10m in add-ons and the second worth £45m plus £5m in add-ons – the Toffees value him at £70m.
The centre-back agreed personal terms with United and was offered a deal worth £160,000-a-week.
According to The Daily Mail, the England international won’t pen fresh terms at Goodison Park unless the Merseysiders can match the Red Devils’ proposal.
Today, 06:00
By Ian Tuckey
Amrabat still on radar
Loanee midfielder Sofyan Amrabat could return to Manchester United.
Football agent Giulio Tedeschi claims the Fiorentina star, 27, is a serious option despite the Red Devils being linked to PSG’s Uruguayan ace Manuel Ugarte.
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Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag is thought to have been impressed with how the Morocco anchorman finished the season.
And Tedeschi told Firenze Viola, he said: “In my opinion there is a concrete possibility of bringing Amrabat back to Manchester United.
“In my opinion there was some doubt also because it was not known whether Ten Hag would stay.
“Now that it’s certain that he will stay, there are grounds to think about bringing Amrabat back even on loan with obligation, or at a lower figure. The United solution is the easiest.”
Today, 04:30
By Ian Tuckey
Manchester giants face Dani blow
Barcelona are convinced they can land reported Manchester United target Dani Olmo.
Manchester City and Bayern Munich are also said to be monitoring Spain’s Euro 2024 attacker.
Mundo Deportivo say Barca have made an opening offer to RB Leipzig of around £33million in instalments, plus about £16m in possible add-ons.
But Olmo’s club are understood to prefer a far larger sum up front – ideally his full release clause of £49m in one go.
The 26-year-old notched three goals and two assists in helping Spain win the Euros.
Today, 02:00
By Ian Tuckey
Hannibal tipped for summer exit
Rangers are battling FC Copenhagen for Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, it’s claimed.
Gers boss Philippe Clement got a close look at the Tunisia ace, 21, in a friendly against United at Murrayfield last week.
Mejbri has been on loan at Birmingham and then Sevilla last season since joining the Red Devils in 2021.
The Spaniards declined to take up a £17million option to buy him.
Today, 01:00
By Ian Tuckey
Thiago blow puts Toney exit at risk
EXCLUSIVE: BRENTFORD have been left sweating over Igor Thiago’s knee injury which could complicate plans to sell Ivan Toney, writes TOM BARCLAY.
Striker Thiago, 23, joined for £30million this month from Club Brugge with a view to being Toney’s replacement.
Igor Thiago has suffered a meniscus injury
Igor Thiago has suffered a meniscus injuryCredit: Getty
But the record signing hurt his meniscus during the Bees’ 5-2 win over Wimbledon on Saturday, despite scoring twice.
Brazilian Thiago will have further scans next week to determine the extent of the damage.
Meniscus injuries can vary in severity with relatively minor ones leaving a player sidelined for four to eight weeks.
But a bad tear can be four to six months.
Should scans reveal it to be the worst-case scenario, that could have an impact on Toney.
The Three Lions forward, 28, has less than a year left on his Bees contract and would like to leave to play at a higher-profile club.
Brentford were looking to cash in during this window rather than lose him for nothing in June.
Ivan Toney played in the Euro 2024 final with England
Ivan Toney played in the Euro 2024 final with EnglandCredit: Getty
25th Jul 2024, 00:30
By Ian Tuckey
Hugill joins Wigan on loan
Manchester United forward Joe Hugill has joined Wigan on loan for the season.
The former Altrincham and Burton loanee, 20, will wear the Latics’ No9 shirt.
Hugill has been training with United’s senior squad in pre-season.
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25th Jul 2024, 22:07
By Ian Tuckey
Feyenoord ‘want £30m for Utd target Hancko’
Manchester United might need to pay £30million for Feyenoord’s David Hancko.
The Slovakia star, who played against England at the Euros, is reportedly on United’s list of left-back options.
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The Red Devils were plagued by fitness issues in that position last season.
And the Mirror claim United are looking at Hancko, free agent Marcos Alonso and Crystal Palace’s Tyrick Mitchell
Feyenoord are reportedly willing to consider selling their ex-Sparta Prague star.
But the Dutch giants are tipped to demand £30m for the 26-year-old.
25th Jul 2024, 21:15
By Ian Tuckey
‘Denzel for Aaron swap still possible’
Manchester United ARE in talks with Inter Milan over swapping Aaron Wan-Bissaka for the Italians’ flying Dutchman Denzel Dumfries.
AVB is regarded as a specialist defensive right-back, whereas Dumfries is more of an attacking wing-back – which Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag appears to prefer.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been in Man Utd’s pre-season plans so far
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been in Man Utd’s pre-season plans so farCredit: Alamy
Transfer guru Fabrizio Roman reckons discussions between the two European giants are still at a tentative stage.
But the Red Devils are reportedly wiling to offload AWB a year before his contract expires.
Meanwhile, Inter are in a similar situation with Dumfries.
Denzel Dumfries featured for the Netherlands in their Euro 2024 loss to England
Denzel Dumfries featured for the Netherlands in their Euro 2024 loss to EnglandCredit: Getty
25th Jul 2024, 20:49
By Ian Tuckey
Onana explains why he chose Villa over Man Utd
Amadou Onana says he snubbed Manchester United to sign for Aston Villa because the league table doesn’t lie, writes GRAEME BRYCE.
And Unai Emery was able to offer him the Champions’ League football Erik ten Hag couldn’t.
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The £50milion Belgium midfielder rejected better financial terms from United for a five-year-Villa deal.
