Get the latest transfer insights and analyses directly in your mailbox. Butt toldThe Daily Mail: "[Paul] Scholesand [Roy] Keane were better than me but I always played in the big games because we would play a three in midfield. Pep Guardiola could be set to ring the changes . "If you can get him in the squad your team will be stronger. Despite their financial woes, the Catalan side managed to spend almost 150million on new. by James Thompson share. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The former Ajax star, who played under Ten Hag at the Amsterdam club, was on the losing side against United in the Europa League. But it was hard". However, Barcelona's financial struggles have seen them forced to cut ties with a whole host of stars and De Jong could be next. 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. Erik ten Hag earmarked his fellow Dutchman as the perfect player to pull the strings in his midfield. Manchester United fans are bracing themselves for a Hollywood-style midfield if they can successfully lure Frenkie de Jong to the club. The Brazilian forward - who has been in blistering form in recent weeks - is said to be on the radar of the likes of Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan, according to Fichajes. . Their financial issues in recent years could cause them to make a big sale in the transfer window. The transfer is worth around 14million for the 27-year-old midfielder and looks close to being completed. The emergence of young talents like Pedri and Gavi means De Jong may not be missed too much at Camp Nou, despite his ability. The latest Manchester City transfer news, gossip and done deals Jump directly to the content News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and . They are also well on course to secure a top-four finish and Champions League qualification, which would be another useful bargaining chip when attempting to lure De Jong away from Camp Nou. "On the first day of training, we had bibs to play eight against eight games - yellow, green and orange. Personal terms close to being agreed but Ndombele hasnt made a final decision about where we will go amid interest from other clubs. Barcelona have been given the green light to sign Manchester City star Bernardo Silva this summer by the player's agent Jorge Mendes. That's despite issuing a hands-off warning to the Spanish giants just 10 days ago. Thats a nightmare scenario. 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. . The Athletic says club bosses are weighing up a bid for the 35-year-old Leicester striker. Neville remained adamant for months that second-placed Manchester City would eventually overtake the Gunners and clinch a third-successive title. Manchester City remains a priority for Ilkay and he can imagine staying, especially now that Pep Guardiola has signed a new contract. The Glazers have initially set a prize of 6billion for the Manchester giants. 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. I couldn't have it so I left. Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic named the four toughest attackers he faced during his Premier League career. Bids were made from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the US and of course club fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe. 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. 26-year-old Dembele only has one-year left on his current deal at Lyon and has already rejected an offer from Everton this summer. Paddy Lacey was a pro footballer but his world fell apart when he received a ban from the sport for breaching anti-doping rules. "It's a little bit boring because you have no opponents to play.". I have no regrets. The Manchester Evening News understands that United manager Erik ten Hag has privately been willing to sell Ronaldo for weeks but Glazer has so far resisted any proactive attempts to sell the Portuguese. that he will not try and bring in another left-back. Arsenal are set to lose Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette as their contracts expire this summer. Perrone has signed a five-year contract with Man City until 2028. Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer is against the prospect of selling of Cristiano Ronaldo despite the players wish to leave the club. Liam Wood. "That kind of management will serve him very well because long gone are the days of just chucking a player in and expecting them to play 20 or 25 games.". He is set to represent Argentina at the Under-20 Copa Sudamericano this month under their coach, former Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has told a hostile Anfield to bring it on ahead of Sunday's clash with Liverpool. Greenwood is waiting to hear if United will re-integrate him after charges of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour were dropped last month. Xavi failed to rule out a move away for De Jong in recent days but speculation suggests Barcelona will only entertain offers of around 100m (84m) - a fee the Spanish outlet says the Blues will not offer. Erik ten Hag has been handed a familiar boost in his long-running pursuit of Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.. Manchester United have officially withdrawn their offer to Barcelona, said Van der Kraan. 