MANCHESTER UNITED staff have arrived in Barcelona to push through a deal for Frenkie de Jong.
The Dutch midfielder is the club's top target following the departure of Paul Pogba.
Meanwhile, United are reportedly interested in a shock move for ex-Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori, who currently plays for AC Milan.
And SunSport can exclusively reveal that Cristiano Ronaldo secured a 'six figure' bonus just DAYS before telling United that he wants out.
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- Justin Lawrence
Man United send De Jong delegation
Man United have deployed delegates to Barcelona to try and force through a move for Frenkie de Jong.
De Jong is one of United's top transfer targets this summer, but he doesn't want to leave the Nou Camp.
But United aren't ready to throw in the towel just yet, and club representatives have been spotted in the Catalan region meeting with Barca execs, Marca reported.
The Red Devils' CEO Richard Arnold and CEO John Murtough have met up with Barca chiefs Rafa Yuste, Mateu Alemany and Jordi Cruyff over De Jong's potential transfer, it was added.
- Justin Lawrence
United flop Pereira joins Fulham
Man United have sold flop Andreas Pereira to Fulham.
The midfielder was on loan with Flamengo last season, and was poised to complete a permanent switch to the Brazilian side.
However, a transfer collapsed at the last minute, leaving United facing the prospect of being lumbered with Pereira.
But Fulham have swooped on the 26-year-old ahead of the new season, United's media revealed.
- Justin Lawrence
Fans share United pair optimism
Man United fans are in an ecstatic mood after a training clip of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho hit Twitter.
The Red Devils are ramping up their 2022-23 season preparations in Thailand ahead of Tuesday's friendly against arch-rivals Liverpool.
In the short video, Sancho shows impressive vision to pick out Rashford from the right-flank, with the forward making a superb run to get on the end of it and nod home a smooth goal.
And the goal went a long way to easing United fans' frustration regarding the Cristiano Ronaldo drama.
One fan tweeted: "[Sancho on the right and Rashford on the left] should be standard.
"We wasted a whole season not doing the most obvious thing ever."
- Justin Lawrence
Pogba expresses Juve joy
Paul Pogba can't wait to hit the ground running with new club Juventus.
The French ace is ready to put his flop spell with United firmly in the past and win trophies at Juve.
He made the revelation when expressing his delight over the transfer whilst addressing the Italian media.
Pogba said: "As you can see, I’m back and I’m very happy.
“I can’t wait to start with you and win trophies again. We’ll be there on the pitch in the stadium, all together.”
- Justin Lawrence
United receive good Brobbey news
Man United have received good news in their chase of Brian Brobbey, according to reports.
De Telegraaf claim that United's pursuit of Brobbey has been given a huge boost.
The 20-year-old left Ajax to join RB Leipzig last summer but the Dutch club want to bring him back.
However if negotiations drag on too long, Man Utd could reportedly swoop in and hijack the deal.
Brobbey is a talented young striker who shone at Ajax but his minutes were limited at RB Leipzig and he is yet to score for the club.
- Justin Lawrence
Man United's Ajax frustrations
Man United are becoming increasingly frustrated as Ajax refuse to lower their asking price for Antony.
Dutch outlet De Telegraaf claim that the Eredivise champions are demanding a fee of around £68million for the Brazilian winger.
Man Utd are reportedly yet to offer enough to be taken seriously.
However Ajax are playing hardball as they are reluctant to let their former manager to raid their squad.
- Sam Dymond
Bees win race for Strakosha
Brentford are poised to beat Manchester United to the signing of goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha.
The Albanian international is available on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Lazio.
United had targeted the 27-year-old as back-up for David de Gea following Dean Henderson's loan move to Nottingham Forest.
However, it appears that Strakosha prefers a move to London, and the opportunity to provide competition for David Raya.
Fulham had spoken to the stopper earlier in the window, but instead turned their attention to Arsenal's Bernd Leno.
- Sam Dymond
Martinez wants Premier League move
Lisandro Martinez is pleading with Ajax to allow him to speak to Manchester United and seal a dream move to the Premier league.
The Dutch champions reportedly raised their asking price following an initial bidding war between United andArsenal.
However, the Gunners have since cooled their interest, clearing the path for United – but Ajax remain reluctant to do business.
Journalist Cesar Luis Merlo states that the Red Devils have increased their offer to €45m plus another €5m in add-ons, and the Argentine hopes that will be enough to satisfy his current club's demands.
- Sam Dymond
United considering De Jong alternatives
Manchester United and Erik ten Hag remain hopeful that they can seal the signing of Frenkie de Jong despite the transfer saga entering a third month.
The Red Devils thought they had got their man after positive talks between their new manager and his former player, but Barcelona have continually held up the deal.
