MANCHESTER UNITED have announced they have reached an agreement with Real Madrid for multiple Champions League winner Casemiro.
The Brazilian 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 Monday night's game against Liverpool while Real Madrid team-mates Toni-Kroos and Luka Modric have already made a goodbye video.
United are also keen on Antony, and are ready to go back in with a huge £85m bid.
The Ajax star is reported to be pushing extremely hard for the move, which may force the Dutch champions' hand.
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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- Alex Cole
Martial back in training ahead of Liverpool clash
Man Utd were provided an injury boost as Anthony Martial returned to training on Friday.
Victor Lindelof is still out and has not yet appeared for the Red Devils this season.
Erik ten Hag spoke to club media on Friday with an update on his side's availability.
He said: “Victor has not returned to the training pitch but the good news is that Anthony Martial is back in training with the team."
- Alex Cole
Man Utd U18s 3-0 Nottingham Forest u18s
Manchester United U18s have got their U18 Premier League season up and running with a 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest.
The Red Devils scored three goals and three points as Travis Binnion's side were victorious in the opener.
- Alex Cole
Casemiro will be a success, says Gibson
Casemiro will be a success at Manchester United if Erik ten Hag uses him the right way.
That’s according to La Liga expert and former Red Devils striker Terry Gibson.
He told SunSport: “Casemiro is a serial winner in terms of his mentality.
“But I think it’s important that United use him exactly the same way as Madrid did.
“I think it would be disrespectful to Fred and McTominay [to say he’ll replace them both], but you are talking about a player that’s played for Real Madrid for a decade and won five Champions Leagues.
“He should be an obvious upgrade. My hope is that he’ll play in front of the back four on his own.
“He should be that first line of defence in front of the back four."
- Alex Cole
Bailly nears United exit
Man United flop Eric Bailly is on the verge of completing a move to Marseille, reports claim.
United and Marseille are in talks over a loan deal for Bailly, with an option to buy embedded in the transfer.
But the Ligue 1 side still need to come to an agreement on personal terms with the defender’s agents in regards to the conditions of the proposal if his switch becomes permanent in future.
- Alex Cole
Real Madrid set to land Bellingham
Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham.
That’s because Real Madrid are set to land the Borussia Dortmund star using their £70million Casemiro windfall.
Los Blancos were already targeting a move for Bellingham next summer.
But with an extra £70m in the kitty from Casemiro’s exit, they are now more confident than ever of having enough funds to sign Bellingham ahead of United and Chelsea.
- Alex Cole
Casemiro says goodbye to Madrid
Casemiro has taken to social media to say goodbye to Real Madrid.
He said: "I have lived the most wonderful story that I ever thought. I hope to return one day to what will always be my home.
"Not in a thousand lifetimes will I be able to return to Real Madrid and the fans everything you have given me. Forever… Hala Madrid!"
- Alex Cole
Ten Hag knows Dest
Barcelona look set to offload Sergino Dest, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United.
ESPN claim the 21-year-old has been told by Xavi that he should leave the La Liga club in pursuit of regular first-team football.
- Alex Cole
Gakpo is major Man Utd target
Man Utd are expected to complete the £34million transfer for PSV winger Cody Gakpo, according to reports.
The Red Devils had hoped to land one of new boss Erik ten Hag's top targets in Ajax winger Antony but bids have been turned down.
Due to Ajax's strong position on Antony, United are exploring alternative options, including Gakpo, according to the Telegraph.
- Alex Cole
Kroos says goodbye to Casemiro
Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has penned an emotional goodbye message to Casemiro.
But wanred Manchester United players that their new team-mate Casemiro will push them to their limits in training.
Kroos wrote: "With you, my dear Case, it was impossible not to break a sweat… in any situation.
"Because you wouldn't let us relax even in the Turkish bath. Meeting there was another torment: you told someone to go and you almost had exercise bikes and weights ready.
"A warning for your new colleagues to know. Because with you even the Turkish bath was a gym… and you only allow people to lie down when it's time to do sit-ups.
"I'm going to miss you. As an exemplary professional. As a top player. As a fighter who saved me from several… But, above all, as a good person.
"We have made history, damn it! What a legendary period… Now our sporting paths are parting, but our friendship remains.
"I can assure you of that. I wish you all the best, see you soon. Good luck to you."
- Alex Cole
Casemiro will bring aggression to United, says Gibson
Spanish football expert Terry Gibson rates Casemiro's character and insists the three-time La Liga champion will bring some toughness to United's midfield.
