MANCHESTER UNITED have stepped up their pursuits in bringing in players following a slow start to the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils Manchester United have joined the race to sign Hoffenheim defender David Raum, but face challenges from fellow Premier League opposition.
This comes as Manchester United's bid to land Ajax star Jurrien Timber looks increasingly unlikely after reports that former manager Louis van Gaal warned the 21-year-old against a move to Old Trafford.
Manchester United have also made a big offer to lure Leeds star Raphinha to the north west, whilst Dean Henderson looks set to leave the club, with the goalkeeper nearing a move to newly promoted Nottingham Forest.
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- Sam Dymond
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- Sam Dymond
Red Devils considering Raum raid
Manchester United have joined the race to sign Hoffenheim defender David Raum, according to Sky Sports Germany,
The attack-minded left-back enjoyed a fine campaign last season, breaking into the senior German national team.
Raum's form has generated interest from a number of clubs including Borussia Dortmund as well as Premier League duo West Ham and Newcastle.
However, while Dortmund stall on an opening bid, United are hoping to steal in by offering the player European football.
The 24-year-old Raum has recently stated his desire to play on the continental stage.
- Sam Dymond
Timber date ruined by old friend
Manchester United's bid to land Ajax starlet Jurrien Timber has been sabotaged by one of their own – former manager Louis van Gaal.
The 21-year-old defender held preliminary talks with Old Trafford officials last month about a move to the Premier League.
However, according to journalist Marcel van der Kraan, Van Gaal – now in charge of the Dutch national team – has warned Timber against a move to his former club.
Van Gaal supposedly told Timber that signing for United would stunt his immediate progress, and leave his place at November's World Cup in jeopardy.
As a result, Timber is now in talks with Ajax regarding a new, improved contract with the Amsterdam outfit.
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Man Utd will go back in with another bid for Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.
New manager Erik ten Hag has made the Barcelona midfielder a priority as he looks to strengthen his squad.
The Red Devils have already seen a £51million rejected for the Dutch ace, but according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano they up their bid in the coming days.
Dean Henderson’s move to Nottingham Forest is reaching its closing stages, according to reports.
Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports claims that the goalkeeper is set for a one-year loan to the newly promoted side.
However, it is unclear if there is a buy option in the deal.
Newcastle are interested in signing Manchester United star Eric Bailly, according to reports.
Eddie Howe is reportedly eyeing the centre-back as an alternative to his number one target Sven Botman.
The Lille defender is waiting to see if there will be an approach from Milan having already rejected Toon in March.
So Newcastle are preparing a move for Bailly who could be available on a cut-price deal, report The Mirror.
- Jon Boon
More protests at Utd planned
Angry Manchester United fans have promised “bigger, better and louder” protests to try and force the Glazers out.
New CEO Richard Arnold admitted last year was a “f***ing nightmare” in a stunning face-to-face in a Cheshire pub.
Gerry Deakin, one of the men who grilled him, tweeted: “He confirmed the protests are working and relentless pressure and sponsor bashing will only help get rid of the Glazers.
“Bigger, better and louder next season. The Glazers are on the ropes. Let’s get rid once and for all.
“What the ‘chat’ did do is confirm one thing . . . constant protests, sponsor bashing and direct action are working.”
- Jon Boon
Henderson agreement in place
Dean Henderson's move to Nottingham Forest is reaching its closing stages, according to reports.
Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports claims that the goalkeeper is set for a one-year loan to the newly promoted side.
However, it is unclear if there is a buyoption in the deal.
None the less, United are said to preparing the paperwork.
- Jon Boon
Vinicius Jr snub
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr reportedly turned down Man Utd, among others.
The winger who has been a revelation for Los Blancos has signed a four-year contract extension with the LaLiga giants.
And it has a release clause of £870million, that'll put potential suitors off.
According to reports in Spain, Vinicius Jr did have an offer from Old Trafford before penning a new deal at the Bernabeu.
- Jon Boon
German defender linked
Man Utd are one of a number of clubs linked to German defender David Raum.
However, the Red Devils are just said to have made an enquiry rather than any initial bid, according to journalist Jonas Hen Shrag.
He tweeted: "Spurs, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester United are among the numerous clubs to express an interest in David Raum at various points.
"MUFC recently made an enquiry, but my impression is that it was only an initial conversation, and certainly no offer has been made."
- Jon Boon
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- Jon Boon
Malacia wanted
Man Utd will try to sign Tyrell Malacia, after they've concluded a deal for Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.
