MANCHESTER UNITED WILL be signing Casemiro, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed.
The Brazilian is set to have a medical THIS WEEKEND, ahead of a £50m move to Old Trafford.
United are also said to be keen on Antony, but Ajax have reportedly rejected a whopping £68m bid for the winger.
Meanwhile SunSport can reveal that Britain's richest man, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is ready to plough his £15bn fortune into buying the club from the Glazers.
And Cristiano Ronaldo's start to the season has gone from bad to worse as Borussia Dortmund do not want to sign him.
Ronaldo is now said to have no options available if he wants to play Champions League football, unless he reconsiders the prospect of moving back to Lisbon to play for Sporting.
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- Kostas Lianos
Juan that got away
Arsenal missed out on landing former Chelsea and Manchester United ace Juan Mata from Valencia in 2011, according to the club’s former transfer negotiator Dick Law.
Mata had agreed personal terms with the Gunners about making the switch to North London, but the club dithered over his price tag set by the LaLiga outfit.
Law told The Athletic: “Then we waited. Juan definitely wanted to come to Arsenal, there was no question about that.”
When asked if the Gunners ever considered paying above their valuation of a player, he declared that it was never spoken about.
Law added: “I don’t think that calculation ever entered our equation. We didn’t have the money to say, ‘We’ll spend a bit more'”
- Kostas Lianos
Bruno Fernandes goals
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes revealed his ultimate goal is to win the Premier League despite the Red Devils' poor start.
Fernades told Carolina Deslandes on Instagram:: "To be champion of a league. In this case in the Premier League.
"Of course I would like to win the European or the World Cup.
"Everyone has ambitions, but mine is to win the Premier League"
- Kostas Lianos
Dortmund deny Ronaldo rumours
Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke denied reports suggesting the Bundesliga outfit could sign Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Watzke said: “I love this player, it's certainly a charming idea – to see Cristiano play at Signal Iduna Park.
“But there is no contact at all between the parties involved.
“From that point of view, we should stop talking about it"
- Kostas Lianos
Ancelotti confirms Casemiro exit
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Casemiro has decided to leave amid interest from Manchester United.
Ancelotti said: "I have spoken with Casemiro.
"He wants to try a new challenge. We understand his decision.
“Negotiations are ongoing but he has decided to leave Real Madrid”
- Kostas Lianos
Is this Fer real?
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes named little-known Portuguese midfielder Francisco Ramos as the one player he would love to join him at Old Trafford.
The star playmaker revealed his former Portugal youth team-mate Ramos – now playing for C.D. Nacional – is the one player he would add to strengthen United even more.
Fernandes told Carolina Deslandes on Instagram: "It is very difficult to choose, because I have a lot of locker room people who are my friend.
"Wherever I played? Francisco Ramos"
- Kostas Lianos
Dortmund offer Ronaldo an escape
Borussia Dortmund could offer Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo a new way out of Old Trafford.
Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon, Chelsea, Inter Milan and AC Milan have all been linked with a potential swoop for Ronaldo, but a move has failed to materialise.
However, Dortmund have now expressed an interest in signing the star forward.
Sporting Lisbon are also keen on re-signing the five-time Ballon d'Or winner
- Kostas Lianos
Ready for Lis
Sporting Lisbon have stepped up their interest in signing Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has made it clear he wants to leave Old Trafford this summer in search of Champions League football.
But the star forward has struggled to find a suitor who would take him – with Chelsea and Bayern Munich both ruling themselves out.
However, one option which seems to still be on the table is a loan or permanent return to his former team Sporting .
According to Foot Mercato, the Portuguese club's sporting director Hugo Viana is working hard to convince the Real Madrid legend to return to the club.
Sporting can offer the five-time Ballon d’Or winner Champions League football, something United are unable to provide
- Kostas Lianos
MUST on Ratcliffe
Manchester United Supporters' Trust have welcomed dialogue with Jim Ratcliffe amid his interest to take over from the Glazers.
Pressure has grown on the Glazers to sell with United fans protesting in vast numbers in recent years.
Responding to Ratcliffe's interest, MUST wrote: "Speculation is mounting about a potential change of ownership or new investors at Manchester United.
"Whilst supporters have called for change, of course this has to be the right change.
"Any prospective new owner or investor has to be committed to the culture ethos and best traditions of the club.
"They have to be willing to invest to restore United to former glories, and that investment must be real new money spent on the playing side and the stadium"
- Kostas Lianos
More from Stam
Jaap Stam added about Lisandro Martinez: “He’s struggling in the aerial battles. You don’t need to be very tall to be a good centre-back, even in the Premier League, if you’re clever enough, then you can handle a lot of situations.
