I think he was used the wrong way under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and he arrived at a bad time due to Covid. Here Express Sport predicts how the Citizens may lineup with John Stones and Aymeric Laporte returning from injury. who instead signed for Chelsea in a deal that could cost 62million. It is more difficult to predict who will play on either side but Grealish is a good bet. But according to reports in Spain, the Blues have now reignited their pursuit of the Netherlands international. They sit bottom of the Premier League and face Liverpool next. Silva, 27, was strongly. I learnt at any time, football can be over. However, Marcel van der Kraan of De Telegraaf is reporting contrasting news and says that United are back to square one after their initial bid has expired. February 7 2023, 8: . United manager Erik ten Hag, on the other hand, will be without Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek due to an ankle and knee injury respectively. By. 11 against zero?'". Frankie De jong showed Manchester United what . Man Utd star Greenwood may play again this season as Red Devils 'receive offers', Liverpool star Firmino 'to leave at end of season' after Klopp meeting, De Jong 'makes feelings clear' on ditching Barcelona for Man Utd due to Casemiro, Chelsea target Enrique has already hinted he may have issue blocking him from job, M&S 35 Celine bag dupe for 2550 bestseller is back in stock, Roy Keane gushes over 'next Jack Grealish' Alex Scott vs Man City, Gary Neville 'surprised' by double Erik ten Hag Carabao Cup final call, Amanda Staveley's six-word reply when asked if Saudis may buy Man Utd, Man Utd and Newcastle are biggest winners from Barcelona transfer ban. Manchester United visit rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday for a major Premier League derby. The FA confirmed on Monday evening that Tuchel and Conte now had a charge to answer. De Jong, who was heavily linked with a move to the red side of Manchester last summer, recently took in Old Trafford for the first time. A Man City ace has instructed his agent to engineer a move to Barcelona in a move that will make the Spanish side more receptive to selling Man Utd target, Frenkie de Jong, per a report. Haaland needs no introduction and is a near certainity to start so long as he does not pick up any late injuries. Foden has hit a run of form after a long spell out of favour and Guardiola may seek to help him continue this run. 1 priority this summer but things are moving slowly. Real Betis were also very interested in the midfielder but could not complete a deal due to La Ligas financial fair play constraints. Manchester United visit rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday for a crucial Premier League derby. I went back last month and the surgeon said, 'I dont want you doing any straight-line running', just because it will damage the joint. FootballTransfers (FT) is a project designed to fulfill the massive interest in the transfer market and provide a realistic, algorithmically-driven valuation of football players. Sign up to our City newsletter so you never miss an update from the Etihad Stadium this season. Manchester United have been linked with a swoop for the. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! SPORT are reporting that Man Utd are putting forward an irrefutable offer that should satisfy all parties with the Premier League side willing to cover all of De Jongs deferred wages. Chelsea are now set to sign Cesare Casadei, official bid has been sent and accepted by Inter as revealed in the last days - after personal terms agreed on a six year contract. Despite their financial woes, the Catalan side managed to spend almost 150million on new. Citys options at left-back are limited so Ake may continue in the position. It is always difficult to walk away but when you see someone and they dont want you running, you know it is the right decision. , 'They're taking the p*ss!' De Jong 'open' to Man Utd switch Frenkie de Jong has reportedly reconsidered his stance over an exit from Barcelona this summer. Christian Falk told CaughtOffside: "Barcelona is actually an option for lkay Gndogan. This seems to be a big rumour but apparantly Atletico Madrid are willing to offer Antoine Griezmann or Alvaro Morata to Manchester United in exchange for Cristiano Ronaldo. Maybe De Jong will turn down Manchester City after all; Paul Pogba did, according to Fabrizio Romano. - Ogden: How Man City mastered the summer transfer window 12.49 BST: AC Milan will offer winger Rafael Leao a new contract in a bid to ward off interest from Chelsea, according to Gazetta Dello . Anthony Martial is unlikely to be fit in time as he is still dealing with a hip injury. Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht. I broke down", Young woman missing for more than a year may have been 'killed by man who knew her family', "We want to keep Alisha in peoples memories". Stan Collymore has insisted that Alejandro Garnacho needs to have his game time "properly" managed to help his development. Gomez provides cover for Joao Cancelo and Pep Guardiola suggested last week that he will not try and bring in another left-back. The LaLiga side are interested in signing the 37-year-old forward despite backlash from fans against the idea earlier in the summer. Barca paid 75 for De Jong when they signed him from Ajax in 2019 with another 11m in potential add-ons. Boss Erik ten Hag remains keen on landing the Barcelona midfi He is now said to be open to the idea of heading to England, with talkSPORT claiming that the prospect of linking up with Casemiro in the heart of the Red Devils midfield holds plenty of appeal. The last time Man United were at Anfield, Liverpool scented blood. There may be change on the bench, however. Join the debate in the comments section. Elsewhere, Manchester United continue to chase Barcelonas Frenkie De Jong with a new report coming out saying that the club could be willing to pay the midfielders deferred wages which has been a major sticking point in any deal. Bids were made from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the US and of course club fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe. However, Pep Guardiola's future could play a key role in Gundogan's decision, with the Spaniard linked with an exit following news of an investigation into the legality of Man City's transfer business. The De Jong transfer news comes a week after Man United knocked Barcelona out of the Europa League. I doubt it actually. The Danish centre-back has taken to social media to show just some of the 3,000 to 4,000 abusive messages following the 1-1 Premier League draw at Anfield. Stoke City FC (@stokecity) August 16, 2022. Darwin Nunez and Liverpool left to rue and reflect on unwanted first. United manager Erik ten Hag, on the other hand, will be without Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek, who are out with an ankle and knee injury respectively. ", Can United mount a title challenge? Man City could scupper Man Utd's move for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong Credit: Getty. FootballTransfers (FT) is a project designed to fulfill the massive interest in the transfer market and provide a realistic, algorithmically-driven valuation of football players. Man Utd's De Jong concerns Manchester United have reservations over their alternative midfield targets if a move for Frenkie de Jong falls through, according to reports. Joan Laporta reiterated on record that Frenkie de Jong has not been offered to Chelsea. 07:30, 4 MAR 2023. The England international was rotated against Bristol City but has made a number of important contributions in the Premier League this season and should return. Newcastle United are set to increase their efforts to land Benfica starlet Goncalo Ramos. Ruben Dias and Manuel Akanji have both started each of the last three so the Spaniard may take the opportunity to give them both a rest with Laporte and Stones returning to fitness. The two sleeping giants played out at a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp with the second leg to follow at Old Trafford next week. Manchester City: Frenkie de Jong transfer development emerges. Manchester United recently expressed an interest in the. The Dutch midfielder has been on the Red Devils' radar since Erik ten Hag took charge last summer, but their efforts to sign him have so far been thwarted by the Blaugrana. The Dutch midfielder has been on the Red Devils' radar since Erik ten Hag took charge last summer, but their efforts to sign him have so far been thwarted by the Blaugrana. Manchester Evening News 17:09 6-Feb-23. The 21-year-old has four goals already for Benfica this year and has helped the team to successive domestic wins and a progession in Champions League qualifying. United finished sixth last season and missed out on playing in Europes elite competition before making a terrible start to this campaign by losing to Brighton on the opening weekend and being humbled 4-0 by Brentford last Sunday. Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is open to a summer transfer to Barcelona, boosting Manchester United's chances of signing Frenkie de Jong. De Jong, who played under ten Hag at Ajax, lined up against his former United boss in the Europa League on Thursday night. Chelsea have reportedly agreed personal terms with Cesare Casadei. But with Erling Haaland on his way, their attack is about to change, so it may be the right time for either to move on. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. But, Barcelona is Ilkays number two option, which sets the scene for a bit of poker between City and Barca. "Just because they had been bought. The Reds had to come from behind for the second time in the opening two games of the 2022/23 Premier League season, eventually drawing 1-1 at Anfield. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed they need to register their new signings by August 13, giving Manchester United a boost in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has told a hostile Anfield to bring it on ahead of Sunday's clash with Liverpool. Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has insisted Vincent Kompany will take his job one day. The fee is believed to be 12m (10m) plus add-ons and Kehrer has arrived in London for a medical and finalise personal terms. Who is Maximo Perrone? The Dutchman has failed to live up to expectations since joining the club from Ajax. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, Where next for Neymar? Perrone was spotted by former Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze, who managed Velez between 2017 and 2020 and saw the youngster playing in the clubs youth team. Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Runarsson has completed a move to Turkish club Alanyaspor. United, who have made the surprise decision to sell the former Nottingham Forest loanee, are open to selling him for somewhere between 15million and 20million. . Frenkie de Jong, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham are likely to be on the shopping list, too . FootballTransfers takes a deep dive into the South American wonderkid. Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, United are expected to invest heavily in another option for their engine room in the summer of 2023, with Borussia Dortmund and England star, had little interest in considering a switch to Old Trafford, United having overcome Barca in the knockout play-off round of this seasons Europa League, under the guidance of his former Ajax boss, Erik ten Hag, Jude Bellingham also figuring prominently on their wish list, MLS is back! 1 August 2022 Manchester United have been handed a huge boost with the news that Barcelona need to sell Frenkie de Jong in order to sign Bernardo Silva from Manchester City. Man United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed that he expects more than one player back in his squad for the game against Liverpool. Our goal is simple - to become the #1 multi-language transfers source in the football world, serving the football fan their direct desire for everything around the most popular subject in football: Football Transfers. Now, with Fernandinho set to quit City in the summer, a midfielder is back on their wanted list. Erik ten Hag has reportedly handed Manchester United a six-man transfer shortlist, with the Dutchman open to offers for several players from the current squad. Erik ten Hag still wants to sign Frenkie de Jong, Frenkie de Jong could leave Barcelona in order to help resolve their financial issues. This transfer really is a saga as Barcelona and United came to a 72m agreement over a fee earlier in the summer as the Calatan giants hoped to get De Jongs wage bill off the books. The former Ajax star, who played under Ten Hag at the Amsterdam club, was on the losing side against United in the Europa League. According to The Times, City are open to making an offer of around 60 million pounds (70 million euros) for De Jong, who was signed by Barcelona back in 2019 from Ajax for a fee of 77.4 million . Ten Hag's regime at Go Ahead Eagles also included the players doing double training sessions and then taking mandatory afternoon naps before being allowed home at 3pm. Manchester United are open to listen to offers for Cristiano Ronaldo according to talkSPORT. The former Man United star has also admitted his concern over rumours that the club's owners are undecided on selling the club. There was intense speculation about the 33-year-olds future and even talk about his love for the sport after a medal-laden spell with Real Madrid came to a frustrating end. I am lucky through sheer grit and determination I carried on playing. According to reports in Italy, they have agreed a six-year deal with the Italian and are set to submit an improved bid. . The two Manchester clubs look like they'll be going to battle over Barcelona's Frenkie De Jong, however United is probably the better option for him. City have been touted as pulling off a major coup, similar to their signing of Alvarez a year ago but just who is Perrone and what type of player is the Velez captain? The Manchester United manager made De Jong, 25, his top transfer target last summer but ultimately failed in a move, despite the two European heavyweights coming to a 56million agreement in July. Chelsea are set to complete the signing of Cesare Casadei after agreeing personal terms with the 19-year-old who is expected to be in London this week to complete a medical. Keep tabs on the latest news, views and Man Utd transfer rumours with our dedicated blog updates. Manchester City have reportedly offered Bernardo Silva to Barcelona for 67million. I think so. He said on CaughtOffside: "The most important thing for him over the next few years will be having his game time properly managed and theres no manager better for that than Ten Hag. The Denmark international is currently fifth-choice at Leicester City and the Foxes are hoping to offload the former Southampton man, despite only signing him a year ago. It was Liverpools first red card for violent conduct in Jurgen Klopps long reign and Van Dijk described his moment of madness as something that should not happen., Darwin Nunez faces learning curve in Premier League, says Van Dijk. Piers Morgan praises Arsenal trio and backs surprise star for award, Pep Guardiola names Man City successor and addresses Haaland to Real. "Im not being anti Manchester United or pro Liverpool, but when I see derbies or huge games such as this, I will always favour the home team when the teams are quite close because I know what the atmosphere is like and I know what itll be like during the game". He is set to represent Argentina at the Under-20 Copa Sudamericano this month under their coach, former Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano. READ MORE: Man Utd star Greenwood may play again this