MANCHESTER UNITED are convinced they will complete the capture of Ajax’s Antony WITHIN the next week, after reportedly agreeing personal terms with the winger.
United believe the move became live again after the player made a stance against his club in a bid to get the deal done.
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 on Sunday.
Elsewhere, the club have announced they have reached an AGREEMENT with Real Madrid for multiple Champions League winner Casemiro.
The Brazilian midfielder is set to have a medical THIS WEEKEND, ahead of a £50m move to Old Trafford.
He is expected to be in the stands for tonight's game against Liverpool while Real Madrid team-mates Toni-Kroos and Luka Modric have already made a goodbye video.
And we have all the latest on Cristiano Ronaldo, with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner reportedly now keen on a move to Borussia Dortmund.
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- Sam Dymond
Casemiro to be unveiled tonight
Manchester United are preparing to introduce Casemiro to the Old Trafford crowd before this evening's clash with Liverpool.
The signing of the Brazilian will be confirmed today once the midfielder flies in from Spain, having said his goodbyes to those at Real Madrid.
The club hope that the appearance of the 30-year-old will lift the home fans ahead of kick-off in a similar vein to when Raphael Varane was introduced last season.
The Frenchman was unveiled prior to last season's opener against Leeds, a match that United went on to win 5-1 while revelling in theparty atmosphere.
- Sam Dymond
It's matchday for Manchester United
After another dramatic week in the transfer market, the time has come for Manchester United fans to divert their attention back to matters on the pitch – and games don't come much bigger than this.
The Red Devils face fierce rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford this evening, knowing that a defeat will have the statisticians rewriting the history books.
Should United lose, it would be the first time since 1986 that the club has been beaten in all three of their opening league games.
And having lost the final two games of last season, it would also mean five consecutive defeats for the first time in 50 years.
A huge night at Old Trafford awaits.
- Joshua Mbu
Morning Man Utd fans
Man Utd 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.
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.
In other news, Utd have joined the race for Benfica keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, according to reports.
United were surprisingly thought to be interested in Everton No2 Asmir Begovic as a back-up for David De Gea.
But now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Benfica star Vlachodimos is a possible target for those at Old Trafford.
Man Utd are reportedly set to BLOCK a transfer exit for Harry Maguire after Chelsea made a shock enquiry.
The Guardian claims Thomas Tuchel’s side are interested in signing the Red Devils captain this summer.
Chelsea’s top target remains Leicester’s Wesley Fofana.
Meanwhile Casemiro is experiencing visa issues and won’t arrive in time to face Liverpool.
The midfielder is leaving Real Madrid, where he spent nine successful years, after United agreed a deal up to £70million with the Spanish champions.
According to The Athletic, however, the Brazil international is dealing with visa problems and will thus be unavailable for Monday’s derby against the Reds at Old Trafford.
Therefore, the 30-year-old is likely to make his debut at Southampton next week.
And finally, Michael Knighton has challenged Sir Alex Ferguson to finally call for the Glazer family to sell Manchester United.
Knighton, 70, was a board member at the Theatre of Dreams between 1989 and 1992 and has launched an audacious campaign to buy the club from the Glazers.
- Jake Lambourne
De Jong starts for Barcelona
Man Utd and Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong is refusing to let transfer talk get in the way.
The Dutch midfielder was named in the starting XI for Barcelona's trip to Real Sociedad.
And unlike in pre-season where he was deployed as a centre-back, De Jong started in the middle of the pitch.
It is understood that the player is determined to remain at the Nou Camp this summer.
That is despite the Blaugrana open to selling him to ease their financial situation.
- Jake Lambourne
United keen on Vlachodimos
Man Utd have joined the race for Benfica keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, according to reports.
United were surprisingly thought to be interested in Everton No2 Asmir Begovic.
But now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Benfica star Vlachodimos is a possible target for those at Old Trafford.
Speaking on social media, he said: "Odysseas Vlachodīmos is attracting interest from many clubs.
"Ajax are thinking of him as potential option, while he’s one of 4 names included in Manchester United list – deal will depend on budget.
"It’s not gonna be an easy deal – as he’s key player for Benfica."
- Jake Lambourne
United also in for Gakpo
Man Utd are hoping to land Cody Gakpo for £34million from PSV Eindhoven, according to reports.
The Red Devils are desperately aiming to bolster Erik ten Hag's squad after enduring a humiliating start to the season.
Club chiefs agreed a deal to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid for a fee rising to £70m on Friday.
But they are also seeking more attacking reinforcements.
According to the Telegraph, United "are expected" to sign Gakpo before the transfer deadline.
A deal is likely to be completed after PSV's Champions League play-off second-leg against Rangers next week.
- Jake Lambourne
United confident of signing Antony
Man Utd 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.
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.
- Jake Lambourne
Ron of the boys
Ben Foster refuses to believe that former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could be a negative dressing room influence at Manchester United.
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. 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.
"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."
