MANCHESTER UNITED have announced their 25-man squad for the Premier League this season.
Elsewhere, Jadon Sancho – who is in the squad – has deleted his statement saying he was being made a scapegoat.
The winger had a very public spat with Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag after the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal.
And Sir Jim Ratcliffe has given a rare update on Manchester United's prolonged takeover.
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Man Utd confirm Premier League squad
Manchester United have revealed their 25-man Premier League squad for this season.
Both Jadon Sancho and Antony have been included by manager Erik ten Hag.
Meanwhile, Donny van de Beek has also been named despite being snubbed from their Champions League squad
Summer signing Rasmus Hojlund and youngster Alejandro Garnacho have not been listed as they are under the age of 21 and do not need to be included.
Manchester United’s Premier League squad
25-man list – * represents homegrown
Goalkeepers
Altay Bayindir
Tom Heaton
Andre Onana
Defenders
Diogo Dalot
Jonny Evans*
Victor Lindelof
Harry Maguire*
Tyrell Malacia
Lisandro Martinez
Sergio Reguilon
Luke Shaw*
Raphael Varane
Aaron Wan-Bissaka*
Midfielders
Sofyan Amrabat
Casemiro
Christian Eriksen
Bruno Fernandes
Scott McTominay*
Mason Mount*
Facundo Pellistri
Donny van de Beek
Forwards
Antony
Anthony Martial
Marcus Rashford*
Jadon Sancho*
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United target Napoli star
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to the Metro.
The Red Devils currently face doubts over winger Antony and Jadon Sancho.
Antony has been given a leave of absence following a series of allegations, whilst Sancho's future is up in the air amid tension between himself and Erik ten Hag.
In response, United have been linked with Kvaratskhelia, who scored 12 goals and added 13 assists to help Napoli win Serie A last season.
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Jesse Lingard spotted in West Ham training
Former Man Utd Jesse Lingard has returned to West Ham for training.
The attacking midfielder was spotted in training earlier today.
However, he has not yet signed a deal with any club, officially leaving him as a free agent for the time being.
- By Tony Robertson
Man Utd women beat Liverpool in friendly
Man Utd's women's team have beaten bitter rivals Liverpool 3-1 in a friendly at Carrington.
England ace Ella Toone bagged a brace in the opening quarter of an hour before Natasha Flint pulled one back for Liverpool just before half-time.
But new-signing Geyse scored in the final 20 minutes to round out the win.
England No1 Mary Earps, who has been linked with a transfer to Arsenal, featured in the first half of the win.
- By Tony Robertson
Man Utd takeover update: Jim Ratcliffe blow as companies make net losses
Prospective Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has suffered a blow to his hopes of landing the club after seeing his two major chemical firms swing to net losses.
According to Bloomberg, both Ineos Group Holdings SA and Ineos Quattro Holdings Ltd went into the red over the April-June financial quarter – the first time it has happened since 2020.
This was due to excess chemical supply causing an upshoot in demand.
As a result, Ratcliffe's spending power could be limited.
The 70-year-old has a fortune of £14.4m and has tabled a bid worth around £5bn to purchase United from the Glazers.
- By Tony Robertson
Man Utd broke Sancho promise by signing Ronaldo
Manchester United promised Jadon Sancho the No7 shirt for his transfer from Borussia Dortmund, according to The Athletic.
However, after he completed his £73million transfer from the German outfit the club went back on their word.
Instead, Sancho was handed the No25 shirt number after United ended up re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo – who was himself handed the shirt by Edinson Cavani.
This reportedly raised questions about the level of care United offered Sancho following his UK return.
- By Tony Robertson
More on Pellistri Mexico camp
Pellistri revealed the inside details of his pre-season training camp.
In his interview with United Review, he added: "[It was] Very hot!
I had to train quite late because the first day, I tried to train as normal, more or less, three o’clock but it was impossible because of the sun. So I started to train later, like nine o’clock in the night."
He also the camp has made him ready to do the nitty-gritty side of the game.
The Uruguayan continued: "It's very important nowadays. Nowadays, the wingers, they do not have only to attack but they also have to defend.
"So, before, you’d think, okay, I’m a winger. I just attack but, nowadays, you have to defend the same way that you attack.
"So that’s why I had to train in Mexico because the players need to do all those things in modern football. So, yes, that’s also why we have to defend.
"You have to do everything but that's the way it is. And, if you want to win, you have to do it."
Over the international break, Pellistri started against Chile before playing 20 minutes off the bench against Ecuador.
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Pellistri reveals personal training camp get ready for United minutes
Facundo Pellistri has revealed he used a personal training camp in Mexico to get himself ready for the season.
Speaking to United Review, the club's official matchday programme, the 21-year-old revealed how his Mexico camp has prepared him for the season.
He said: "Nowadays, football is, each time, difficult. You can’t have holidays so you have to keep training during any holidays.
"So that’s why everyone keeps pushing because now the seasons are, every time, harder. And if we want to win everything, we have to train that way.