Boss Erik ten Hag is eyeing up the 22-year-old Dutch defender, who plays for Feyenoord at left-back.
And the Daily Mail claim that the Red Devils could move for Malacia, once business with de Jong is tied up.
However, they face competition from French giants Lyon.
- Jon Boon
Latest on de Jong
Man Utd will go back in with another bid for Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.
New manager Erik ten Hag has made the Barcelona midfielder a priority as he looks to strengthen his squad.
The Red Devils have already seen a £51million rejected for the Dutch ace, but according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano they up their bid in the coming days.
He wrote on Twitter: "Manchester United are discussing internally about submitting a new proposal for Frenkie de Jong in the next days. It’s a serious possibility, while talks with Barça are still on."
He added: "Deal will enter into key stages after €60m [& add-ons] verbal, opening bid turned down."
- Jon Boon
Stam backs ten Hag
Ex-Man Utd star Jaap Stam is confident new manager Erik ten Hag will succeed at the club providing he is backed in the transfer market.
Stam told The Guardian: "We all know what he can do and what he has done over in Holland with Ajax.
"Hopefully he can do the same now with United.
"Obviously, there are certain things that will need to be there for him to help him, maybe in terms of different players and personnel. But I think he's done a good job in Holland.
"In Holland, we always say that every player in every position needs to be able to play football.
"So a centre-back needs to be able to dribble forward, to be the extra man in midfield, to have that pass. We try to educate players to be able to do everything.
"At United, one of Fergie's qualities was bringing players in of a certain ability who could do things well in their position; then if they go well together, you've got a chance of doing very well.
"He got the right players for the right positions."
- Jon Boon
Bailly offered to Toon
Newcastle are interested in signing Manchester United star Eric Bailly, according to reports.
Eddie Howe is reportedly eyeing the centre-back as an alternative to his number one target Sven Botman.
The Lille defender is waiting to see if there will be an approach from Milan having already rejected Toon in March.
So Newcastle are preparing a move for Bailly who could be available on a cut-price deal, report The Mirror.
The Red Devils are looking for £20million for the Ivorian but are believed to be willing to accept a bid of just £8.5m.
- Kiro Evans
FOWL PLAY
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has slammed Manchester United's ability to do transfers, saying they could write a book on how not to do them.
United have been linked with a host of stars this window but have thus far failed to get any over the line.
Via The Mirror, he said: "United being there in the background – for me – highlights just why this could so easily be another masterstroke for Liverpool in the transfer market.
"I don’t want to be cruel, but United could have written a book on how not to do transfers in recent seasons. Signing players just because you don’t want them to go to a rival? Check and double check."
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- Kiro Evans
Time for Tammy
Arsenal and Manchester United are both reportedly keen on Tammy Abraham – but may be put off by his agent.
The former Chelsea striker has found a new lease of life in Italy and impressed at Jose Mourinho's Roma.
The 24-year-old netted 27 goals in 53 games as Roma won the first-ever Europa Conference League.
According to reports in Corriere Dello Sport, Abraham is not interested in leaving Italy.
They also reported his agent Neil Fewings receives £345,000 for every transfer window Abraham stays at the club, which could be an additional barrier if Arsenal or United pursue their interest.
- Kiro Evans
Louis van Gall
Manchester United fans have been left fuming with their former manager after reports that he talked Jurrien Timber out of an Old Trafford move.
Dutch football journalist Marcel van der Kraan told Sky Sports this morning that the current Netherlands manager warned Timber about getting game time at United, wrecking the deal.
United fans on Twitter have been left far from happy.
- Kiro Evans
Happy Father's Day
A nice tribute to fathers out there from Manchester United's Twitter account, as they reflected on some of their most famous fathers in the form of Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand.
- Kiro Evans
The Superstar Exhibition
The departing Paul Pogba was among those present at Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos' star-studded exhibition in America yesterday.
The Brazilians hosted the friendly event and bought along some of the biggest footballing names in the world, including Champions League final scorer Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid.
Other famous names included the retired Cafu, Rivaldo and Carlos Valderrama.
The scoreline eventually read 12-10 after the extraordinary free-flowing match at the home of Inter Miami.
- Kiro Evans
Rashford's redemption
ERIK ten Hag will reportedly back Marcus Rashford to revive his Manchester United career.
Rashford, 24, is attempting to make a good early impression on his new boss by training hard while on holiday in America.
