Man Utd Prem fixtures RELEASED, club want Frenkie de Jong, Pogba ‘finalising Juventus contract’ – transfer news live
MANCHESTER UNITED host Brighton before travelling to Brentford in their first two Premier League games of the new season.
Meanwhile, the club want to sign Christian Eriksen ALONG WITH Frenkie de Jong, rather than instead of the Barcelona ace.
It is widely reported that United have offered a contract to the Denmark and former Spurs star, though Tottenham are themselves also interested.
United are also looking to agree a fee with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong, who has said he is in no hurry to leave as his current club is "the biggest in the world".
And goalkeeper Dean Henderson could complete a £20m summer switch to Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile Paul Pogba is said to be putting the finishing touches on his return to Juventus.
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New Man United blog
It's been a busy day at the office for Man United.
The Red Devils found out they will face Liverpool in the first few games of the 2022-23 season after the Prem fixture list was released today.
Former Red Devils star Paul Pogba lashed out at the club for failing to offer him a lucrative new deal on his new Amazon Prime documentary, titled 'The Pogmentary.'
The French ace also vowed to prove United wrong in his future endeavours.
Elsewhere, United were pipped to the signing of Porto star Fabio Vieira who's set to join Arsenal.
The Red Devils were reportedly tracking the 22-year-old before the Gunners pounced on him.
But the evening's still young, and there's bound to be some more thrills and spills at the club throughout the night so head over to SunSport's new United blog for more updates.
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Man United's Masters line up
Louis Saha will lead the line for Man United, with another striker still to be confirmed.
Quinton Fortune is also in the eight-man squad, alongside Karel Poborsky and ex-midfielder Darren Gibson.
Five-time Premier League winners Wes Brown and John O'Shea will partner each other in defence.
Paul Rachubka, who made just three times professional appearances for the Red Devils, will play in goal.
That team will take on bitter rivals Liverpool at the Brahead Arena in Glasgow next month.
Masters football returns
Masters football makes its long-awaited return next month, and now the lineups for the tournament in Glasgow have been CONFIRMED.
Stars from Manchester United, Liverpool, Celtic and Rangers teams of the past are set to feature in the iconic six-a-side competition.
The return of Masters football will air on sports documentary streaming site 360 Sports Television
Cavani eyes La liga move
Edinson Cavani has offered himself to LaLiga clubs on a free transfer as he bids to make Uruguay's World Cup squad, reports claim.
The 35-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving Manchester United.
And Cavani has instructed his representatives to find him a club in Spain, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The same outlet labels Atletico Madrid as a potential destination, with Cavani coming close to joining the club twice in the past.
If a move to Spain is not possible then a big-money move to the MLS is also a possibility.
Prem interest in Porto star
Man United and Tottenham were also tracking Fabio Vieira, reports claim.
He became a fixture in Porto’s side last season, making 27 appearances in Liga Portugal.
But the Gunners managed to beat Prem rivals United and Spurs to his signature it seems as he heads to London to undergo a medical.
Ronaldo soaks up sun
Cristiano Ronaldo is soaking up the sun on board his £5.5million superyacht after whisking his family on holiday to Majorca.
The Manchester United star is recuperating after his first season back in the Premier League - and doing it in some style.
In 2020 the 37-year-old splashed the cash on the lavish 88-feet long Azimut Grande.
And Ronaldo, along with partner Georgina Rodriguez and children Cristiano Jr, 11, Eva, 5, Matteo, 5, Alana Martina, 4, and Bella, two-months are enjoying the Spanish weather on the high seas.
The family are staying in a luxury villa, secluded from prying eyes, that sits at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains.
Man Utd's coach fears
Man United are reportedly at risk losing highly-rated academy chief Justin Cochrane.
A number of Premier League clubs are claimed to be targeting the 40-year-old for a first-team position.
Cochrane joined United last summer and has overseen the teams from U17 to U23 level in his role as head of player development and coaching.
The Red Devils won the FA Youth Cup for the first time since 2011 last month in Cochrane's first season in the position.
And a number of Prem teams have taken notice of Cochrane's efforts, according to the Mail.
He is understood to be in line for a first-team role if he does leave United.
Man Utd challenged for midfielder
Tottenham have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race for Portugal star Fabio Vieira.
Vieira played a pivotal role in helping Porto secure the Primeira Liga title last season, contributing with six goals and 14 assists.
His performances have attracted the interest of clubs from the Premier League, with Correio da Manha reporting that both Manchester United and Tottenham have been keeping tabs on the young midfielder.
