The Reds welcome United at Anfield on Sunday with Klopp's side looking to close the gap to the top four but one stat working against the Merseysiders is their run of 32 games without a pen. There was intense speculation about the 33-year-olds future and even talk about his love for the sport after a medal-laden spell with Real Madrid came to a frustrating end. . Bookmark. Nearly a year on from when reports first emerged that De Jong was being targeted by his former boss at Ajax, Barca's situation hasn't changed and they're still in desperate need of cash. The Twitter user had originally posted that he wanted the 48-year-old to shave his head bald on the Emirates pitch on the last day of the season for charity if they win it. It will likely be a two-horse race for his signature, from either side of the Manchester divide. FootballTransfers (FT) is a project designed to fulfill the massive interest in the transfer market and provide a realistic, algorithmically-driven valuation of football players. Frenkie De Jong could forgo 6million to force through a move to Manchester City in turn disappointing their rivals Manchester United according to a report. This time, United are the sharks looking for their kill. But Klopp has had Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Virgil van Dijk back at his disposal. Keep tabs on the latest news, views and Man Utd transfer rumours with our dedicated blog updates. Real Betis were also very interested in the midfielder but could not complete a deal due to La Ligas financial fair play constraints. They are also well on course to secure a top-four finish and Champions League qualification, which would be another useful bargaining chip when attempting to lure De Jong away from Camp Nou. Darwin Nunez and Liverpool left to rue and reflect on unwanted first. The emergence of young talents like Pedri and Gavi means De Jong may not be missed too much at Camp Nou, despite his ability. Have your say! That is why I am screaming at you'. Perrone had a release clause in his contract of 8m but City are set to pay more than that to secure his signing, with his deal at Velez previously set to expire at the end of 2023. Barca paid 75 for De Jong when they signed him from Ajax in 2019 with another 11m in potential add-ons. And former. Xavi has always been his role model and he learned a lot of tricks and playing styles from the former midfielder on YouTube. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. AND WHAT'S MORE: United are expected to invest heavily in another option for their engine room in the summer of 2023, with Borussia Dortmund and England star Jude Bellingham also figuring prominently on their wish list. Perrone had attracted attention from all over Europe, with Newcastle and Juventus among the teams credited with an interest, but City have won the race to sign him. But it was hard". And Real Madrid want to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham but are unwilling to stump up 130million, according to ABC. Manchester United player Mason Greenwood will never again be selected for England by manager Gareth Southgate, The Sun understands. So I was okay. He has won eight caps and scored one goal for the country. According to Sky Sports, the interested parties have not been told what the next stages of the ongoing process are. Erik ten Hag has brought exciting football back to Manchester United - but he bored the pants off players in his first job as a boss, writes Dan King. "When they played Chelsea a few weeks ago, before Chelsea were going through their really strange period, when Liverpool put their team out, people were claiming that it wasnt strong enough and they still didnt lose at home. The 21-year-old Spanish defender joins on a four-year deal having made 49 appearances for the Belgian club across the. I am lucky through sheer grit and determination I carried on playing. "If you can get him in the squad your team will be stronger. The players in question are Callum Hudson-Odoi, Conor Gallagher, Christian Pulisic, and Armando Broja. ", Overgoorcontinued: "We did it a lot and after a couple of times, it was, 'Again? You can unsubscribe at any time. Ronaldo is unhappy at Uniteds failure to qualify for the Champions League, the 25% salary reduction he has incurred as a result, and the clubs dealings in the transfer market. WHAT NEXT? The Icelandic goalkeeper joined the Gunners in September 2020 and spent last season on loan at OH Leuven. Xavi failed to rule out a move away for De Jong in recent days but speculation suggests Barcelona will only entertain offers of around 100m (84m) - a fee the Spanish outlet says the Blues will not offer. The Lowdown: Old Trafford visit. De Jong, who was heavily linked with a move to the red side of Manchester last summer, recently took in Old Trafford for the first time. Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is open to a summer transfer to Barcelona, boosting Manchester United's chances of signing Frenkie de Jong. Liam Wood. According to The Sun, Tottenham Hotspur have put in a bid for Manchester United midfielder James Garner but it has not met the Reds valuation. Despite their financial woes, the Catalan side managed to spend almost 150million on new. The 21-year-old has four goals already for Benfica this year and has helped the team to successive domestic wins and a progession in Champions League qualifying. Laporta is all about smoke screens and Chelsea are certainly . That's according to a report from Spanish publication Sport who claim the City ace is a priority transfer target for Barcelona this summer. The momentum is with them and momentum is big in football, especially at this time of the season.. West Ham are close to complete Thilo Kehrer deal with PSG. Erik ten Hag has been handed a familiar boost in his long-running pursuit of Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.. Van der Beek is among a list of fringe players that could leave Old Trafford in the summer. Overgoor, 34, explained: "From day one, he was the same as he's been at United, just really strict. Pep Guardiola has cut communication with the Premier League in the wake of Manchester City's unprecedented number of charges for alleged breaches of financial rules.. According to The Times, City are open to making an offer of around 60 million pounds (70 million euros) for De Jong, who was signed by Barcelona back in 2019 from Ajax for a fee of 77.4 million . De Jong's performance did catch the eye of many fans, both on the side of Barcelona and Man United. But with Erling Haaland on his way, their attack is about to change, so it may be the right time for either to move on. Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is open to a summer transfer to Barcelona, boosting Manchester United 's chances of signing Frenkie de Jong. Manchester United are ready to rekindle the Frenkie de Jong transfer saga of last summer, with The Guardian reporting that Erik ten Hag is once again making the Barcelona star his top priority.. United were involved in a lengthy tug-of-war with De Jong in 2022 that resulted in the player remaining at Camp Nou in a situation that did not necessarily suit either club. "On the first day of training, we had bibs to play eight against eight games - yellow, green and orange. Man United won 2-1 on the night, 4-3 on aggregate, to send De Jong's current side crashing out. Manchester City have signed Velez midfielder Maximo Perrone, with the 20-year-old hoping to follow in the footsteps of the club's Argentine players such as Sergio Aguero, Pablo Zabaleta and Julian Alvarez. ", Can United mount a title challenge? Manchester City are reportedly looking to hijack Manchester United's pursuit of Frenkie de Jong. That's despite issuing a hands-off warning to the Spanish giants just 10 days ago. Real Madrid want to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham but are unwilling to stump up 130million, according to ABC. "After training, we then put them all together and he said, 'No, I want the yellow ones here, the orange ones here'. "Theyd have had conversations about giving him minutes in this game, withdrawing him for that game etc. Liverpool legend Steve McManaman is expecting his former team to beat Manchester United on Sunday. Sign up to our City newsletter so you never miss an update from the Etihad Stadium this season. The De Jong transfer news comes a week after Man United knocked Barcelona out of the Europa League. View our online Press Pack. Pep Guardiola taunts ex-Man United players after Man City criticism, Cries of media bias becoming part of Man City's identity, Liverpool FC midfielder James Milner makes frank Man City admission amid title battle, 'I rejected Manchester United Class of 2011 for Liverpool went to prison and became a professional boxer'. The Inter Milan star is free to leave the San Siro and the Blues are the frontrunners to seal his signature. The 26-year-old can play as a wing back as well as an attacking midfielder. Samuel Bannister 15 May 2022 10:52 AM. Manchester United are reportedly ready to rekindle their interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong during the next transfer window. I get out of bed and cant walk properly, my ankle is stiff all the time. Get the latest transfer insights and analyses directly in your mailbox. But to not get a penalty for that long a time is funny.". This signing would undoubtably strenghten Manchester Uniteds midfield and reports from Marca say that Old Trafford representatives are in Madrid to discuss a deal for midfielder Casemiro. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. The Red Devils have. It could also mean they do not make another offer at all, there is a whole new blank situation at this moment.. From there we derive our own valuation for each and every player in the worlds major football competitions. Get our FREE daily Manchester United email newsletter. "He is our player and I am very happy and satisfied with his performance and leadership. Crucially, De Jong would be interested in the move in turn. The value of the bid has not been disclosed but it has not met Uniteds expectations. It is claimed by Mundo Deportivo that Manchester City star Bernardo Silva is at the top of Barca's wanted list of replacements for De Jong. The 21-year-old Spanish defender joins on a four-year deal having made 49 appearances for the Belgian club across the 2021-22 campaign which saw him voted as the Belgian clubs Player of the Year. Will Ferrell sent Gareth Bale personal message to convince him to sign for LAFC. Manchester United will round off the four ties against Fulham on a day already packed with elite league matches across Europe. Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht. . 