MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a £72million fee with Atlanta for striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Meanwhile, Saudi side Al-Ahli are ready to hijack Man United's transfer move for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat
Elsewhere, Premier League rivals Chelsea are reportedly still keen on signing Harry Maguire.
And we have the very latest on the takeover saga surrounding Manchester United.
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- By Anthony Chapman
McTominay still a Hammers target
Scott McTominay remains in West Ham’s sights this summer.
David Moyes hopes to land Southampton’s James-Ward Prowse as Declan Rice’s replacement.
But he is reluctant to go above £25million, with the Saints demanding £40m.
And McTominay could emerge as a viable option later this month after falling down United’s pecking order.
- By Anthony Chapman
Man Utd plot rival swoop
Man Utd could move for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite.
The Mail claims he is on a shortlist alongside Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo.
Branthwaite caught the eye last season on loan at PSV Eindhoven.
And Dutch boss Erik ten Hag is interested in bringing him to Old Trafford.
- By Anthony Chapman
Make or break for duds
Ten Premier League players face huge seasons for their respective clubs.
And two of them play for Manchester United.
Harry Maguire and Jadon Sancho know they could be out of time if they fail to hit the ground the running.
But who else is on the list?
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- By Anthony Chapman
Chelsea 'still in Maguire running'
Harry Maguire could yet end up leaving Man Utd for Chelsea this summer.
That's because the Blues are second-favourite with bookies to sign the misfit defender.
According to bonuscodebets, West Ham are in pole position for Maguire should he leave Man Utd.
Chelsea and Spurs are next, with Everton and Newcastle close behind.
- By Anthony Chapman
Supercomputer predicts Premier League table
A supercomputer has calculated that Man Utd will finish fourth in the Premier League this season.
Boffins at bettingexpert.com ran tests through their BETSiE computer.
And United are tipped to come fourth ahead of Newcastle, Chelsea and Tottenham.
Man City are predicted to win yet another title, with Arsenal second and Liverpool third.
- By Anthony Chapman
Erik in brutal title admission
Erik ten Hag admits Man City are the only Premier League side who can talk about title ambitions this pre-season.
Ten Hag said: "I think in pre-season we shouldn't talk about that – I think no one in the Premier League can do that, maybe City, they can do that because for the last six years they won the title five times.
“So they can talk about that, but any other club must first compete for the first four positions, and make sure you are getting in the first four and then after the first two.
"And then maybe you can see about getting yourself into such a position, but don't talk about that achievement.”
- By Anthony Chapman
Onana lifts lid on Maguire clash
Andre Onana has explained his furious reaction to Harry Maguire's mistake during Man Utd's friendly defeat against Borussia Dortmund.
Onana said: "I try to demand a lot from him because I know he is a good player.
"He’s one of the captains of the team. He’s big, he’s good with the ball so I will demand him a lot.
"He’s a great guy, I have a good relationship with him.
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- By Anthony Chapman
United face Saudi Amrabat fight
Saudi side Al-Ahli are ready to hijack Man Utd's transfer move for Fiorentina's midfield star Sofyan Amrabat.
The Red Devils are reportedly closing in on the signing of Amrabat for £26million.
But they face competition from Al-Ahli, according to French newspaper L'Equipe.
The Saudi League team have already signed Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino and Allan Saint-Maximin.
- By Anthony Chapman
Pereira reveals shock Arsenal talks
Andreas Pereira admits he almost joined Arsenal before opting for Man United.
The now-Fulham star said: "It was really special. I was speaking with my dad and my head was on Arsenal, I wanted to go to Arsenal.
"I was a fan and I liked the way they played football. It was at the time that Wilshere was getting his first games and I got a shirt from Wilshere and I loved this shirt.
"It came out that United were interested and I was always a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, and my dad said, 'Okay let's go and see how it is over there.'"
- By Anthony Chapman
Maguire could still have future
Harry Maguire has been told he must work hard if he is to remain at Man Utd.
Erik ten Hag said: “I will not say that Harry isn’t part of this group. He has to fight for his position.
“He is a very good centre-back, and I believe in the potential of Harry Maguire.
“It’s just that he has to prove himself and fight his way into the team. It’s up to him, and I think he can do it.”
- By Anthony Chapman
Hojlund set for United medical
Rasmus Hojlund will jet into Manchester on Tuesday to undergo a medical ahead of his £72million move to Man United, according to reports.
The Red Devils are closing in on securing the Danish striker, 20, after agreeing a £72million fee with Italian side Atalanta.
Man Utd have also settled personal terms with the player – who is set to sign a five-year contract with the option of an additional 12 months.
And according to The Athletic, his medical will take place on Tuesday as the completion of his transfer grows nearer.
