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16Aug

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Erik ten Hag insists he has no Dutch ‘favouritism’ after signing two more ex-Ajax players

Erik ten Hag dismissed suggestions he prefers players with experience of Dutch football after Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui became the latest to join Manchester United this week. The defenders completed moves from Bayern Munich to Old Trafford on Tuesday, linking back up with their former Ajax manager ahead of the Premier League opener against Fulham.Andre Onana, Lisandro Martinez and Antony also played under Ten Hag in Amsterdam, while former loanee Sofyan Amrabat was managed by him at Utrecht. Tyrell Malacia, Wout Weghorst and Joshua Zirkzee hail from the Netherlands, plus Christian Eriksen and Mason Mount played there, meaning 11 of the 20 signings made his since appointment in 2022 have a Dutch association. Asked if that background was something he favoured or just a ...

16Aug

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Man Utd send clear Scott McTominay transfer message as Napoli plot bid

Manchester United have told Napoli to make them an offer they cannot refuse for Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay. Napoli are in talks with United and boss Antonio Conte wants McTominay to boost his midfield options. The Serie A side would prefer a loan move for McTominay, even though United feel he is worth at least £25million. McTominay, 27, has just 11 months left on his contract, although United have the option to extend it until 2026. United rejected a £20m offer from Fulham for McTominay and they are adamant they will not let him leave unless the deal is right for them. Although Erik ten Hag may not see McTominay as an automatic starter in his new-look side, he proved his worth to United last season, scoring 10 goals. United will happily keep McTominay if they do not receive a s...

15Aug

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Man Utd transfer news: Jadon Sancho breakthrough as bid rejected for midfielder

Manchester United are making huge progress in the summer transfer window ahead of the start of the Premier League season. United have now completed four transfers, with Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui arriving for a combined fee of £145.5million. But they are not done yet, with the INEOS ownership targeting more players to strengthen Erik ten Hag’s squad while also looking to offload others. Perennial United transfer target Frenkie de Jong is back on the radar, with United desperate to add a central midfielder to the mix before the window closes on August 31, while another striker is also on the wishlist. In order to comply with profit and sustainability rules, United will need to sell more players after Aaron Wan-Bissaka completed his £15m exit to West ...

14Aug

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Manchester United sign Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich

Manchester United have signed Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. Fees for the pair were not disclosed by the English giants, but British media reports estimated the duo had arrived at Old Trafford for a combined £60 million ($77 million, 70 million euros). Netherlands defender De Ligt, 25, will now join up again with United manager Erik ten Hag, having played under him at Dutch side Ajax, after agreeing a five-year contract with the option of another year. “As soon as I heard that Manchester United wanted me, I felt an excitement about the opportunity of a new challenge at such an historic club,” said De Ligt. “In the conversations that followed, I was impressed by the vision that the football leadership set ou...

13Aug

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Luke Shaw injury setback confirmed as Man United release fresh statement

Manchester United have announced that left-back Luke Shaw is set to miss the start of the season with a calf injury.The star, who hasn't played a minute for United since he suffered an issue just before half-time against Luton Town back in February, recently made his return to football at the European Championships, where he played three halves of football for Gareth Southgate's England side that finished runners-up to Spain. In a statement released by the club on their website, they wrote: "Luke Shaw will miss the opening games of the Premier League season due to a calf injury sustained at the start of pre-season training. He is working hard on his rehabilitation with a view to being available after the first international break." Throughout preseason, there's been the lingering...

12Aug

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Report: Aaron Wan-Bissaka agrees Man United settlement ahead of West Ham move

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a settlement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of his proposed move to West Ham United. The Hammers are left Vladimir Coufal as their sole right-back after seeing Ben Johnson join Ipswich Town on a free transfer earlier this summer. West Ham initially identified Bayern Munich's Noussair Mazraoui as their top full-back target before Man United entered the race for the Morocco international. The Hammers soon turn their focus to Man United's Wan-Bissaka, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Old Trafford. It was recently reported that the two clubs had made progress in negotiations over a permanent transfer for the former Crystal Palace man. Man United agree Wan-Bissaka settlement According to the Daily Mail, Wan-Bissaka is set to unde...

11Aug

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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag provides Matthijs de Ligt transfer update

Erik ten Hag refused to speculate on the potential signings of Matthijs de Light and Noussair Mazraoui but conceded his Manchester United defence still had ‘problems’ to solve. The Red Devils have been chasing defensive reinforcements this summer and have already brought in Leny Yoro, but he has suffered a foot injury which will keep him out for three months. The hunt for more defenders has continued and has taken Manchester United to Munich, where they are now close to sealing the signatures of De Ligt and Mazraoui. Reports on Saturday suggested a deal for the Dutch centre-back had been agreed, while the signing of Mazraoui was progressing well, but Ten Hag would not get into specifics when speaking following his side’s Community Shield defeat to Manchester City at Wembley. ‘No, I can’...

11Aug

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Erik ten Hag backs Marcus Rashford to hit top form after Community Shield chances

Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford to get back to his best after he failed to convert pivotal chances in Manchester United’s Community Shield defeat by Manchester City. United were left to rue the missed opportunities as City won on penalties after Alejandro Garnacho and Bernardo Silva traded late goals in normal time. The England striker had two opportunities to give United the lead but failed to convert from close range under limited pressure from defenders. Rashford scored only seven times in 33 Premier League appearances last season and was not called up to England’s Euro 2024 squad because of his overall poor form. Asked if he felt Rashford was lacking confidence, Ten Hag replied: “No, I think he was several times in very good positions, I am very pleased he is getting in thos...