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Man Utd's De Jong hopes boosted by Barcelona's pursuit of Man City star, Most Valuable Football Players playing in the English Premier League, Best Football Players playing in the English Premier League, Best future stars playing in the English Premier League, Premier League (UK) - Confirmed Transfers. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Sunday, March 4. Share or comment on this article: Manchester United target striker . "Its not going to be a one-on-one thing. Manchester City take on Newcastle United at the Eithad today as the Sky Blues look to close the gap to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Perrone has signed a five-year contract with Man City until 2028. Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is gearing towards a move to FC Barcelona's bitter rivals Real Madrid despite remaining the Catalans' main transfer target this summer, according to a report. Real Madrid are said to be resigned to losing Jude Bellingham to a Premier League club, though news of charges against Man City and Liverpool being sh*te might reassure them. I couldn't have it so I left. Following the Carabao Cup victory, United are still fighting for the FA Cup, Europa League and Premier League. SunSport reported three days ago that De Jong is still wanted by United. Whether City would be willing to sacrifice either player remains to be seen. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Stoke City FC (@stokecity) August 16, 2022. Nottingham Forest are reportedly close to signing Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar this summer. Ronaldo returned to United last summer, joining from Juventus on a two-year deal but has made it clear to the club he wants to quit Old Trafford after just 12 months, with the 37-year-old determined to continue playing in the Champions League. I just dont think theyll lose at home. Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic named the four toughest attackers he faced during his Premier League career. Newcastle are debating whether to offer an improved bid for Watford forward Joao Pedro this week or focus on other targets. Manchester City are reportedly not ready to offload Bernardo Silva to Barcelona in a swap deal that would see them sign Frenkie de Jong. One major sticking point, however, is that Barcelona are also enjoying a resurgence and De Jong has played an instrumental role under Xavi this season. Bids were made from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the US and of course club fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe. City will have the advantage if the club wants to keep Ilkay and makes it financially worth his while.. The two sleeping giants played out at a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp with the second leg to follow at Old Trafford next week. I broke down", Young woman missing for more than a year may have been 'killed by man who knew her family', "We want to keep Alisha in peoples memories". Stefan Ortega suffered a hand injury against Bristol City in the FA Cup meaning former England keeper Scott Carson could make a rare appearance on the sidelines. In the case of this leveraged buyout, it was not just any company but one of the most famous and successful clubs in English and world football. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Manchester City have completed the signing of left-back Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht for 11million. Ten Hag also has minor doubts over Luke Shaw and Jadon Sancho, who missed Wednesday's FA Cup victory over West Ham with a knock and illness respectively. But by the end, the day-to-day training was doing more harm than good. He is currently sidelined for the remainder of the season with an injury. However, fresh praise for the player from Ten Hag and Barcelona's pursuit of Gundogan could finally lead to De Jong moving to Old Trafford. The German tactician was informed of the stat in his pre-match press conference. Manchester City host Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday hoping to put pressure on Arsenal at the top of the table. Jurgen Klopp 'thanks God' for importance of Liverpool vs Manchester United fixture, Man Utd go into the match as favourites thanks to their incredible recent form, David de Gea names two things Manchester United must do vs Liverpool FC. Haaland agent issues Man City transfer warning 17:32. Pep Guardiola was unsuccessful in his bid to sign De Jong in 2019 after he opted for a move to La Liga. Chelsea have reportedly agreed personal terms with Cesare Casadei. That situation is now said to have changed, with United having overcome Barca in the knockout play-off round of this seasons Europa League. Maybe De Jong will turn down Manchester City after all; Paul Pogba did, according to Fabrizio Romano. who instead signed for Chelsea in a deal that could cost 62million. Joan Laporta reiterated on record that Frenkie de Jong has not been offered to Chelsea. De Jong, who played under ten Hag at Ajax, lined up against his former United boss in the Europa League on Thursday night. West Ham United are closing in on a deal for PSGs Thilo Kehrer with Fabrizio Romano reporting that a meeting between the club and the player took place yesterday where personal terms were agreed. United are set