Manchester United transfer news RECAP

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Dean Henderson wanted by Tottenham – reports

Tottenham are reported to have added Dean Henderson to their goalkeeping shortlist.

Speculation over the Academy graduate is rife heading towards the summer window.

It comes as the north Londoners get ready to replace long-serving number one Hugo Lloris.

Our sister publication football.london identify Henderson as one possible candidate to target alongside highly-rated Premier League goalkeepers including Spanish internationals David Raya (Brentford) and Robert Sanchez (Brighton & Hove Albion).

United target Kim Min-jae signing – reports

Reports suggest United are ready to swoop for Napoli defender Kim Min-jae.

Min-jae, 26, has earned rave reviews for his performances in Serie A this season.

He also represented South Korea at the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.

Reports from Italian publication Corriere dello Sport highlight interest from Old Trafford heading towards the summer transfer window. Min-jae is understood to have a £42million release clause in his Napoli contract – which he signed when arriving from Fenerbache last campaign.

Next six Premier League fixtures

United are targeting silverware in the Carabao Cup on Sunday afternoon.

Here are the next six Premier League matches they have to contend with;

Sunday, March 5 vs Liverpool (A) at 4.30pm

Saturday, March 11 vs Southampton (H) at 3pm

Sunday, March 19 vs Brighton (A) at 2pm

Saturday, April 1 vs Newcastle (A) at 4.30pm

Saturday, April 8 vs Everton (H) at 12.30pm

Saturday, April 15 vs Nottingham Forest (A) at 5.30pm

Premier League winner SkyBet odds 2022/2023

United are only five points behind leaders Arsenal at the summit.

But are they still in the Premier League title race this season?

Here are the latest betting odds provided by SkyBet in that ongoing charge.

Manchester City – 10/11

Arsenal – 11/10

Manchester United – 12/1

*Odds were correct at 15:00 on February 24. Subject to change.

A glimpse into training at Carrington

United ‘knocking on the door to sign Osimhen’

United are ‘knocking on the doors of Napoli’ to sign striker Victor Osimhen, according to Il Mattino.

The Nigerian frontman has been in scintillating form for the Serie A club this season, scoring 20 goals and providing four assists in 24 games across all competitions.

It is thought that any interested club will have to pay a premium transfer fee in excess of €140m.

United line-up vs Wolves in Premier League 2

Here’s how our U21s will line up to face Wolves in the #PL2

Best of luck, lads! #MUFC || #MUAcademy

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 24, 2023

Ten Hag makes ‘proud’ claim ahead of cup final

United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted that he will only be proud of a trophy win if the Reds play the game in the right way in front of their fans.

When asked if he is proud of the way the players and fans have ’embraced’ his ideas at United, Ten Hag told Sky Sports:

“Proud I don’t think is the right word, no. How proud I would be, of course when we are acting as a team because you don’t think it’s so normal, you have to work really hard for it. But then you are really proud when you’re winning trophies with the team and you do it in a way that people like. The people see there’s a good spirit, there’s a good fight in the team, they want to play in a proactive way, in a dynamic way. If the fans embrace it, they will make me proud.”

Van Persie responds to Old Trafford atmosphere last night

Goosebumps! What an electric atmosphere at Old Trafford yesterday https://t.co/RuVdbhS94Y

— Robin van Persie (@Persie_Official) February 24, 2023

OPINION: Ten Hag has three transfer decisions to make

The United boss has a decision to make on three other loanees who will want to make their switches to Old Trafford permanent too. After a spend of £225m in the summer, the club was forced to lean into the loan market in January.

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United ‘targeting’ Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae

According to Corriere dello Sport, United are keen to strengthen their defence by signing Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae.

The report claims that the 26-year-old has a £42m release clause, with the Reds having been linked with the defender on several occasions in recent months.

The South Korea ace has made 30 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring twice.

What United fans chanted at De Jong during win vs Barcelona

United fans poked fun at Frenkie de Jong during Thursday’s Europa League play-off win over Barcelona.