He added: "His aggression is good. I think the Premier League will suit him in terms of aggression.
"In Spain, he got away without picking up a red card. He is clever at making professional fouls, and cynical fouls, yet only picking up one yellow rather than two.
"He's always been clever enough to get away with it to be honest.
"Personality wise, he is really good. He's a great personality. He rubs people the wrong way if you don’t support the team he's playing on."
- Alex Cole
More on Antony
The 22-year-old Antony revealed he still cheers for former manager Erik ten Hag, who is determined to bring him to Old Trafford.
Antony added: "I will always cheer for Erik ten Hag. It makes me sad that I haven't been able to do this for him yet.
"But knowing Erik.. I am sure he will turn things around. Manchester United will become a better club with him in charge."
- Alex Cole
Antony hints he could go
Ajax star Antony has hinted he will leave this summer amid intense interest from Manchester United.
The winger is reportedly United's priority transfer and the Dutch champions rejected a whopping £68million bid from United.
The Brazil international admits he is "very happy" in Amsterdam but can make no promises about his future.
The 22-year-old also revealed he still cheers for former manager Erik ten Hag, who is determined to bring him to Old Trafford.
Antony told De Telegraaf after being asked if he can assure fans he will stay at Ajax: "No. To be honest, I can't.
"I can say that I want to make the right decision together with my family, agents and Ajax. God decides my future in the end."
Let's hope that God is a Stretford End season ticket holder…
- Alex Cole
How Ten Hag should get the best from Casemiro
Terry Gibson told SunSport that Ten Hag should play Casemiro in the defensive midfield position and free up BOTH Fred and McTominay.
Gibson is a football scout and analyst for La Liga TV.
The former United striker said: "It might be a tough start for him right now at Man Utd but if you look at his qualities, his pedigree, his career, and his experience – it should be a success.
"But I think it's important that United use him exactly the same way as Madrid did.
"I think it would be disrespectful to Fred and McTominay [to say he'll replace them both], but you are talking about a player that’s played for Real Madrid for a decade and won five Champions Leagues.
"He should be an obvious upgrade. My hope is that he’ll play in front of the back four on his own.
"He should be that first line of defence in front of the back four.
"I hope for United's sake they can ask him to do exactly the same job he did at Real, which is quite straightforward but he does it really well and really effectively.
"I think he's better suited playing as that one holding midfield player and allowing others to go and express themselves."
Casemiro should be an obvious upgrade. My hope is that he’ll play in front of the back four on his own.
Terry GibsonLa Liga Weekly
- Alex Cole
Casemiro will be a success, says Gibson
Casemiro will be a success at Manchester United if Erik ten Hag uses him the right way.
That's according to La Liga expert and former Red Devils striker Terry Gibson.
Boss Erik ten Hag is looking to improve his defensive unit following a humiliating 4-0 defeat at Brentford.
And Gibson says the Brazilian, if part of the right system, will provide Ten Hag with a sizeable upgrade.
He told SunSport: "Casemiro is a serial winner in terms of his mentality."
Casemiro is a serial winner in terms of his mentality.
Terry GibsonLa Liga Weekly
- 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 baffled by Ronaldo 'tell all' chat
Erik ten Hag is baffled why Cristiano Ronaldo is planning a 'tell all' interview and insists the legend has NOT told the club he wants to leave.
Ten Hag was asked about Ronaldo's chat by Gary Neville.
Nev put to the gaffer: “One of the greatest players of all time [Ronaldo] is posting on social media that he’s going to tell the truth in two weeks.
“How does that help you? How does that help the players in the dressing room?”
Ten Hag replied: “I don’t know what he wants to achieve with that.”
I don’t know what he wants to achieve with that
Erik ten Hag on Ronaldo
- Alex Cole
ICYMI – United complete transfer for Casemiro
Man United have completed the signing of Real Madrid star Casemiro.
The Brazilian, 30, is now reportedly set to agree a four-year contract with the option of an extra year.
He is Erik ten Hag’s fourth addition of the summer and SunSport understands a £60million fee has been agreed, which could rise to £70m.
Casemiro could make his debut against Southampton next week after United missed the deadline to register him in time for Monday’s clash with Liverpool.
The midfielder needs to finalise personal terms to complete the transfer and is set to earn £350,000 a week.
- Alex Cole
Good morning Man Utd fans!
Man United have completed the signing of Real Madrid star Casemiro.
The Brazilian, 30, is now reportedly set to agree a four-year contract with the option of an extra year.