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. According to reports in Italy, they have agreed a six-year deal with the Italian and are set to submit an improved bid. 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. I would advise any investor whos coming in, wanting to take a minority stake and leave Joel and Avi in - they will be very unpopular people and their brand will be damaged enormously because the fans are not going to accept it.. 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. "'You are a player who is satisfied with 80, 90 per cent - but you can really improve so much. The Manchester United manager named De Jong, 25, as his top transfer target last summer but ultimately failed to complete a deal, despite the two European heavyweights agreeing to a 56million transfer fee in July. The Reds' boss Jurgen Klopp will be without Thiago Alcantara (hip) Luiz Diaz (knee), Arthur (quad) and Calvin Ramsay (knee). Manchester City Transfer Rumours Manchester City: Spanish source shares significant Frenkie de Jong update By Emilio Galantini Posted on 15 May 2022, 20:10 Manchester City. Anthony Martial is unlikely to be fit as he is still dealing with a hip injury. Horrific images show severed ANIMAL LEGS among fly-tipped rubbish in Manchester alleyway, "I could do without this, to be honest with you": Tanning shop owner left 'truly disgusted' after customer urinates on sunbed for the FIFTH time, "Why do people think its acceptable to do that? The Dutchman provides the best balance with the likes of Bernardo Silva and Sergio Gomez not offering the same stability defensively. Sterling would seem the likelier candidate given his contractual situation. Stefan Ortega suffered a hand injury against Bristol City in the FA Cup meaning former England keeper Scott Carson could make a rare appearance on the sidelines. I think so. 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. 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. Real Madrid want to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham but are unwilling to stump up 130million, according to ABC. Virgil van Dijk has told Darwin Nunez he needs to learn to control himself after Liverpools new striker was sent off on his home debut for headbutting Crystal Palaces Joachim Andersen. He toldThe Daily Mail: "[Paul] Scholesand [Roy] Keane were better than me but I always played in the big games because we would play a three in midfield. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Initially, he was not sure how it had: he spotted Joachim Andersen on the Anfield turf and Nunez walking away. 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. Manchester United will round off the four ties against Fulham on a day already packed with elite league matches across Europe. 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. The chances of De Jong joining have been handed a boost thanks to Barcelona's pursuit of Gundogan, and the German's openness to a move. A left-footed midfielder by trade, Perrone is thought to have modelled his play off another Guardiola student Sergio Busquets, and he showcased his maturity as a player by leading Velez to Copa Libertadores semi-finals in his debut year. Get our FREE daily Manchester United email newsletter. The Manchester Evening News claim United manager has told his bosses to once again pursue an agreement with De Jong in light of Barcelona's financial problems. That means you buy part of the family out, you leave Joel and Avi Glazer in, but Joel and Avi will retain control of the club. Manchester City take on Newcastle United at the Eithad today as the Sky Blues look to close the gap to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. The pair clashed twice at Stamford Bridge, causing two melees as tempers flared during a fiery London derby which saw Spurs snatch a 2-2 draw with a last-gasp Harry Kane goal. Both Manchester United and Chelsea are being forced to wait in their attempts to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona this summer, CBS reporter Ben Jacobs writes for FootballTransfers. Manchester United are reportedly sounding out a move for Jamie Vardy as they look to recover from a poor start to the season. . LaLiga side Sevilla are interested in signing Man United midfielder Donny van der Beek, according to Fichajes. De Jong, meanwhile, remains attractive from Manchester United's perspective. But Southgate places a great deal of importance on not only a players talent, but how the squad gels.. Man City could scupper Man Utd's move for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong Credit: Getty. Starting from the goalkeeper, he plays to the left central defender, then we build up from there. Gundogan's current deal at the Etihad Stadium is set to expire this summer, meaning he can agree a pre-contract with Barcelona if Man City don't extend his stay. Together with SciSports, FT aims to use advanced football data, current and future skill level as well as contract length and other details to create our unique internal calculation. Not always dead happy but okay. The club will pay an initial 38m with 4.2m in add-ons but personal terms yet to be finalised with the player. Manchester United legend Nicky Butt revealed he left Old Trafford because he "couldn't stand" being behind the likes of Kleberson and Eric Djemba-Djemba in the pecking order. The 21-year-old Spanish defender joins on a four-year deal having made 49 appearances for the Belgian club across the. Frenkie de Jong's future remains uncertain, (Image: Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images). But, Barcelona is Ilkays number two option, which sets the scene for a bit of poker between City and Barca. Man United won 2-1 on the night, 4-3 on aggregate, to send De Jong's current side crashing out. Erik ten Hag has brought exciting football back to Manchester United - but he bored the pants off players in his first job as a boss, writes Dan King. 