MANCHESTER UNITED have edged closer to the signing of Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to reports.
The French international is considering his future in Turin, with United or Paris Saint-German his most likely destination.
The 27-year-old has just one year remaining on his contract, and could be available for as little as €15m.
Elsewhere, Paul Pogba's upcoming documentary 'The Pogbmentary' sees the Frenchman declare his desire to prove to his former employers that they made a mistake with his contract negotiations.
Pogba, 29, tells his agent Mino Raiola: "My thought process is to show Manchester they shouldn't have waited this long to offer a contract and to show other clubs that Manchester made a mistake in not offering a contract."
And the Red Devils' move for Frenkie de Jong appears to be on the brink, with latest reports suggesting Barcelona no longer need to sell him to ensure financial stability.
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Odds slashed on Eriksen's United move
Christian Eriksen is said to be considering his offers after it was revealed that he would be moving on from Brentford this summer..
The Dane's former club Tottenham had looked in pole position for a reunion, but Manchester United have since emerged as favourites to land the midfielder.
The odds on Eriksen moving to Old Trafford have been slashed in the past week, tumbling from 13/2 to 6/5.
Who will Eriksen join before September 3?
- Manchester United 6/5
- Tottenham 6/4
- Newcastle 12/1
- Everton 25/1
- Man City 33/1
- Leicester 33/1
- Liverpool 33/1
Odds from Betfair correct at time of post publication.
United's 'concrete steps' towards Rabiot
Manchester United have taken 'concrete steps' towards signing Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to Calcio Mercato.
The Italian outlet report that the 27-year-old French international is considering a move away from Turin, and his most likely destination if he leaves is either United or Paris Saint-Germain.
With only one year left on his current contract with the Old Lady, Rabiot is likely to be available for around €15m.
The article continues to state that such a transfer fee would 'not be a problem' for the Red Devils.
Pogba: United made a mistake
Wantaway midfielder Paul Pogba is eager to prove to Manchester United that they made a mistake with his contract negotations.
The French international is set to leave Old Trafford in order to return to Juventus on a free transfer when his deal expires at the end of this month.
In a new Amazon documentary, The Pogbmentary, the player dismisses the Red Devils' £300,000-per-week contract offer – a £10,000 weekly upgrade on his current £290,000 deal – as 'nothing'.
Pogba tells his agent, the late Mino Raiola: "My thought process is to show Manchester they shouldn't have waited this long to offer a contract and to show other clubs that Manchester made a mistake in not offering a contract."
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De Jong deal in jeopardy
Frenkie de Jong's long-awaited transfer from Barcelona to Manchester United could be on the verge of falling through.
The catalyst for the Dutchman's proposed move to Old Trafford was the cash-strapped Catalans desperate need for income.
However, a membership vote at the Nou Camp last night saw members green light president Joan Laporta's plan to sell off sponsorship, ultimately putting the club back on a secure financial footing.
The suggestion is that Barca will no longer need to sell to survive, and could pull the plug on the deal.
However, the LaLiga giants could still be willing to move forward with the transfer if they can land Xavi's preferred choice in midfield, Manchester City's Bernardo Silva.
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No Timber date for United
Dutch starlet Jurrien Timber looks set to stay at Ajax despite keen interest from Manchester United.
The 21-year-old, who can play at centre-half or right-back, is regarded as one of the best young defenders in Europe, having excelled under the tutelage of Erik ten Hag in Amsterdam.
Timber was widely expected to follow his former manager to Old Trafford this summer, but Dutch journalist Mike Verweij (via the Manchester Evening News) believes the player's preference is now to remain in the Netherlands.
It's the latest transfer blow to the Red Devils, who are enduring a frustrating summer after missing out on Darwin Nunez to Liverpool.
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Chelsea and United tracking Jones
Several Premier League clubs including Chelsea and Manchester United are tracking the progress of Middlesbrough ace Isaiah Jones, report 90 Min.
The 22-year-old earned rave reviews in the Championship last season after being converted from a winger to right wing-back under Chris Wilder.
Indeed, his impressive performances were the main reason why Boro's decision to allow Djed Spence to leave on loan was not widely slammed.
However, Jones appears content to remain with the Teessiders for now despite the lure of the top flight.
He told Ur Fresh TV: "It's always nice to hear praise, but when people say to me, 'you should be in the Premier League' and 'you should leave Middlesbrough', I'm like, 'No, I really enjoy it here'. I'm improving here every day."
Tottenham have also been linked with a move for the London-born star.
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Man United are set to miss out on a huge lump sum after Andreas Pereira’s transfer to Flamengo collapsed, reports claim.
The Brazilian spent last season on loan with Flamengo who has the option to make his transfer permanent for just over £9m.
However, they have reportedly opted against activating the clause, the Mirror reported.
The Brazilian Serie A side wanted to extend his loan deal, but United rejected the proposal.
And now he’s headed back to Old Trafford this summer, the report adds.
Elsewhere, Crystal Palace are reportedly leading the race to sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan from Man United.
That’s according to 90min who claim United are willing to let Wan-Bissaka leave on loan this summer.
Meanwhile, Man United have lost youth coach Justin Cochrane to Brentford.
The Bees will reportedly name Cochrane as a first-team coach at the club.
He was swayed by the opportunity to work with Brentford boss Thomas Frank, according to The Athletic.
Finally, Louis Saha has slammed Paul Pogba for his comments about Man United.
Saha said: “All those quotes are unnecessary. When I look at all the legends they do their talking on the field. You’re doing a documentary, good for you, do it, if it provides the results you want, fine – I won’t judge that.
“But in terms of the respect for the team and [what the] player deserves, to provide results on the field, he hasn’t done that.
