And Douglas Costa’s agents have had conversations with the club in case they target other targets.
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NOU MAN IN
Ronald Koeman to make Donny van de Beek his first signing as Barcelona coach, he reports.
United’s 23-year-old goal inspired so much that Ajax advanced into the Champions League semi-finals, where they were seconds away from qualifying for the top.
But after severing for another season at The Johann Cruyff Arena, he is in a position to face a new challenge, which Edwin van der Sar even stated earlier in the year.
Van der Beek scored 10 goals and had 11 assists for Ajax in all competitions last season and United or Barcelona 31.6 million pounds.
COUNTING THE COST
Douglas Costa has spoken to Manchester United about whether the club is interested in the Juventus winger, according to reports.
Transfer to skilled Gianluca Di Marzio in Sky Sports News: “Juventus need you to leave. Their agents are traveling towards a solution, they have spoken to Manchester United, to see if they would be interested.”
“They’ll think about it, but the challenge is that Douglas Costa is injured, so it’s a challenge for a club that needs to buy it.”
“The agents spoke to Manchester United, for sure, and filed their transfer.”
GOOD MORNING MAN FANS UTD
Football’s return to pre-season education has turned into chaos due to quarantine rules.
And players were warned that they could not simply confuse the formula by spending their holidays in a country outside the UK security list and then returning from another country, which did not require 14 days of isolation.
The Premier League has written to all clubs to warn them that anyone who has traveled to one of the 155 countries with the highest levels of Covid-19 will have to close before returning to work.
Even those who tested negative for coronavirus will not be exempt.
It has been reported that some concerned gamblers went on holiday to Spain and then returned to the UK via Greece or Germany to go into quarantine.
A government spokesman said: “If you have been in a country that is not exempt from our restrictions, you will have to isolate yourself for 14 days.
“If you travel from that country to an exempt country for, for example, 4 days, you will still want to isolate yourself for ten days when you return to the UK.”
And with the maximum of sensible groups returning to education this week, several stars are suffering to exceed the deadline.
On the other hand, SunSport journalist Neil Custis believes ole Gunnar Solskjaer can also not get lost in an alley with a dead ending, as David Moyes did in the summer of 2013.
Manchester United boss and then executive vice president Ed Woodward has been resisting all summer thinking they’re hiring Cesc Fábregas. They stood on his floor and held on
Moyes and Fábregas even spoke but at the last minute the player stayed at Barcelona.
Meanwhile, United lost to other goals in other positions and ended with a signing: Marouane Fellaini.
That’s the one who stubbornly pursues Jadon Sancho.
They can’t put all their eggs in a basket by dragging and waiting for Sancho to defend himself from a settled Borussia Dortmund play.
Finally, David De Gea defended his position in Man Utd by insisting that “I have confidence in myself” as tension rises for Dean Henderson to return.
Block
Football’s return to pre-season education has turned into chaos due to quarantine rules.
And players were warned that they could not simply confuse the formula by spending their holidays in a country outside the UK security list and then returning from another country, which did not require 14 days of isolation.
The Premier League has written to all clubs to warn them that anyone who has traveled to one of the 155 countries with the highest levels of Covid-19 will have to close before returning to work. Even those who tested negative for coronavirus will not be exempt.
It has been reported that some concerned players were on holiday in Spain and then returned to the UK via Greece or Germany to go into quarantine.
A government spokesman said: “If you have been in a country that is not exempt from our restrictions, you will have to isolate yourself for 14 days.
“If you travel from that country to an exempt country for, say, 4 days, you will still have to isolate yourself for ten days when you return to the UK.”
OLE AT WHEEL IN SLOW LAIN
NEIL CUSTIS – Comment
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also can’t get lost in an alley with a dead ending, as David Moyes did in the summer of 2013.
Manchester United boss and then executive vice president Ed Woodward has been holding out all summer thinking they’re hiring Cesc Fábregas. They stood on his floor and held on.
Moyes and Fábregas even spoke but at the last minute the player stayed at Barcelona.
Meanwhile, United lost to other goals in other positions and ended with a signing: Marouane Fellaini.
That’s the one who stubbornly pursues Jadon Sancho.
They can’t put all their eggs in a basket by dragging and waiting for Sancho to defend himself from a settled Borussia Dortmund play.
SANCHO’S GOLPE
Manchester United’s hopes of luring Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford appear to have failed.
Borussia Dortmund’s boss has reportedly hinted that he wants to join the star, which is the Red Devils’ main target.
The Daily Mail says Dortmund’s CEO believes his club does not have to sell the player at their expenses.
And the figure of the London-born star has led his employers to impose a whopping 108 million pounds.
However, it is the idea for Manchester United to be reluctant to advance all exorbitant prices.
WE’RE BETTER GUNNAR
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains optimistic for next season despite his club’s defeat in the European League semi-finals.
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) 17 August 2020
KANE WELL CAPABLE
Steve McClaren says Manchester United doesn’t want 108 million pounds, the wing of Borussia Dortmund Jadon Sancho.
