After the club confirmed their last pre-season friendly encounter of the summer, Erik ten Hag will take command of Manchester United for the first time at Old Trafford on Sunday, July 31. The final match of United’s pre-season preparations for 2022 will be a friendly against Rayo Vallecano of La Liga. The game, which begins at 4 p.m., comes a week before the start of the new Premier League season. “Pre-season is all about preparation,” football director John Murtough said via ManUtd.com. “It’s a great opportunity for those squad members who may not have played in some of our earlier…
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It’s all quiet in the transfer market, with thousands of rumors but little actual action, as players wait for their contractual bonuses to be paid at the end of June, but there is one bit of excitement this week with the fixtures set to be released. Football fans who attend games live in limbo for about four weeks of the year; when the season ends, they suddenly can’t plan anything in their lives until they know where their team will be playing on any given weekend. Even the release of the fixtures does not allow full planning for those who…
Despite his poor recent record, new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has yet to choose his captain for the new season, with Harry Maguire now holding the armband. Harry Maguire will hold showdown discussions with Erik Ten Hag in a bid to save his position as captain. Maguire had a bad season with United, where he was labeled the scapegoat for the team’s poor performance. After finishing sixth in the Premier League, United failed to win silverware and missed out on Champions League qualification. Maguire’s performance was questioned, and some United fans demanded that he be replaced as captain.…
In pre-season, Diallo will return to Manchester United, where he will have the opportunity to impress new manager Erik ten Hag. However, another loan move may be beneficial for his development, and Diallo is open to another temporary move next season, according to Norwegian writer Fredrik Filtvedt. With the departures of Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba, and Edinson Cavani, there may be room in the Manchester United group for Diallo. Following an abysmal season, United may require some new, young talent to propel them forward next season. The English combo of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho has also shown symptoms of…
According to The Sun, Manchester United is ready to make a surprise play for Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski if Barcelona is unable to complete a deal this summer. As he approaches his 34th birthday, the Poland international shows no signs of slowing down. Last season, he scored 50 goals in only 46 games for Bayern Munich. As a result, it’s no wonder that he’s receiving a lot of attention. Lewandowski wants to join Barcelona this summer, but a deal appears improbable for the time being. Bayern Munich could reportedly sell him for £20 million with a year left on…
Neman According to Sky Sport Italia Nemanja Matic, the Manchester United midfielder will have a medical with Roma tomorrow. The Serbia international joins Jose Mourinho’s side on a free transfer from Manchester United. After spells at Chelsea and Old Trafford, the coach and the midfielder will reunite for the third time. According to Sky Sport Italia, the 33-year-old will arrive in Rome tomorrow to undergo a medical with the Giallorossi and sign a one-year contract. The agreement includes the option to extend his contract with the club for another season. Matic is expected to earn €3.5 million at the Stadio…
Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United, is closing in on his first summer signing after beating Frenkie de Jong in crunch talks to persuade the Dutchman to join United. According to a new report, Erik ten Hag has won Frenkie de Jong over after staging talks to persuade him to join Manchester United this summer. Ten Hag has identified De Jong as his top transfer target as he attempts to get United back on track. The Dutch duo had great success together at Ajax, but De Jong had reservations about leaving Barcelona for Old Trafford this summer. The inability…
Barcelona’s prospects of signing Bernardo Silva in the summer transfer window may be dwindling, according to a report by Spanish daily SPORT. While the Catalan giants want the Portuguese playmaker to replace Frenkie de Jong, Manchester City would rather not move their star midfielder. Bernardo Silva has completely transformed his career in the last twelve months. Last year, the 27-year-old was eyeing a move away from Manchester City, particularly to Barcelona, where he could get regular playing time. But he stayed at the Etihad Stadium and went on to become a key figure for the Citizens. In 50 appearances across…
According to Sky Sports, with Darwin Nunez on the verge of joining Liverpool, the Merseyside club may look to offload some of their peripheral players. Divock Origi has already been released, and two more may follow in the next weeks. Fulham is interested in recruiting Liverpool’s Nico Williams and Takumi Minamino, according to 90min, as they try to improve their squad following their promotion to the Premier League. Williams impressed during his loan spell at Fulham last season, and the London club is now looking to buy him on a permanent basis. Williams has little chance of cracking into Liverpool’s…
The Gunners are reportedly trying to sign the Serbia international to bolster Mikel Arteta’s midfield next season, according to Italian media outlet Corriere Dello Sport, as quoted by The Daily Express. Arsenal is trying to bolster Arteta’s midfield, according to the same story, amid concerns about Granit Xhaka’s future at the north London side. The Gunners have been connected with Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans, according to the same report, but the Belgian international might command a high transfer fee. Arsenal is considering Milinkovic-Savic as a summer transfer target, according to Corriere Dello Sport, despite the Serbian’s current market value.…