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Manchester United Set To Add More ‘Exciting’ Talents: Ed Woodward

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Manchester United Set To Add More 'Exciting' Talents: Ed Woodward

Manchester United chairman, Ed Woodward has revealed to the public the club’s plans to sign more “exciting” talents this summer.

According to Sky Sports, he sent an email to United’s staff, assuring them of how hard they are working to add new faces to the club.

“Despite the inflated nature of the transfer market and constant speculation and stories, which can be misleading, the recruitment team – in conjunction with the manager (Ole Gunnar Solskjaer) – are working calmly behind the scenes to bring in other exciting players that fit their long-term vision for the club,” Woodward wrote.

“Following the arrival of Daniel James from Swansea earlier this month, I am delighted to confirm that we have signed exciting young defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace,” he continued.

“Aaron fits perfectly with Ole’s philosophy and plans for building his team and is a player who will excite our great fans as the season unfolds.”

United completed their second signing in the young English right-back after paying out £50m. The 21-year-old said, after putting pen to paper,  “It’s an unbelievable feeling and an honour to call myself a Manchester United player and something I know that only a small number of players have the privilege to say. 

“I can’t wait to get going and integrated into the squad. I will have a short break now after the European Championships but I’m looking forward to starting training with the manager and my new teammates on the pre-season tour.”

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OFFICIAL: Manchester United Sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka For £50m

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OFFICIAL: Manchester United Sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka For £50m

Manchester United have completed their second signing of the 2019 summer transfer window – Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace.

The 21-year-old reportedly cost the Red Devils £50m. He is set to arrive at Old Trafford on a five-year contract, valued at £80,000-per-week.

Wan-Bissaka emerged as one of the most sought after right-backs in the Premier League after his heroics in the Eagles backline. He got his break into the senior squad at a very young age of 19.

Ever since his debut in February 2018, the right-back has developed into a formidable figure in his team’s defence. He is vigilant at the back while at the same time a huge threat going forward.

He is fast, strong and times his tackles to perfection – a skill not many youngsters pick up on this quick. Wan Bissaka’s greatest trait might be his maturity and discipline at his age.

The England U21 international is calm under pressure and has demonstrated the ability to make the right decision in key moments. He is still very young and has the years in front of him to become even better at Manchester.

Crystal Palace has managed to include a 10% sell-on clause into his transfer deal if the player is sold for more than £50m later.

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Manchester United Boss Hopes To Bring Back Paul Pogba Replacement With Him From Barcelona

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Manchester United Boss Hopes To Bring Back Paul Pogba Replacement With Him From Barcelona

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be visiting Barcelona in hopes of convincing Ivan Rakitic into a move to Manchester United.

The Old Trafford boss has made his pick on who he wishes to replace Paul Pogba with. Rakitic, even though is 31 years old now, boasts of remarkable passing ability and experience in the highest level of football.

United have previously contacted the Blaugrana over the Croatian’s switch but talks never progressed beyond the inital greetings. Barcelona reportedly even agreed to a negotiation.

Rakitic’s playing time is about to be cut short next season with the introduction of Frenkie de Jong into the squad. With the likes of the younger Arthur Melo and Sergio Busquets already guaranteed a starting spot, there is expected to be strong competition for the third midfield spot.

At United, the Croatian international could be a senior central figure around whom the whole team ticks. Solskjaer’s vision of signing only young talent does not exactly eradicate top tier talents.

The former Red Devils forward wants to strike a balance in the squad and build it into the system he wants to play them in.

United reportedly bid €35m for Rakitic but they have been hit back with a €50m valuation. The Premier League outfit certainly has the funds to pursue. The question remains on whether they will see it out this time.

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Rooney reveals managerial roles offered to him!

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Rooney reveals managerial roles offered to him!
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Manchester United’s record goal scorer Wayne Rooney, who is currently playing in the USA has revealed he has been offered managerial positions in clubs already!

The former Manchester United star said: “I’m taking the steps to get my badges completed and when I finish playing I’ll see what opportunities come up.

