MANCHESTER UNITED are in advanced talks to hijack Arsenal’s £26million move for the ‘new Nemanja Vidic’ according to reports
The Red Devils are keen to sign a centre-back in January and Radu Dragusin happens to be their number one target.
Meanwhile, Andre Onana could be banned from playing for United because of a little-known Fifa rule.
And we’ve got the latest on Jim Ratcliffe’s deal for 25% of Manchester United.
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Gabriel Agbonlahor described Manchester United as a “shambles” after reports of them looking to re-sign David de Gea.
De Gea has been a free agent ever since leaving United in June.
Shambles.
“Didn’t they think about that before they let [Andre] Onana go and they didn’t bring in a better No2?”
Manchester United legend David de Gea has been asked to turn down a return to Old Trafford via expert Gabthrough Agbonlahor.
I wouldn’t [rejoin] what they have done to him.
The way they had the contract and then took it away after the amount of years he played for Man Utd, and what he had done there.
I wouldn’t do it, but he’s in Manchester right now and he’s pictured with some of the players.
Tyson Fury and Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana have sparked a blossoming bromance on Instagram.
Onana made up for his big mistakes by saving a last-minute penalty against Copenhagen on Tuesday.
That helped United seal a 1-0 victory over champions Denmark for their first victory at Champions League level.
Onana posted on Instagram: “To all Mancunians, to us, to Sir Bobby Charlton. We are united. “
Fury issued a one-word response: “GETTTTUPPPPP.”
And Cameroon came back with a greeting emoji.
Manchester United and Manchester City are set to face each other on Sunday at Old Trafford, but there will be a kick-off time.
A message on Manchester United’s official website read: “The derby against Manchester City will take place at the end of the month, and the match at Old Trafford will be postponed until 15:30 GMT on 29 October.
“The match, which we won 2-1 last season with Marcus Rashford scoring a memorable goal, will be broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK.
“The start time was agreed following consultations between the clubs, the broadcaster and local authorities. “
The times and dates have been modified to suit the clubs in Europe: Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League.
Former Manchester United ace Darron Gibson has spoken out about his addiction to sleeping pills and would have died if it had continued.
I don’t even think it’s working at the time. Looking at the pictures I turn gray, if I had continued I would have died. I take 12 to 14 sleeping pills a night.
I rushed to the hospital and didn’t tell anyone about the sleeping pills. Danielle [Gibson’s wife] knew he took them, but she had no idea how much they were. I’m smart to hide it.
Sometimes I’d take them all at once when we’d be going to sleep and I’d say I was bringing up a drink of water for her.
I’m not embarrassed or ashamed to say now that I was in a bad way but in the hospital I wasn’t telling anyone.
They thought it was epilepsy, but I didn’t know it. They were sleeping pills that had already been used for years. The doctor called me and told me that my brain and center were fine.
Rangers are clinging on for a golden ticket to the biggest club tournament in history.
Fifa’s new expanded, 32-team Club World Cup, expected to have a huge prize fund worth up to £50m-plus per team, will kick off in the United States in 2025.
The Champions League winners from 2021 to this season will gain entry, alongside eight clubs from the four-year ‘coefficient’ list, based on results in Europe.
Lately, FIFA needs one club per country to qualify on the performance-based list.
That means Manchester United, Barcelona, Inter Milan or Borussia Dortmund would all have to win the Champions League this season in order to get in.
The current standings would be joined by Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid and this season’s Champions League winners, including Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Roma, Villarreal, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica, Ajax and, of course, Gers.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana saw his live TV interview gatecrashed by a club legend.
The wonderful Rio Ferdinand appeared on camera to congratulate Onana.
Ferdinand, who was covering the game as a pundit for TNT Sports, said: “Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!”
Then he shook the guard’s hand and added, “Be careful, good luck. “
The Cameroon international could not help but smile at the wholesome interaction as he replied: “Thank you.”
Manchester United ace Mason Mount revealed his favourite chant since moving to Old Trafford.
Mount said, “Mine would be ‘Attack, attack, attack, attack, attack. ‘”
“When they start making a song like that, you just have to attack. “
Manchester United face the premier festival of Saudi Pro League clubs for respected director Paul Mitchell.
Mitchell has been linked with a move to United as part of a control reshuffle if Sir Jim Ratcliffe buys the club and takes over football operations.
But Saudi clubs are also looking at the ex-Tottenham and Southampton chief as they plan the next phase of their recruitment drive.
The 42-year-old left Monaco earlier in the year and returned to the northwest, fuelling rumours that the Red Devils would be his next stop.
Mitchell’s ability to identify big stars with world-class prospects such as Son Heung-Min, Sadio Mane and Dele Alli is also attracting attention in the Middle East.
Until now, SPL recruitment has been centrally controlled, with former Chelsea leader Michael Emenalo acting as director of football for the entire league while his clubs spent millions.
Manchester United are planning an embarrassing move by begging sacked goalkeeper David de Gea to return on a short-term deal, SunSport’s Neil Custis reports.
United are worried they will be short of keepers when Cameroon No 1 Andre Onana — De Gea’s replacement — goes to the Africa Cup of Nations in the New Year.