And he suggested Ole Gunnar Solskjaer update Tottenham forward Harry Kane instead.
McClaren told Talksport: “The first four are so fast, they’re so exciting and they cause so much trouble.
“Yes, Sancho would be the team, even for winning big games and cups, you want a No9 and you want two very smart centres.
“Haaland would have been perfect; a talented young striker, a ninth who can play in tension, are hard to find.
“Harry Kane, will you get him out of Tottenham? I doubt it very much, but they want to.
JENS UNDER THE LENS
Norwegian sensation Jens Petter Hauge followed one of Manchester United’s wisest headhunters on Sunday and admitted: “It’s very positive.”
Talent watchers Tommy Moller Nielsen saw that FK Bodo/Glimt’s left wing failed to reach his 8 goals in 12 games this season when Norwegian league leaders defeated the Sandefjord 2-1.
Moller Nielsen refused to verify local reports that he was tracking the particular 20-year-old, but Hauge told Eurosport: “It’s pretty clear. When a club like Manchester United enters the field, it’ll be interesting.
“If it’s true [United Scout on it], it’s very positive.
“But it’s nothing I can think of, because then my functionality will fall.
“I have to do it on delivery. Of course, I will be very flattered if this is true, but now I am talking about Glimt’s functionality.
THE INSY OUTS
Manchester United is expected to download a number of players to succeed in a 108 million pound deal for Jadon Sancho.
The Standard says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to adapt to United’s dead weight to have enough budget this summer.
United will pay 108 million pounds for the English star.
But to fund the move and the agreements for other firms, they will have to be transferred to several marginal actors.
Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira are two midfielders who don’t have a long run with Solskjaer.
But it’s in defence that the punch will play stronger, with Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo and Diogo Dalot supposedly put up for sale.
EXTENDED STAYS
Manchester United and neighbouring City will miss the first weekend of the Premier League season after leaving Euro.
Both groups have been promised a minimum of 30 days off once their 2019/20 crusade is completed, but after they have been eliminated, this means that only the first match circular will be lost on September 12.
This has now raised the option that either of you can launch their new weekday season on September 15/16.
However, The Telegraph claims United needs a longer break and asked to begin the new crusade a few days later.
It is also the idea that the most sensible cooks do not need to schedule the Manchester Derby so early in the season, as it takes position behind closed doors.
After their respective effects this weekend, the derby potentially has the only appointment that would be needed to locate a position for later in the season.
‘THE DEVIL’S DECISION’
David De Gea defended his position at Manchester United, insisting that “I am number one”.
The Spanish goalkeeper has been affected this season after a series of calamitous errors, especially in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Sergio Romero was given the go-ahead for the Europa League semi-final on Sunday and conceded two goals when United lost 2–1 to Sevilla.
But De Gea said: “I have in me.
“I have demonstrated my qualities every year. So I’ll still be available to the coach.
“I’m in a position to play and assist the team, as I have.”
SMALL FRIED
Rome has reportedly refused to waive a permanent agreement by Chris Smalling, incorrect for Manchester United.
However, SunSport understands United 20 million pounds to let Smalling go.
And with the coronavirus destroying finances around the world, Roma should not pay those fees.
But Gianluca Di Marzio says the Italians refuse to leave Smalling and hope to negotiate the fees with the Red Devils.
CHANGING THE WAY
Man Utd star Tahith Chong will emulate players Kevin De Bruyne and Serge Gnabry after signing a season-long loan with Werder Bremen.
Both have excelled in their careers after joining the Bundesliga from the Premier League.
And the 20-year-old said, “It’s in the back of your head when you come here.
“It’s smart to hear the club’s history and reputation to help players like Gnabry and De Bruyne advance their careers, so I’m sure this is the right position to continue my development.”
WAS IT THE MAG-IC?!
Harry Maguire struggled to settle for the Europa League semi-final loss to Sevilla.
He said, “It’s [to drink]. The kids are devastated.
“We have created many opportunities. We have to win the game. The most productive team lost and we were punished for missing opportunities. We’ve been ruthless for this time this year, but we weren’t.
“It means a lot to us. The boys are devastated. We have a boys’ organization.
“We know what it means to play for this club: losing weight is acceptable. Reaching the semi-finals is acceptable.
“Now we want to focus on going further, taking it a step further.”
YOUNG FER-NOMENON
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed the first time he learned that Cristiano Ronaldo would be a superstar.
The television specialist explained how Ronaldo dazzled sporting lisbon in a pre-season friendly against United in 2003.
It was a big effect on legendary coach Sir Alex Ferguson and general manager David Gill delayed the team bus schedule for an hour while desperately trying to signal the Portuguese winger after the game.
The adjustment endured to christen the opening of the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon and United soon beat the festival to steal Ronaldo.