“There’s already offers which have been made, but at the minute I’m still a player and I want to enjoy playing, and then I’ll see which offers are right when I do finish.

“There’s an opportunity for me to go into management straight away, and when I do hang my boots up, that decision will be made on what the ambition of the club is first of all, and what my ambitions are and what’s right for both myself and that particular team.”

With so many recently retired English stars like Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, John Terry and Paul Scholes getting into coaching and management, it will not be a surprise to see Rooney also get in on the act sooner rather than later.

What would be even more interesting would be to see if Manchester United do a Solskjaer with Rooney and hire him to coach the Red Devils!

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Manchester United Shift Their Attention From Bruno Fernandes To This £30m Newcastle Midfielder

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Manchester United Shift Their Attention From Bruno Fernandes To This £30m Newcastle Midfielder

Manchester United are confident of making Sean Longstaff their third signing of the summer after Rafel Benitez’s exit from Newcastle United.

The midfielder broke into the Magpies squad last season and made 11 consecutive starts. A knee injury in Marce got him sidelined for the rest of the campaign but he did enough to impress the Red Devils scouts.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has adopted a new recruitment policy at Old Trafford where he looks for young and hungry talents instead of expensive stars who will be far too difficult to mould. Following that policy, he has brought in a 21-year-old Daniel James from Swansea City and is about to finalise the arrival of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace.

Longstaff has been vocal about staying with Newcastle for longer but United are convinced they can steal him away. The Metro claims that signing Longstaff will cost the Red Devils £30m even though they did not plan on going higher than £25m before.

Solskjaer is looking for an Ander Herrera-replacement as the Spaniard closes in on completing his free move to Paris Saint-Germain. Longstaff is still very young and has shown the pedigree to grow into a starring role.

This is the latest direction Manchester United are on. They are more interested in bringing in Longstaff than paying out £60-70m for Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes.

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Manchester United Eye 30-Goal Frenchman To Replace Lukaku With

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Manchester United Eye 30-Goal Frenchman To As Lukaku Replacement

Manchester United have already picked their replacement for Romelu Lukaku, should the Belgian leave for Inter Milan this summer.

The Red Devils want to sign Wissam Ben Yedder from Sevilla. His release clause is reported to be worth around £40m which would be nearly half of what United stand to make off of Lukaku’s sale.

Ben Yedder left a lasting impression on the United fans when he scored the winning goal in the Champions League round of 16 tie last year. His impressive 30-goal bout this past campaign has also added to his market value.

Lukaku, on the other hand, has struggled to hit his best form since making the £90m switch from Everton 2 years back. He also saw his game time get reduced dramatically upon the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The Norwegian boss prefers the pacey and more nimble feet of Marcus Rashford or Anthony Martial in the number nine position rather than the burly 26-year-old. Lukaku is not too pleased with his reduced role and is looking to play under Antonio Conte at the San Siro.

United are set to make a total squad overhaul this summer but has so far only signed Daniel James from Swansea City. They already have a large enough transfer budget to attract the biggest names but selling off Lukaku might accelerate the transfer process.

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Manchester United Agree £50m Fee For Top Grade English Defender

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Manchester United Agree £50m Fee For Top Grade English Defender

Sky Sports claims that Crystal Place defender, Aaron Wan-Bissaka visited the Manchester United facilities to undergo his first medical.

Both clubs have agreed on a £50m transfer fee for the Englishman but personal negotiations are yet to be completed.

The Red Devils will initially have to pay out £45m to the Eagles and then £5m through add-on clauses. Wan-Bissaka flew to Manchester on Wednesday complete the first part of his physical test.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has targetted the 21-year-old in his efforts to completely revamp the United backline next season. The right-back has been a problematic position ever since the consistent Antonio Valencia’s age caught up to him.

Ashley Young has filled in when required and so has Diogo Dalot but neither of the two is capable of handling the weight of a starting right-back role at Old Trafford. Dalot is a nice young piece who has shown brilliant abilities going forward but his game still needs to develop.

