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Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Matthijs de Ligt hijack, £105m Isco TWIST, Newcastle bid


Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest transfer news, gossip from Old Trafford

Wednesday, May 22

  • David De Gea has rejected the club’s final contract offer
  • Manchester United will rival Manchester City for Real Madrid midfielder Isco
  • Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is considering a move for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff
  • Liverpool have reportedly edged Manchester United to the signing of Jakub Ojrzynski
  • Manchester United could hijack Matthijs de Ligt deal with a more lucrative offer

De Gea > Alisson and Ederson…

Manchester United must keep David De Gea as he is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League.

“They’ve definitely got to keep him,” he told talkSPORT.

“Alright, he’s made a few mistakes, but he’s still the best goalkeeper in the Premier League.

“Ederson is running him close, I’d say he has been the best this season, and Alisson has been really good as well.

“But over the years De Gea has been brilliant, so you don’t want players of that quality leaving your club.”

Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest transfer news, gossip from Old Trafford

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Snub them!

Benfica talent Joao Felix has been urged to reject Manchester United.

The Red Devils, along with a host of European heavyweights have been tipped to sign the Portugal teenager, 19.

But Felix’s Benfica team-mate Haris Seferovic wats him to stay.

“I want him to stay. He has to stay,” Seferovic told A Bola.

“He can reach the top. “He has everything to be a great player. I hope he takes it easy, then he’ll go to the top.”

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AWB interest

Manchester United are preparing an offer for Crystal Palace star Aaron Wan-Bissaka, reports claim.

The Red Devils are in the market for a right-back with Antonio Valencia having left the club and Ashley Young struggling to occupy the role.

Now, the Daily Mail claim United are ready to submit a £25million bid for the 21-year-old defender.

The report claims Crystal Palace are looking for a minimum of £50million for Wan-Bissaka and will reject the opening offer.

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Pedro enquiry

Manchester United have been in contact with Fluminense over the possibility of signing striker Pedro, according to reports.

The Brazilian club have done well to hang onto the forward having previously rejected bids from Bordeaux and Monterrey in 2018 but this summer they may not be able to resist offers.

According to Globo Esporte, Manchester United chiefs have been in touch with Fluminense about signing Pedro.

The 21-year-old had forced his way into the Brazilian national team squad after firing ten goals in 16 league matches.

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De Ligt transfer chat

Matthijs de Ligt has dropped a strong hint he’s on his way to Barcelona.

When asked about reports linking him with a move to the Nou Camp, De Ligt initially said: “Has it been my last game at the Johan Cruyff Arena? I do not know yet.

“There are conversations, but there is still no agreement. With who? The newspapers write, so choose one yourself.”

However, he’s now hinted he’ll be playing his football in the Catalan capital come the start of the 2019-20 season.

“I think he had a great season. He deserves to sign for Barcelona,” De Ligt told Voetbal Primeur when discussing Frankie de Jong’s move to the La Liga giants.

“Play with him there? It would be good to play with Frenkie at a club. But in these moments I don’t know what will happen.”

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Done Deal: Thorgan Hazard signs

Borussia Dortmund have signed striker Thorgan Hazard from Bundesliga rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach on a five-year deal.

The younger brother of Chelsea star Eden had been speculatively linked with a move to Stamford Bridge or Liverpool but has chosen to remain in Germany.

The 26-year-old Belgium international scored 13 goals and provided assists for 12 more in 35 matches for Moenchengladbach last season.

Hazard told the Borussia Dortmund website: “I am grateful for five great years at Borussia Moenchengladbach and very nice memories.

“This was the perfect time to take the next step in my career. I am proud to play for Borussia Dortmund, a top club with incredible fans.”

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Paul Pogba captaincy

Paul Pogba is determined to join Real Madrid amid claims he will be offered the captaincy by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Solskjaer is reportedly prepared to offer Pogba the captaincy – or even the vice-captaincy in a bid to retain his star performer.

But, despite that, The Times say that the World Cup winner is still keen to make the move.

It is claimed that he would welcome the opportunity to work under Zinedine Zidane.

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Harry Maguire wanted

Manchester United will rival Manchester City for Harry Maguire once Daniel James and Sean Longstaff are signed, according to reports.

United are set to sign James from Swansea over the next few days after a fee of £15million was agreed between the two clubs.

The Red Devils are also hoping to secure the services of Newcastle ace Longstaff.

And the Telegraph say that developments regarding a transfer are expected over the next few days.

And, once Longstaff and James sign on the dotted line, they say that United want to land Maguire, who is valued by Leicester at £75million.

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Jadon Sancho

Manchester United are holding hope that Borussia Dortmund’s signing of Thorgan Hazard means Jadon Sancho could be on his way to the club.

The Bundesliga giants completed the signing of Eden Hazard’s younger brother, Thorgan from Borussia Monchengladbach on a five-year contract.