The Dutchman played the full 90 minutes at Old Trafford as United secured their place in the last-16 with a 4-3 aggregate win over the Catalan side. De Jong was Erik ten Hag’s top target over the summer, but a move failed to materialise.

Reds supporters sent him a cheeky message from the terraces during his visit to Manchester. Chants of ‘Frenkie, what’s the score? Frenkie, Frenkie what’s the score?’ rang around Old Trafford when United went 2-1 up.

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Six legends at Old Trafford!

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 24, 2023

United ‘interested’ in Serie A star

According to a report by Tipsbladet, United have joined Real Madrid in the race to sign Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.

It is claimed that United are ‘interested’ in signing the 20-year-old, who has regularly been linked with a move to the Spanish capital in recent weeks. He has scored 13 goals and registered five assists this season.

United fans have their say on Betis tie

Many United supporters are confident that their team will get past Real Betis with ease when the two sides meet in the last-16 of the Europa League next month.

They were pitted up against each other this morning in the draw and will go head-to-head on March 9 and 16. The first-leg will be staged at Old Trafford.

Click here to see what United’s fans had to say on the draw.

A ‘wonderful birthday’

Fred details half-time conversation

Fred has admitted that United manager Erik ten Hag told his players that they were not playing their usual game during the half-time interval of last night’s 2-1 win over Barcelona at Old Trafford.

United recovered from a goal down to seal their place in the last-16 of the Europa League, winning 4-3 on aggregate. They will now face Real Betis for a place in the semi-finals.

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Fernandes sends message to United’s fans after Barcelona win

Carabao Cup final to pay tribute to John Motson

Ten Hag delivers Newcastle verdict

United manager Erik ten Hag has described Newcastle United as an ‘annoying team’ ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

“It’s a great team with a clear philosophy about how they want to play the game. “The key word is intensity. They do really well, they’re an annoying team to play against, so we have to find a way to win. They try to annoy you. We have to make sure we play our game and focus on our game.”

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Ten Hag confirms Rashford concern

United manager Erik ten Hag is yet to discover whether Marcus Rashford will be available for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United.

The England star went down during the second half of last night’s clash with Barcelona and required treatment, but did manage to play on until being taken off in the 88th minute.

Speaking at his pre-match press call on Friday lunchtime, Ten Hag said:

“We have to do investigations, medical of course. Yesterday we did but straight after the game most of the time you can’t say. We have to wait for a 100% diagnosis. We have to wait.”

Ten Hag praises two United men after Barcelona win

United’s boss had special praise reserved for both Antony and Fred after the 4-3 aggregate victory over Barcelona.

Speaking to the media after the game, Ten Hag said:

Antony is brave, fearless. Running behind, dribbles, and of course his goal. He is brave and he will go for it. I had no doubts. Fred? His role was to stop Frenkie de Jong, he was like a mosquito all over him — he did it.

Last time out vs Real Betis

United may not have faced the La Liga side competitively before but they did play them during the World Cup.

A Nabil Fekir goal just after the interval was enough to secure the 1-0 victory against a much changed Reds team.

Reunited against an old foe

Having been drawn against Real Betis, United know that they will be welcoming former City boss Manuel Pellegrini back to Manchester in the Europa League. It will also be the two clubs’ first competitive meetings against each other

United’s Europa League opponents confirmed

The Reds will take on Real Betis in the round of 16 in the Europa League

Scholes claims Fernandes is ‘sacrificing’ himself for United

Speaking after the victory over Barcelona, Scholes told BT Sport that Fernandes is sacrificing himself on the wing to help United.

He explained:

Bruno will sacrifice himself to play out there. Sancho played a little different position but he wants to play in the wide spaces. Sacrifice is what it’s all about. He’s like Wayne Rooney, he did it so many times to accommodate Cristiano Ronaldo. Just bringing that anticipation and quality to the team that Bruno has – wherever he plays on the team, he is capable of creating a goal.