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Manchester United seem to be fading from the race for Benjamin Pavard with Inter Milan now believing that a deal for him is on.
United conceded two rather sloppy goals on Saturday evening, losing 2-0 away at Tottenham Hotspur.
Erik ten Hag went with the same back four which somewhat fortuitously kept a clean sheet against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.
United were slow to react for Pape Matar Sarr’s opener and Lisandro Martinez then swiped the ball into his own net to seal the defeat.
This was a pretty dismal performance from United and may leave some hoping for some defensive additions – but it doesn’t look likely right now.
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Harry Maguire situation makes Benjamin Pavard deal unlikely
United had agreed a deal to sell Harry Maguire to West Ham United, clearing the path for a new defender to come in.
That move has collapsed though with Maguire now ready to stay at Old Trafford beyond the summer transfer deadline.
West Ham aren’t waiting around; they’re now moving on to sign Stuttgart defender Konstantinos Mavropanos instead.
United already appeared to have a replacement in mind for Maguire; Bild reported on Monday that Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard was wanted and he was desperate to join.
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The Frenchman seemed ideal for United in terms of his ability to play at right back or centre back.
Yet with Maguire now staying put, it seems unlikely that Pavard will be joining United – and a move elsewhere is accelerating.
Inter Milan believe Pavard deal is on
Pavard is into the final year of his Bayern contract so he was always bound to attract major interest.
Inter Milan are now emerging as the top destination for Pavard as they seek to strike a deal with Bayern.
Inter CEO Beppa Marotta has been quoted by Fabrizio Romano as saying ‘deal on’ with regards to Pavard joining the club.
Marotta claims that Pavard wants to join Inter but Bayern need to find a replacement before letting him go.
Talks are ‘ongoing’ according to Marotta and the hope is that he will now be an Inter player before the window shuts.
Inter seem to be spending some of the Andre Onana money on pavers, ruling out the chance of United pouncing for him on a free transfer next summer.
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HERE WE GO: £53M German Midfielder have finally agreed to join Man united,player set to travel to Carrington for Medical
HERE WE GO: £53M German Midfielder have finally agreed to join Man united,player set to travel to Carrington for Medical
Manchester United have been linked with German international and Bayern Munich star, Leon Goretzka, for some time and the latest reports are intriguing.
A few days ago, we covered a story via AZ claiming the Red Devils want to hire the services of the midfielder in the summer transfer window.
More recently, reports coming from Spain indicate the Old Trafford club would face no competition to lure the 28-year-old star.
According to Catalan source, Nacional, Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has been interested in luring Goretzka but there are two major obstacles why he has given up.
First, the Los Blancos do not want to pay the asking fee of 65 million euros (£56.2million) keeping in view they will have to splash a lot of cash for Mbappe.
Moreover, even manager, Carlo Ancelotti, is not so keen on securing the Kaiser as he has got ample quality and depth in the center of the park
So, the former Bochum midfielder has to look at other options and United convince him.
The media outlet claim Man Utd are prepared to bet very hard to bring Goretzka to Old Trafford
Erik Ten Hag has asked the management to make an effort for the experienced and decorated star and pay whatever is needed to get his signing done.
United did not make Sabitzer’s loan move permanent, on the other hand, Eriksen is past his prime. They did secure the signing of Mason Mount but the England international has had an average pre-season thus far.
The former Chelsea attacker missed an absolute sitter earlier in the day against French side, Lens. So, creativity in the center should be improved.
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Bid accepted: Man united latest bid to sign £35m superstar have now been accepted today, Medical booked for the player already as He will be Ten Hag 5th signing
Manchester United have seemingly upped their game in the summer transfer window, as they edge closer to agreeing a deal for another signing.
Saturday saw the Red Devils find the breakthrough in their talks with Atalanta for the signing of Rasmus Hojlund in a deal that could potentially cost them north of £90m in fixed payments, variables, and wages.
Less than 24 hours later, it has emerged that Erik ten Hag is set to be handed another quality addition to his ranks.
According to a story covered by Tom Hopkinson, chief sports reporter for The Mirror, today (news image provided below), United “will sign” Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina. The Premier League side are closing in on an agreement worth £26m for Morocco’s World Cup hero, who is in the last year of his contract in Florence.
Known as “The Gladiator” in Italian football, Amrabat has caught the eyes of Ten Hag, who wants to take pressure off ageing Casemiro by bringing another defensive midfielder to Carrington.
The 26-year-old would not only add physicality to United’s midfield, akin to the former Real Madrid legend, but also raise the technical floor of the engine with his press-resistant qualities in possession.
With his performance in Qatar, where he was the best defensive midfielder of the tournament, Amrabat also showed he’s not afraid of a big stage.
More importantly, the Dutch coach is placing his trust in a player who he has already worked with him in the past. The two collaborated in the Netherlands at FC Utrecht before going their separate ways in 2017.
Whether Man United wait to formalise Hojlund’s signing and secure some funds through sales before finalising the £26m agreement with Fiorentina remains to be seen.
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Sheikh Jassim has made a fifth offer to buy Manchester United with a clear indication: take it or leave it. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani this week made a fifth and final improved offer of just £6bn to buy Man United FC. After this Friday there will be no more offers from the Qatar group, Jassim will NOT be involved in the process anymore. This was also due to the start of the transfer window as Sheikh Jassim wanted to be ready to invest in the squad quickly. The Glazers have received the offer direct and will make a final decision shortly as they are also in talks with Simon Ratcliffe. The offer is 100% owned by the club, is fully cash and transactionally simple, would fully pay off all debts of the club and has separate additional funding solely for the club’s ongoing player, infrastructure and other investment needs. It’s up to the Glazers while talks with the INEOS group also continue, Sir Jim Ratcliffe insists on the purchase of Man United.
Sheikh Jassim is also aware that if he takes over ownership, he must offer Erik ten Hag the optimum moment as soon as possible to strengthen his selection in the transfer market. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani has decided Friday is the closing date for further involvement, meaning if the offer is not accepted, he will walk out. Sources close to him describe it as a critical moment. Copyright © 2023 Chelsea Fire | Powered by Astra WordPress Theme
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Another week, another twist in the Manchester United takeover saga.
Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani has lodged a fifth and final bid in the hope of beating Sir Jim Ratcliffe to a deal, but neither party have heard anything from the Glazers, who continue to mull over their options.
While the club’s unpopular American owners take their time over a decision, Erik ten Hag is working hard to try and get deals done ahead of the summer transfer window, which officially opens next week.
The Red Devils are in the market for a quality striker but also have designs on strengthening other areas of their squad, too. A surprise deal for Mason Mount appears to be edging closer after the club agreed personal terms with the Chelsea star, who will be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge for the right price.
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