- By Ian Tuckey
Saudis battle Red Devils for Sofyan
Saudi side Al-Ahli are ready to hijack Man Utd’s transfer move for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
The Red Devils are reportedly closing in on the signing of Amrabat for £26million.
But they face competition from Al-Ahli, according to French newspaper L’Equipe.
The Saudi League team will look to strengthen their side even further and beat United to Amrabat’s signature.
Credit: Getty Erik assures Harry he can regain place
Erik ten Hag says he axed Harry Maguire as captain to help the team.
Maguire was left hurt and angry as he was replaced by Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United team skipper.
But explaining his decision Ten Hag said: “It’s nothing against Harry, it was in advantage of the team. Then you make the decision.”
Now despite starting him in just eight Premier League games last season Ten Hag has challenged the 30-year-old £80million England international to stay at Old Trafford and fight for his place.
The Dutchman added: "I will not say that Harry isn’t part of this group. He has to fight for his position. He is a very good centre-back, and I believe in the potential of Harry Maguire.He has to prove himself and fight his way into the team. It’s up to him, and I think he can do it.
"It’s tough when you’re competing with Rapha Varane and Victor Lindelof. It’s huge competition. That has nothing to do with the belief.
"I have often chosen a player ahead of Harry, that’s true. But that says nothing about me not believing in him. He has to show he is better for the team than Rapha or Victor. I think that’s a normal situation in top football.”
- By Ian Tuckey
Sociedad in for Donny
Manchester United are awaiting an offer from Real Sociedad for Donny van de Beek, according to The Daily Mail.
The Spanish side are said to be exploring the possibility of a loan with a buy option worth £8million.
Jadon urged to show consistency
Erik ten Hag reckons Jadon Sancho is ready to show Manchester United fans his true worth as he’s now in a great place mentally and physically
England winger Sancho, 23, struggled last season, especially early on.
But boss Ten Hag said: “In this moment he is in a very good vibe. He decides how he is, how his mood and vibe is. I hope and expect.
“He has a lot of energy, we have all seen that from the moment he came back. “He wants to enjoy football and be successful.
“He has the skills so also for him it’s the same. He has to show consistently that he can make a huge contribution.
“When you are a front player that end product is the key. So make sure you are making the key actions, the final pass and get your goals in, because that’s why he is here.”
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- By Henry Tomlinson
Red Devils 'eye Todibo and Branthwaite'
Manchester United are reportedly still interested in buying a new centre-back this summer.
Manager Erik ten Hag has already added Mason Mount and Andre Onana to his squad.
And he FINALLY looks to have solved his striker crisis with Rasmus Hojlund closing in on completing a move.
However, the Dutchman is not yet done, despite Man United's summer spend already reaching a whopping £179million.
The Red Devils have been courting two centre-back options with Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo and Everton youngster Jarrad Branthwaite listed as options, according to the Daily Mail.
The report claims that Todibo's improved form in Ligue 1 has caught the eye of United.
It also suggests that Branthwaite impressed club scouts while out on loan at Eredivisie outfit PSV Eindhoven last season.
United have already lost young defender Di'Shon Bernard on a free transfer to Sheffield Wednesday following his release.
The club could also lose former captain Harry Maguire with West Ham already having one bid rejected.
Should the England international leave Old Trafford, United's centre-back options would start to look scarce.
- By Ian Tuckey
Shaw admits Utd stars 'desperate' for a new striker
Luke Shaw says Manchester United players are "desperate" for an out-and-out striker to join.
Atalanta frontman Rasmus Hojlund is close to fitting that bill with an imminent £72million arrival.
And left-back Shaw told Sky Sports: "We've already signed some very good players and hopefully there's more additions to come to strengthen the squad
"I don't really want to comment too much on that [Hojlund deal]. I think obviously he's not our player yet, so I won't say too much.
"Of course, we've got [Anthony] Martial, [Marcus] Rashford at the moment and [Jadon] Sancho, who can play there.
"But an out-and-out striker is what we need and we're desperate for one. I'm very sure that the club know that, the manager knows that and us players would love one to come too."
- By Henry Tomlinson
Di'Shon joins Owls
Former Manchester United wonderkid Di’Shon Bernard has dropped down to join Championship side Sheffield Wednesday.
The ex-Red Devil was highly rated during his time coming through the youth ranks but failed to make the step up to the senior team.
Bernard, 22, has now joined the Owls on a permanent deal following his release at Old Trafford.
He will link up with another former Man United youngster Ashley Fletcher.
The striker made the move to Hillsborough on loan from league rivals Watford earlier in the transfer window.
Bernard made one first-team appearance after coming through the Red Devils' academy.
His one senior outing came under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, when the ex-Manchester United boss threw him into a Europa League clash with Astana in 2019.
Bernard subsequently had to bide his time, spending the following two seasons on loan at Salford and Hull.
He was restored to first team training during the first half of the 2022-23 season under current boss Erik ten Hag.
