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MANCHESTER UNITED have hijacked West Ham's move for Bayern Munich right-back Noussair Mazraoui, according to reports.
It was reported that the defender was closing in on a move to the Hammers, but now the deal has collapsed, and United are said to be in 'advanced talks'.
In other news, the Red Devils have reportedly received a boost in their pursuit of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
The 22-year-old is intending not to sign a new deal at Goodison Parkunless they can match the £160,000-a-week being offered by the Red Devils, according to reports.
Elsewhere, the Red Devils are interested in a move for PSG star Xavi Simons, according to reports.
Follow all the latest news, moves and completed deals below
31st Jul 2024, 01:00By Ian Tuckey
Red Devils launch Nouss hunt
Manchester United could move in for Bayern Munich's Noussair Mazraoui.
Sky Germany believe West Ham's £16.5million move for the Morocco full-back is in danger of collapse.
And it's claimed the Red Devils are pondering a bid for the 26-year-old.
One report even claims the Red Devils are in talks over recruiting Mazraoui, who is well known to Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag through their stints at Ajax.
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27th Jul 2024, 10:21By Kostas Lianos
Noussair Mazraoui hijack?
Manchester United could move in for Bayern Munich ace Noussair Mazraoui.
According to Sky Germany, West Ham’s £16.5million move for Mazraoui is in danger of collapse.
And it’s claimed United are pondering a bid for the 26-year-old during the summer transfer window.
One report even claims the Red Devils are in talks over recruiting the full-back, who is well known to Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag through their stints at Ajax.
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27th Jul 2024, 06:00By Ian Tuckey
Ten Hag again calls for bigger squad
Erik ten Hag claims his "vulnerable" Manchester United squad needs reinforcement.
The Dutchman believes United can now "beat anyone" - thanks to new boys Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee.
But Ten Hag fears injuries would change all that.
He said: "I want the squad as strong as possible.
"We already made two very good buys, so when everyone is fit we have a team that can beat everyone.
"But when we have injuries, we are vulnerable.
"We are looking in all the positions to reinforce. We need a plan with the squad to make sure we are occupied in every area.
"With squad depth, we need to catch up because last season we had injuries. This season will be survival of the fittest."
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27th Jul 2024, 04:30By Ian Tuckey
Utd name Georgson as coachManchester United have named Lillestrom manager Norwegian Andreas Georgson as first-team coach.
The former Brentford set-piece coach, 42, is the fourth major arrival in United's backroom this summer.
Georgson has also been at Malmo twice, as assistant manager and caretaker-boss.
Rene Hake, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Jelle ten Rouwelaar came in earlier to assist boss Erik ten Hag.
Now Georgson has been unveiled, having previously also coached at Arsenal and Southampton.
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27th Jul 2024, 03:00By Ian Tuckey
Red Devils linked to Denmark anchorman
Sporting Lisbon's Morten Hjulmand is the latest name linked with Manchester United.
Portuguese outlet Correio Da Manha suggest United are eyeing the 10-cap Denmark anchorman, 25.
Ironically, Sporting recruited him last summer to replace Manuel Ugarte, who left for PSG and is now also said to be on the Red Devils' radar.
Hjulmand played 30 games in helping Lisbon win the 2023-24 Portuguese title.
However, the former Lecce midfielder is under contract until 2028 and Sporting are determined to keep him.
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26th Jul 2024, 22:39By Ian Tuckey
Erik has '100% faith in Marcus'
Erik ten Hag is convinced Marcus Rashford will return to his 30-goal form of two seasons ago.
And the Manchester United manager is equally sure new coach Ruud van Nistelrooy can show him how.
Ten Hag said: “That is the reason why he is here.
“But not only for the strikers, he is much more than this but Rashford can only improve himself.
“He is capable, he scores so many goals and at a relative young age, so many goals, so he is capable of it.
“I am confident and have 100 per cent belief he can do the same as two years ago.”
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26th Jul 2024, 22:35By Ian Tuckey
Ten Hag challenges Rashford
Marcus Rashford has been challenged to return to his career-best goal-scoring levels as Manchester United enter a new era, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
Rashford, 26, has already been working with club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy to find his form again in front of goal.