"It’s how it is now. And, of course, we do what we like. We like to play. We want to play lots of games and, if you don’t train, you can’t do that."
The winger is expected to be more heavily involved in the first team due to other players missing for a variety of reasons.
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Yorke says United missed boat in not signing Arsenal star
Dwight Yorke has claimed Man Utd missed a trick by not signing Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney.
The Scot is on loan at Real Sociedad in Spain after losing his place at Arsenal.
However, given Man Utd's left-back crisis which saw them loan Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham on deadline day, Yorke believes Tierney would have been a superior option.
Speaking to Genting Casino, he said: "I’m not really happy with Man United’s transfer window business.
"When you look at where Man United are as a team, we’ve signed names that won’t get people too excited.
"I think we missed the boat with Kieran Tierney as I like his energy, despite his injury issues.
"We’ve finally signed a traditional striker, but I think the manager trusts the players he has and he has to make the most of it.
"I assume he’s happy with the squad, and it’ll be interesting to see what happens."
- By Tony Robertson
Glazers most unpopular owners in football
The Glazers have been revealed to be the most unpopular owners in football by artificial intelligence.
New data from AceOdds measured the social sentiment from fans towards club owners via social media discourse.
The results found the Glazers to have a 95 per cent negative rating at the close of the transfer window, a ten per cent increase from the start of the window.
Everton and Sheffield United came in second with 90 per cent of the vote, while Arsenal came in fourth with 85 per cent negative sentiment towards Stan Kroenke at the close of the window.
On the other end of the stick, Man City and Brighton owners had popular polling of 80 positive, with Brentford and Newcastle coming in with 60 per cent positive.
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Five free agents Man Utd could sign
Manchester United's late injury crisis has thrust Ten Hag into an unforeseen problem.
With Facundo Pellistri the only fit right-winger at the club, United could dip their toes into the market for a free agent.
There are also issues at left-back and in central defence.
Here are five options available to United:
- Eden Hazard – not the player he used to be but could be an option due to his versatility along the front line
- Santi Mina- The 27-year-old Spaniard scored six goals in the Saudi Pro League last season with Al-Shabab.
- Oussama Idrissi -helped Feyenoord win the Dutch league last season with ten goal contributions.
- Andre Ayew – Proven Premier League player and can pose problems for opponents.
- Jesse Lingard – While very unlikely the ex-United star has proven Prem quality and handy versatility.
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Man Utd look to poach Leeds wonderkid
Man Utd are eyeing up a raid on Leeds' Academy to sign 14-year-old Finley Gorman, according to the Daily Mail.
The teen is said to have impressed at Under 16 and U18 level for the Whites, prompting interest from a number of clubs.
One such club is Man Utd, while another is cross-town rivals Man City.
The report adds the Red Devils are also battling with RB Leipzig to sign 16-year-old Dino Klapija from NK Kustosija after he was called up to the USA's U17 squad.
The forward could fetch a fee of £5million, but his family want to be sure he can settle and continue his education wherever he ends up.
- By Tony Robertson
Brazil wonderkid admits to 'loving' Man Utd transfer links
Monaco star Vanderson has admitted he "loves" to hear his name being linked with big clubs, amid transfer links with both Man Utd and Barcelona.
In an interview with Diario AS, he said: "It’s great to hear Barcelona and United ‘love’ you.
"It’s fantastic to know your name is being mentioned by the big clubs."
However, for the time being, the 22-year-old – who can play as both a right winger and right back, similar to Utd target Jeremie Frimpong – had committed himself to Monaco.
- By Tony Robertson
Yorke slams Ten Hag for making Sancho affair public
Man Utd legend Dwight Yorke has slammed Erik ten Hag for airing his Jadon Sancho criticism in public.
Speaking to Genting Casino he said: "I’ve been in situations as a player where I thought the manager was wrong.
"For example, I didn’t always agree with Sir Alex Ferguson, and there were a few occasions when I didn't think his decisions were 100 per cent right.
"We’re all human beings, and disagreeing with someone is just a part of life.
"I believe that the Sancho scenario is a case of the manager making a football decision, and who’s to say that footballing decisions are right or wrong?
"It’s always going to be subjective and the manager needs to do what’s best for the team.
"With Sancho, you have a situation where the player thinks he’s done well in training, but the manager doesn’t think he’s done enough. In my opinion, it’s a conservation best had internally, with Ten Hag giving his reasons.
"It’s then up to the player to react to it and take it on the chin. He could also take it personally.
"We don’t know the full extent of what’s going on as we’re not there to make a judgment on it."
- By Tony Robertson
Dortmund coaches partnered Haaland with Sancho
Jadon Sancho was partnered up with Erling Haaland at Borussia Dortmund, it has been revealed.
The Athletic report Sancho was partnered with the now Man City ace in an effort to get Haaland's professionalism to rub off on him.
