MANCHESTER UNITED transfer chief John Murtough has been in Saudi discussing FOUR potential exits according to reports.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are still looking for a new striker, and Serhou Guirassy is probably the most sensible on their priority list.
On the other hand, Donny van de Beek could nevertheless leave the club and a medical at Eintracht Frankfurt is reportedly in the offing.
And we were given all the latest news on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s intention to acquire United.
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Dwight Yorke has told MegaDice he is unimpressed with the level of player Manchester United have brought in of late.
He said: “Man United had one of the best goalkeepers in David de Gea, but they let him go. The club has moved on, but they haven’t really improved in De Gea’s absence.
“You don’t sign players who are on the same level as the old ones. The whole recruitment strategy needs to be focused on making the squad better. When I look at the current squad, I don’t think the team is any better with the signings they’ve made. It shouldn’t be like this.
“The club has made a lot of changes, but the goal has not been to improve. I feel like the goal of this team is the same as the previous one and that’s what I’m suffering from. “If we sign a goalkeeper, a striker or a centre-back, each and every one of the signings has to be made with the same objective: to improve the team”.
Man Utd have suffered a major blow in their decision for David Alaba.
A move announced this summer, potentially for a payment of around £51 million.
However, the player suffered a heavy blow on Sunday night against Villarreal.
Madrid confirmed Alaba had suffered a torn ACL in a statement.
It said: “Following the examinations carried out on our David Alaba, he has been diagnosed with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
“In a few days he will be operated on. “
Jadon Sancho could sign for RB Leipzig according to Bild.
The winger has been frozen since September thanks to Erik ten Hag.
Any deal is being complicated by Sancho’s £17million-a-year wages, however.
Borussia Dortmund have asked for Manchester United full-back Sergio Reguilon, according to The Mirror.
The left-back comes from Tottenham, so any negotiations will have to take place between Spurs and the German club.
Jadon Sancho could join RB Leipzig according to Bild.
The winger has been frozen out by Erik ten Hag since September.
However, any deal will come via Sancho’s £17m-a-year salary.
Christian Eriksen says Luton star Tom Lockyer wants to follow his doctor’s recommendation after collapsing while playing against Bournemouth.
Lockyer suffered cardiac arrest and is being treated at the hospital.
Eriksen also suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020.
He told BetFred, “Well, first of all, I hope you do well. I’m crossing my hands that he’s okay. “
“I’ve read and noticed what happened and I hope he’s OK, that he takes his time, that he’s healthy and that his family circle is there for him.
“My recommendation would be to make resolution possible.
“If the doctors tell you to do something else, you have to respect it and see what you can do.
“Nothing will stop you, but at the end of the day, it all depends on how you feel and what the doctors say.
“He has to make a resolution with his family, but he has to take his time and do it alone. “
Raphael Varane expects the club to include the one-year extension as part of his current contract.
The centre-back believed the club were looking to expel him from the club after he was sacked, according to the Manchester Evening News.
But a recall to the side against Bayern has given him confidence that he still has a future with the club.
Jose Mourinho has spoken about it to players’ agents on John Obi Mikel’s podcast.
He said: “When I was at #mufc, I replaced a player at half-time, I made a substitution at half-time, his agent accused me of harassment. I laugh at those moments, but they are other moments. “
Dan Ashworth is Ineos’ most sensible choice for the Manchester United sporting director job, according to the Manchester Evening News.
The band is also open to the idea of keeping John Murtough in another role after receiving feedback about him.
Raphael Varane is happier with his long-term clients as a Manchester United player, according to the Manchester Evening News.
He would have felt excluded from the XI to force him to leave in January.
But his retirement against Bayern gives him more confidence in his ability to fight for his place.
Manchester United director John Murtough has travelled to Saudi Arabia to negotiate deals for a number of players, the Daily Mail reports.
Casemiro, Raphael Varane, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial are all said to be on the cutting board and available for a transfer.
Luke Shaw has explained how pleased he is to be left with a blank slate at Anfield after Manchester United’s 7-0 defeat last year.
He told BetFred: “It’s really important, especially with the effects he’s had lately, conceding a lot of goals.
“Going there, especially to Anfield, what happened there last year, we understood it very well. It was one of the worst days of my football career.