He is Erik ten Hag’s fourth addition of the summer and SunSport understands a £60million fee has been agreed, which could rise to £70m.
Casemiro could make his debut against Southampton next week after United missed the deadline to register him in time for Monday’s clash with Liverpool.
The midfielder needs to finalise personal terms to complete the transfer and is set to earn £350,000 a week.
Casemiro will fly to Manchester in style to complete his move to the club.
The Brazilian is expected to take a private flight to the region to undergo a medical, Fabrizio Romano reported.
Once his health check is complete, he’ll be unveiled as a United player.
Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke has shut down rumours linking the club with Cristiano Ronaldo although he admires the player.
Watzke said: “I love him as a player, it’s certainly a charming idea to see Cristiano Ronaldo play at Signal Iduna Park.
“But there is no contact at all between the parties involved. So from now on, you should stop talking about it.”
Meanwhile, Man United target Antony was reportedly forced to train alone at Ajax, with the Dutch champions said to have resisted a bid of £67.5million.
The Daily Mail report the star is keen on joining United, and he may be left out of the squad for Sunday’s clash with Sparta Rotterdam.
Finally, Man United skipper Harry Maguire is reportedly being eyed by Chelsea.
United are keen on Blues winger Christian Pulisic, and the Stamford Bridge outfit are mulling over a swap deal involving Maguire, according to the Daily Mail.
The outlet claim Chelsea have made an enquiry about Maguire’s availability, although they’re main target is Leicester city ace Wesley Fofana.
- Justin Lawrence
Man United approached for Maguire
Man United skipper Harry Maguire is reportedly being eyed by Chelsea.
United are keen on Blues winger Christian Pulisic, and the Stamford Bridge outfit are mulling over a swap deal involving Maguire, according to the Daily Mail.
The outlet claim Chelsea have made an enquiry about Maguire's availability, although they're main target is Leicester city ace Wesley Fofana.
- Justin Lawrence
Fans mock Maguire video
Harry Maguire is selling charity video messages for £249 each — but has been ribbed by fans for messing up his lines.
Maguire, who could be dropped for his side’s clash with Liverpool on Monday, was given a paltry two stars out of five by one fan.
They wrote: “Good video but you left out my nephews Alfie and Bradley. Disappointed.”
Another supporter, who asked Maguire to send a video message for his son, said: “I know he will like it but you missed one thing.”
Maguire has posted five messages on video-sharing site Cameo, filmed in his home or car.
The £190,000-a-week defender said in his introduction video: “I’m on Cameo to help raise money for SoccerAid for Unicef.
"Let’s connect and together we can help kids around the world.”
- Justin Lawrence
Casemiro flight booked in
Casemiro will fly to Manchester in style to complete his move to the club.
The Brazilian is expected to take a private flight to the region to undergo a medical, Fabrizio Romano reported.
Once his health check is complete, he'll be unveiled as a United player.
- Justin Lawrence
Casemiro to United confirmed
Man United have completed the signing of Real Madrid star Casemiro.
The Brazilian, 30, is now reportedly set to agree a four-year contract with the option of an extra year.
He is Erik ten Hag's fourth addition of the summer and SunSport understands a £60million fee has been agreed, which could rise to £70m.
Casemiro could make his debut against Southampton next week after United missed the deadline to register him in time for Monday's clash with Liverpool.
The midfielder needs to finalise personal terms to complete the transfer and is set to earn £350,000 a week.
- Justin Lawrence
Bailly nears United exit
Man United flop Eric Bailly is on the verge of completing a move to Marseille, reports claim.
United and Marseille are in talks over a loan deal for Bailly, with an option to buy embedded in the transfer.
But the Ligue 1 side still need to come to an agreement on personal terms with the defender's agents in regards to the conditions of the proposal if his switch becomes permanent in future.
- Justin Lawrence
Casemiro to miss Real Madrid game
Man United target Casemiro will miss Real Madrid's next game to complete his move to Old Trafford, according to reports.
Real go up against Celta Vigo this weekend, but they'll have to do so without Casemrio, who Football Espana report will be en route to Manchester to undergo a medical.
And providing his health check goes smooth, Casemiro is likely to be named a United player.
- Justin Lawrence
Man United target trains alone
Man United target Antony was reportedly forced to train alone at Ajax, with the Dutch champions said to have resisted a bid of £67.5million.
But it is often the case that a player nearing a move does not take part in competitive training, in case they get injured and scupper any looming deal.
The Daily Mail report the star is keen on joining United, and he may be left out of the squad for Sunday's clash with Sparta Rotterdam.
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