There are a couple of rumours flying around, and it seems as though Manchester United are sticking to their targets. Despite Erik ten Hag’s recent comments that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale, Manchester United have a clear philosophy and plan for player recruitment. And despite the recent statements, Manchester United are still willing to play the long game, if it means keeping their existing players and adding the right additions to their squad. With less than a month to go until the new season, that philosophy could be changing.
Marc Cucurella
The recent transfer rumours have surrounded the arrival of Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City. But, has the Portuguese international been overlooked? After all, Manchester City are a very strong team, and they have just signed a new striker, Erling Haaland. With such a powerful squad, Cucurella would add a key element to the squad and would surely increase the club’s chances of winning the title again. And despite being a free agent, City will be lining up further prizes in 2022 and beyond. This would make the Manchester club’s shrewd investment look like an underrated one.
Moreover, it’s not the only transfer rumour that has popped up recently. Manchester City and Brighton have also both been linked with the left-back. However, it’s still unclear if they will be able to land him. As long as Manchester City and Brighton do not agree on a fee, it’s a pretty safe bet that Man Utd will turn to another club.
Victor Osimhen
Manchester United have reportedly approached the Napoli striker with a view to signing him this summer. Osimhen, 25, has enjoyed a prolific season for the Italian side, scoring 18 goals and providing six assists. The Nigeria international is one of the most sought after attacking targets by the Red Devils, and it would appear that the Italians are looking to move him once more. However, the Nigerian striker has hinted that he might stay at the club, and that Manchester United should take this into account.
The Nigeria international is expected to cost a small fortune to join Manchester United and has been linked with Liverpool and Tottenham in recent weeks. Tottenham, on the other hand, were in the market for cover for Harry Kane. While it is impossible to predict which club will make the move for Osimhen, there are a number of reasons why Man United might not make the move. One reason for the lack of interest from other Premier League clubs is the fact that both clubs have a lot of competition for a striker.
Ruben Neves
Despite reports that Manchester United have resisted any moves for their star players, there is an obvious logic to this speculation. Despite their clear philosophy and plan for player recruitment, Manchester United are prepared to wait until the transfer window opens to make the right additions. However, with less than a month until the start of the new season, the chances of a U-turn are slim.
Manchester United have long been linked with Ajax winger Frenkie de Jong. However, this summer, they are facing rival interest to secure the services of the talented defender. The club has sent representatives to Amsterdam to seal the deal. Antony is a versatile player, who starred for Ajax last season under Erik ten Hag. He brings goals, creativity and tenacity to the team, as well as a great vision.
Youri Tielemans
Manchester United are holding firm to their target list, with Erik ten Hag having made it clear that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale. The Dutchman has a clear philosophy and plan to bring in new players, and Erik ten Hag has stated that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale. The Red Devils are prepared to play the long game in order to secure the right additions to their squad, despite the transfer deadline looming.
According to a transfer insider, Man United could make a move for the Monaco midfielder Christian Eriksen, but they have competition from Chelsea and Newcastle. The Red Devils are also interested in the free agent Brazilian midfielder Youri Tielemans, though there is little overlap in the positions between the two sides. However, if United do turn to signing one or both of these players before the window closes, they would have the upper hand.
Christian Eriksen
After announcing his release from Queens Park Rangers, Christian Eriksen hints at a return to Old Trafford, and will sign a three-year contract with the Red Devils. The Denmark international has been a target for several English clubs since signing a six-month deal with Tottenham last year. After the collapse on the pitch during Euro 2020, United fended off interest from Brentford and Everton, and the player was ready to accept a three-year deal. However, it is not known whether Eriksen will undergo a medical.
The Danish international has been a key member of Denmark’s first three UEFA Nations League games this season, playing every minute of each game. He scored a goal in his first game back and assisted another against Austria in Vienna. The move to Inter has made Eriksen almost certain to play for Denmark at the 2022 World Cup, and he looks set to make his debut against Australia on Friday.
Frenkie de Jong
Despite reports linking Manchester United with Frenkie de Jong, the Belgian international has no interest in joining the Red Devils. He is unhappy at Old Trafford and thinks they are run erratically. However, the Dutchman did recently “like” a post by FC Barcelona in which he criticised the club’s management. While this is not entirely surprising, it is still a surprise that the Dutchman has no interest in joining Manchester United.
Nicolo Schira of La Gazetta dello Sport says that Manchester United are now considering signing the Lazio midfielder as a replacement for Harry Maguire. However, the club have already rejected a deal for the Netherlands international and are now looking at Sergei Milenkovic-Savic as an alternative. This is a sign of United’s determination to get the right player to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and would be a massive boost to their squad.
Cristiano Ronaldo
In a tweet, Manchester United announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo. The tweet received thousands of likes in the first few seconds, and almost two million likes by the time the next day rolled around. The tweet even contained one emoji. It’s fair to say that Manchester United and City fans aren’t exactly the same, but there’s no denying that their fans have shifted their feelings towards the Portugal international in the last 24 hours.
United have a new manager, Erik ten Hag, and he has hinted that Cristiano Ronaldo may not leave the club in the summer. He has not yet met the Portuguese international face-to-face, but he has already integrated him into his plans for the season. The new coach spoke to the media ahead of a friendly against Crystal Palace on Tuesday. The Norwegian was reportedly impressed with the new manager’s attitude and the relationship between Ronaldo and Ten Hag.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes
Manchester United are reportedly considering a u-turn on Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract after his agent Jorge Mendes hinted he may be on his way out. The Portuguese international has not been in training with the team this season and was due to return on 4 July but has remained in Portugal citing a “family issue.” It’s unclear if United will even give up on the key player.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have both been linked with a move for the Portuguese striker, but both sides have ruled it out. Real Madrid, who recently snubbed Manchester United’s bid for Paul Pogba, have also rejected the offer. Meanwhile, Barcelona have also ruled out the move. As a result, Ronaldo’s future is at risk.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future
There’s plenty of speculation regarding the future of Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, but is there any truth to it? First of all, he hasn’t played attacking football in years. His current coaches have largely allowed him to do his own thing up front and build the team around him. That approach has backfired. At 37 years old, he’s not going to reinvent himself in a World Cup year, without the luxury of a continuous preseason, and with a rebuilding team.
Although the transfer window is still a ways away, there’s a lot of speculation about what’s happening with the star. According to reports, Ronaldo is trying to force a move to another club. Manchester United’s transfer window opens in early August, and they have little money to spend. A move to Chelsea would make sense for Ronaldo at this point. There are plenty of other options out there, but Chelsea are a more likely option at the moment.
