MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing up a move for £25million Torino defender Alessandro Buongiorno.
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag is reportedly very interested in signing Bayern star Matthijs de Ligt.
The Dutch defender is the new target for the Red Devils who are looking to strengthen their centre-back options.
Elsewhere, United are reportedly in a trade deal involving Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Michael Olise.
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EXCLUSIVE: Raphael Varane is on a slippery slope with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag after being photographed at a ski resort, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
The French World Cup winner, 30, posted a photo on Instagram of himself enjoying his free time (introduced to all United players this week) in an unknown snowy destination.
It is understood United forbid players to go skiing during the season due to the risk of injury.
While the photo itself only shows the defender standing, with slopes and skiers in the background, he will be questioned on his return to Old Trafford.
Coach Ten Hag will be sent off if he learns that the injury-prone centre-back has been reckless in skiing.
Winter activity is banned at most clubs across Europe for fear of serious injury to stars.
Bayern Munich keeper Manuel Neuer broke his leg in freak accident during the Bundesliga winter break in 2022, after returning from Germany’s disastrous World Cup campaign in Qatar. Neuer was out for 10 months in total.
Arsenal and Chelsea target Ivan Toney says “it’s clear we need to play at the most sensible club”.
The Brentford striker is free to play following his eight-month suspension.
The 27-year-old Englishman, capped for one season, told Sky Sports: “Obviously I have to play for a big club and fight for titles, yes.
“If a club was to pay the right money… then, who knows. January or whenever is right time, I’ll be ready.”
But having been out for so long, Toney added: “I want to enjoy and play now.”
Manchester United are their latest move to stay alive for a trophy this season when they take on Ligue 2 side Newport in the FA Cup next weekend.
Erik ten Hag will then have to focus on the Premier League in hopes of fixing what has been a dismal season so far.
Michael Olise may be the best for Liverpool, amid reported interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.
That’s what former Anfield midfielder Jan Molby says of Crytal Palace’s French winger.
Olise has reportedly advised him that he would prefer to sign for the Gunners.
The 22-year-old’s £60million release clause might be a major obstacle for many clubs.
However, former Dutch star Molby told GOAL: “He looks like a player.
“You look at players and ask, ‘How far can he go?’ It looks to me like he has got the whole package.
“He could be within what Liverpool are prepared to pay in terms of a transfer fee.”
Newcastle may be forced to sell Joelinton this summer due to a salary dispute, writes OSCAR PAUL.
The 27-year-old Brazilian midfielder will miss the rest of the season with a thigh injury and possibly would have played his last game with Toon unless he felt a new contract.
Joelinton has 18 months to run on his deal but wants a bumper raise to become one of the club’s top earners.
But Samba and Newcastle have been at an impasse lately.
And it’s possible the Magpies will simply look for money this summer instead of threatening to let him leave with nothing next year.
Joelinton signed a six-year contract after Hoffenheim in 2019.
Gary Neville has been thrilled after making an “unbelievable” offer to a MANCHESTER CITY fan at Dragons’ Den.
The United legend appeared on the hit business show BBC One as a guest star.
After rejecting a fellow footballer’s business idea, he turned his attention to the entrepreneur.
Liam Browne entered the den with his Manchester-based company, Full Power Cocoa.
“You spoke of authenticity and obviously knowledge of cocoa,” said Gary.
Liam said he was drawn to three Dragons – Steven, Gary and Peter – which led Neville to make him an offer.
He told her, “I’d be content to divide the cash into 3 parts: they keep 10% and I keep 10%. “
Liam accepted the offering and the 4 men kissed in organization in the middle of the study.
EXCLUSIVE: Raphael Varane is on a slippery slope with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag after being photographed at a ski resort, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
The 30-year-old World Cup winner from France posted a photo on Instagram of himself enjoying his free time (presented to all United players this week) in an unknown snowy destination.
It is understood that United prohibit players from skiing during the season due to the threat of injury.
While the photo itself only shows the defender standing, with slopes and skiers in the background, he will be questioned when he returns to Old Trafford.
Coach Ten Hag will be sent off if he learns that the injury-prone centre-back has been reckless in skiing.
Winter activity is banned at most clubs in Europe for fear of serious injury to the stars.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer broke his leg in a bizarre twist of fate during the 2022 Bundesliga winter break, after returning from Germany’s disastrous World Cup campaign in Qatar. Array Neuer was out for a total of 10 months.
EXCLUSIVE: Troy Deeney has been released via Forest Green after SIX games in charge.
The Watford legend, and exclusive Sun Sport columnist, was only appointed head coach of the League Two side on 20 December.
Deeney, 35, has made 18 appearances for Forest Green this season after taking over as player-manager this summer, scoring 4 goals.
But he hasn’t played since being named boss last month, and now Sun Sport can exclusively reveal that his time at New Lawn Stadium is over.
Forest Green have drawn three and lost three of his six games at the helm.