- Jake Lambourne
Michael Knighton makes Ferguson plea
Michael Knighton has challenged Sir Alex Ferguson to finally call for the Glazer family to sell Manchester United.
Knighton, 70, was a board member at the Theatre of Dreams between 1989 and 1992 and has launched an audacious campaign to buy the club from the Glazers.
Discussing United at the Royal Academy of Arts, he said: "I call out Sir Alex Ferguson and I call out David Gill.
"Ferguson, Gill and Edelsen still work alongside the Glazers. How can they stand by and allow the wilful destruction of Manchester United to continue?
"Sir Alex and David Gill could have stopped the Glazers in their tracks before the takeover happened. For reasons only they know, they didn’t. But now they have to act."
Further explaining why he feels the 80-year-old should speak out, he said: "Ferguson only has to look at where the team are in relation to Manchester City and Liverpool.
"Look at Old Trafford. One of the most iconic stadiums in the world, in such a state of disrepair that it’s an embarrassment."
- Jake Lambourne
Harry Maguire won't join United
Man Utd are reportedly set to BLOCK a transfer exit for Harry Maguire after Chelsea made a shock enquiry.
The Guardian claims Thomas Tuchel’s side are interested in signing the Red Devils captain this summer.
Chelsea’s top target remains Leicester’s Wesley Fofana.
But they have failed with two bids for the Frenchman.
And Leicester are demanding a whopping £85million to sell.
The Foxes’ position has seen Chelsea turn their attention to Maguire as an alternative.
- Jake Lambourne
Hag-ing a laugh at United
Arsenal and Fulham fans became the latest to mock Manchester United with chants during their Premier League games this weekend.
The Red Devils sit second from bottom of the table following a pair of dreadful results at the start of the season.
A 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford in their opening fixture was followed up by a 4-0 loss to Brentford.
Bees supporters mocked Erik ten Hag's men by singing "You're going down with the Fulham" during their comprehensive victory at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Then this weekend, Arsenal and Fulham supporters followed suit with their own versions of the chant.
As the fans at Craven Cottage watched Fulham beat Brentford 3-2, they began singing "You're going down with United".
A couple of hours later, Gunners supporters rolled out the same song at the Vitality Stadium as they eased to a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth.
- Jake Lambourne
Bergwijn on Antony to United
Ajax forward Steven Bergwijn has hinted Antony is dreaming of a move to Man Utd.
The Brazilian forward failed to feature in their 1-0 win against Sparta Rotterdam, where Bergwijn scored the only goal.
Speaking after the match, he said: "Antony? Everyone has dreams. If it happens, then I wish him all the best.
"I would find it sad if he leaves, but like I said, everyone has dreams."
When asked whether he has spoken to him about the Premier League, he joked: "No, he doesn't really speak English so it's hard."
- Jake Lambourne
Alfred Schreuder on Antony
Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder has commented on Manchester United target Antony, who was left out of the club's 1-0 win away at Sparta Rotterdam.
He said: "I want Antony to stay. I am assuming that the club will not sell him.
"The money that is being thrown around these days is crazy. But I would not find it okay if we sell another player. We are in a powerful position, financially."
Asked whether Antony will stay, Schreuder remarked: "Yes, my feeling is good. I understand Antony. But you play for Ajax.
"We are playing Champions League football. I don't think Manchester United are playing Champions League football."
- Jake Lambourne
Casemiro out for Liverpool clask
Man Utd's new signing Casemiro is experiencing visa issues and won't arrive in time to face Liverpool.
The midfielder is leaving Real Madrid, where he spent nine successful years, after United agreed a deal up to £70million with the Spanish champions.
According to The Athletic, however, the Brazil international is dealing with visa problems and will thus be unavailable for Monday's derby against the Reds at Old Trafford.
Therefore, the 30-year-old is likely to make his debut at Southampton next week.
The Brazilian is set to put pen to paper on a four-year contract with the option of an extra year.
- Alex Cole
Ten Hag calls for unity from fans
Erik ten Hag has called for unity ahead of planned protests from Manchester United fans ahead of Monday’s visit of Liverpool.
There will be another march on the ground before the evening kick-off against the owning Glazer family.
But Ten Hag said: “I can only say the owners want to win and the fans we want them behind the club.
“I can understand sometimes.
“But I am not that long in the club to see all the backgrounds, we have to fight together and be unified.”
- Alex Cole
Ten Hag keeping Van de Beek
Ajax have been told there is no chance of taking Donny van de Beek back to Holland – because Erik ten Hag is convinced he can still play a key role at Manchester United, writes Phil Thomas.
Van de Beek’s former club had hoped a lack of game time may see United let him return to them on loan for the season.
But Ten Hag, the man who sold him to United two years ago, is confident the midfielder can force his way into the starting line-up.
- Alex Cole
Multiple Prem clubs line up McTominay transfer
Everton, Leicester, Newcastle and West Ham are all ready to fight for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay, according to TalkSPORT.
With Casemiro set to arrive, McTominay is expected to see a lack of gametime.
