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Angel Gomes’ decision to leave Man United has been vindicated
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Angel Gomes’ decision to leave Man United has been vindicated

England’s new midfield hope Angel Gomes says his decision to leave Manchester United as a teenager has been vindicated by his call-up to Lee Carsley’s first squad. The 24-year-old has earned his reputation in France with Lille and has been included in the England squad for the first time by interim coach Carsley for the forthcoming Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. Having left United at the age of 19, Gomes recalled last night: ‘When I left it was for the idea to better myself as a player and person and I knew eventually I could create a pathway to be in this position. ‘But it was difficult, leaving the club I was at from six and heading into the unknown.‘The hardest point was leaving England and going on loan to Portugal. There was a project in min...
Manuel Ugarte reveals why he joined Manchester United
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Manuel Ugarte reveals why he joined Manchester United

Manuel Ugarte has explained his reasons for joining Manchester United this summer from PSG. Ugarte, 23, finally completed his move to the Red Devils on deadline day from the French giants for a fee rising to £51million.He was paraded on the pitch to United fans at Old Trafford ahead of their 3-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday and has since joined up with Uruguay for the international break. And, the 23-year-old - who was a target all summer for the Red Devils - revealed why he made the move to England and opened up on his excitement for the challenge ahead.'First and foremost, it is history, because we all know what a massive club United is - one of the best teams in the world,' Ugarte told the club's website. 'I also spoke a lot with Facu Pellistri and he told me all about everyth...
Man United icon urges Marcus Rashford to leave Old Trafford
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Man United icon urges Marcus Rashford to leave Old Trafford

Marcus Rashford has the potential to be one of the best players in the world but he may need to leave Old Trafford to unlock it. That is the opinion of Manchester United legend Nicky Butt - who played 387 games for the club between 1992 and 2004, winning 15 trophies.Rashford has scored 131 goals in 306 games for United but he has only netted nine times in his last 50 club outings. The 26-year-old's dip in form saw him miss out on a place at Euro 2024 and he has also been left out of England's squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Ireland and Finland.Butt worked at United in the club's youth development set-up between 2012 and 2021, during which time he spent a lot of time with Rashford. The former midfielder, 49, appeared on talkSPORT on Monday and he was asked wh...
Erik ten Hag makes worrying Manuel Ugarte claim after Man Utd thumped by Liverpool
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Erik ten Hag makes worrying Manuel Ugarte claim after Man Utd thumped by Liverpool

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has conceded that Manuel Ugarte may take "months" to get up to full speed following the Red Devils' 3-0 Premier League loss to Liverpool. After weeks upon weeks of speculation and negotiations, the Uruguay international was finally confirmed as the Red Devils' final summer recruit in the final hours of transfer deadline day. Ugarte followed Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee to Old Trafford following just one season at Paris Saint-Germain, who received an initial £42.1m for his sale. The 23-year-old quickly became a regular starter for PSG boss Luis Enrique last season, but despite falling out of favour in the second half of the campaign, he was a consistent presence in Uruguay's Copa America XI. However, Ugarte did ...
Ten Hag: Slot inherited better team than I did
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Ten Hag: Slot inherited better team than I did

Erik ten Hag believes Arne Slot will have an easier time taking over at Liverpool than he experienced when he arrived at Manchester United. Ten Hag says the mess he inherited at Old Trafford in the summer of 2022 was "the most difficult thing I will ever do in my life. "In contrast, the United boss insists Slot, who has taken over from Jürgen Klopp, has walked into a Liverpool team which is in "a different phase of the lifecycle." The two Dutchmen meet in the Premier League for the first time on Sunday when United face Liverpool at Old Trafford."That was one of the reasons I wanted to come here, to have this challenge," Ten Hag said when asked about the situation he found at the club when he arrived from Ajax. "I knew beforehand that this was the most difficult thing I would ev...
Manchester United might have found their perfect midfield partnership
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Manchester United might have found their perfect midfield partnership

Manuel Ugarte is set to become Man Utd's fifth signing of the summer transfer window. It was no secret Manchester United wanted to sign a midfielder before transfer deadline day and they deserve real credit for managing to get a deal for Manuel Ugarte done. During Erik ten Hag's first summer in charge, they failed in their prolonged pursuit of Frenkie de Jong and opted to change tact entirely for the opportunistic chance to sign Casemiro. It is well-documented the Brazilian brought an added quality to the United side, but it was also clear he was not the perfect fit. He has still been good more than bad for the club, though it is obvious his stock is on the decline. United learned from the transfer this summer. Ugarte was identified as their top target at the start of the window and th...
Manchester United open talks over Raheem Sterling deal
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Manchester United open talks over Raheem Sterling deal

Manchester United have opened talks over a deal for Raheem Sterling but will only progress in a swap for Jadon Sancho on their own terms. It is understood that United sporting director Dan Ashworth was in dialogue with Chelsea earlier on Tuesday over a sensational package that would see the two England forwards move in opposite directions. With Sterling frozen out of the first-team squad, United are determined to make his situation at Stamford Bridge work to their advantage by paying no outlay to land the Premier League’s third-highest scorer among those currently playing in the competition. Chelsea have been expected to pay part of Sterling’s wages, more than £300,000 per week, at his next club as they look for departure options. Sancho is wanted at Chelsea to add to Enzo Maresca’s att...
Casemiro future remains in doubt
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Casemiro future remains in doubt

Casemiro has forced his way back into Erik ten Hag’s first-team plans, with two weeks left for clubs to make offers to lure him away from Manchester United. The Brazil midfielder’s future at Old Trafford looked in doubt over the summer, with interest from Saudi Arabia in the player signed two years ago for £60m. He was on the bench for the FA Cup final in May before pulling out of the match-day squad through injury, fuelling suggestions he could leave United. But he played in the Community Shield and impressed in the win over Fulham on Friday night. “In that midfield unit he was very important in and out of possession, organising with smart solutions,” said Ten Hag. “This is the Casemiro we all enjoy.” United have looked at Paris St-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte and Burnley’s Sander Berge sh...
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Man United 1-0 Fulham: Dream debut for Zirkzee as Red Devils avoid frustration

Manchester United got off to winning ways with a 1-0 win against Fulham as the Premier League returned on Friday night. After a goalless first half with several chances, the second 45 needed a moment to echo the game into life a bit more. It took 87 minutes for a goal to ripple the net but, for Joshua Zirkzee, it was a debut to remember, as his effort went past Bernd Leno in goal for Fulham. Fulham did make a good name for themselves throughout the game as they challenged United right to the end, but it was their keeper who kept them in it with several saves made. Obviously, Man United go top and Fulham are bottom but it's gameweek one. Both sides will be looking to build on this opening result. Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United were looking to start their league campaign off with a win...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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’...
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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...
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