MANCHESTER UNITED owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly wants to initiate talks with Benfica for £100m-rated teenager Joao Neves.
Elsewhere, Jadon Sancho made an instant impact on his second debut for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
The winger set up Marco Reus for the German side’s goal in a 3-0 win over Darmstadt.
Meanwhile, Man Utd have reportedly been dealt a blow in their hunt for Jean-Clair Todibo, as Liverpool are said to be favourites to sign the Frenchman.
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Manchester United star Alvaro Fernandez will pass his medical at Benfica on Monday, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The deal will see Fernandez’s loan to Granada end before the end of his loan to Benfica.
Romano reports that the deal will also include an option to buy.
Crushing 5-0 win for Marc Skinner’s side in the FA Cup against Newcastle.
Toone opened the scoring before Nikita Parris scored at halftime.
Substitutes Rachel Williams and Melvine Malard scored goals in the 71st and 91st minutes for a dominant performance.
Rachel Williams came off the bench to score Manchester United’s fourth goal.
An early shot from Williams managed to hit the woodwork before the ball came back to him, and Williams then tucked the ball into the bottom corner in the 71st minute.
Parris grabs her second of the game in minute 55 to make it 3-0.
Here are Zirkzee’s performances in his numbers this season.
What can’t be observed below is that Zirkzee also has an expected goal rate of 5. 2, meaning he scored 1. 8 more goals than a statistically average striker would have scored.
He also has a 41. 9 shot accuracy rate and 25 key passes this season.
Man Utd have been paired with Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee to sort out their problems as a striker.
Rasmus Hojlund has been tasked with leading Manchester United’s attack for much of the season.
Despite impressing in the Champions League, Hojlund has struggled domestically, having scored one goal in the Premier League.
However, reports in Italy now claim that the Red Devils are a move for the 22-year-old Zirkzee, which could lead to them causing his £34m release clause.
Zirkzee has been Manchester United’s cult hero Zlatan Ibrahimovic through Turin manager Iavn Juric, who said: “Those who are smart (the coaches), take those talents, tame them and manage to exploit them. “
“In some plays I see Ibra again. He is a forward who also manages to score many goals. “
It’s 2-0 against Man Utd with Toone as the provider.
After picking up the deflected ball, Toone sent a cross into the box in the 37th minute.
The goalkeeper came out to try and clear the ball but misjudged the flight of the ball to allow Nikita Parris to head home as she squeezed between two Magpies defenders.
Marc Skinner’s team picked up pace in the first half.
Ella Toone opened the scoring for the Red Devils.
Newcastle had been applying some early pressure but failed to make it pay.
England star Toone had already hit the post from close range, but finally found the back of the net in the 28th minute.
Erik Ten Hag has claimed to have had “problems” with Jadon Sancho before his arrival at Manchester United.
He also claimed that there have been problems “from the start” following the winger’s departure this week.
Sancho completed a loan return to Borussia Dortmund on Thursday to end his Old Trafford exile.
He had been sent off from the start following a public dispute with Ten Hag.
Asked what was wrong with Sancho, Ten Hag told Sky Sports: “He’s at Dortmund now. “So after signing, a year before (Ten Hag’s appointment), there were problems.
“We have had issues all the way through. So, you can make out his stay here at Manchester United so far is not a success.”
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Erik ten Hag has shown that several stars are in contention to return to the starting XI against Tottenham later that day.
Speaking earlier this week, the Dutchman said: “A lot of players have come back this week.
“Casemiro and Licha Martinez will be back in the near future. Luke Shaw is back.
“Christian Eriksen will be available again. Antony [and] Amad Diallo as well, so we have possible options to make. “
Man Utd have announced their XI for the Women’s FA Cup.
The Red Devils face Newcastle at 12:00 in their first game since the Women’s Super League winter break, which returns next weekend.
And many of the same old suspects have been named, including Ella Toone and Mary Earps, who is connected to the transfer.
Man Utd are set to open talks to sign 19-year-old Benfica midfielder Joao Neves, according to the Mirror.
The Benfica star caught the attention of many European giants after his time in the Portuguese first team under Roger Schmidt.
The report states that Neves has a £103million buy-out clause and is viewed as a priority investment by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s incoming entourage.
However, a resolution would likely have to wait until the summer after Dragons boss Schmidt ruled out the option of promoting the teenager.
Karim Benzema has reportedly been left out of a training camp with Al-Ittihad after missing training.
The ex-Real Madrid star joined the Saudi Arabian outfit in the summer and scored 12 goals in 20 games.
However, following reports that he had been ignored from the club’s tour of Dubai, the Red Devils legend has linked Benzema with Man Utd.
