“He’s a very sensible player and I think he’s a signing.
“For someone his age, for this price, I think it’s a no-brainer.I saw him in Ajax’s race to the Champions League semi-finals last season [in 2018/19], probably one of the catalysts for that.
“What I like about him is his flexibility in midfield.Understand when it has to be a number 10 and what you want to do and understand when you have to be a box-to-box midfielder; he has this Ajax upbringing.”in it and is a cultured footballer.
“I think it’s a wonderful addition and it also turns out to be a wonderful guy, given the way they’ve treated him since he left Ajax and the way everyone talked about him.”
“I know there are many, but you don’t have to try.
“There are rumors that they may have a central defense before the start of the season.
“Van de Beek’s signature is certainly fantastic. He is a smart midfielder.
“A lot of other people say “we have so many midfielders,” but you can’t have enough quality features if you need to fight on 4 fronts, which they need to do.
“It also provides Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with features to play with his team.Remember that last season some of its most productive effects came here in matches against larger clubs, such as against Manchester City and Chelsea.
“In the matches a little bit to the counterattack for the body of workers he still had with Van de Beek and some of the others they signed, it can replace the way he plays and be in the lead.is what Manchester United is used to, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer used to do it as a player and enthusiasts are used to it.
“It is evident that Jadon Sancho is the one who escaped; it may still be firm, we don’t know, but it’s still a smart window of movement, in my opinion.”
“To be honest, it’s quite exciting to see United towards the end of last season.They definitely looked much bigger and more controlled to sneak into the Champions League with a smart run.For them, a successful season is to do something similar: do well in Europe and completing in the four most sensitive.I don’t think they can win the League.
I think they want some signatures this summer. They have a brilliant attack, with the 3 most productive players, Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial, and they were incredible last season, but they are kids, really. Greenwood is 18. I love it. That, but you want a little help. I love Paul Pogba, and Bruno Fernandes a revelation, but they still fall short in some spaces if they want to fight for the title.
“It was similar to when I was at Liverpool, and we were trying to bridge that gap – and you’ve got to sign quality to take you to the next level.”
“Unfortunately this morning it was brought to my attention that the two boys have broken the COVID guidelines in terms of our secure bubble.
“We had to decide very quickly that they couldn’t have very interaction with the rest of the team. Given the procedures that we have to follow, they’ll have to travel back to England separately.
“Nothing has happened in the areas that we occupy in the hotel. We’re still getting ot the depths of the information because this was only brought to my attention a couple of hours before training so we’re still getting to grips to some of the detail but it is clear that there was a breach of the COVID guidelines.
“We had no alternative but to do what we are doing. I’m not going into any more detail until I am clear of everything. It is a very serious situation and we have treated it that way.”
“I don’t think that going to Manchester United or a bigger team will help his England chances at all,” John Barnes told BonusCodeBets.co.uk.
“Manchester United have just signed Donny van de Beek, and he’s not going to play ahead of him, Paul Pogba or Bruno Fernandes, and not playing regularly for Manchester United will not help his England career, but playing every week for Aston Villa where he is being seen and improving is more likely to help his England chances.
“Playing for a bigger club should not mean you have a more likely chance of being in the England team. Being at a bigger club and playing regularly in the Champions League, playing well and scoring goals will help you, but Jack Grealish will not be the number one player at a team like Manchester United.”
“Now is the right time,” the former Real Madrid and Inter Milan told Voetbal International. “Manchester United is a fantastic club and I think he is a better fit there too. English football suits him better than Spanish football.
“He is a complete player. I really like his running actions. He is someone who makes space, has a lot of depth and always looks for the right moments to go deep.
“He is always in the right place and always keeps playing football.”
Manchester United have been drawn away at Reading or Luton Town in the third round of the League Cup.
United start the Premier League season against Crystal Palace on September 19 and their Carabao Cup tie will take place on the 22nd or 23rd.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer guided United to the semi-finals of the League Cup last season when they were defeated 3-2 on aggregate by Manchester City.
On the transfer front, United remain keen to secure a transfer for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho after they last week made former Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek their first acquisition of the summer.
Many United players have been on international duty in the past week, including teenage forward Mason Greenwood. However, England boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed the 18-year-old and Man City star Phil Foden will not travel for the upcoming Nations League encounter against Denmark after breaking team rules in Iceland.
Follow throughout the day for the latest United news.
United are monitoring Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon amid uncertainty over their full-back situation.
Reguilon, 23, spent last season on loan at Sevilla and the MEN understands he has been tracked by United’s recruitment department, headed by chief technical scout Mick Court.