Afcon runs from January 13 to February 11, meaning the £43.8million summer signing could miss up to eight of the Red Devils’ matches.
So the club are ready to turn back to De Gea — having booted him out in the summer.
Kim Kallstrom criticised Alejandro Garnacho for scraping the penalty spot before FC Copenhagen’s penalty night.
The former Arsenal loanee told Tipsbladet: “What an ugly type. It’s so childish. It’s a baby level.
“I understand that players want to win at all costs, but there has to be some kind of morality somewhere.
“Football players may not have the greatest morals of all, but they can still have morals.”
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Erik ten Hag has admitted that his Manchester United players are getting up to speed after a sluggish start to the season.
The coach felt they had taken a big step forward in last night’s 1-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League.
He said: “The players are stepping up their efforts and writing down their problems during the season.
“From there, they gain confidence, as was seen in the case of Harry Maguire and Andre Onana.
“There are others who are acting well. If we produce that and go from game to game, we can create something. “
Here are Manchester United’s next 4 matches in all competitions.
The Red Devils are first in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag will then face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup before matches against Fulham and Copenhagen.
Manchester United plan an embarrassing U-turn by pleading with dumped keeper David de Gea to return on a short-term deal.
The club are worried they will be short of keepers when Cameroon No 1 Andre Onana — De Gea’s replacement — goes to the Africa Cup of Nations in the new year.
Man Utd were caught off guard after Onana made a 180-degree turn in relation to his retirement abroad.
Afcon runs from 13 January to 11 February, the £43. 8m summer signing may miss up to 8 United games.
The club are therefore in a position to turn their attention to De Gea, after sending him off in the summer.
The 32-year-old Spaniard spent 12 years at Old Trafford and left when his contract expired.
Here’s a look at Manchester United’s Champions League squad after the 1-0 win over Copenhagen.
Gabby Agbonlahor has demanded that Manchester United fans give Harry Maguire an apology after the defender netted a crucial winning goal in the Champions League.
He told talkSPORT: “First of all, I’d like to say that I fell that a lot of United fans owe Maguire an apology.
“I think from what he’s been through, he’s been booed by the fans, he’s been on pre-season tours and there’s ‘sheep’ booing him, enthusiastic ‘sheep’ who have no idea about booing in football.
“He’s got through it and said, ‘No, I’m not going to leave, I want to play for United.’ Easy for him to say, ‘OK, I’ll got to West Ham, let’s get the deal through.’
“‘No, I’m staying here, I’m going to fight for my spot,’ and look what he’s doing now. The ‘Man of the Match’ against Sheffield United, he was given a hand against Brentford, he scored last night. It was a captain’s role last night.
Here is a look at what the momentum looked like between Manchester United and Copenhagen during their Champions League clash.
A spirited André Onana demanded that Manchester United end their challenge to Copenhagen and qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League.
He said after the game: “We are Manchester United, a very big club. We have to keep going, we have to win.
“I have no doubt that we will succeed at the next level of UCL. I’m sure. “
Manchester United are reportedly “keeping an eye” on Sebastián Cáceres.
The 24-year-old Club America defender has been inspiring in recent weeks and United are said to be enthusiastic, according to Football Insider.
The report claims that Tottenham, Fulham, West Ham and Newcastle are interested in signing him.
Manchester United are reportedly interested in AC Milan star Tijjiani Reijnders.
The Dutch midfielder joined the Serie A giants last summer while signing a five-year contract.
However, there are already hypotheses about his long career at Calciomercato, stating that the Red Devils are admirers of the star.
The report even claims that the club will make a move for Reijnders next summer.
Paul Scholes criticised Manchester United’s first-half showing during their 1-0 victory over Copenhagen last night.
United won the game on the night thanks to a 72nd-minute Harry Maguire header.
Scholes told TNT Sports: “It’s like we’re watching a Europa League game in the first half.
“Like an evening jueves. Pauvre. La part of the moment is so much better.
Jurgen Klopp has paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton.
Ahead of the Europa League match between Liverpool and Toulouse, the coach offered his condolences.
Charlton passed away at the weekend and was announced ahead of United’s win over Sheffield United.
He said: “I knew of Sir Bobby before I arrived in England, he is one of the biggest personalities in European and world football.
“I hope his family are doing OK.”
Former Manchester United star Michael Owen has claimed that the club should have progressed further under Erik ten Hag.
He told DAZN Bet: “United are in a position at the moment where they are desperate to have a manager.
“There have been a lot of adjustments since Sir Alex Ferguson, and not every single manager they employ can be bad. In fact, they all had resumes that suggested they could just be wonderful coaches.
“So, at some point, you have to avoid cuts and conversions and stick with a manager, and I think United are at that point where they need some continuity.
“But I did expect United to be further down the line than they currently are. If you look in black and white you can argue against that, they did win a cup, got to the final of another one and qualified for the Champions League.
“It’s been a pretty decent season, not by United standards, but in recent years. So it was a big step forward on paper, but visually it wasn’t inspired and I wondered if it reflected how it should reflect their talent on the pitch. ” “This season has just proven it in my mind. “
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