Wan-Bissaka has been outstanding these past two seasons in the Premier League and is about to become United’s fifth-most expensive signing ever.

He is very good at keeping position and is very vigilant at the back, exactly the type of player United needs to stiffen up that leaky backline while also providing some options down the right.

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Will Inter Milan land Lukaku?

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Will Inter Milan land Lukaku?
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Romelu Lukaku to Inter seems to be on.

The player had earlier expressed his interest to play in Italy’s Serie A. He had also said he believed Antonio Conte to be one of the best coaches in the world, the current boss of Inter Milan.

Now his agent has fueled those rumors further by saying that the player wants to leave United and talks are underway amongst all three parties.

“Lukaku has made it clear what he wants and we’ll see what happens later on,” he said.

“It’s a dream for Inter and those are normally difficult to realise, but nothing is impossible.”

“I think there’s a chance he could sign for Inter,” he assured.

“There’s a little bit of distance between the clubs but let’s hope we can resolve that.”

Lukaku joined the club back in 2016 when he was signed for a record fee by Manchester United. However, he has been inconsistent with his form in front of goal and Inter Milan could be a new start for him.

Rumors have it that Inter chiefs are ready to exchange their star striker Mauro Icardi for Romelu Lukaku.

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Manchester United pull out of Harry Maguire transfer due to Leicester’s demands

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Manchester United have exited the race to sign Leicester City centre-back Harry Maguire due to the club’s high demands.

According to the Mirror, Leicester City are demanding £90 million plus £10 million in add-ons for Maguire. However, Manchester United are refusing to meet Leicester City’s demands for the defender who was valued at £60 million when the club were interested in signing him.

Harry Maguire may not be playing in one of Europe’s top clubs but his performances have made him one of the finest centre-backs in Europe. Maguire followed a fine World Cup with impressive performances at the back for Leicester City as they beat the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur during the 2018/19 Premier League.

With Manchester United pulling out, the coast seems clear for Manchester City to sign Maguire. With Vincent Kompany departing the club, City need a top quality centre-back and Pep Guardiola feels Maguire is the ideal partner for Aymeric Laporte in the club’s central defence.

However, it’s yet to be seen if City are willing to meet Leicester City’s demand of £90 million and add-ons which would make Harry Maguire the most expensive defender in the world.

Some reports suggested that Manchester City were willing to pay £65 million for Maguire.

If Leicester City have set a price-tag of £100 million on Harry Maguire, it seems very unlikely that that price will lower. Leicester City have proven themselves to be very firm negotiators and if Manchester City or any other club want to sign Harry Maguire, they will have to meet the Leicester City’s demands.

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Neville outlines United’s transfer strategy

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Neville outlines United's transfer strategy
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Gary Neville has said that United needs players who will play for the badge.

“I’d like to think players would see beyond that in terms of what this club can do and how big it is and what it will do in the future,” he told Sky Sports.

“If a player is going to choose a club based on the fact they’re not in the Champions League for one season, I would say they’re not the right player for the club.

“You want players to come to United to put the club back where it belongs, which is at the very top.”

“It’s difficult to do business, it’s not easy. Everyone knows Manchester United want players and price tags will go up,” Neville added.

“You’ve got to try and encourage players to come to the club. Players don’t just jump to sign for any club – they do their homework and get their agents to get to work.

“They probably have 50 meetings before they sign for a club nowadays. Manchester United will be in the pit with the rest of the sharks looking for the big signings.

“It’s difficult for all clubs they all want the same players. They all want Harry Maguire, every single club wants him. Everybody wants Christian Eriksen.

“Players that are being bandied about, there are four or five clubs in for them. They aren’t just going to sign for the first club, they’ll choose wisely and look at the different aspects.

“Manchester United have got a big job to do in order to get a squad right for a championship challenge. Hopefully that’ll start this summer but it’s not just bringing players in, it’s about getting some out.”

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