“We sat in the coach afterwards, delayed for an hour, David Gill and Sir Alex were upstairs to warn you!” – RioFerdy5 recalls his first montage with a young Ronaldo ?? Club2020 pic.twitter.com/EFgfPmXD1A
– Football in BT Sport – Club2020 (@btsportfootball) 15 August 2020
SEE ‘OR AFTER
Young Manchester United Aliou Traoré has signed a one-season loan deal to sign for French club SM Caen.
The Red Devils teenager has returned to his home country in search of a normal first-team football with the Ligue 2 team.
The 19-year-old Frenchman can play in both the midfield and in areas.
He has inspired since moving to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 and has scored 4 goals in 14 appearances with United under-23s as they rose last season.
Traoré will wear the 15th jersey in Caen, which finished 13th in the French department last season after being relegated from Ligue 1 in 2019.
The highly sought-after young man has not yet been part of United’s first team and recently admitted that he is in a position to make the leap.
THE JOURNEY ENDS HERE
Bruno Fernandes has sent a sense of message to United enthusiasts about the end of his team’s trip to the Europa League.
He said: “Unfortunately, our adventure in the @europaleague ends here.
“It wasn’t what we expected. We were looking to be in the latter and fight for the trophy we were looking for so much.
While we congratulated @sevillafc on the final, we continue to play well and didn’t deserve to prevent it here.
“Now is the time to rest and think to become even more powerful and the goals we set for next season!
“Thank you to all my colleagues and collaborators who have made me feel that way in recent months at the Red Devils.
RAW LANDING
United has returned home after their Europa League defeat to Sevilla: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains angry with his team’s defence.
The Red Devils fell 2-1 in the semi-finals to the Europeans and extended their trophy-free streak to 3 years for the first time in more than 30 years.
And when you arrive in Manchester, Solskjaer may be frustrated by the airport business.
United’s boss shrugged and gestured as he left the shuttle, as if to explain his tactical sadness to the bewildered worker.
The rest of Man Utd’s team also noticed coming home, all dressed in facewear, with the exception of Paul Pogba, who wore a rag with his club burgundy tracksuit.
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BLACK, RED
It is clear why Borussia Dortmund need to sell to Jadon Sancho.
The club revealed that it had lost forty-five million pounds this season, a swing of 61 million pounds for the benefit of 16 million pounds they had achieved last year.
Manchester United, whose player is overrated at around 108 million pounds, has been asked to spit out the value Dortmund demands for Sancho.
But it is now clear that the effect of coronavirus on football clubs can invite enthusiasts to stadiums.
GREAT FORTNIGHT TO COME
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that United is in a position for a turbulent few weeks, with the Norwegian determined to make transfers across the line.
Solskjaer said: “It will be a summer.
“We are only separated a few weeks before we start again. It’s going to be an intellectual challenge.
“Of course we will keep pushing and asking more of the players we have, but we are looking to improve.
“It’s strange. The league starts very temporarily, but the market has been open for so long.
“We have to be andArray”
COST ADVANTAGE
Manchester United is reportedly moving to the extreme of Juventus Douglas Costa.
Sky Sport Italia says the Red Devils have been fans of the Brazilian for several years, but are involved in their injury history.
Costa, who will turn 30 next month, recently revealed that he plans to leave football because of his fitness problems.
Ace de la Juve has suffered 18 serious injuries in his career, adding a calf challenge that ruled him for nearly 4 months last season.
Costa has made only seven starts in Serie A this season and has struggled to reflect his form since leaving Bayern Munich.
He is one of the key players expected to be sold to raise new Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo this summer.
JUVE GOT THE RON MAN
Juventus would cease to be “non-transferable” to Cristiano Ronaldo and could simply make the decision to deposit money for 54 million pounds.
The game states that Paris Saint-Germain helps to monitor progress and can act after the end of the Champions League.
Ronaldo’s super-agent Jorge Mendes has already introduced him to europe’s biggest clubs since Juventus’ departure from the European Cup.
Despite a record crusade against the purpose and title of Serie A, the Season of the Portuguese superstar ended with disappointment.
The final defeats of the Italian Suppercoppa and Coppa Italia were furious at the fall of the Champions League.
After the fall in Lyon, Maurizio Sarri fired and replaced through green club legend Andrea Pirlo.
NO TROFEO … Still
United enthusiasts must have confidence in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and will soon win trophies.
Ole Gunnar Solskjor: named in 2018, no ENCORE trophy
There are some things you can’t rush. pic.twitter.com/NNBx7CX41u
– ✨Moll✨ (O MollyW1997) August 16, 2020
BRUNO IN BUST-UP
Bruno Fernandes that he and Victor Lindelof had buried the axe after having a heated argument after the winner of Sevilla last night.
He said: “I think it’s general to take a goal.
“We had 10 minutes later to score again and everyone was angry, it’s not about me or Victor, it’s about the team.
“What happened between Victor and me is normal, in football happens, is a look.
“It will happen much more on other teams.
“What’s vital now is to see the mistakes everyone has made and chase in the next games.”
– Football at BT Sport – Club2020 (@btsportfootball) 16 August 2020
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