It isn’t officially out yet, but the United legend makes it look good.
Another one in contention for his national team.
This may have been typed before… Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale.
The Wales captain recently admitted does want to leave the Spanish club but that it’s currently “very difficult” for him to force an exit.
United have targeted Bale on numerous occasions in the past, including in 2013 when he switched from Tottenham to Madrid. Now, Spanish news outlet Marca claims they have rekindled their interest.
They claim Tottenham are also interested in Bale, with Jose Mourinho a big fan of him, but that United could be favourites as they can afford his hefty wages.
A chance for United fans to see Donny van de Beek in action, as Holland take on Italy tonight.
Dylan Levitt is in talks with Charlton Athletic over a possible loan exit from Manchester United, according to reports.
The Daily Mail claim the London club want to sign the Welsh midfielder for the upcoming campaign.
MEN Sport understands there is interest from clubs in Holland and elsewhere in the Championship in Levitt, but the move will be determined on playing style and which club fits Levitt best.
Marcos Rojo is reportedly impressing Ole Gunnar Solskjær upon his return to the club this summer, after undertaking double training sessions since he came back from Argentina.
United are still open to selling Rojo, who was loaned to Estudiantes in his homeland in January, but there are no imminent offers for him.
Manchester United are just six goals away from scoring their 10,000th in club history.
After amassing 112 goals in all competitions last season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, United stand on 9,994 goals and will look to reach the milestone as soon as possible early on the new campaign.
United’s 2020/21 Premier League season starts a week later than most of their rivals, as their participation in the knockout stages of last term’s Europa League – delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic – meant they did not finish until August 16th. Every team is due a break of at least 30 days between seasons, with many of United’s players enjoying holidays in recent weeks, while some have been on international duty in the past seven days.
United get started at home to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on September 19th, in a game to be played behind closed doors due to the ongoing restrictions surrounding the virus. League officials hope to bring supporters back to stadiums later in the season.
Darren Fletcher believes Manchester United have got themselves a bargain in new signing Donny van de Beek.
The Dutchman became United’s first summer arrival earlier last week after signing a five-year contract with the option of an additional year following his £34.6m transfer from Ajax.
Van de Beek was widely expected to join Real Madrid this summer and his agent confirmed Arsenal and Barcelona were among the clubs vying for his signature.
However, it was United who managed to secure the deal and Fletcher told United’s website that his old club have got themselves a bargain.
“He’s a top-class player and I think he’s a fantastic signing.
“For somebody at his age, for that price, I think it’s a no-brainer. I saw him during Ajax’s run to the Champions League semi-finals last season [in 2018/19], he was probably one of the catalysts for that.
“What I like about him is his flexibility in midfield. He understands when he needs to be a no.10 and what he has to do and he understands when he has to be a box-to-box midfielder; he’s got that Ajax upbringing in him and is a cultured footballer.
“I just think he’s a great addition and he seems like a great guy as well, given the way he’s been treated since leaving Ajax and how everyone has spoken about him.”
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The suggestion is that Sevilla are out of the race to re-sign the Real Madrid left-back, with Manchester United heavily linked.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has hit back at those criticising the club’s signing of Donny van de Beek.
Speaking to Sky Sports Bosnich lauded the transfer policy of his former United colleague Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and believes Van de Beek will be a good signing.
“I know there are not many in, but it’s not through lack of trying.
“There are rumours flying about that they might get another centre-back in as well before the start of the season.
“The Van de Beek signing is absolutely fantastic. He is truly a quality midfielder.
“A lot of people are saying ‘we’ve got so many midfielders’, but you can’t have enough in terms of quality options if you want to challenge on four fronts – which is exactly what they want to do.
“It also gives Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a lot of options of how to play his team. Remember last season some of his best results came in games against the bigger clubs, like against Manchester City and Chelsea.
“In those games he was relying on being on the counter attack a little bit because of the personnel that he had but with Van de Beek and some of the others that they have signed, he can change the way of playing and be on the front foot – which is what Manchester United are used to. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was used to that as a player and the fans are accustomed to it.
“Jadon Sancho is obviously one that has got away – he might still sign, we don’t know about that – but it’s still been a good transfer window, in my opinion.”
Former Liverpool and Spurs striker Peter Crouch has been speaking to Paddy Power about Manchester United and why he believes they are still a way off challenging for the Premier League title.