to rival any bids for the midfielder and their chances of landing the him could be boosted if a takeover is completed soon. West Ham hope to complete the deal in time for Kehrer to be available for Thursday nights Europa Conference League qualifier against Viborg. The 21-year-old Spanish defender joins on a four-year deal having made 49 appearances for the Belgian club across the. Newcastle United are set to increase their efforts to land Benfica starlet Goncalo Ramos. The Manchester United manager made De Jong, 25, his top transfer target last summer but ultimately failed in a move, despite the two European heavyweights coming to a 56million agreement in July. 1 August 2022 Manchester United have been handed a huge boost with the news that Barcelona need to sell Frenkie de Jong in order to sign Bernardo Silva from Manchester City. "Just because they had been bought. Man United add Jamie Vardy to transfer options. SPORT are reporting that Man Utd are putting forward an irrefutable offer that should satisfy all parties with the Premier League side willing to cover all of De Jongs deferred wages. Perrone was born on January 7 2003 making him 20-years-old. According to TalkSPORT, the Netherlands international is even believed to be increasingly attracted to the idea of playing for United and partnering Casemiro - the man who Old Trafford officials snapped up in August after De Jong rejected their advances - and forging what would be a mouth-watering midfield partnership. For me, I see retiring early being the easy option. Like United's stars - notably Cristiano Ronaldo before he left and Marcus Rashford - the Eagles players also had to cope with Ten Hag's disciplinary code. Theformer Red Devilleft the club for Newcastle in 2004 with the belief that he should have been playing ahead of the duo. Manchester United continue to be linked with a transfer for Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong - but are the Red Devils looking at the right Dutch midfielder?. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He toldThe Daily Mail: "[Paul] Scholesand [Roy] Keane were better than me but I always played in the big games because we would play a three in midfield. Their 790m takeover in the summer of 2005 came by way of a leveraged buyout: when a significant amount of borrowed money is used to fund the acquisition of a company, with the debt secured against that company itself. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola taunts ex-Man United players after Man City criticism. There may be change on the bench, however. He has been working . "The player himself probably wont be aware, but I guarantee you Ten Hag and his coaching staff will already have a plan in place for the youngster. The Premier League champions have drawn Burnley in the FA Cup quarter-finals with the Championship c Erik ten Hag has insisted all summer that Ronaldo is not for sale and is a key part of his plans yet the managers stance seems to have changed and he is understood to be willing to sanction an exit for the forward. 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This is a big boost to Manchester United, who also hold an interest in Bellingham. Manchester City are said to be the latest club to have expressed an interest in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Goal of the month nominees announced 13:36. De Jong - he'd bring so much to the structure of the team A quality new striker - we've needed one for years It was reported that United agreed a fee of 75million (63m) with Barcelona for the. Sky Sports News revealed that the Hornets have already rejected a 17.5m bid for the 20-year-old but Newcastle have their own valuations of players and dont want to overpay for the Championship forward. Casadei will be in London this week to undergo medical tests. Stan Collymore has insisted that Alejandro Garnacho needs to have his game time "properly" managed to help his development. by James Thompson share. Join the debate in the comments section. Not always dead happy but okay. Meeting took place yesterday and Kehrer has now agreed personal terms with West Ham, his preference over Sevilla. Gary Neville, speaking on The Overlap In Focus, in partnershipwithSky Bet: I am concerned about the rumours that some of the Glazer family dont want to sell. From their end, the Catalan club would be interested in taking Raheem Sterling or Bernardo Silva as part of a swap deal. Erik ten Hag is said to be found of De Jong and sees the midfielder as his no. McManaman toldBetfred: "I think Liverpool will win and I only say that because theyre at home. The Serbian's watchlist finished with Manchester City hero Sergio Aguero and ex-Reds star Luis Suarez. Initially, at least Sjoerd Overgoor was part of the Go Ahead Eagles squad that had to adapt to Ten Hag's methods when he arrived at the second-tier Dutch club in the summer of 2012. He wants the [deferred wages] from Barcelona. added Der Kraan. This is a big boost to United, who also hold an interest in Bellingham. The Reds' manager Jurgen Klopp will be without Thiago Alcantara (hip), Luiz Diaz (knee), Arthur (quad) and Calvin Ramsay (knee). United have already claimed one trophy in 2022-23, following a Carabao Cup final triumph over Newcastle, and remain in the hunt for Europa League and FA Cup honours. "'You are a player who is satisfied with 80, 90 per