“And for all of us. I think it definitely showed a step in the right direction, there’s still obvious little things that we can do better when we have the ball, however, I think as a defensive block, defensive unit, I think those are the basics that we have to technique with in each and every game, precisely the way we defended in this game.
Manchester United fans continued to react angrily to Diogo Dalot’s red card against Liverpool.
The Portuguese right-back has picked up two yellow cards in a row for dissenting.
One observer posted: “Wait, did he get two yellow cards for dissenting?English referees have their ideas. “
Man Utd have reportedly prepared a solution for David Alaba.
A move in the summer was potentially touted for a fee of around £51million.
However, the player suffered a heavy blow on Sunday night against Villarreal.
Madrid said in a statement that Alaba had suffered a torn ACL.
It read: “Following tests carried out on our player David Alaba, he has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
“In a few days he will be operated on. “
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André Onana also insisted that he was satisfied with the blank sheet against Liverpool but that he was looking for the 3 points.
He said: “I’ll say no because the maximum is 3 points.
“You know when you come to Anfield, it will be great going back home with the three points. But like I said, if you have the clean sheet it’s good but the most important thing is to win the game.
“Of course it’s a tough game, but being part of this wonderful club, you have to win. We had a few chances, not too many, but we didn’t manage to score.
“So now, ahead of getting ready for the coming games, we have to look forward because it’s not enough. We have to do much more.”
Manchester United will face West Ham on Christmas Day in the Premier League.
The Red Devils then finish the 2023 with games against Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.
André Onana has made sure to be in a “high-intensity” position as a goalkeeper for Man United.
He said: “I’m Manchester United’s goalkeeper so you have to be in position for anything.
“I’m used to playing big games with high intensity, so that’s why they brought me here.
“It’s a fun game for us. We’re up against a very smart opponent, but we look like we’re smart players. “
“We’re a club. That’s why we’re coming back to this point. “
Manchester United have gained a boost with Christian Eriksen’s return to training.
The Dane was photographed at a consultation in Carrington on Monday morning.
He’s been on the sidelines for a month.
Their last match was a 1–0 win over Luton Town on 11 November.
It is possible that Sergio Reguilon will leave Old Trafford in January.
The Spaniard played 10 times for Manchester United from Tottenham.
However, the Daily Mirror claims that Borussia Dortmund have carried out an investigation into the full-back.
They say you have a buyout clause in your contract, so you can move out when the window opens.
Andre Onana scoffed at claims that he has a poor goalkeeper but admitted he was not satisfied with his form.
He said: “If I have to talk about my season so far with Manchester United, I’m not satisfied because I know I can do so much more, I’ve done it and I know I’ll do better than I do now. Onana told Sky Sports.
“We’re not in a good moment. I hope things will be replaced sooner rather than later.
“But listen, you want to tell me that in six months the most productive goalkeeper in the Champions League last season may be the worst in the world?No.
“It’s all temporary. I know everything will be okay. If today, it will be tomorrow, if tomorrow, the day after tomorrow.
According to reports, Donny van de Beek’s destination for Eintracht Frankfurt is getting closer and closer.
The agreement for the midfielder will include the option to make the loan move permanent, according to Sky Sports.
Paul Lambert has claimed that Jadon Sancho should return to Borussia Dortmund.
He told Betway: “Jadon Sancho returning could give Dortmund a boost, but I don’t know if it will happen.
“I’ve seen reports about his pitch at Man United, but I’m not sure they’re accurate. I also don’t know if Dortmund are signing players in his position.
“Sancho looked at Dortmund, and if the player and the club think it’s a smart decision, then they’ll do it. Sancho was a child in Germany, but he was on fire.
“He still has the ability to reflect that, but I have no idea what happened to him at Manchester United. “
Roy Keane criticised Virgil van Dijk after the defender’s words about Manchester United.
The Utd icon reacted fiercely to Reds star Van Dijk after claiming that a team came to win the game.
Keane criticised the Liverpool defender for his perceived “arrogance” after the game.
He said: “He also wants a reminder. He plays for a club that has made a name for itself in thirty years. “
“He said, ‘Only one team was looking to win. Man Utd didn’t get a single point. ‘
“Man Utd are in a difficult place – like Liverpool have been in a difficult place for many a year. A bit of arrogance backfired on him today.”
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