Arsenal have also been credited with interest in the £33million-rated 22-year-old.
United must aim for top
Mikael Silvestre says Manchester United should be thinking about win the Premier League title but admits this is an ‘unrealistic’ target for Erik ten Hag’s first season in charge.
The former defender told Sky Sports about United's ex[ectations for the season, saying: "It’s got to be to finish on top.
"You need to aim for the top spot. I know it’s not realistic but you’ve got to aim as high as possible.
"You need to put in your head to challenge City and Liverpool. It might be difficult but that’s the only way to go about it and change the mentality."
Man Utd offered ‘nothing’, says Pogba
Paul Pogba claims he left Manchester United because he did not receive a substantial contract offer from the club.
The midfielder, 29, is set to leave Old Trafford after six years when his contract expires at the end of the month.
In a new Amazon Prime documentary about his life titled “The Pogmentary”, Pogba shares the conversation he had with his agent, the late Mino Raiola, about United’s offer in the summer of 2021.
Raiola says to his client: “Yes. They absolutely want you to stay.
“For me, the offer doesn’t reflect that. I told them, ‘If you want him to stay, don’t make that offer’.
“I will make them understand that if they really want you to stay and they want to build a project around you, this time they have to act differently and put the money on the table.”
Pogba agreed with his agent’s view of the situation and the Frenchman responds saying: “They’re bluffing.
“How can you tell a player you absolutely want him and offer him nothing? Never seen that.”
Optimistic for 2023?
United then start 2023 with the visit of Bournemouth before the FA Cup third round a week later.
United travel to Anfield on March 4.
The Red Devils do face tricky games against Chelsea and Tottenham in April but those are the only two fixtures against the top six in their last 12 matches.
The Dutchman may also be optimistic about his side’s run-in with the last two games of the season against promoted sides Bournemouth and Fulham.
The season ends later than usual on May 28 due to the World Cup as teams face busy periods in October and April – with 12 games to be played across the two months.
United before the new year
It will be a tough couple of weeks for United as they travel across the city for the Manchester derby on October 1.
They will play a total of SIX games in October.
But United host Premier League newboys Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day, so Ten Hag may feel confident about the prospect of some festive celebrations.
United face a run-in to round off the first part of the season, with games against Aston Villa and Fulham before the Premier League is suspended for the Qatar World Cup.
The league campaign resumes on Boxing Day with a trip to Wolves following the Forest clash.
United's start a test for Ten Hag
Man United will welcome Brighton to Old Trafford on the opening day of the 2022-23 Premier League season.
It could be a tricky first test for Erik ten Hag as the Seagulls blasted United 4-0 in their last encounter.
But the new Red Devils boss faces a much more difficult task in his next home game with Liverpool the visitors.
Before that United will travel to Brentford for their first away league fixture while visits to Southampton and Leicester round off a tough opening month.
After that it is top four rivals Arsenal who visit Old Trafford with the reverse fixture taking place on January 21.
Man Utd face competition over Ward-Prowse
West Ham and Newcastle have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to prise James Ward-Prowse away from Southampton.
SunSport exclusively revealed last month how new Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag had identified the midfielder as a key target.
Ten Hag is desperate to bolster his midfield with Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic set to leave when their contracts expire at the end of June.
We also told you how David Moyes was keeping tabs on the England international ahead of a possible summer swoop.
And now the Mirror have claimed that the Hammers boss is keen to bring him to the London Stadium.
They also state that Newcastle are interested in the player following his stunning 2021-22 season.
Ward-Prowse chipped in with a career-best 11 goals in 42 games in all competitions, while also registering eight assists.
Has Gary Neville reason to worry?
Gary Neville admitted Manchester United’s failure to make a signing this transfer window is “worrying” him... should it?
As well as De Jong, the Red Devils have been linked with AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer, who reportedly wants out at the San Siro.
Elsewhere an offer has been made for Christian Eriksen, who is a free agent after his short-term deal with Brentford came to an end.
But Neville is quite rightly keen for much of United's business to be done before the Ten Hag era gets underway at home to Brighton on August 7.
The Red Devils have been handed a tricky opening month by the Premier League schedulers.
After travelling to Brentford, United face Liverpool, Southampton and Leicester, before hosting Arsenal at the start of September.
Sancho works out in America
Jadon Sancho has been keeping himself in tip-top shape while on holiday in America after working out in a Manchester United shirt.
The 22-year-old is looking to make a huge impression on new boss Erik ten Hag when he reports back for pre-season training on June 27.
Sancho has been making the most of his break after failing to make Gareth Southgate's England Nations League squad.
