And the Red Devils would prepare Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman as a booking option if Borussia moved on their 108 million pound order.
Follow all the latest updates and the old Trafford gossip below…
ARTILLERY IMPROVEMENT
Manchester United has lost one of their last 23 games.
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remained modest ahead of the clash against Copenhagen.
He said, “One in 23 is too much.”
‘I don’t care’
Rio Ferdinand has asked United to reach an agreement with Jadon Sancho.
The Old Trafford veteran downplayed the claims that the Red Devils had enough for the players in place.
When asked who was signing his former club, he told BT Sport: “I think he’s the same player on everyone’s lips: Jadon Sancho. A little style.
When asked if he had a mandatory signing like United to Rashford, Greenwood and Martial, Ferdinand said, “I don’t care!
“You may have enough.
“Man United at the time, there were still four forwards who were struggling to play their component at any time of the season. That’s what you want.”
cul de sac
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will face old Stale Solbakken tonight.
Speaking before the game, the United coach said: “I know how Stale built it and what it’s all about.
“Of course I played against them when I was in Molde.
“I’ve known Stale for a long time, and Copenhagen has a history of entering Europe and succeeding in Europe.”
‘YOU’RE GOING HOME’
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer issued a reprimand to his striker for the clash against Copenhagen.
The Red Devils boss was asked how he planned to keep his players busy during his time in Germany.
But he refused to get carried away as he responded: “We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.
“Of course, put the plans in place, but, for me, now it’s just this game.
“You can’t think too much.
“It’s a knockout tournament. If you don’t play, you go home.
JAD ENOUGH
Jadon Sancho had already said goodbye to Dortmund, before meeting them this morning.
The Independent says the 20-year-old is so sure he would leave the club before pre-season education resumes.
But Manchester United has so far failed to reach a bundesliga deal.
PIRLO SAYS NO
Andrea Pirlo has no mercy as the new boss of Juventus as he prepares to beat seven stars, according to reports.
The legendary 41-year-old midfielder replaced Maurizio Sarri at Allianz Stadium this weekend.
And Pirlo wastes little time getting rid of the dead wood he doesn’t need, starting with former Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain and Manchester United striker Douglas Costa.
The report also adds that Sami Khedira and Blaise Matuidi are also on the verge of being fired with the two 33-year-old midfielders.
Defenders Mattia De Sciglio, Alex Sandro and Daniele Rugani can also be sold.
GREEN LIGHT
Mason Greenwood still needs to score head-to-head for Manchester United’s most sensible team this season.
When asked where it was looking to improve, he told UEFA: “I think about the goals of the head.
“I haven’t scored a header in the first team this season.
“It would be great to have one before the end of the Europa League.”
Have
Kai Havertz is pushing harder to move to the Premier League than Jadon Sancho.
Bundesliga stars are connected with one step to the English elite.
Havertz, 21, at 90 million pounds, is attracting a lot of interest from Chelsea, while United disagrees with Borussia Dortmund, which 20-year-old Sancho weighs 108 million pounds.
According to Sky Sports, the couple is “the one who moves as fast as possible”.
Tell me how to believe it
Antonio Conte will attack Manchester United and raise Chris Smalling to his Team at Inter Milan.
The defense deemed the wishes left over through Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last summer and sent him to Rome on loan for a season.
He shone in Serie A and made 30 league appearances and even managed three goals and two assists.
His defense saw him nicknamed “Smalldini” in reference to Italian legend Paolo Maldini.
Rome desperately needs to remain the former Fulham, who will miss his Europa League name this month, but which has been discouraged by the value of 21 million pounds demanded by United.
STATISTICAL ATTACK
Here are some statistics before the United-Copenhagen showdown.
SANCH-GO
It goes …
Jadon Sancho travels to Switzerland with his companions. Have.
– Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) 10 August 2020
LATEST NEWS
Manchester United has missed the one to point to Jadon Sancho.
And the Ace of England has been named in the pre-season team of Borussia Dortmund and will fly to Switzerland with them.
The Bundesliga team had in the past told United that they were looking for an agreement to stand until 10 August.
But the Red Devils refused to fulfill their 108 million pound order.
And this morning, nothing had been announced and Dortmund announced that the winger component of his team will travel to Switzerland to prepare for the next season.
Lucien Favre will put his players to the test at an educational camp in the Swiss city of Bad Ragaz.
Mit diesem Kader ?? pic.twitter.com/J23duYosxZ
– Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) 10 August 2020
COP OUT
Copenhagen head coach Stale Solbakken has admitted that his team will want to be “perfect” to beat Manchester United.
He said: “To do this, we have to play perfectly.
“We need a bit of luck. We maybe need a United that doesn’t fire on all cylinders.
“We need to be perfect defensively.
“We have that or two or three opportunities we have in a game like this.”
POG HAIR
Paul Pogba has worked more on the court to make up for lost time, revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Speaking to the club’s website, he said: “I’ve answered a lot of questions about Paul, and we’re very happy that he’s coming to play.
“He’s fit, he loves his football.
“Of course you have to make up time and try to do it.
“He also trains, has a wonderful personality in and around the place, and I hope we can see him lift this trophy [as he did before.”
Come and get me
Manchester United has put a booking plan in place if Jadon Sancho’s at Old Trafford fails.
That comes in the shape of Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman, according to the Evening Standard.
Coman is unlikely to appear in Munich next season, with Leroy Sane joining the Bundesliga champions.
And as a result, Manchester United is contemplating a loan deal, Bayern Munich prefers to sell directly.
D-DAY
It’s a huge day for Manchester United, as Dortmund’s deadline for getting an offer for Jadon Sancho expires tonight.
The German team is back in pre-season this week and expects Sancho to be there.