Saha told AS: “Benzema would replace United’s attack and that’s precisely what they want now.
“He would definitely score goals and also ensure better team play. For now it is just a dream, but Karim is still very professional.”
And a new report from Marca claims that Benzema will now be unable to travel to Dubai due to a leave of absence.
Erik ten Hag insists he needs players who are “hungry” after falling out with Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The manager said: “It’s not about discipline. It’s about normal behaviour. That is what you can expect from a top professional.
“If you want to perform, you want hungry players.
“You want players with personality and who are hungry to fight for the badge and fight for this club and they have to do that as a team. “
Sergio Reguilon could join Brentford on loan from Tottenham, according to reports.
The left-back is called up as the Bees are the first pick Rico Henry due to a serious knee injury.
Reguilon spent the early part of the season at Man Utd, but his loan was cancelled earlier this month after making 12 appearances.
Sky Sports reports that Jesse Lingard has dumped his agent, who is a member of his family.
The ex-Man Utd star is desperate to find a new club, having been without a side since leaving Nottingham Forest in the summer.
Lingard has won several bids but has seen any solution come true.
The midfielder sacked his agent amid frustration, coming out of a “complex long-term deal”.
The contract between the two “legally dissolved. “
Jadon Sancho hopes to “be satisfied again” after scoring a pass on his second Dortmund debut after leaving Manchester United on loan.
The 23-year-old said: “Since I’ve been back, I feel at home and I’m pleased to be back on the pitch.
“It was the intention for it to be like that, to come back and see Marco Reus again. He’s a wonderful friend of mine and I’m glad I set his goal.
“[My goal is] to be satisfied again, to get back on the pitch and the team, get them back into the top three and qualify for the Champions League.
“I have private goals that I’m not going to say now. I just need the team and I’m very positive in this part of the season.
“We kept a blank slate, which was very important, and we controlled that game after game. The team has goals and I’m sure we’ll achieve them if we fight in each and every game. “
Jadon Sancho returned to the pitch last night and Borussia Dortmund tastefully returned.
It only took 22 minutes for the winger after his return to help Marco Reus as Dortmund made it 1-0 against Bochum.
Despite the lack of playing time since his home crowd fell out with Erik ten Hag, Sancho felt right at home when he returned playing the final 35 minutes of the game.
Dortmund won 3-0.
Manchester United have reportedly been informed of the amount they will have to pay for French defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
CaughtOffside claims that the Red Devils will have to fork out £51. 6m to protect the centre-back from Nice’s services.
Tottenham and Chelsea are said to be interested.
United are looking for a new defender as Raphael Varane’s contract expires this summer.
Benfica have remained coy on reports linking them with Man Utd youngster Alvaro Fernandez.
The left-back has been on loan at Granada this season.
HITC claims the £9m defender is destined for Portugal.
However, Benfica coach Roger Schmidt told TV1: “As for the rumours and players that are likely to arrive, I prefer not to comment. “
Man Utd have reportedly joined the search for AIK striker Jonah Kusi-Asare.
The 6-foot-5 teenager is said to be a talent.
Bayern Munich are reportedly in pole position to secure the signing of the giant striker.
However, the Red Devils have now entered the fray – the wonderkid has already played a handful of times for his Swedish side and has been compared to Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The Man Utd game is too soon for James Maddison, according to boss Ange Postecoglou.
He’s getting closer,” the Aussie boss revealed of Maddison.
“He hasn’t trained with the organization yet. Obviously, after Manchester United, we have two weeks and between the two games in Manchester he will be back in training with the first team, as long as there are no setbacks during those two weeks. “. window. “
Burton Albion boss Martin Peterson has revealed that he is very happy to have secured a loan deal from Utd Joe Hugill.
“We’re pleased to have secured Joe’s loan,” Paterson told the club’s website.
“A lot of work has been done on the scenes through Gary and the team to make this resolution a reality, fighting festivals from other clubs to sign him on loan.
“I worked with him briefly at Barnsley when he arrived at an educational camp and then you will be able to see his potential. We would like to thank Manchester United for entrusting us with the progression of a player in whom they have high hopes.
“I’m proud to expand the forwards and I think Joe can be a smart addition for us. “
Ralf Rangnick has defended Jadon Sancho’s professionalism.
“He had his best time in Dortmund and, when he was healthy, he always played for me,” Rangnick told Sky Germany. “However, he wasn’t as carefree as in Dortmund. But that was also due to the overall situation.
“When he was fit, he was set and did well under me. He no longer had a chance in Manchester. He now has to get back into a rhythm and really into shape in Dortmund. From his point of view, the change makes perfect sense.
“In the six months that I have been with him, there has not been any problem on the field. On the contrary. He is a calm and charming guy. “
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