And Prem rivals are ready to take advantage.
- Alex Cole
Set the Toney
Chelsea and Everton have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Brentford star Ivan Toney, according to reports.
The Red Devils are set for a busy final ten days in the transfer market, as they desperately look to bolster Erik ten Hag’s squad following a shocking start.
United are keen on Bees striker Toney and could launch a bid before the end of the window, but they may not be the only ones.
According to the Mirror, Chelsea and Everton also see the 26-year-old as the answer to their respective forward woes.
- Alex Cole
Fernandes in Agbonlahor dig
Bruno Fernandes has become the latest Premier League big-hitter to blast Gabby Agbonlahor.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hit out at the talkSPORT pundit following his criticism of Manchester United’s 4-0 defeat at Brentford.
Fernandes said: “It’s honestly not something that worries me too much. He’s never played with me, he doesn’t know how I am.
“Just yesterday I told my wife, who spoke to me in this interview and I said ‘you know what calms me down?’
“It’s just that two days ago a person called Juan Mata, world champion, European champion, winner of the Champions, all in England, said to me ‘you were the best people I’ve met in football, continue like that, being yourself, with that honesty, this ability to work’.
“If someone says that… you know how I am. Boring, because I demand it, but because I am demanding with myself and I also demand it from others.”
- Alex Cole
Jong shot for Man Utd
Man Utd are determined to spend their way out of a crisis by signing THREE more players this month, according to reports.
The Red Devils yesterday confirmed that they have reached an agreement to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid.
The Brazilian’s arrival will take United’s summer splurge to around £125million… and it is unlikely to end there.
According to the Mirror, the Red Devils could take their spending to £300m by splashing out on a trio of high profile signings.
They claim that United STILL want Frenkie de Jong, despite bolstering their midfield by recruiting Casemiro.
Completing a deal for the Dutchman still appears a far-fetched possibility, however, with De Jong expecting Barca to give up on their quest to sell him and avoid paying £17m in deferred wages.
The Red Devils also remain determined to prise winger Antony away from Ajax, but are finding a deal similarly hard to come by.
- Alex Cole
Antony AXED from Ajax squd
Ajax winger Antony has been LEFT OUT the club’s squad for today's clash against Rotterdam as he looks to join Man Utd.
Reports claim the Brazilian star didn’t train with the group on Friday either.
Antony is said to be hoping that Ajax negotiate with Man Utd when a new bid is submitted.
- Alex Cole
How Man Utd could line up vs Liverpool
Jadon Sancho will likely maintain his spot on the wing, with Anthony Elanga potentially set to be introduced on the opposite side.
The 20-year-old was called into action on Saturday, but he could be offered the chance to start in place of Marcus Rashford.
Despite circulating rumours surrounding his potential exit, wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo is most likely to start as a solo striker.
The Portugal skipper is currently United's main goalscoring threat, so Ten Hag will likely need him if the team want to cause any problems for Liverpool's defence.
Anthony Martial shone for The Red Devils during a pre-season friendly against Klopp's side, but he is yet to feature in this Premier League campaign.
The Frenchman has been struggling with a hamstring issue, but he returned to training this week which could mean he may called be called upon at Old Trafford on Monday – most likely from the bench.
- Alex Cole
Ten Hag's defensive unit tomorrow
Reports suggest that the Dutchman could opt to DROP captain Harry Maguire to the bench.
He is reportedly keen to trial a centre-back partnership of new boy Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.
Varane replaced United's £54million summer signing midway through last week's match, but the pair could be tasked with working together on Monday.
Ten Hag will likely call upon the experience of Luke Shaw to fill in at left back, with Mohamed Salah expected to start for Liverpool.
A new defensive midfield partnership could also be on the cards as Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay were seen working together during training earlier this week.
Both players were introduced to replace starters Christian Eriksen and Fred last week and as a duo completed a solid shift in the middle.
- Alex Cole
Ten Hag has same squad for Liverpool
Manchester United will look to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone on Monday with a win over bitter rivals Liverpool.
The Red Devils currently sit at the bottom of the league table with no points after losing their opening two fixtures.
Erik ten Hag's side opened the campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford.
But, things only got worse last week when they suffered a humiliating 4-0 loss to Brentford.
Going into Monday's huge match against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, the United boss has no new players to call upon.
Even if club chiefs can complete a deal for Casemiro over the weekend, the Brazil international will not be registered in time to play.
- Alex Cole
Ten Hag shocked by Van de Beek's lack of confidence
The Old Trafford manager was shocked at how far Van de Beek’s confidence has dropped since he was his gaffer in Amsterdam.
Now Ten Hag has held talks with the 25-year-old to find out why he hasn’t shown the form which saw United pay £35million for him in 2020.
And he has told Van de Beek there is no reason why he cannot make a big impression in Manchester.
United’s coaching staff are happy with his efforts in training.
But Ten Hag is keen for him to take the risks in his game that earned a move to England in the first place.
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