The Dutchman is prepared to give his forward a shot at redemption after an underwhelming end to the season with Ralf Rangnick at the helm.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano spoke to GiveMeSport about the relationship between the pair.
Romano said: "Speaking with some sources, Ten Hag is prepared to give him a chance to change the situation.
"He feels he could be an important player for Manchester United in the future."
- Kiro Evans
Fresh start
Erik ten Hag will want to get off to a strong start as he looks to recover Manchester United off the ground after years of underperforming.
A quick reminder that they start the season at home to Brighton, the same club who humiliated United with a 4-0 thrashing at the tail end of last season. They then have a trip to Thomas Frank's Brentford, with both clubs currently trying to secure the services of Christian Eriksen.
Then comes the big one as the Red Devils host Liverpool in their third game of the season. This is followed by trips to Southampton and Leicester before the end of August.
- Kiro Evans
Two main men
Erik ten Hag has his eyes on two players above else, according to one Dutch journalist.
Frenkie de Jong and Christian Eriksen are the two main targets for the new United boss, so says reporter Marcel van der Kraan.
The Red Devils have been linked to both midfielders throughout the window and both are seen as perfect for ten Hag's style of football.
Eriksen arrived at Brentford in January and made an instant impact for the London club. He got one goal and four assists in his 11 games, and was widely praised for his contribution to Thomas Frank's side.
He is available for a free after his short-term contract expired but new reports have suggested the Dane wants to stay in London, and could possibly even return to Tottenham.
- Kiro Evans
Van Gaal's intervention
Any potential move for Jurrien Timber by Manchester United is off – thanks to former Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal.
The Netherlands boss talked the defender out of the move according to one Dutch journalist, as he feared he would not get enough game time.
Reporter Marcel van der Kraan told Sky Sports News this morning:
"Jurrien Timber is absolutely dead in the water. The player was ready to come. His agent went to Man United's offices in London two weeks ago for very good talks, and money was never a problem.
"But one man turned up – Louis van Gaal. He told the player in the Dutch camp: 'look if you go there, you game time could be limited for the World Cup in three months time'.
"For Timber, an Ajax style, Ten Hag player, he was told he wouldn't be playing in Van Gaal's Dutch team if he wasn't playing every week for United, who have Maguire and Varane. Ten Hag would want to slowly draft him into his team, but Timber believes his game time for Holland would be limited.
"Ajax have taken advantage of that, they've said if you don't go to United we'll open talks for a new contract. Since last night, his agents are in talks with Ajax."
- Kiro Evans
Fight over Phil
Phil Jones is catching the interest from a number of English clubs and Man United could have options if they wish to sell, according to reports.
The 30-year-old centre-back has only made six Premier League apperances over the last couple of seasons and only has one year left on his contract.
According to Marca, the Prem trio of Fulham, Southampton and Leeds could all be in for him this summer if new boss Erik ten Hag deems him excess to requirements.
- Nyle Smith
De Jong is de priority
Manchester United are in need of some reinforcements this summer following their bitterly disappointing campaign last season.
And new boss Erik Ten Hag is expected to construct a major overhaul within the squad.
But reports suggest that Barcelona's Frenkie De Jong is top of the United boss' list as he looks to replace the departed Paul Pogba.
Which is looking very likely to happen with the CEO Richard Arnold confirming that the Red Devils are doing all they can to lure De Jong to Old Trafford.
- Dylan Terry
Morning, Manchester United fans
Transfer talk over David Raum and Lisandro Martinez has been spectacularly overshadowed by an amazing admission from United
CEO Richard Arnold.Arnold reckons the Red Devils have 'burned through cash' in WASTING £1BILLION – and rated last season a 'f* nightmare'.
Meeting anti-Glazer protesters in a Cheshire pub, he savaged Ed Woodward’s reign, which ended in February.
Arnold said: “We’ve blown through an enormous amount of money.
“We spent a billion pounds on players, we spent more than anyone in Europe.
“You can’t go to our training ground and go ‘show me where that billion pounds is here’."
On the gossip front, the Red Devils are said to be rivalling Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle and West Ham for Hoffenheim's Germany left-back Raum.
And United are reportedly vying Arsenal in the race for Ajax centre-back Martinez.
It's claimed the Gunners have already had a £25million bid for the Argentine ace rejected.
Finally, United will offer clubs a 'try before you sign' policy before loaning out starlets.
It means those clubs AND the Old Trafford youngsters would have a few weeks to see if they think the temporary switch would be right for them.
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