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. 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. That is why I am screaming at you'. Manchester United hero Alan Smith revealed he struggles to walk 17 years after Liverpool legend John Arne Riise's tackle broke his leg. 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. Now the Sky Sports pundit has agreed to a bet on social media that will see him wear a Gunners jersey labelled champions if the North Londoners do go all the way. That did not appeal to Neville, who instead offered an alternative by saying: I will wear an Arsenal shirt saying champions for you my friend!, The ex-England international then revealed that a punishment lays in store for the Gooner if Arsenal falter, as he added: But if you lose it you all grovel on here and say Sorry Gary. Frenkie de Jong 'makes feelings clear' on ditching Barcelona for Man Utd due to Casemiro Erik ten Hag was desperate to reunite with Frenkie De Jong at Manchester United last summer. By. Manchester City are reportedly not ready to offload Bernardo Silva to Barcelona in a swap deal that would see them sign Frenkie de Jong. In a weekend when one German manager found fault with refereeing decisions, another did not. Frenkie De Jong could forgo 6million to force through a move to Manchester City in turn disappointing their rivals Manchester United according to a report. A new report has linked Manchester City and Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich with a sensational move for FC Barcelona's star defensive midfielder, Frenkie de Jong. Manchester City are hoping to increase the capacity of the Etihad Stadium to 60,000 to allow them to host Champions League finals, sources told . The 21-year-old Spanish defender joins on a four-year deal having made 49 appearances for the Belgian club across the. 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. Manchester United visit rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday for a crucial Premier League derby. Manchester United's struggling ace Donny van de Beek has been urged to quit this summer and return to the Netherlands by Red Devils hero Paul Parker. The Red Devils. Manchester City will host Burnley in the only FA Cup last-eight tie on Saturday March 18. United are looking to bolster their midfield after the departures of Paul Pogba and . FA Cup quarter-final draw: Four EFL teams, Man United v Fulham, Kompany back at Man City Aubameyang sends 270,000 Lamborghini Aventador to Cannes for stunning hologram wrap He wants his next club to be playing in the Champions League next season, which puts United at a disadvantage despite the Ten Hag connection. I dont see him fitting into a Man United midfield now. Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte charged by FA following touchline fracas. Klopp: Liverpool vs Manchester United is 'the derby' Hamilton: Mercedes 'long way off' F1 rivals | Alonso hails Aston Martin surge Man Utd revive interest in Barcelona star De Jong 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. Anthony Martial is unlikely to be fit in time as he is still dealing with a hip injury. But by the end, the day-to-day training was doing more harm than good. ", Overgoorcontinued: "We did it a lot and after a couple of times, it was, 'Again? Newcastle are debating whether to offer an improved bid for Watford forward Joao Pedro this week or focus on other targets. Manchester United are reportedly ready to rekindle their interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong during the next transfer window. Manchester City take on Newcastle United at the Eithad today as the Sky Blues look to close the gap to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Darwin Nunez and Liverpool left to rue and reflect on unwanted first. Manchester City have signed Velez midfielder Maximo Perrone, with the 20-year-old hoping to follow in the footsteps of the club's Argentine players such as Sergio Aguero, Pablo Zabaleta and Julian Alvarez. Join the debate in the comments section. Xavi has always been his role model and he learned a lot of tricks and playing styles from the former midfielder on YouTube. He said: "At the end of pre-season, even other players said, 'He's shouting at you a lot'. The arrival of Silva would be as a de facto replacement. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. It would then be up to Barcelona to come to an agreement with Man City for the transfer. 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The Brazilian has been linked with a big-money move to the Red Devils this month, although Atletico Madrid want more than 42million for the player. 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.