Barca president insists the Dutchman is not for sale, but privately knows the club must sell him in order to finance other deals and so is holding out for the best deal possible.
However, United are sticking to their guns, and – according to talkSPORT – have now identified alternatives to the 25-year-old.
Leicester's Youri Tielemans and Wolves' Ruben Neves are being considered, and could be approached if there is no sign of progress with De Jong in the coming days.
- Sam Dymond
Ten Hag: Ronaldo 'in our plans'
Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo is going nowhere despite the forward being absent from Manchester United's pre-season tour of Thailand.
Stories had emerged that the 37-year-old wanted to leave Old Trafford in order to play in the Champions League, but the Red Devils' new coach insists that he is key to the club's future success.
He is not with us, it is due to personal issues. We are planning with Cristiano Ronaldo for this season. I am looking forward to working with him. He hasn't told me [that he wants to leave]. I have read, but Cristiano is not for sale. He is in our plans and we want to get success together.
Erik ten Hag
- Sam Dymond
Maguire to remain United skipper
Harry Maguire will continue to captain Manchester United next season, according to Erik ten Hag.
The new Old Trafford boss was asked about Maguire's role during his press conference in Thailand this morning, and revealed he had no reason to make a change.
Harry Maguire is the captain. I have to get to know all the players, but he's an established captain. He's achieved a lot of success so I don't doubt this issue.
Erik ten Hag
- Sam Dymond
Breaking: Juventus re-sign Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba has officially rejoined Juventus on a free transfer from Manchester United.
The 29-year-old returns to Turin six years after moving to Manchester United for £90m.
It's the second time that United have lost the French midfielder on a free transfer, both times to Juve.
Pogba first joined the Serie A side as a teenager a decade ago, having refused to sign a new deal at Old Trafford.
- Sam Dymond
Ten Hag to meet press
Erik ten Hag will speak to the press in Bangkok this morning as Manchester United prepare to kick-off their pre-season tour of Thailand.
The Red Devils are due to face Premier League rivals Liverpool in a friendly tomorrow, and will take part in an open training session this afternoon.
United are without Cristiano Ronaldo, who hasn't travelled as speculation regarding his future continues, and Ten Hag is sure to be quizzed for the latest on the Portuguese legend.
The press conference is scheduled for 10am, and will bring you all the key moments as they happen.
- Sam Dymond
Rooney 'agrees' to become DC United boss
Wayne Rooney is understood to have agreed terms to take over as head coach of MLS side DC United, according to the Associated Press.
Manchester United and England's record goalscorer flew out to Washington overnight in order to discuss the new role.
Rooney spent two successful years at DC United in the twilight of his playing career, scoring 25 goals in 52 appearances between 2018 and 2020.
The return to the United States comes less than three weeks since the 36-year-old stepped down as manager of Derby County.
- Sam Dymond
Phelan removed from coaching duties
Manchester United have formally removed Mike Phelan from first team coaching duties as they search for his new role at the club.
The 59-year-old was informed earlier this summer that he would not be part of Erik ten Hag's new-look backroom staff despite remaining under contract at Old Trafford.
United bosses have been exploring alternative jobs for Phelan and, according to the Manchester Evening News, are considering offering a club ambassador position.
Bryan Robson, Dennis Irwin, Andy Cole and Wes Brown are already employed as club ambassadors, and are currently in Thailand as part of United's pre-season tour.
Phelan has represented the Red Devils as a player, coach and assistant manager during a total of more than two decades with the club.
- Jake Lambourne
Morning Man Utd fans
Man Utd are planning the rest of their pre-season tour without Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Red Devils are in Bangkok where they play Liverpool on Tuesday before moving on to Australia.
And if the Portuguese star has not joined up with them by the end of the week, the club believe that will be the cut-off on him meeting up with the squad.
United play Melbourne Victory next Friday and they believe there is little point on him then flying all the way out to Perth for the games against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa on the last leg.
Ronaldo wants out of United and has cited family reasons for not being on the tour so far.
The 37-year-old is currently training alone in Lisbon.Erik Ten Hag immediately put his foot down when he learned Man Utd officials were negotiating a deal with Villarreal defender Pau Torres.
The centre-back’s entourage were reportedly set to travel to Manchester to finalise a deal for Torres, after initial discussion.
But, upon his arrival, ten Hag wanted the recruitment department to concentrate on signing Lisandro Martinez instead,
United are believed to be in pole position for the Argie but face competition from Arsenal.
Ex-Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is being surprisingly linked with Man Utd, according to reports in Italy.
Corriere della Sera claim the Red Devils want to bring the England international back to our shores.
The 24-year-old won Serie A with AC Milan last term and enjoyed a remarkable first season at the club.
Bruno Fernandes has revealed what the No.8 shirt means to him.
Fernandes was handed the shirt number after Juan Mata vacated it when he left the club this summer.Fernandes was quick to snap up the shirt when Mata left.