They are currently at the rear of the fourth level, seven security points.
Michael Olise may be the best for Liverpool, amid reported interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.
That’s what former Anfield midfielder Jan Molby has to say about Crytal Palace’s French winger.
Olise has reportedly advised him that he would prefer to sign for the Gunners.
The 22-year-old’s £60m release clause may be the main hurdle for many clubs.
However, former Dutch star Molby told GOAL: “He looks like a player.
“You look at the players and ask, ‘How far can he go?’It seems to me that he has it all figured out.
“It may be within the limit of what Liverpool are willing to pay in terms of transfer fees. “
Former Manchester United prodigy Cameron Borthwick-Jackson joined the NOVENA at the age of 26.
Former Old Trafford manager Jose Mourinho praised the Mancunian as a “better player”.
He arrived here through the Red Devils’ academy and made his debut in Louis van Gaal’s first team. He made 14 appearances in the 2015/16 campaign, adding 10 in the Premier League.
But he left with Wolves, Leeds, Scunthorpe, Tranmere and Oldham, who he joined permanently in 2020.
However, Burton Albion signed him a year later and he registered two goals plus four assists in 72 games for the Staffordshire club.
But last year he was on loan to Polish side Śląsk Wrocław.
The left-back said goodbye last summer via Burton and joined Śląsk Wrocław, although he only played in the second team.
He is now on loan at Scotland’s most sensible club, Ross County.
Anthony Martial will undergo surgery for a hip problem, his agent has revealed.
Phillipe Lamboley told Sky Sports the injury is why the French striker has not always been in Manchester United’s first-team squad.
Lamboley said Martial had “no problem” with manager Erik ten Hag.
The representative said: “He’s only going to have a little surgery on his adductors, which was done a while ago and hasn’t allowed him to be 100 per cent, so he’s going to do it now. “
Lamboley insisted Martial wants to stay at Old Trafford despite claims United would consider offloading him this month.
Manchester United compete with the German clubs of Swedish prodigy Lucas Bergvall.
This is for Fussball News as the 17-year-old midfielder shines for his national team, Djurgarden.
Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund are said to be willing to keep the 6ft-1 star.
And last week, Newcastle linked up with Bergvall, who turns 18 on February 2.
Fussball News claims that the Red Devils are “very strong” and “continue to feel” his signature.
Bergvall is already making waves in Sweden after making his top-flight debut with IF Brommapojkarna on July 9, 2022.
Djurgarden rushed to sign him in December of that year.
Manchester United are said to be “very hot” in the race to sign Swedish prodigy Lucas Bergvall.
The 17-year-old midfielder has been playing for Djurgarden at his home Allsvenskan most recently.
It is believed that the Allsvenskan side will not be easy for the Swedish under-21 ace, between £6. 85 and £8. 57 million.
And Man United will take on the festival for Bergvall’s signature, with Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt and Barcelona all interested.
However, German outlet Fussball News claims that United are “very active” in the quest to capture the teenage star.
Scott McTominay has waxed lyrical about teammate Marcus Rashford.
I’ve been around a lot of different players, but I’ll still refer back to Marcus, he’s so talented and the way he conducts himself on the training pitch everyday, he’s always there, he’s so sharp and electric.
I saw him evolve in the academy and it’s almost a feeling of pride every time we see him do so well.
Any player who walks in will be amazed through Marcus because they may not expect it, but as soon as they look at him they say “there are levels”.
Manchester United’s Colombian striker Mateo Mejia has joined Sevilla.
The La Liga club have announced the arrival of the 20-year-old on a flexible basis.
The Spanish-born star has never been part of United’s final year after joining their Zaragoza academy in 2019.
The Re Devils have reportedly insisted on a 25-per-cent resale clause in Mejia’s deal with his new Spanish club.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reportedly signed Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt.
Ten Hag worked with the 24-year-old during his time at Ajax and, according to Sky Sports Germany, is “very interested” in reuniting with De Ligt.
It is tipped that the Dutch foreigner could become a top target for the Red Devils as they take a look at their backline.
Bayern Munich haven’t expressed a willingness to let him go, but it is said he could leave if a suitable replacement is brought in.
Arsenal are a deal for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, according to TalkSPORT.
Toffee’s financial fair play issues may force them to let the 21-year-old pass.
The imposing centre-back is highly regarded on Merseyside and has been linked with a move to Manchester United.
The Red Devils will only have to fight for his signing from Arsenal, but also from Real Madrid, who would be interested in the England Under-21 international.
Gary Neville has claimed Bruno Fernandes is “playing like he did 20 years ago” and is calling on Erik ten Hag to take over as Man Utd captain.
Neville believes that Fernandes is given too much license to roam and needs to be in a more structured system if the Red Devils are to get the best out of him.
On any team that’s anything, you see repeated passing patterns and combinations.
I think of Bruno Fernandes, and I saw him on Sunday. Clearly he is the most productive player in terms of skill, but he is everywhere.