Onana claims it was a careful calculation and in the final analysis he believed Emery could improve his game quicker than Ten Hag could.
Asked why he snubbed United for Villa, Onana told Belgian sports paper La Derniere Heure: “I think that’s where I should be (Villa).
“For me, Aston Villa is part of the top of English football. The ranking speaks for itself and is significant.
“The general public may think that it is not the most glamorous club but it was the best choice for the player I am today.
“Aston Villa is a top club. I went where I felt the right ambition and the best project to make me grow.
“The environment seemed the most conducive to my development and I will be able to work with Unai Emery, one of the most qualified coaches in the field.”
25th Jul 2024, 19:32
By Ian Tuckey
Leny set to move into Greenwood’s old home
Manchester United’s new wonderkid Leny Yoro has bought a £2million mansion which Mason Greenwood once called home.
The £52m defender, 18, is set to move into the rented six-bed, six-bath property on £14,000 a month.
Man Utd wonder kid Leny Yoro has snapped up a stunning new £2million pad
Man Utd wonder kid Leny Yoro has snapped up a stunning new £2million padCredit: Rex
The home in Bowdon, Cheshire boasts an open plan kitchen, three reception rooms, a cinema room and bar.
The property has electric security gates, monitored CCTV and intruder alarm.
The home also has separate au pair accommodation and a double garage containing a gym.
The mansion used to belong to Mason Greenwood
The mansion used to belong to Mason GreenwoodCredit: .
Included in the rent is a gardener, all utility bills and a full Sky TV package – ensuring Yoro doesn’t miss any Premier League action.
A property advert for the home describes the interior as “very tasteful with contemporary furniture and immaculate decoration”.
Yoro, who arrived from French outfit Lille earlier this month, impressed in his first United game, a 2-0 friendly win over Rangers last week.
The young prodigy has been promised regular game time at Old Trafford
The young prodigy has been promised regular game time at Old TraffordCredit: Alamy
25th Jul 2024, 18:55
By Ian Tuckey
Rangers & Copenhagen eye Mejbri
Rangers are battling FC Copenhagen for Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, it’s claimed.
Gers boss Philippe Clement got a close look at the Tunisia ace, 21, in a friendly against United at Murrayfield last week.
Mejbri has been on loan at Birmingham and then Sevilla last season since joining the Red Devils in 2021.
The Spaniards declined to take up a £17million option to buy him
25th Jul 2024, 18:48
By Ian Tuckey
Red Devils could go for Sof option
Loanee midfielder Sofyan Amrabat could return to Manchester United.
Football agent Giulio Tedeschi claims the Fiorentina star, 27, is a serious option despite the Red Devils being linked to PSG’s Uruguayan ace Manuel Ugarte.
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Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag is thought to have been impressed with how the Morocco anchorman finished the season.
And Tedeschi told Firenze Viola, he said: “In my opinion there is a concrete possibility of bringing Amrabat back to Manchester United.
“In my opinion there was some doubt also because it was not known whether Ten Hag would stay.
“Now that it’s certain that he will stay, there are grounds to think about bringing Amrabat back even on loan with obligation, or at a lower figure. The United solution is the easiest.”
25th Jul 2024, 17:26
By Ian Tuckey
Barca ‘confident of luring Man Utd target Olmo’
Barcelona are convinced they can land reported Manchester United target Dani Olmo.
Manchester City and Bayern Munich are also said to be monitoring Spain’s Euro 2024 attacker.
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Mundo Deportivo say Barca have made an opening offer to RB Leipzig of around £33million in instalments, plus about £16m in possible add-ons.
But Olmo’s club are understood to prefer a far larger sum up front – ideally his full release clause of £49m in one go.
The 26-year-old notched three goals and two assists in helping Spain win the Euros.
25th Jul 2024, 16:48
By Ian Tuckey
Leipzig favourites to bag ‘Utd target’ Xavi
Manchester United and Bayern Munich face losing out to RB Leipzig for PSG winger Xavi Simmons.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano rates Simons’ loan club last season as favourites to capture the Netherlands starlet.
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Simons, 21, notched a goal and two assists at Euro 2024.
He impressed on loan for Leipzig last season.
And it’s claimed Simons has made it clear to PSG he sees his future elsewhere.
Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff is said to have held talks with the French champions.
But it’s believed PSG are only interested in a loan exit.
25th Jul 2024, 16:19
By Ian Tuckey
Toney exit in doubt
Ivan Toney’s Brentford exit is in doubt after his replacement Igor Thiago suffered an injury.
West Ham and Tottenham are in the hunt for Toney, with Manchester United linlked at one stage – with SunSport exclusively revealing that the Bees were prepared to slash their asking price by £30million.
But those plans may be shelved after Thiago hurt his meniscus.
The Brazilian hitman, 23, scored twice in a 5-2 friendly win over Wimbledon but will miss tonight’s clash with Benfica.
It was an excellent start to his time in West London but the shine was taken off by his setback.
A club statement confirmed: “Brentford’s Igor Thiago suffered a meniscus injury during the Bees’ 5-2 victory over AFC Wimbledon.
“The striker, who scored a brace on his first appearance for the club, is unavailable for this evening’s game against Benfica and will have further scans next week to determine the extent of the injury.”
25th Jul 2024, 16:15
By Ian Tuckey
Man Utd legend backs City boss for England job
Paul Scholes believes England should appoint Pep Guardiola as Gareth Southgate’s s