Dortmund is also willing to move on from its requested value of 108 million pounds at this time and would be disappointed if United implied the value they would be willing to pay, says Kaveh Solhekol of Sky Sports.
However, he also stated that United will never be in a more powerful position to point to Sancho, as all clubs have been excluded from the market due to the coronavirus.
He added that United was looking for Sancho, Sancho was looking for a step for United and some other Champions League season for Dortmund, as it was not enough to convince him to stay.
GOOD MORNING FANS UNITED,
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to let one of his goalkeepers pass – Dean Henderson does not facilitate the Position of No. 1.
David De Gea is under pressure after a series of errors, while Henderson has had two successful seasons on loan at Sheffield United.
Neither he nor De Gea needs to be substitutes and Sergio Romero will be the third choice.
Before United’s Europa League quarter-finals against Copenhagen night, Solskjaer said: “It will be difficult to keep three of them, so let’s see what the resolution is.
“I have to be the world’s top privileged technician with our goalkeeper department.
“Sergio, David and, with Dean Henderson coming back, there are three top keepers.
“The Europa League also demonstrated how vital Sergio was to us, and David has been performing.
“We’ll see what we do in the future.”
Solskjaer also shared his optimism that Paul Pogba will sign a new contract at United.
Pogba’s existing agreement at Old Trafford expires next summer, however, SunSport reported last month that it was close to accepting some other five-year extension.
And Solskjaer added: “Since coming back from injury he has been a delight.
“He has worked really hard, he is happy and he is playing well.
“We’ll see Paul in the next two seasons, I’m sure.
“And I can’t wait to see him grow up with this team.
“He will have to be one of the leaders, one of the great figures, because he is achieving his best moment as a footballer at 27.
“I’m looking ahead to run with him.”
Lastly, Tahith Chong could be heading to the Bundesliga with the Man Utd willing to let the winger join Werder Bremen on loan.
Chong reportedly, 20, held talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Friday after appearing in United’s Europa League against LASK.
According to the Daily Mail, Bremen is ahead of signing a two-year loan deal to Chong.
PAUL IN
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is confident that Paul Pogba will sign a new contract at Manchester United.
Pogba’s existing agreement at Old Trafford expires next summer, however, SunSport reported last month that it was close to accepting some other five-year extension.
Speaking about the Europa League quarter-final match with Copenhagen, United manager Solskjaer hinted that Pogba’s long run is in Manchester.
“Since he returned from injury, it has been a pleasure,” Solskjaer said.
“He’s worked very hard, he’s satisfied and he’s playing well.
“We’ll see Paul in the next two seasons, I’m sure.
“And I can’t wait to see him grow up with this team.
“He will have to be one of the leaders, one of the great figures, because he is achieving his best moment as a footballer at 27.
“I’m looking ahead to run with him.”
JEEPERS KEEPERS
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned that Manchester United will not enter next season with David de Gea’s 3rd, Sergio Romero and Dean Henderson.
He said: “The put festival is good. We have Sergio, David and Dean there with David supporting them.
“It’s going to be hard to stay 3 at the club. So let’s see what the resolution is.
ITALIAN WORK
Inter Milan legend Andreas Brehme believes his former team and Bayer Leverkusen are great favourites for United for the Europa League this season.
“I have no doubt, for me it’s Inter,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“The nerazzurri are a perfect team, even though Bayer Leverkusen is strong and has a perfect striker like Havertz, Conte’s team takes the lead.
“I would say that whoever wins this match has a wonderful match in the Europa League. The semi-final against Shakhtar Donetsk or Basel can be won.
“In the other aspect of the rank, Manchester United will qualify for the final. But Inter and Bayer are more powerful than the English club.
SOL SEARCHING
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that winning the Europa League would be one of his greatest achievements in his career.
He said: “I’m ambitious, and one of my dreams is the trophy as a coach of this club.
“That would be the proudest moment of my life.”
THE DEVIL CAN TAKE CARE OF HIMSELF
Borussia Dortmund have moved to quell rumors that Jadon Sancho is about to move to Manchester United after being in the UK.
The Bundesliga team will travel to Switzerland next week for a pre-season education camp and the club’s media and communications director said it was normal for the English star to return home.
Sascha Fligge said: “It is not unusual and smart for players to move from home before the education camp if they are risky.
“The same goes for Jadon [Sancho]. From our point of view, the photographs they have shown us do not violate that way.”
TEAM GOALS
Manchester United reached Germany in the Europa League quarter-finals.
They face Copenhagen after overtaking LASK with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now facing the main team’s decisions.
He has used the competition to so far offer game time to fringe players.
But with a United favorite to lift the trophy, Solskjaer started with his most powerful team.
This is how they line up …
RON IN ITS HISTORY WAY
Cristiano Ronaldo lives for the story, and after the record season, there are only 30 goals left to succeed in the all-time milestone to which he aspires to the maximum: Pelé’s 767 goals.
Ron rose to 737 when his double in Friday’s 2-1 win over Lyon failed to save Juventus from a surprising goals kick in the Champions League.
Pelé has scored 1,286 goals in 1,363 games, making him the guy who excels in the Guinness Book of Records.
But 519 of the targets were in friendly, so they don’t count for the official crown.
That means 35-year-old Portuguese superstar Ronaldo will actually succeed in the most sensible way in two years: his wonderful rival Lionel Messi, 33, ranks fifth on the list with 717.
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United leder Ron has said he can play until he is 40.
NOT SO KOUL
Micah Richards has claimed that United’s goal, Kalidou Koulibaly, will be 20 million pounds less after his horror in the Napoli Champions League defeat to Barcelona.
He told the Manchester Evening News: “I think it’s worth 20 million pounds less.
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