And he’s explained his deep ties to the number in an interview with the club.
He said: “That shirt means a lot [to me],” Fernandes told MUTV.
“There is a history behind that [number] because my father, when he used to be a player, he was playing with a number eight.”
- Jon Boon
Lindelof raves about ten Hag
Man Utd's stars are being put through their paces by new boss Erik ten Hag for the first time on their preseason tour.
And Victor Lindelof has spoken glowingly of the Dutch tactician's training sessions.
"I think he is very good at paying attention to the details. His demands and what he expects from us. If something is not right in an exercise he can stop and explain it again for us and that’s a very good thing for us," said Lindelof.
It has been absolutely fantastic the new boss since he came, he has been explaining very good and doing his practices well. The level of the training has really stepped up.
"Since we came back everyone has been really keen to listen to the new boss and to learn his style of play. We have to perform on the pitch and it’s important that we have to stick together to achieve that."
- Jon Boon
10 reasons why
According to Sport, there are 10 reasons why Frenkie de Jong does NOT want to join Man Utd.
Among them are Barcelona being his dream club, as well as the Red Devils lack of Champions League football.
He is also owed £15million in loyalty payments this upcoming season.
While the Manchester weather is also said to be a turn off.
- Jon Boon
Inter trying to sell Sanchez
Inter Milan are trying to sell Alexis Sanchez to Flamengo in order to finance a Paulo Dybala transfer, according to reports.
The Chilean, who has enjoyed spells at Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United, scored nine goals and provided four assists in 39 appearances last season.
But according to Gazzetta, the South American forward is up for sale.
And Inter are hoping Brazilian outfit Flamengo will be prepared to purchase him.
Sanchez, who earns £6.37million per year at the Italian giants, does not want to leave the San Siro if it means taking a pay cut.
As a result, he has blocked approaches from several clubs including Galatasaray, Sevilla, Villarreal, Colo-Colo and River Plate.
- Jon Boon
Klopp’s United dig
Jurgen Klopp could not resist a cheeky dig at Manchester United ahead of Liverpool’s Thai showdown with the Red Devils on Tuesday.
Klopp’s Reds were mobbed by around 1,000 fans as they landed in Bangkok yesterday – just a day after Erik ten Hag’s side touched down in the Thai capital.
There were noticeably less supporters at the Suvarnabhumi airport to welcome United – though hundreds still turned up.
And grinning Klopp quipped: “First question I have, did it look like this yesterday when Manchester United were here?”
- Jon Boon
Torres deal KO'd by ten Hag
Erik Ten Hag immediately put his foot down when he learned Man Utd officials were negotiation a deal with Villarreal defender Pau Torres.
The centre back's entourage were reportedly set to travel to Manchester to finalise a deal for Torres, after initial discussion.
But, upon his arrival, ten Hag wanted the recruitment department to concentrate on signing Lisandro Martinez instead,
United are believed to be in pole position for the Argie but face competition from Arsenal.
- Jon Boon
United youngsters in squad
Two Manchester United youngsters have earned themselves a place in Erik ten Hag’s squad for their pre-season tour.
The Red Devils are taking on Liverpool in Thailand on Tuesday, before three matches in Australia against Melbourne Victory, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.
They then face Atletico Madrid in Norway, before their final pre-season game against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on July 31.
And two individuals who have hopes of starting a fruitful career in the first team will be a part of the 28-man squad for the Thailand leg of the tour.
Charlie Savage, 19, son of former Wales international Robbie Savage, is one player who is being given a chance by new boss Ten Hag.
And Zidane Iqbal, 19, will also join the rest of the United squad for the tour
- Jon Boon
Tomori targeted
Ex-Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is being surprisingly linked with Man Utd, according to reports in Italy.
Corriere della Sera claim the Red Devils want to bring the England international back to our shores.
The 24-year-old won Serie A with AC Milan last term and enjoyed a remarkable first season at the club.
- Jon Boon
Haaland ready for United
Man City's blockbuster signing Erling Haaland has already been asked who he's looking forward to facing in the Premier League next season.
His answer was, somewhat, predictable according to Manchester Evening News writer Rich Fay.
Fay tweeted: "Erling Haaland when asked which team he looks forward to playing against the most next season: "I don't like to say the words but…Manchester United."
- Justin Lawrence
Fernandes on shirt number choice
Bruno Fernandes has revealed what the No.8 shirt means to him.
Fernandes was handed the shirt number after Juan Mata vacated it when he left the club this summer.
Fernandes was quick to snap up the shirt when Mata left.
And he's explained his deep ties to the number in an interview with the club.
He said: "That shirt means a lot [to me]," Fernandes told MUTV. "There is a history behind that [number] because my father, when he used to be a player, he was playing with a number eight."
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