Manchester United have made no secret of their desire to sign the Real Madrid striker, but the Portuguese international is yet to arrive at the Carrington training ground. Chelsea and Inter Miami CF have been linked with the player. But why would United sell? If the Real Madrid player does not want to leave, the Red Devils should look towards the new boy Frenkie De Jong. The Dutchman is a proven performer but will cost the club a fortune.
Cristiano Ronaldo has not arrived at Manchester United’s Carrington training ground
A few days ago, it was rumoured that Cristiano Ronaldo had been attending Manchester United’s Carrington training ground but the news was not confirmed. The Portuguese winger missed United’s pre-season tour of Australia and Thailand, but arrived at Carrington training ground with his agent Jorge Mendes. Sir Alex Ferguson has a close relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo after six years together at Old Trafford. He was instrumental in persuading Ronaldo to return to United last year. Ten Hag and Ronaldo are due to have discussions with him about his future.
A few days later, Manchester United players returned to Carrington training ground after a pre-season tour of Australia and Thailand. The big question is whether Ronaldo will train with the squad today. Whether he will meet the new manager and take part in training remains to be seen, but his arrival could be crucial as it will affect whether United sign a striker this summer.
Chelsea are interested in signing him
A rumour has it that Chelsea are interested in signing Juventus’ Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutch defender has been linked with a move to Chelsea, but they have not yet completed the deal. Thomas Tuchel is looking to bolster the blues’ defensive options in the absence of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger, who have both left on free transfers. The Italian defender’s potential will be crucial for the team’s success this season, so a move to a top club is very likely.
Everton boss Frank Lampard would be reluctant to sell his star player, but it is possible he could be a part of a deal to sign Romano. Chelsea have also been linked with Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries. A loan deal with the Serie A club would help both sides. Currently, Lukaku is at Everton and Chelsea are trying to find a way to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
Inter Miami CF are interested in signing him
According to the latest news in MLS, Inter Miami CF are close to finalizing a deal to sign Toronto FC midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo for $150,000 in allocation money. Romano is the first to report the deal, which is linked to Toronto signing Italian international Federico Bernardeschi. As of this writing, Romano hasn’t made a decision yet.
However, it’s unclear if the MLS club is really interested in signing the Brazilian, despite the fact that he’s still in his prime. While there’s still time to sign a top striker, Inter Miami’s owners have denied the club’s interest in signing the Argentine. Despite his age, he’s already scored six goals and assisted 15 last season for the Ligue 1 champions. In addition, he formed a devastating attack alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
Frenkie De Jong is a good signing but will cost money
It is no secret that the future of Frenkie De Jong at Barcelona is a subject of intense interest this summer. Manchester United agreed to sign the midfielder for EUR85 million in the summer but negotiations broke down over personal terms. Meanwhile, other big money deals are still awaiting resolution. It is unclear how long the situation will continue. In the meantime, the United Journal reports that Barcelona are keen to sell 15% of their television rights in early July. If this deal is done, they could improve their squad with the extra funds.
Manchester United are looking at an offer of EUR80 million from Barcelona to sign Frenkie De Jong. However, they have to convince the Dutch international to move to Old Trafford. Frenkie De Jong is owed EUR17 million by Barcelona and the club are keen to sell. However, the deal is being held up by the deferred salary payment. Manchester United’s bid to buy the midfielder has been welcomed by Barcelona, who are desperate to cash in.
Paul Pogba’s contract expires on June 30
Manchester United have announced that Paul Pogba will leave the club when his contract expires on June 30, but the Frenchman is expected to return to Juventus. After joining United for PS89m in 2016, Pogba became the club’s most expensive signing ever. The former Juventus player failed to live up to the high price tag and was sacked in March 2017.
The Frenchman’s agent, MIlan Raiola, has been vocal about the future of Pogba. He’s reportedly looking for a new club and has already snubbed the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Erling Haaland. Raiola has said that Pogba should be available for a transfer during the summer, but he will not rule out staying in Manchester.
Erik ten Hag’s plans for Diogo Dalot
The Portuguese midfielder is in demand this summer and it has been revealed that Erik ten Hag is keen to make a deal for him. However, the Red Devils are taking their time as they assess the players they already have. Diogo Dalot, who has been a regular fixture at Old Trafford since he moved from Sporting Lisbon, is one of the players on the manager’s wish list. But the club is also linked with two other right-backs. However, Erik ten Hag has denied any interest in Jonathan Clauss as he believes Dalot is a player he can work with.
Despite his recent impressive form, Manchester United could still consider a replacement for Wan-Bissaka in the summer. But that move is highly unlikely unless the club can convince Wan-Bissaka to leave. The club are also planning to sign Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen, but they have no immediate plans to sign another right-back if Wan-Bissaka leaves.
Christian Eriksen
The Premier League club are currently on a pre-season tour of Asia and Australia, and Fabrizio Romano has provided updates on the team’s plans in terms of signing players and replacing their current stars. While the Portuguese international has been a target of Manchester United, he has reportedly been unwilling to agree to a fee and is happy with his current team. It is thought the clubs will stay in contact, however.
The club are still on the lookout for a striker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo and have been quiet in the transfer market. However, according to Portuguese outlet O Jogo, United have rejected a bid of $67million for Brazilian striker Evanilson, who scored 21 goals for Porto last season. Erik ten Hag has also been looking for a new forward to ease the pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo. In addition, he is considering building the side around Frenkie de Jong and Christian Eriksen in a possession-based system, which he has said is the future of football.
Lissandro Martinez
With the transfer window closing, the Premier League champions have made three signings, including the free transfer signing of Christian Eriksen. However, a new target is on their radar. Former Manchester United midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, but problems at Camp Nou have put the deal on hold. While he has been linked with a PS63m move to Manchester United, his demand for his deferred wages has been delayed.
It seems that United are reluctant to spend big on a right-back this summer. While a bid of $67 million for Brazilian striker Evanilson has been rejected, the United manager is keen on getting a new striker to relieve the pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo. The manager would also like to strengthen his midfield, possibly by signing Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.
Tyrell Malacia
Having watched a preview of the forthcoming season, we’re all curious about what the club have in mind for the new campaign. However, we aren’t quite sure how many players the Red Devils will sign and who they’ll lose in the process. Fabrizio Romano spoke to United’s United Stand YouTube channel to give us an insight into their latest plans.
In terms of transfers, there have been a lot of rumours about the possible departure of right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Despite the speculation, it seems that the club have no plans to sign the Englishman. Instead, the Red Devils have signed Christian Eriksen, Lissandro Martinez, and Tyrell Malacia. However, they have no intention of signing a right-back, unless Wan-Bissaka is on the way out. The player has endured a rough season at Old Trafford, and Erik Ten Hag won’t hesitate to make changes to the team.
Christoper Nkunku
With the relegation battle heating up, the C is an important position to fill for Manchester United. There is plenty of competition for the position and the manager must decide whether to take a gamble on De Jong or get serious about Neves. Both options come with huge financial implications, and making the wrong decision could put United in even worse straits. So what is the plan?
Despite the recent reports, it is hard to believe that Cristiano Ronaldo is considering a move away from Manchester United. The Portuguese has been at the club since 2007 and has reportedly requested that all offers be considered. However, the relationship between Ronaldo and the United supporters is strained and Jorge Mendes has said that he would seek to solve it in the coming weeks.