“I don’t think he will be happy with his era at Manchester United. It benefits the documentary but doesn’t benefit him or the club.”
- Justin Lawrence
De Jong leans towards Man United
Frenkie de Jong is leaning towards a move to Man United.
That's according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
He told Give Me Sport: "But, I think, the noises we’re hearing is that there’s a willingness from all parties to do a deal.
"The fact that Erik ten Hag is at Manchester United, he’s their new manager and they’ve worked very closely together, and arguably he’s had the best form of his career under that manager.
"I think there is maybe a leaning towards ‘yes’ – he would be open to making that move to Old Trafford.”
- Justin Lawrence
Saha slams Paul Pogba
Louis Saha has slammed Paul Pogba for his comments about Man United.
Saha said: "All those quotes are unnecessary. When I look at all the legends they do their talking on the field. You’re doing a documentary, good for you, do it, if it provides the results you want, fine – I won’t judge that.
“But in terms of the respect for the team and [what the] player deserves, to provide results on the field, he hasn’t done that.
“I don’t think he will be happy with his era at Manchester United. It benefits the documentary but doesn’t benefit him or the club.”
- Justin Lawrence
Greenwood's next court hearing
Mason Greenwood will face a court bail hearing next week as an investigation continues following his arrest.
The Manchester United star will have his bail application heard in closed court next week after he was arrested on suspicion of raping and assaulting a woman.
An investigation into the allegations remains ongoing and Greater Manchester Police have applied to the courts to extend his bail.
The hearing will take place next Thursday June 23 at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court.
But the press and public won’t be allowed to attend – and Greenwood, 20, is not expected to be there.
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Man United lose Cochrane
Man United have lost youth coach Justin Cochrane to Brentford.
The Bees will reportedly name Cochrane as a first-team coach at the club.
He was swayed by the opportunity to work with Brentford boss Thomas Frank, according to The Athletic.
Cochrane will be an extra member of Frank’s backroom team, the report adds.
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Man United given transfer tips
Man United need to sign core players similar to Bruno Fernandes, according to Louis Saha.
He told Sky Sports: "I think the core of the team. Down the middle it’s very important from defence to striker. This has to be built with full confidence. So buy competition. Have players who can hit the ground straight away.
"We had a very special signing with Bruno Fernandes. That’s the type of calibre the team needs.
"I think at the moment the biggest signing is the manager. He needs to feel confident he can make an impact and signings would make a difference."
- Justin Lawrence
Palace lead Wan-Bissaka race
Crystal Palace are reportedly leading the race to sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan from Man United.
That's according to 90min who claim United are willing to let Wan-Bissaka leave on loan this summer.
And Palace are the favourites to land him, the report adds.
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Eriksen race heats up
Ex-Liverpool ace Jose Enrique has urged his former side to pip Man United to sign Christian Eriksen.
He told The Athletic: "Another interesting player that could be our solution to our midfield and spending nothing because he [Eriksen] is a free agent.
"He is a short-term solution but then we can wait for [Jude] Bellingham next season.
"He will play if he deserves to play like everyone else."
- Justin Lawrence
Man United transfer fee blow
Man United are set to miss out on a huge lump sum after Andreas Pereira's transfer to Flamengo collapsed, reports claim.
The Brazilian spent last season on loan with Flamengo who has the option to make his transfer permanent for just over £9m.
However, they have reportedly opted against activating the clause, the Mirror reported.
The Brazilian Serie A side wanted to extend his loan deal, but United rejected the proposal.
And now he's headed back to Old Trafford this summer, the report adds.
- Justin Lawrence
David Beckham on Wag behaviour
David Beckham admits the England Wags of 2004 and 2006 – including his own wife Victoria – went “a bit too far” during major tournaments.
Speaking with ex-Manchester United teammate Gary Neville on The Overlap, Beckham said: “There was a lot of attention around the families but I always believed, as an England captain, having the kids around and wives or girlfriends wasn’t a bad thing.
“But looking back, that whole culture, there was a lot of attention, and whether people behaved themselves in the right manner… I don’t know.
“Even Victoria, she is the first to say when she looks back: ‘What was I doing? What was I wearing? Why would I do that?’ I think it went a bit too far.
“There was more spoken about the Wags than the football. At that time, for the players, you want to focus on the tournament rather than anything else.
“I do think it went too far but I do believe having them there at the right time is a good thing.”
- Justin Lawrence
Good evening Man United fans
Man United will welcome Brighton to Old Trafford on the opening day of the 2022-23 Premier League season.
But the new Red Devils boss faces a much more difficult task in his next home game with Liverpool the visitors.
Before that United will travel to Brentford for their first away league fixture while visits to Southampton and Leicester round off a tough opening month.
After that, it is top-four rivals Arsenal who visit Old Trafford with the reverse fixture taking place on January 21.
Elsewhere, Paul Pogba claims he left Manchester United because he did not receive a substantial contract offer from the club.
He spoke about his contract negotiations with the late agent Mino Raiola, on new Amazon Prime documentary, titled ‘The Pogmentary.’
Meanwhile, United lost out on Porto ace Fabio Vieira to rivals Arsenal.
The Red Devils were reportedly tracking the attacking midfielder along with Tottenham.
But Arsenal mounted a shock swoop for Vieira, who is reportedly en route to London to undergo a medical before completing a £36m transfer.
Finally, Edinson Cavani has offered himself to LaLiga clubs on a free transfer as he bids to make Uruguay’s World Cup squad, reports claim.
The 35-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving Old Trafford.
And Cavani has instructed his representatives to find him a club in Spain, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The same outlet labels Atletico Madrid as a potential destination, with Cavani coming close to joining the club twice in the past.
If a move to Spain is not possible then a big-money move to the MLS is also a possibility.
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