cent - but you can really improve so much. Uniteds director John Murtough was recently seen in Turin to meet Rabiot and agree personal terms with Veronique said to be asking for a significant increase in wages from Rabiots time at Juventus. Der Kraan doesnt believe United will come back to the table with an offer to cover De Jongs deferred wages and even if they do, he feels it is unlikely De Jong would accept. A left-footed midfielder by trade, Perrone is thought to have modelled his play off another Guardiola student Sergio Busquets, and he showcased his maturity as a player by leading Velez to Copa Libertadores semi-finals in his debut year. Barcelona have been given the green light to sign Manchester City star Bernardo Silva this summer by the player's agent Jorge Mendes. United finished sixth last season and missed out on playing in Europes elite competition before making a terrible start to this campaign by losing to Brighton on the opening weekend and being humbled 4-0 by Brentford last Sunday. Perrone has 37.7k followers on Instagram as of January 2023. LaLiga side Sevilla are interested in signing Man United midfielder Donny van der Beek, according to Fichajes. I think he is having a good time well on the field, which is the most important thing. Manchester United transfer news RECAP Frenkie de Jong to Man United and David de Gea latest Look back on Friday's news, views and transfer rumours at Man Utd. From there we derive our own valuation for each and every player in the worlds major football competitions. More info. But, Barcelona is Ilkays number two option, which sets the scene for a bit of poker between City and Barca. Data suggests that they are not. Manchester United visit rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday for a major Premier League derby. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, Where next for Neymar? Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City are also keeping tabs on the England international. Thats a nightmare scenario. He said: "At the end of pre-season, even other players said, 'He's shouting at you a lot'. He wants his next club to be playing in the Champions League next season, which puts United at a disadvantage despite the Ten Hag connection. However, there are a lot of factors behind each potential move. The Danish centre-back has taken to social media to show just some of the 3,000 to 4,000 abusive messages following the 1-1 Premier League draw at Anfield. Manchester City are nearing a full agreement for the transfer of Anderlecht defender Sergio Gomez, according to Fabrizio Romano. According to journalist Nicola Schira, the 24-year-old has agreed personal terms with the Midlands club as they close in on a deal until 2027. The Denmark international is currently fifth-choice at Leicester City and the Foxes are hoping to offload the former Southampton man, despite only signing him a year ago. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Disappointingly for Ten Hag, the midfielder - who starred in Thursday's gritty 1-0 victory over archenemies Real Madrid - dug his heels in to stay at "dream club" Barcelona, even though the LaLiga giants made him feel unwanted and hoped that his sale would help remedy their well-documented financial woes. Manchester City are hoping to increase the capacity of the Etihad Stadium to 60,000 to allow them to host Champions League finals, sources told . This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Their financial issues in recent years could cause them to make a big sale in the transfer window. I dont see him fitting into a Man United midfield now. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. . Manchester United fans are bracing themselves for a Hollywood-style midfield if they can successfully lure Frenkie de Jong to the club. Boss Erik ten Hag remains keen on landing the Barcelona midfi Erik ten Hag still wants to sign Frenkie de Jong, Frenkie de Jong could leave Barcelona in order to help resolve their financial issues. The former Man United star has also admitted his concern over rumours that the club's owners are undecided on selling the club. The Manchester Evening News claim United manager has told his bosses to once again pursue an agreement with De Jong in light of Barcelona's financial problems. Finally, United player Mason Greenwood will never again be selected for England by manager Gareth Southgate, The Sun understands. The Brazil-born Nunes turned down an opportunity to play for his homeland and last year made his debut for Portugal. Sancho was ill, but we will have to wait and see how that develops but I think [he could be available] as well. Manchester United have opened up talks with the representatives of Matheus Cunha, according to Caught Offside. The Athletic reports that Jannick Vestergaard has rejected a move to Fulham after the Cottagers agreed a 10million move for the centre-back. FA Cup quarter-final draw: Four EFL teams, Man United v Fulham, Kompany back at Man City Aubameyang sends 270,000 Lamborghini Aventador to Cannes for stunning hologram wrap The 21-year-old was tentatively linked with Arsenal earlier. READ MORE: Man Utd star Greenwood may play again this season as Red Devils 'receive offers', Midfield: Kevin de Bruyne, Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan.

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