“But you can see with set-pieces, which are becoming a very big thing in football, especially in the Premier League, you need to be able to fight in the air and to win your aerial battles.
“You see in the games against Brentford and Brighton, if the opposition is playing long balls, they’re going to play them on him, because the majority of times he’s going to lose it.
“If Ten Hag is keeping Martinez on the pitch, they need to find a solution to handle that. Otherwise, it’s going to happen over and over again”
- Kostas Lianos
Stam on Martinez
Manchester United legend Jaap Stam discussed Lisandro Martinez’s pint-sized height.
Stam told Safe Betting Sites UK: “I always said it from the start, when he went to United, I said, ‘They’re probably going to be talking about his height’.
“It’s a common thing in the Premier League that teams are looking for centre-backs that are strong and big because of the physical part of the game.
“Bringing him in, it’s a challenge for him. It’s going to be interesting how he is adapting. Already people are criticising him — and the coach a little as well about bringing him in — because of his height”
- Kostas Lianos
Silvestre slams players
Manchester United hero Mikael Silvestre claims current Red Devils players "give up too early".
Silvestre told bettingexpert: “They [the players] give up too early.
“We’ve been speaking about the X factor for players signing for United, but right now, United needs fighters, and to focus on the mindset of the players, rather than on the technical abilities.
"The technical ability, of course, you’ve got to have a certain standard at United.
“They need to fight at all moments right now. Everybody needs to fight. Only players with the right attitude can help United regain some sort of self-confidence to gain the results”
- Kostas Lianos
A "collective failure"
Manchester United hero Mikael Silvestre believes his former club is currently a "collective failure".
Silvestre told bettingexpert: “There are many, many elements that are missing, and we can’t blame one department of the club rather than another.
"It is a collective failure at the end of the day.
"And even if it is early in the season, there is a pattern that comes from the end of the last season that is repeating itself again”
- Kostas Lianos
Glazers' Silves lining
Manchester United hero Mikael Silvestre suggested the Glazers are not to blame for everything that's wrong with the club.
Silvestre told bettingexpert: “The owners are not on the pitch.”
“We have a lot of people criticising the way the club is being run, but I think all managers have been backed financially, and they were given resources to buy players. Their wage bill is huge now.”
“The question now is, how is it being handled? With the recruitment process and also the Manchester United spirit, that’s what was missing."
"The spirit against Brentford was non-existent. Only one team was fighting as a team. Manchester United, individually and as a team, was nowhere near what Premier League commitment requires”
- Kostas Lianos
Casemiro deal close
Manchester United are looking to seal a deal for Real Madrid star Casemiro "in the next hours" with a medical expected in two days.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano tweeted: "Manchester United are working to get Casemiro deal approved in the next hours – medical expected within 48 hours, once Real Madrid will approve the proposal.
"Four year deal for Casemiro, option for further season also confirmed.
"€60m & €10m add-ons bid on the table"
- Kostas Lianos
Casemiro contract reminder
Real Madrid star Casemiro will become one of Manchester United’s all-time top earners in a £60million switch from Real Madrid, according to SunSport's Neil Custis.
The 30-year-old will double his salary by signing a four-year deal worth a staggering £350,000 a week.
Only wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo, on £480,000 a week, and David de Gea, on £375,000 a week, will earn more at Old Trafford.
United’s football director John Murtough has made progress in the last couple of days in completing the deal for the Brazil international and former Real team-mate of Ronaldo.
The club hope to confirm a deal before Monday’s Premier League derby with Liverpool
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Good morning United fans
Casemiro will become one of Manchester United’s all-time top earners in a £60million switch from Real Madrid, NEIL CUSTIS WRITES.
The 30-year-old defensive midfielder will double his salary by signing a four-year deal worth a staggering £350,000 a week.
Only Cristiano Ronaldo on £480,000 a week and goalkeeper David de Gea on £375,000 a week will earn more at Old Trafford.
United’s football director John Murtough has made progress in the last couple of days in completing the deal for the Brazilian international and former Real team-mate of Ronaldo.
The club hope to confirm a deal before Monday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has confirmed he wants to buy Manchester United.
A spokesperson for Ratcliffe said: “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer.
“If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership.
“This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent.
“Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset.”
The Glazer family have entered into exclusive talks with US private equity firm Apollo to sell a minority stake in Manchester United.
The Daily Mail report that although the Glazers are not prepared to give up control of the club, some family members are understood to want out.
Brothers Avram and Joel are still expected to keep their shares and oversee the day-to-day running of Old Trafford.