Red Devils' strike legend Van Nistelrooy was brought onto the club's new coaching team to get the team finding the net again.
Rashford certainly needs to do that, having dropped from figures of 30 goals two seasons ago to eight last season.
That resulted in him losing his first-team place with United and being left out of Gareth Southgate’s England Eurosquad.
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26th Jul 2024, 22:32By Ian Tuckey
Red Devils 'keen on Silva'
Manchester United could turn to Benfica's Antonio Silva in their hunt for another new centre-back.
Leny Yoro, 18, has already come in from Lille for £52million and instantly impressed in a friendly.
But deals for two players regarded as equally major targets have proved more tricky to tie up.
United are reportedly struggling to agree a fee for Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt.
And Everton are holding out for a huge sum for England ace Jarrad Branthwaite.
NowO Jogo claim the Red Devils are tracking Silva - after the 20-year-old's brilliant 2023-24 club season.
The Portuguese outlet suggest Benfica might be prepared to sell him for half of his £42million release clause.
Real Madrid were reckoned to have monitored Silva in the past.
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26th Jul 2024, 22:01By Ian Tuckey
Red Devils announce FOURTH key backroom arrival
Manchester United have named Lillestrom manager Norwegian Andreas Georgson as first-team coach.
The former Brentford set-piece coach, 42, is the fourth major arrival in United's backroom this summer.
Rene Hake, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Jelle ten Rouwelaar came in earlier to assist boss Erik ten Hag.
Now Georgson has been unveiled, having previously also coached at Arsenal and Southampton.
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26th Jul 2024, 21:44By Ian Tuckey
Man Utd & Arsenal face tough task to land Zubimendi
Prem giants are braced for disappointment if they pursue Martin Zubimendi.
Manchester United and especially Arsenal have reportedly been eyeing Real Sociedad's Spain midfielder.
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have also been mentioned over the 25-year-old.
But GIVEMESPORT believe Zubimendi is more than happy at Sociedad.
The one-club man is under contract until 2027, with a release clause of £51million.
And it's reckoned Zubimendi will not look to leave Sociedad.
That means any move would probably depend on the LaLiga club accepting a sizeable offer.
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26th Jul 2024, 21:05By Ian Tuckey
Rashford's car hit - with Malacia taken to hospital
EXCLUSIVE: A suspected drink-driver crashed into one of Marcus Rashford’s cars — leaving Manchester United teammate Tyrell Malacia needing checks in hospital, writes RICHARD MORIARTY.
England striker Rashfordwas in a vehicle behind his ownRange Roverwhen it was hit by a blackMercedes.
The Range Rover driver, 25, plus his passenger, defenderMalacia,were advised to go to hospital.
Policewere called in Wilmslow,Cheshire, and arrested the Mercedes driver, 55, on suspicion of drink-driving.
She was checked at Macclesfield Hospital. Doctors clearedDutchace Malacia, 24, and his pal.
Both players were at training the next day.
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26th Jul 2024, 20:47By Ian Tuckey
Red Devils linked to Morten
Sporting Lisbon's Morten Hjulmand is the latest name linked with Manchester United.
Portuguese outlet Correio Da Manha suggest United are eyeing the 10-cap Denmark anchorman, 25.
Ironically, Sporting recruited him last summer to replace Manuel Ugarte, who left for PSG and is now also said to be on the Red Devils' radar.
Hjulmand played 30 games in helping Lisbon win the 2023-24 Portuguese title.
However, the former Lecce midfielder is under contract until 2028 and Sporting are determined to keep him.
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26th Jul 2024, 20:27By Ian Tuckey
Maguire keen to stay... if he's wanted
Harry Maguire says everything he's heard suggests he's part of Manchester United's future.
The England centre-back rates missing last season's FA Cup final glory and Euro 2024 as his hardest time in football.
But before that he had battled back to a regular place with United in the second half of last season.