Interim coach Lucien Favre's ex-assistant Edin Terzic had them pairing up in training, on the coach and in the dressing room.
During his time as assistant, Terzic would personally knock on Sancho's hotel room door before meetings.
When he was placed in charge, he told coaches to keep give special attention to him.
A Dortmund source said: "Jadon would go through some really good spells and some really bad spells.
"There’s a world-class player there. But he takes a lot of work."
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Sancho set schedule an hour before team-mates
Jadon Sancho was set a schedule one hour AHEAD of the rest of his team-mates in order to get him to arrive on time, according to The Athletic.
The reports states the tactic, which was brought in by the newly-appointed Erik ten Hag and his coaches last season, had some initial success.
However, it is understood to have not lasted for very long.
There appear to have been positive steps in the Sancho situation after the winger deleted his tweet – formerly pinned to the top of his page – hitting back at Ten Hag's criticism of his training performances.
- By Tony Robertson
Maguire tipped for new role
Harry Maguire has been tipped for a new role at Manchester United by ex-Man Utd assistant Mike Phelan.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Phelan lifted the lid on the turmoil at the club in the closing stages of his latest stint there.
But Phelan, who also managed the England international at Hull, has offered up a new lease of life for Maguire at Old Trafford… in defensive midfield.
Phelan said: "I had him at Hull.
"Harry came to the club from Sheffield United and he played a bit as a sitting defensive midfield player there.
"At Hull, he was building up to the player we thought he would be."
He continued: "We always knew he had strengths and weaknesses, most players do.
"Then the United thing came along and at that time, Harry was a top player.
"Nobody could say he wasn't a top player in that position having played at Leicester.
"Yes, the fee was a lot. But you're not in control of that. Having come to United, he did really well. He had composure on the ball."
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Man Utd set Sancho price
Manchester United set a transfer asking price of £65million on the head of Jadon Sancho, reports suggest.
It came after interest from Saudi Arabia late in their transfer window.
However, according to The Athletic, Sancho and his representatives rejected the opportunity for a transfer away.
The report also adds the 23-year-old never gave any indication of being open to a move.
- By Cosmo Teare
Positive signs from Sancho
Jadon Sancho has deleted his tweet criticising manager Erik Ten Hag.
The Guardian's Jamie Jackson reports that the move has raised hope within Manchester United that Sancho may be brought back into the fold.
The tweet was made after Erik Ten Hag left Sancho out of the Manchester United squad for their 3-1 defeat to Arsenal a fortnight ago.
The move follows showdown talks between Sancho and Ten Hag.
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United sign 'most lucrative sponsorship in football'
Manchester United's new shirt sponsor will be the most lucrative in football, according to reports.
The BBC say that United will receive over £60million-a-year for their new sponsorship with SnapDragon.
Snapdragon is a phone and computer chip manufacturer owned by American tech company Qualcomm.
The deal will kick in in for the 2024-25 season, replacing TeamViewer.
- By Cosmo Teare
Maguire's nightmare night
Harry Maguire's nightmare continued as he scored an own goal during England's 3-1 win over Scotland yesterday.
The defender scored an own goal in the 67th minute after coming on as a half-time substitute.
England has been something of a sanctuary for the defender of late, with Southgate continuing to back the centre-half.
But it seems that his United form is now catching up with him, his own-goal causing Scotland's most dangerous spell in the whole game.
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- By Cosmo Teare
United's shirt sponsor 'most lucrative in football'
The BBC report that Manchester United's new shirt sponsor will be the most lucrative in football.
United will be sponsored by American processing chip manufacturer Snapdragon from the 2024-25 season onwards, replacing Team Viewer.
The sponsorship deal will be worth over £60million a year, the most in football according to the BBC.
- By Cosmo Teare
Maguire's nightmare night
Harry Maguire still cannot catch a break – even on international duty.
The defender scored an own-goal for England in the 67th minute which preceded Scotland's only period of dominance in the game.
Maguire had been on the field just 22 minutes after Southgate continued to show his faith in the midfielder by bringing him on for Marc Guehi at half-time.
The own goal will do the defender no favours and give further ammunition to critics of Southgate that use the selection of Maguire as a stick to beat the manager with.
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United have new shirt sponsor
Manchester United have announced their new shirt sponsor for the 2024-25 season.
The Red Devils will be sponsored by Snapdragon, a company that makes processing chips for mobile phones and computer hardware.
The company is owned by American technology giant Qualcomm and it is estimated that the shirt sponsorship deal will be worth around £60million-a-year.
Here is the logo that will likely adorn Manchester United shirts going forward.
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No interest in El Ghazi
SunSport understand that there is no interest from Manchester United in former Aston Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi.
Reports emerged yesterday that United were looking at the free agent to address their shortcomings on the right wing.
El Ghazi, 28 has been without a club since being released by PSV this summer.
He attended United's 2-1 loss to Arsenal which only added to the speculation and has also worked with Erik Ten Hag before.
But there is no chance of a deal happening.
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