But the Dutchman never opted to select Bernard for a matchday squad.
- By Ian Tuckey
Ten Hag rules out title talk
Erik ten Hag says only Manchester City can talk about title ambitions while the rest aim for the top four.
The Manchester United boss guided his side to third last season, 14 points behind Pep Guardiola’s men who claimed their fifth title in six years.
And asked if the Red Devils could now realistically talk of a title challenge, he was as forthright as ever.
Ten Hag said: “I think in pre-season we shouldn’t talk about that – I think no one in the Premier League can do that, maybe City, they can do that because for the last six years they won the title five times.
“So they can talk about that, but any other club must first compete for the first four positions, and make sure you are getting in the first four and then after the first two and then maybe you can see about getting yourself into such a position, but don’t talk about that achievement.”
Too much expected of Jadon – Erik
Erik ten Hag believes too much was expected of Jadon Sancho when he arrived at Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund two summers ago.
The Old Trafford chief said: “It’s the development. The Bundesliga is perfect preparation for the Premier League. It’s tougher.
“I saw many games at Dortmund and Jadon is not such a different player in Dortmund as he is here.
“But also for him, he has to get more consistency in his performance but he has to do it at a higher level.”
Ten Hag hails Sancho 'vibe'
Erik ten Hag reckons Jadon Sancho is ready to show Manchester United fans his true worth as he's now in a great place mentally and physically
England winger Sancho, 23, struggled last season, especially early on.
Credit: Reuters But boss Ten Hag said: “In this moment he is in a very good vibe. He decides how he is, how his mood and vibe is. I hope and expect.
“He has a lot of energy, we have all seen that from the moment he came back. “He wants to enjoy football and be successful.
“He has the skills so also for him it’s the same. He has to show consistently that he can make a huge contribution.
“When you are a front player that end product is the key. So make sure you are making the key actions, the final pass and get your goals in, because that’s why he is here.”
- By Jack Rosser
Spurs tell Bayern to up Kane offer or forget it
Tottenham have told Bayern Munich they must significantly up their offer for Harry Kane after frustrating talks in London.
Bayern chiefs Jan-Christian Dreesen and Marco Neppe flew into London yesterday for further discussions with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy over their move for the England captain.
The Bundesliga giants have had £60million and £70million offers rejected so far with talks expecting to continue this week.
There have been suggestions that the German champions could go up to around £86million, which is still well below Tottenham's £100million valuation of their all time top scorer.
Kane is out of contract at Tottenham next summer and is not entertaining signing a new deal – meaning Spurs risk losing him for nothing next summer if they do not sell now.
The England captain is interested in a move to Bayern Munich this summer.
Bayern bosses, who returned to Munich last night, are thought to still be confident of sealing a deal before the close of the window.
- By Ian Tuckey
Red Devils vs Al-Ahli for Amrabat
Manchester United might have to sell first before they can confidently bid for Sofyan Amrabat, it's claimed.
The Fiorentina anchorman, 26, is also wanted by Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli.
It's thought Amrabat could move for £26million.
But United are expected to splash out massively to land Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Ten Hag axed Maguire for sake of team
Erik ten Hag says he axed Harry Maguire as captain to help the team.
Maguire was left hurt and angry as he was replaced by Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United team skipper.
But explaining his decision Ten Hag said: “It’s nothing against Harry, it was in advantage of the team. Then you make the decision.”
Now despite starting him in just eight Premier League games last season Ten Hag has challenged the 30-year-old £80million England international to stay at Old Trafford and fight for his place.
I will not say that Harry isn’t part of this group. He has to fight for his position. He is a very good centre-back, and I believe in the potential of Harry Maguire.He has to prove himself and fight his way into the team. It’s up to him, and I think he can do it.
It’s tough when you’re competing with Rapha Varane and Victor Lindelof. It’s huge competition. That has nothing to do with the belief.
I have often chosen a player ahead of Harry, that’s true. But that says nothing about me not believing in him. He has to show he is better for the team than Rapha or Victor. I think that’s a normal situation in top football."
Ten Hag
- By Ian Tuckey
United 'could hijack Liverpool's Romeo bid'
Manchester United could hijack Liverpool's move for £50million-rated midfielder Romeo Lavia.
Chelsea are also keen on signing the Southampton starlet, who impressed for the Saints last season.
Liverpool have emerged as the favourites to sign the 19-year-old in recent weeks, but could now face competition for his signature.
After having a £35million bid rejected, the Reds are expected to submit a second offer this week.
However, the Daily Mail report that United and Chelsea are both interested in the teenager, along with an unnamed foreign club.
Chelsea have been in contact, with the Blues still yet to reach an agreement for the signing of Brighton' Moises Caicedo.
Liverpool remain the favourites to sign Lavia, though, after reportedly agreeing personal terms with the Belgian.
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