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Manchester United kicked off pre-season with a 1-0 defeat to Rosenborg BK, which Erik ten Hag was removed from happy with. The Dutchman completely blasted his gamers for his or her efficiency, claiming “this is not the standard for top football”… Ouch!
The Red Devils will return to motion on Saturday after they lock horns with Rangers. In the meantime, Ten Hag will probably be hoping to welcome a number of extra new faces to Old Trafford following the arrival of Joshua Zirkzee.
The likes of Matthijs de Ligt, Jarrad Brathwaite and Xavi Simons proceed to be closely linked with strikes to Carrington, but it surely stays unclear whether or not or not Sir Jim Ratcliffe will proceed splashing the money.
Lille defender Leny Yoro can also be set to decide on his future, with Real Madrid but to make any provide, leaving the door open for United. So, with that being stated, stayed tuned as Manchester Evening News maintain you updated on all the newest news and transfer gossip.
09:15George Smith
What’s subsequent for United?
Following yesterday’s 1-0 defeat to Rosenborg in Norway, consideration for United now switches to Saturday’s journey to Edinburgh to face Rangers at Murrayfield Stadium.
United have been crushed on the dying on the Lerkendal Stadion through a late strike from Noah Emmanuel Jean Holm.
That was the primary of 5 friendlies United have scheduled for this summer time, with the following as quickly as this weekend. Following the conflict with the Gers, they’ll fly to the United States and put together for a hat-trick of friendlies in opposition to Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool.
09:00George Smith
United ‘make a test’ on Tah
According to Sky Sports, United have ‘made a test’ on Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah.
United are decided to strengthen their centre-back choices this summer time and are nonetheless engaged on a deal for Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt. They have additionally had a bid accepted for Lille’s Leny Yoro and are ready to search out out if he’s eager to maneuver to Old Trafford.
However, it has now been claimed that United have ‘made a test’ on Tah, 28, who has been closely linked with a transfer to Bayern to date this summer time, a lot so talks for that transfer are at an ‘superior stage’.
08:45George Smith
Wan-Bissaka ‘eager’ to affix West Ham
United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka is ‘eager’ on becoming a member of West Ham United on this summer time’s transfer window, in accordance with a report relayed by CaughtOffside.
The defender has entered the ultimate yr of his contract at Old Trafford and it’s extremely possible he will probably be bought this summer time to spice up United’s PSR place.
West Ham have been strongly linked with signing the previous Crystal Palace man in latest weeks and he’s now reportedly ‘eager’ on making the swap to the London Stadium. The report provides that he’s ‘eager’ to maneuver again to London.
08:30George Smith
United ‘main the race’ to land Yoro
According to a report by Le Parisien, United are ‘main the race’ to signal Lille defender Leny Yoro.
United had a suggestion accepted for the Frenchman final week and are actually ready to search out out if the teen needs to affix the membership. United face competitors from Real Madrid to signal Yoro and it’s understood he would favor to maneuver to the Spanish capital.
However, it’s claimed that United are actually on the head of the queue to signal the proficient centre-back.
08:15George Smith
ICYMI: United participant rankings vs Rosenborg as Reds begin pre-season with defeat
United kicked off their pre-season marketing campaign with an underwhelming 1-0 defeat to Rosenborg in Norway yesterday night.
Rosenborg struck proper on the dying to inflict a late reverse on Erik ten Hag’s aspect, who produced a efficiency that left the United boss with loads to ponder.
Our reporter Tyrone Marshall was on the Lerkendal Stadion and here’s a flavour of how he rated the gamers out of 10…
Radek Vitek
An outstanding efficiency, reeling off a string of sharp saves with one of the best of the lot a one-handed effort to cease Sunde’s shot. Also good on the ball and taking over excessive place. 9
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Had little probability to get ahead and could not discover passes into midfield when he had the ball, going backwards and sidewards too typically. 5
Will Fish
A busy outing as Rosenborg dominated the first-half. Had to work onerous to maintain a vigorous attacking trio quiet. 6
Click right here to learn Tyrone’s participant rankings in full.
07:58Kieran King
Wharton ‘eyed’
United are eyeing up a transfer to signal Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, in accordance with CaughtOffside.
It’s claimed that the 20-year-old is on United’s radar after impressing for Palace since his £19million transfer from Blackburn Rovers in January. That type earned him a shock call-up to Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad for Euro 2024, however he did not play a single minute in Germany.
07:35Jake Stokes
De Ligt timeline
According to TeamTalk, United have held quite a few rounds of talks with Bayern Munich as they attempt to finalise a deal for Matthijs de Ligt. The report states that the Red Devils are but to satisfy the German membership’s asking value – which is considered £42million.
The 24-year-old defender has been closely linked with an exit from the Allianz Arena this summer time as Erik ten Hag seems to be to additional bolster his backline.
07:06Jake Stokes
Toney stance
According to the MailOnline, United don’t at the moment view Ivan Toney as a practical signing this summer time. The 28-year-old striker has been closely linked with an exit from Brentford for some time now.
The report states that Toney has attracted curiosity from a number of Premier League golf equipment, however a transfer is but to materialise. Toney sees his contract on the G-Tech Community Stadium expire subsequent yr and talks over a brand new deal haven’t but taken place.
Jake Stokes
Good morning!
Hello and welcome to the Manchester Evening News weblog this Tuesday morning! United kicked off the brand new season with a 1-0 defeat to Rosenborg BK, which Erik ten Hag was removed from happy with.
The Reds will return to motion on Saturday after they lock horns with Rangers. In the meantime, a number of massive names proceed to be closely linked with transfer to Old Trafford, so keep tuned for updates.