Maguire, 31, told Sky Sports: "Everything I've heard and the action I've been shown from the club, I'm part of the future.
"It is time to crack on and make this club successful again, challenging for the big trophies. That's what this club demands."
And asked if he'd like to stay, he replied: "Unless the club tell me I'm up for sale or I'm not wanted there anymore."
Manager Erik ten Hag will be in charge for a third campaign - after surviving an end-of-season review.
And Maguire added: "Going into the summer, no-one knew what was happening, but the decision has been made now.
"We've got new members of staff with Ruud [van Nistelrooy] and Rene [Hake]. Everyone is looking forward to the season and hopefully we make it a successfully."
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26th Jul 2024, 19:42By Ian Tuckey
He'll make his Marc again
Manchester United fans are convinced that Marcus Rashford is destined for a great season.
The 26-year-old was filmed doing a series of skilful keepy-uppies during a pre-season training session this week.
Man Utd fans convinced Marcus Rashford 'scoring 40 goals this season' after seeing video of him 'feeling like Maradona'
He appeared calm and composed while attempting some difficult tricks before being called to join his team-mates.
And fans are now convinced that he will be ready to take thePremier Leagueby storm when the 2024-25 campaign starts next month.
One person took to X to write: “Rashy is coming for you all.”
Another commented: “He’s scoring 40 goals this season.”
A third wrote: “Feeling likeMaradonainnit.”
While a fourth said: “Marcus is on fire, I bet he will have a wonderful coming season.”
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26th Jul 2024, 19:32By Ian Tuckey
Hammers keen on Wan-Bissaka
West Ham are reportedly switching attention from Bayern Munich full-back Noussair Mazraoui to Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg believes United are reducing their valuation of Wan-Bissaka.
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26th Jul 2024, 19:12By Ian Tuckey
Utd tipped to nip in for Mazraoui
Manchester United could move in for Bayern Munich's Noussair Mazraoui.
Sky Germany believe West Ham's £16.5million move for the Morocco full-back is in danger of collapse.
And it's claimed the Red Devils are pondering a bid for the 26-year-old.
One report even claims the Red Devils are in talks over recruiting Mazraoui, who is well known to Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag through their stints at Ajax.
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26th Jul 2024, 18:26By Ian Tuckey
Maguire hails Yoro
Harry Maguire believes new Manchester United team-mate Leny Yoro has "every attribute" needed to become a superstar defender.
Yoro, 18, has already impressed ina firendly following his £52million arrival from Lille.
And England star Maguire, 31, told The Athletic: “It’s our job as senior centre backs, my job, to help him along, communicate well, let him know what to expect.
“We must remind ourselves he is really young. There are gonna be mistakes.
“But he has every attribute of a centre back in the modern game, so I’m sure he’s gonna have a bright future.
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26th Jul 2024, 17:54By Ian Tuckey
Thiago woe confirmed - meaning new twist in Toney saga
Brentford's new strikerIgor Thiagowill be out for months with a knee injury sustained in a friendly with Wimbledon on Thursday.
The Brazilian now faces further scans - in a blow that also threatens to hold up the possible sale of England ace Ivan Toney.
Arsenal and Chelsea are amongst the club said to have monitored the 28-year-old, with Manchester United also mentioned at one stage.
But it's claimed Prem rivals could now prefer to move in NEXT summer - after his Bees' contract expires.
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26th Jul 2024, 17:45By Ian Tuckey
McNair joins San Diego... but WBA borrow him
Former Manchester United defender Paddy McNair has joined MLS side San Diego FC as a free agent - but will be loaned to West Brom until the end of 2024.
TheNorthern Ireland international, 29, spent five years at Old Trafford after coming through the youth ranks before leaving in 2016 for Sunderland, then managed by ex-United boss David Moyes.
McNair thenjoined Middlesbrough for £5m in 2018, where he won the club's Player of the Year award in 2021.
Now he has signed a free three-year deal with San Diego following the end of his contract with Championship side Boro.
But he will be flown straight back to England after the MLS outfit agreed a six-month loan withWest Brom.
Part of the reason behind the short loan is because the club are waiting on the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa.