He’s one of two new faces to already arrive at the Westfalenstadion this summer, alongside midfielder Nico Schulz from Hoffenheim.

A third could follow shortly though after the club were said to have agreed a fee with Bayer Leverkusen for Julian Brandt.

Manchester United supporters are optimistic that the arrival of Hazard means that Dortmund are potentially preparing for the exit of Jadon Sancho.

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Raphael Varane’s staying

Manchester United have been handed a transfer blow as Real Madrid star Raphael Varane has opened up on his future.

The centre-back has confirmed he will be staying at the Bernabeu next season and is not angling for a move away.

“I am going to remain [at Real Madrid] next season as I’m sure that we’re going to respond in a strong manner,” Varane told Marca.

“We have to evolve and Zidane knows that. We have to re-build and change things as we look to restart a new cycle.”

Antoine Griezmann deal off?

Barcelona’s pursuit of Antoine Griezmann has hit the rocks.

That’s according to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, who claim the Catalan giants are seeking alternative targets.

The France forward has informed Atletico Madrid he wishes to leave at the end of the season.

And the announcement has seen Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City each credited with interest.

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Matthijs de Ligt hijack

Barcelona’s move for Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt could be in jeopardy.

That’s according to Catalunya Radio, who claim Manchester United could hijack the deal with a more lucrative offer.

de Ligt, 19, was expected to leave the Eredivisie for Barcelona in a deal worth £60million – but those reports from Sky Sports may have been premature.

Catalunya Radio claim that agent Mino Raiola wants a better financial package for the teenager and believes United are ‘economically more committed’ to the transfer.

Asked if he will be playing alongside Frenkie De Jong at Barcelona, De Ligt replied: “It would be nice to play with Frenkie in a team, but I don’t know if it will happen.”

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Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest transfer news, gossip from Old Trafford (Image: GETTY)

Juan Mata raid

Newcastle are ready to rival Barcelona for Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata, reports claim.

Mata, who is out of contract this summer, will be available on a free transfer and Rafa Benitez is eager to snaffle the Spaniard’s signature.

The Daily Mail claim Barcelona are also ’looking to make a move’ for Mata this summer and their financial muscles could see them beat the Toon.

The United playmaker will reportedly demand wages of £140,000 per-week, which would break Newcastle’s wage structure.

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Ivan Rakitic latest

Ivan Rakitic would have to be persuaded to join Manchester United, according to reports.

Barcelona star Rakitic has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, with the La Liga giants eager to get him off the books to help fund a summer spree.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to add some experience and leadership to his squad.

However, the Daily Record say Rakitic ‘would have to be persuaded’ into making the move to Old Trafford.

The Barcelona star is settled in Catalonia, and uprooting his family to Manchester would be a big ask of them, particularly given the fact he has two young daughters.

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Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest transfer news, gossip from Old Trafford (Image: GETTY)

David De Gea snub

David De Gea has rejected the club’s final contract offer, it has been claimed.

And that has put Red Devils chief Ed Woodward under pressure to sell the Spain star this summer or face losing him on a free transfer this time next year.

The 28-year-old wants £350,000-a-week at Old Trafford, a sum Woodward and co. are not prepared to offer.

French champions Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing De Gea and would be prepared to pay his wage demands, say The Sun.

PSG are said to be plotting a £60million bid for the goalkeeper this summer.

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Isco available

Manchester United will rival Manchester City for Real Madrid midfielder Isco, reports claim.

After a difficult season at the Bernabeu, Zinedine Zidane’s side are open to selling their Spanish international.

Real Madrid want a complete squad overhaul and newspaper Sport claim Isco could net them somewhere in the region of £105million.

Aside from the Premier League duo chasing his services – Sport add that PSG are also interested in the 27-year-old playmaker.

Sean Longstaff bid

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is considering making a move on Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff with the club ready to submit an opening offer.

The 46-year-old Norwegian could be given around £200million to spend on players with several big names expected to leave Old Trafford.

And one player who has caught Solskjaer’s eye is Newcastle United midfielder Longstaff.

The Magpies are under no pressure to sell the 21-year-old, with the player under contract until 2022, but United are hopeful a fee can be agreed between the two clubs and are confident they can entice the youngster into making the switch.

Longstaff has only made eight Premier League appearances for Newcastle this season and has had loan spells at Kilmarnock and Blackpool, but United are ready to make a formal offer, report ESPN FC.

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Liverpool deal agreed claim

Liverpool have reportedly edged Manchester United to the signing of a new goalkeeper with Jakub Ojrzynski set to move to Anfield.

The 16-year-old is a Poland youth international and has been with Legia Warsaw.

He has been a regular in the youth team for the Polish side with Liverpool and United believed to have been keen.

But Football Insider claim it’s the Reds that have won the race, reportedly paying Legia Warsaw £200,000 for Ojrzynski’s services.

He has previously been on trial at Anfield and at United but will now compete for a place in Liverpool’s Under-18s and Under-23s.



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