Reports claim any deal to sell a minority stake to Apollo is not expected to be concluded until next month at the earliest.
Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund could offer Cristiano Ronaldo a new way out of Manchester United, according to reports.
Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon, Chelsea, Inter Milan and AC Milan have all been linked with a potential swoop, but a move has failed to materialise.
However, Borussia Dortmund have now expressed an interest in signing the superstar.
Finally, United have suffered a huge setback in their pursuit of Ajax ace Anthony.
The Red Devils submitted an €80m offer for the winger on Wednesday night, The Athletic reported.
But the proposal was swiftly rejected by the Dutch outfit, it was added.
At this stage, it remains to be seen if the Red Devils will place another bid for Anthony or turn their attention to PSV star Gakpo, the report also stated.
- Justin Lawrence
Casemiro contract details revealed
Casemiro will become one of Manchester United’s all-time top earners in a £60million switch from Real Madrid, NEIL CUSTIS WRITES.
The 30-year-old defensive midfielder will double his salary by signing a four-year deal worth a staggering £350,000 a week.
Only Cristiano Ronaldo on £480,000 a week and goalkeeper David de Gea on £375,000 a week will earn more at Old Trafford.
United’s football director John Murtough has made progress in the last couple of days in completing the deal for the Brazilian international and former Real team-mate of Ronaldo.
The club hope to confirm a deal before Monday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool.
- Justin Lawrence
United eye Everton veteran
Man United are reportedly lining up a shock swoop for Everton stopper Asmir Begovic.
United need to find a back up for David de Gea following the departure of Dean Henderson.
And they reckon Begovic could be the man to provide De Gea cover, according to The Telegraph.
Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Everton goalkeeper Asmir Begovic as they search for a No. 2 for David de Gea.
- Justin Lawrence
United bid for Anthony rejected
Man United have suffered a huge setback in their pursuit of Ajax ace Anthony.
The Red Devils submitted an €80m offer for the winger on Wednesday night, The Athletic reported.
But the proposal was swiftly rejected by the Dutch outfit, it was added.
At this stage, it remains to be seen if the Red Devils will place another bid for Anthony or turn their attention to PSV star Gakpo, the report also stated.
- Justin Lawrence
Neville slams United
Gary Neville has blasted the "unforgivable" manner in which Manchester United have been allowed to fall behind rivals City and Liverpool "on and off the pitch".
Appearing on Steven Bartlett's The Diary of a CEO podcast, Neville blasted the Glazer family for allowing United to "rot" over the last two decades.
He said: "I used to laugh when I went to Anfield and compared it to Old Trafford.
"I'd always think 'they can never catch up, they're too far behind'.
"They're building that second stand now behind the goal where the away fans sit. The main stand now is towering up.
"Anfield will be a more modern ground than Manchester United and Old Trafford in 12 months. That is unforgivable."
- Justin Lawrence
Bailly linked to Villa
Man United flop Eric Bailly has been tipped to be a success if he joins Aston Villa.
That's the view of football reporter Alex Crook, he said: "You’d probably think if you were Eric Bailly that Aston Villa would be a better move.
“I just wonder if Gerrard will be willing to take that big a risk on a player who’s had injury problems himself.
“But, if you’re looking internally, then he is probably the best and most accessible option.”
- Justin Lawrence
McKennie transfer discussed internally
Man United's interest in Juventus star Weston McKennie has been confirmed by Fabrizio Romano.
He said: "Another option that internally Manchester United are considering is Weston McKennie of Juventus, one of the players that they’ve been following.
"Not a priority right now, but one of the names they know could be available on the market in the next days."
- Justin Lawrence
Casemiro transfer set for completion
Casemiro's proposed move to Man United will be sorted out on Friday, according to reports.
United, Real Madrid and the Brazilian's representatives are in talks to finalise the deal, Fabrizio Romano claims.
And the Red Devils have offered the midfielder a longer and more lucrative contract compared to the one he receives at Madrid, Romano added.
- Justin Lawrence
Man United in Timber blow
Man United have suffered yet another blow in their pursuit of a summer transfer target.
Manager Erik ten Hag has been chasing central defender Jurrien Timber – who he coached during his time at Ajax.
But that move now seems to be completely off the table after the 21-year-old Dutchman signed a contract extension with the Eredivisie champions.
Timber's original deal with Ajax ran until the end of the 2023/24 campaign.
Now he has penned a one-year extension which will keep him at the club until 2025.
- Justin Lawrence
De Jong competition lies ahead
Man United face competition in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.
However, De Jong is focused on staying with Barcelona for now, Fabrizio Romano claims.
But the Dutch ace may change his mind over a move in the next few months, it was added.
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