season as Red Devils 'receive offers', Midfield: Kevin de Bruyne, Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan. Tottenham talisman Harry Kane and Napoli hotshot Victor Osimhen are understood to be long-term targets for United, while they greatly admire Benfica ace Goncalo Ramos and Ajax's Mohammed Kudus, whom Ten Hag coached in Amsterdam. The Glazer familys acquisition of Manchester United remains controversial to this day. Manchester City have completed the signing of left-back Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht for 11million. DON'T MISSLiverpool star Firmino 'to leave at end of season' after Klopp meetingDe Jong 'makes feelings clear' on ditching Barcelona for Man Utd due to CasemiroChelsea target Enrique has already hinted he may have issue blocking him from job, Forwards: Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden. Real Madrid want to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham but are unwilling to stump up 130million, according to ABC. "'You are a player who is satisfied with 80, 90 per cent - but you can really improve so much. I just dont think theyll lose at home. The Brazil-born Nunes turned down an opportunity to play for his homeland and last year made his debut for Portugal. This signing would undoubtably strenghten Manchester Uniteds midfield and reports from Marca say that Old Trafford representatives are in Madrid to discuss a deal for midfielder Casemiro. Commonly operating in a midfield trio alongside the legendary Sergio Busquets and rising star Pedri, his performances in Catalunya have delighted Xavi, who unlike the Barca board remains reluctant to part ways with De Jong. According toSky Sports, the interested parties have not been told what the next stages of the process are. United face Liverpool in a derby match on Sunday, with Jurgen Klopp's side's top four hopes hanging by a thread. Theformer Red Devilleft the club for Newcastle in 2004 with the belief that he should have been playing ahead of the duo. Jurgen Klopp 'thanks God' for importance of Liverpool vs Manchester United fixture, Man Utd go into the match as favourites thanks to their incredible recent form, David de Gea names two things Manchester United must do vs Liverpool FC. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The arrival of Silva would be as a de facto replacement. They had this offer on the table of 72m for weeks and there was a deadline on it. Like United's stars - notably Cristiano Ronaldo before he left and Marcus Rashford - the Eagles players also had to cope with Ten Hag's disciplinary code. Gary Neville has downplayed Man United's chances of completing the quadruple this season. Man Utd news LIVE: De Jong transfer interest REVIVED, Qatar takeover bid UPDATE, Ten Hag's training secrets - updates Kostas Lianos Updated : 8:30, 4 Mar 2023 Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Sunday, March 4. It will likely be a two-horse race for his signature, from either side of the Manchester divide. "They have a lot more than just Marcus Rashford going forward, and its going to be a lot more than just me defending. "The player himself probably wont be aware, but I guarantee you Ten Hag and his coaching staff will already have a plan in place for the youngster. 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Valuing a player is currently an arbitrary process where teams, players and representatives simply estimate what they are worth. But Southgate places a great deal of importance on not only a players talent, but how the squad gels.. And Real Madrid want to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham but are unwilling to stump up 130million, according to ABC. United are looking to bolster their midfield after the departures of Paul Pogba and . Manchester United recently expressed an interest in the 25-year-old. Manchester City are nearing a full agreement for the transfer of Anderlecht defender Sergio Gomez, according to Fabrizio Romano. United have already claimed one trophy in 2022-23, following a Carabao Cup final triumph over Newcastle, and remain in the hunt for Europa League and FA Cup honours. The FA Cup is a lot easier than it looked a few weeks ago. Fans are salivating over an epic schedule for Sunday March 19 as TV scheduling for the FA Cup quarter-finals topped off a whopping fixture list. Manchester City have signed Velez midfielder Maximo Perrone, with the 20-year-old hoping to follow in the footsteps of the clubs Argentine players such as Sergio Aguero, Pablo Zabaleta and Julian Alvarez. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola taunts ex-Man United players after Man City criticism. The Manchester United manager made De Jong, 25, his top transfer target last summer but ultimately failed in a move, despite the two European heavyweights coming to a 56million agreement in July. So I was okay. The German tactician was informed of the stat in his pre-match press conference. The Glazers have initially set a prize of 6billion for the Manchester giants. De Bruyne has returned to top form recently and as a result should be given a starting spot. Overgoor, 34, explained: "From day one, he was the same as he's been at United, just really strict. He is in a great moment, like the whole team. One that is more extended that could cover more of Frenkies demands? The Athletic says club bosses are weighing up a bid for the 35-year-old Leicester striker. The Dutch midfielder . And financially, he is willing to make a sacrifice to speed up his Barcelona exit. Catalunya Radio reports that Barca will have to slash their wage budget by an astonishing 200 million. The value of the bid has not been disclosed but it has not met Uniteds expectations. Pep Guardiola was unsuccessful in his bid to sign De Jong in 2019 after he opted for a move to La Liga. . It was not until he was shown a replay that he realised the 64 million striker had headbutted the Crystal Palace defender. LaLiga side Sevilla are interested in signing Man United midfielder Donny van der Beek, according to Fichajes. The Red Devils spent much of the summer in 2022 pursuing the Netherlands international, only to be made aware that the 25-year-old had little interest in considering a switch to Old Trafford. "If you were late for training, you couldn't train. The 21-year-old Spanish defender joins on a four-year deal having made 49 appearances for the Belgian club across the. The Reds welcome United at Anfield on Sunday with Klopp's side looking to close the gap to the top four but one stat working against the Merseysiders is their run of 32 games without a pen. Neville remained adamant for months that second-placed Manchester City would eventually overtake the Gunners and clinch a third-successive title. Their financial issues in recent years could cause them to make a big sale in the transfer window. I went for a run in the summer and managed to do a couple of miles but stopped and started walking because my ankle was hurting. Stay up to date with all the latest from Old Trafford Frenkie de Jong is STILL Erik ten Hag's No1 midfield target. Ronaldo returned to United last summer, joining from Juventus on a two-year deal but has made it clear to the club he wants to quit Old Trafford after just 12 months, with the 37-year-old determined to continue playing in the Champions League. Man United won 2-1 on the night, 4-3 on aggregate, to send De Jong's current side crashing out. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Frenkie de Jong's partner's hilarious response to a Manchester United fan amid links Barca Universal 15:34 6-Feb-23. It would then be up to Barcelona to come to an agreement with Man City for the transfer. Bale was linked with a move to hometown club Cardiff ahead of Wales appearance at the winter World Cup, but LAFC swept in under the radar and brought him to Major League Soccer. Data suggests that they are not. Manchester United fans are bracing themselves for a Hollywood-style midfield if they can successfully lure Frenkie de Jong to the club. View our online Press Pack. According to journalist Nicola Schira, the 24-year-old has agreed personal terms with the Midlands club as they close in on a deal until 2027. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Camp Nou chiefs have been told they won't be able to sign any new players this summer and must raise 178m; a boost to Ten Hag, who recently laid out his six-man transfer shortlist. "After training, we then put them all together and he said, 'No, I want the yellow ones here, the orange ones here'. The players in question are Callum Hudson-Odoi, Conor Gallagher, Christian Pulisic, and Armando Broja. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This is a big boost to Manchester United, who also hold an interest in Bellingham. To be able to be part of this club is a dream come true for me and something any young player would aspire to. Perrone has been likened to Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong due to his ability to sit deep in midfield, spread passes and dictate play, as well as drawing comparisons to former Argentine star Fernando Redondo. 3 minute read 16/5/2022 | 12:15pm. However, Barcelona's financial struggles have seen them forced to cut ties with a whole host of stars and De Jong could be next. Following the Carabao Cup victory, United are still fighting for the FA Cup, Europa League and Premier League. This is a big boost to United, who also hold an interest in Bellingham. "It's a little bit boring because you have no opponents to play.". Chelsea are understood to have made contact with Everton again last night to discuss a deal which could rise to above 44m with a series of bonuses and add-ons for the 21 year old. Manchester United hero Alan Smith revealed he struggles to walk 17 years after Liverpool legend John Arne Riise's tackle broke his leg. City turned their attentions to Gomez, who has signed a four-year contract at the Etihad Stadium, after they were reluctant to pay Brightons asking price for Marc Cucurella, who instead signed for Chelsea in a deal that could cost 62million. More info. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. According to The Sun, Tottenham Hotspur have put in a bid for Manchester United midfielder James Garner but it has not met the Reds valuation. Manchester United suitors are still waiting to hear if their bids for the club have been successful. Marcel Sabitzer arrived at the club on a six-month loan deal in January to cover for the injured Christian Eriksen, but De Jong remains the long-term option according to reports, with Ten Hag still keen on being reunited with his former Ajax pupil.