The former Borussia Dortmund winger took a trip to Jamaica at the end of last month following United's sixth-placed finish in the Premier League.
And he then jetted off to the States where he showed his 8.5 million Instagram followers his private jet before attending the Super Jam hip-hop festival in New Jersey.
He is now basking in the Los Angeles sun where he is keeping on top of his fitness before returning to Carrington.
Sancho uploaded a clip of himself on his Instagram story after a run while wearing United's home jersey for the 2021-22 campaign.
2022-23 Premier League match-ball
The Premier League have revealed their 2022-23 Nike match-ball – and it’s a stunning retro throwback.
The fixtures for the upcoming season were released early on Thursday morning.
And the official Premier League Twitter account followed that up shortly afterwards by sharing two pictures of the new match-ball.
Nike‘s 2022-23 effort is inspired by the iconic 1992-93 Mitre Pro-Max ball used for the first-ever Prem campaign, even featuring the navy blue, red and gold arrows.
The Premier League shared a sneak peek of the ball on Twitter, captioned: “Inspired by the first PL season, 30 years ago.
“The new 2022-23 Nike Flight PL Ball. Out 15 July.”
'Ten Hags needs his group together asap', says Neville
Additions are needed at Old Trafford, and while the club remain locked in talks over a move for Frenkie de Jong, the lack of business is becoming a concern for Neville.
The Red Devils legend wrote: "I know early in the window but it’s worrying that United are struggling to get business done.
"The others seem set and ready yet United can’t get moving.
"Erik ten Hag needs his group together asap to mould them.
"Bringing them in late will only make it harder for him! [Fingers crossed] it happens soon!"
The other teams seem set and ready, yet United can’t get moving
Gary Neville
G Nev worried about United transfer movement
Gary Neville has admitted Manchester United's failure to make a signing this transfer window is "worrying" him.
The Red Devils released six first-team players this summer but are yet to confirm a new arrival under Erik ten Hag.
Meanwhile rivals Manchester City and Liverpool have announced the arrivals of Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez.
Tottenham are also moving swiftly in the market, with Yves Bissouma set to become Antonio Conte's third signing of the summer.
Forest 'close' to signing Henderson
Nottingham Forest are "close to agreeing" a deal with Manchester United for the signing of keeper Dean Henderson.
Sky Sports report that deal is a loan with an option to buy for around £20million.
Forest are looking to replace Brice Samba, who told the club he wants to leave.
Chelsea a more ‘realistic destination’ for Nkunku
Former Blue Glen Johnson reckons that Christopher Nkunku should snub Manchester United for a move to Stamford Bridge.
Nkunku, 24, has been linked with both Chelsea and United this summer.
And the ex-Chelsea full back spoke to bettingodds.com about the highly-rated midfielder.
Johnson said: “I believe Chelsea is a more realistic destination than Manchester United if both clubs are genuinely interested.
“A player going to a top team that’s had a really good season will be looking for Champions League football… I definitely think that’s where these sorts of players look first.
“If he was to leave RB Leipzig, then I think Chelsea could be a better fit.”
Optimistic for 2023?
United then start 2023 with the visit of Bournemouth before the FA Cup third round a week later.
United travel to Anfield on March 4.
The Red Devils do face tricky games against Chelsea and Tottenham in April but those are the only two fixtures against the top six in their last 12 matches.
The Dutchman may also be optimistic about his side's run-in with the last two games of the season against promoted sides Bournemouth and Fulham.
The season ends later than usual on May 28 due to the World Cup as teams face busy periods in October and April - with 12 games to be played across the two months.
United before the new year
It will be a tough couple of weeks for United as they travel across the city for the Manchester derby on October 1.
They will play a total of SIX games in October.
But United host Premier League newboys Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day, so Ten Hag may feel confident about the prospect of some festive celebrations.
United face a run-in to round off the first part of the season, with games against Aston Villa and Fulham before the Premier League is suspended for the Qatar World Cup.
The league campaign resumes on Boxing Day with a trip to Wolves following the Forest clash.
Ten Hag's test to start
Man United will welcome Brighton to Old Trafford on the opening day of the 2022-23 Premier League season.
It could be a tricky first test for Erik ten Hag as the Seagulls blasted United 4-0 in their last encounter.
But the new Red Devils boss faces a much more difficult task in his next home game with Liverpool the visitors.
Before that United will travel to Brentford for their first away league fixture while visits to Southampton and Leicester round off a tough opening month.
After that it is top four rivals Arsenal who visit Old Trafford with the reverse fixture taking place on January 21.