“To be honest, it was quite exciting watching United towards the end of last season. They definitely looked a lot better, and managed to sneak into the Champions League with a good run. For them, a successful season is doing something similar – doing well in Europe and finishing in the top four. I don’t think they can win the league.
I think they need a few signings this summer. They’ve got a brilliant attack, with three top players in Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, and Anthony Martial, and they were incredible last season – but they’re kids, really. Greenwood is 18-years-old. I love him, but he needs a bit of help. I love Paul Pogba, and Bruno Fernandes has been a revelation, but they’re still short in some areas, if they want to challenge for the title.
“It was similar to when I was at Liverpool, and we were trying to bridge that gap – and you’ve got to sign quality to take you to the next level.”
Deserved shirt number upgrades for two United youngsters after their displays last season.
Manchester United are struggling to sell some of their fringe players because of high wages, reports are claiming.
ESPN report United are willing to listen to offers for Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo, Andreas Pereira and Sergio Romero and hope to raise transfer funds through sales.
But none have yet left Old Trafford this summer and it’s claimed those players would have to take pay cuts to seal permanent exits from the club.
Following Manchester United’s announcement last week that they have signed Donny van de Beek from Ajax, bookmakers have priced up what he could do in his time there.
Paddy Power have priced him at just 6/4 to score 50 or more goals in his time at the club, while he’s 150/1 to net 100+.
And, with fans keen on him getting off to a flier at Old Trafford, he’s rated 7/4 to net 10 goals in the upcoming campaign and 3/1 to score on his debut against Crystal Palace.
He’s also priced 14/1 to be sold or loaned out at the end of next season, and 25/1 to score an own goal in his first match.
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Bad news before good news? United fans certainly hope so.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to add to the signing of Donny van der Beek at Manchester United, with the likes of Jadon Sancho, Dayot Upamecano and Jack Grealish heavily touted for transfers to Old Trafford..
BetVictor have rounded up all the latest United transfer odds, as the club looks to bring in some new faces ahead of the new season starting. Below are the players they’ve been linked with.
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They are understandably disappointed.
Gareth Southgate confirmed that Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden have been sent home early from the England camp after breaking team rules in Iceland.
Manchester United’s Greenwood, 18, and Manchester City’s Foden, 20, celebrated their international debuts in the 1-0 win over Iceland at the weekend after being called up to the senior squad for the first time. However, the pair will not travel with the rest of the squad to Denmark for Tuesday’s match after Icelandic media published stills and a short video of girls in a hotel room with them.
The England squad were exempt from strict coronavirus protocols in Iceland but were not allowed to mix with anyone from outside of their bubble, which the meeting with girls was a breach of.
Southgate confirmed that the pair would play no part in the next game as a result in what must be considered a setback for their hopes of going to the European Championships next summer.
“Unfortunately this morning it was brought to my attention that the two boys have broken the COVID guidelines in terms of our secure bubble.
“We had to decide very quickly that they couldn’t have very interaction with the rest of the team. Given the procedures that we have to follow, they’ll have to travel back to England separately.
“Nothing has happened in the areas that we occupy in the hotel. We’re still getting ot the depths of the information because this was only brought to my attention a couple of hours before training so we’re still getting to grips to some of the detail but it is clear that there was a breach of the COVID guidelines.
“We had no alternative but to do what we are doing. I’m not going into any more detail until I am clear of everything. It is a very serious situation and we have treated it that way.”
Read more from Southgate here
Mason Greenwood is out of the England squad.
United are still favourites to sign Jadon Sancho this summer, even ahead of the possibility of him staying with Borussia Dortmund.
Sancho next club odds (Sky Bet)
United’s latest goal of the day video is spliced up with black and white indents. They seem very similar to the rumoured design of 20/21 third kit which has been leaked online.
Not the way Mason Greenwood wanted his first England call-up to end.
United have intensified their interest in signing Alex Telles this summer, according to reports in Portugal.
A Bola United have stepped up their desire to sign the Brazilian left-back from Porto, while Sevilla are also mentioned in the article.
United are keen to sign a new striker for their Under-23 side in the summer transfer window.
Neil Wood’s side are preparing for their first campaign back in the Premier League 2 Division One following promotion last season, but are well aware of the need for a new attacking addition.
MEN Sport understand United will take another striker on trial at reserves level this week as they look to bolster their options ahead of the new league campaign.
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The England manager is due to hold a press conference this afternoon.
A story in the Icelandic press suggest Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden invited girls back to the England team hotel.
England face Denmark on Tuesday night, but Sky Sports report Mason Greenwood has missed training this morning.
Footballer in following footballer shocker.