McNair said: "Joining San Diego FC is an exciting new chapter in my career. When I first heard of San Diego, I had this gut feeling of excitement to play outside of England and have a chance to play in MLS.
"It’s going to be very special to be a part of history. I look forward to bringing my experience to the team and building a team San Diego can be proud of."
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26th Jul 2024, 17:16By Ian Tuckey
Mand United?
Sporting Lisbon's Morten Hjulmand is the latest name linked with Manchester United.
Portuguese outlet Correio Da Manha suggest United are eyeing the 10-cap Denmark anchorman, 25.
Ironically, Sporting recruited him last summer to replace Manuel Ugarte, who left for PSG and is now also said to be on the Red Devils' radar.
Hjulmand played 30 games in helping Lisbon win the 2023-24 Portuguese title.
However, the former Lecce midfielder is under contract until 2028 and Sporting are determined to keep him.
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26th Jul 2024, 16:52By Ian Tuckey
Real could 'hijack Utd's De Ligt deal'
Manchester United's hopes of signing Matthijs de Ligt could be dented by an approach from Real Madrid.
It's claimed the Spanish champions have been boosted by United failing so far to agree a fee with Bayern Munich for the Netherlands star.
The Red Devils have already landed De Light's Euro 2024 team-mate Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.
French centre-back Leny Yoro, 18, has also come in from Lille.
United are said to have bid £29million for De Ligt.
But Bayern reportedly want nearer £42m.
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26th Jul 2024, 16:10By Ian Tuckey
Excited fans make Rash prediction
Manchester United fans are convinced that Marcus Rashford is destined for a great season.
The 26-year-old was filmed doing a series of skilful keepy-uppies during a pre-season training session this week.
Man Utd fans convinced Marcus Rashford 'scoring 40 goals this season' after seeing video of him 'feeling like Maradona'
He appeared calm and composed while attempting some difficult tricks before being called to join his team-mates.
And fans are now convinced that he will be ready to take thePremier Leagueby storm when the 2024-25 campaign starts next month.
One person took to X to write: "Rashy is coming for you all."
Another commented: "He’s scoring 40 goals this season."
A third wrote: "Feeling likeMaradonainnit."
While a fourth said: "Marcus is on fire, I bet he will have a wonderful coming season."
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26th Jul 2024, 15:30By Ciaran Wiseman
De Gea eyes return
David De Gea is interested in a potential return to football with Genoa.
The Manchester United icon has been without a club since leaving Old Trafford last summer.
According to Gianluca di Marzio, De Gea is open to the prospect of joining the Italian side.
Genoa finished 11th in Serie A last season and are managed by former Italy striker Alberto Gilardino.
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26th Jul 2024, 14:48
More from Maguire
After last season's FA Cup Final victory, which Harry Maguire missed through injury, Manchester United players did not know if they were going to a post-match celebration or Erik ten Hag’s farewell.
It was so strange. No one really knew what was going on. No one had assurance.
If you asked the players, they’ll probably just say they didn’t really know because no one really had a clue.
But, it was really impressive with the way that he handled that week and took them out with a victory against probably the best team in Europe at the moment.
Harry Maguire
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26th Jul 2024, 14:14
Maguire on Ten Hag
Manchester United ace Harry Maguire believes the uncertainty over Erik ten Hag’s future was the reason for the team's worst finish in the history of the Premier League.
Yeah, it was tough, some of the things that came out in the lead up to the Cup final were really poor, I felt.
He handled it brilliantly, to be honest, he just took each day as it comes. From us players, we didn’t see anything different in the manager, so credit to him for the way he handled it. And all his staff as well.
There was so much uncertainty around the club. Especially the staff, the manager, all of the other staff as well around the club, they didn’t know what was happening the following year. It was tough.
It probably did damage our performances and results throughout the season maybe a little bit. Especially when it happened around that Christmas period when we really did fall off.
But credit to the manager, the way that he handled it. To have the lead up in the way that he did and to produce a performance like we did in the cup final and turn things around was really impressive.
Harry Maguire
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