You have to tell him to come in and do what he wants. I don’t think Bruno Fernandes is that kind of person.
If, for Pep Guardiola, a player plays out of position for a minute or two, he stands up and says: “Go back to your position”.
And I think Ten Hag gives him the freedom to pass everywhere and, in fact, you can never have a mix or a style of role, when you have your main midfielder all over the pitch.
It’s almost like 20 years ago, when your number 10 was given the license to play.
That is something from beyond, you have to have compatibility in a formula of combinations, schemes and attacking bureaucracy, and that is when I think Bruno is told that he has to be there to go anywhere.
I noticed Ten Hag approaching him and telling him to return to his position.
Anthony Martial is reportedly away from the rest of the Manchester United squad.
The Frenchman is in the final six months of his contract at Old Trafford and is expected to be released at the end of the season.
According to the Daily Mail, Martial ordered him to exercise just because he was out of shape.
The 28-year-old suffered an abdominal ailment last month and has been training alone ever since.
The former Monegasque is said to have been unable to regain his fitness after illness and Erik ten Hag sees individual education as a way to bring him back to the right level.
Gary Neville has warned that Tottenham could end up in a crunch time in the league this season.
Ange Postecoglou’s team is in top form and is currently in fifth place ahead of this weekend’s matches.
And former Manchester United star Neville believes that with injured players having to return, Spurs can cause upheaval in the four most sensitive players.
Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, he said: “I made a statement that I think Tottenham will finish second this season.
“With the return of the players: Dejan Kulusevski, Heung-min Son, James Maddison, Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma.
“If they kept them fit, and with the run they have, they could push Arsenal and Liverpool into second place. Is this a far-fetched claim?
“I think Tottenham are in a position where they could push and dismantle Aston Villa, Liverpool and Arsenal – they could do it. It’s a ridiculous claim!”
Serhou Guirassy is set to stay at Stuttgart despite a huge amount of interest from elsewhere.
The 27-year-old striker has been appreciated during his time in the Premier League, with Newcastle, West Ham and Manchester United interested.
But according to Sky Germany, Guirassy has informed Stuttgart that he will remain in his position for the time being.
The star has scored 17 goals in 14 Bundesliga games this season.
Former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling hit Jose Mourinho after Roma sacked the ‘Special One’.
Smalling played under the Portuguese gaffer in Rome and was criticised by Mourinho for being unable to play through pain while carrying an injury.
But now the Englishman seems to have taken a swipe back at the boss in a statement on his social media.
Since I signed for AS Roma in 2019, my commitment and loyalty to the club has wavered.
As soon as I set foot in Rome, I felt right at home. Rome is my home and the relationships I have built with the enthusiasts of AS Roma are something I appreciate very much.
For that reason I wanted to jump on here to address some of the rumours that I have seen circulating over recent months.
Let me start by saying that I never asked, or even considered, leaving this wonderful club.
Frankly, the last few months have been the most frustrating of my career.
There are things in this game and in life that we can control, and others that we just can’t. This injury is that we couldn’t.
No footballer needs to spend their days in a medicine room, and this time away from my teammates has challenged me, backhand after backhand.
I have given and will prioritise the wishes of my teammates, but the most sensible priority for the medical team is to make sure I can play a meaningful role in the latter part of the season and in the seasons to come. “
Manchester United will reportedly sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace this month.
According to ESPN, United are willing to reach an agreement with the Eagles that would let Aaron Wan-Bissaka through.
Wan-Bissaka would be returning to Palace after he joined Man Utd from the London club in 2019.
While striking a deal is not easy, Palace boss Roy Hodgson has said he is determined to keep Olise until the summer.
Roy Keane has signed up for Tottenham Hotspur after leaving Old Trafford with a point in a 2-2 draw.
The Manchester United legend reckons his old team are easy to beat this season and there should be no praise for drawing with Erik ten Hag’s side.
Spurs drew 2-2 with Man United, United have lost nine league games – Bournemouth won 3-0 there two or three weeks ago and Spurs are buzzing with a draw.
Everybody says, “Spurs are amazing, Spurs are amazing. . . And still, 2-2!
2-2: It doesn’t matter who’s missing! Clive Allen, Glenn Hoddle – Man United were short of players and United are poor.
Sometimes you have to score a goal by beating United, but you die and say ‘we played like this and we tied the game’, so what?
Bournemouth won there three weeks ago, 3-0 – Bournemouth! Spurs are supposed to be better.
Roy Keane has what he believes is the challenge at Manchester United as the club goes through a torrid season.
Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, he said: “They [Manchester United] don’t play as a team. I don’t know if it’s [the players] who are just taking the coach’s ideas.
“When you look at Manchester United, we say it every week, you don’t know what you’re going to find.
“I watched their game last week against Wigan Athletic and you’re thinking, they’ll certainly dominate Wigan and score four, five goals and even then, they had to get a penalty to get over the line. They weren’t great in possession.”
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