Cristiano Ronaldo could play his first match under new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag after the Portuguese forward said 'the King' will be available for Sunday's friendly game against Rayo Vallecano. ESPN reported earlier this month that the Portugal international had handed in a transfer request due to his desire to play in the Champions League. Ronaldo held talks at United's traini...Full Story »

Rob Edwards will take charge of new-look Watford for the first time against Sheffield United.The 39-year-old left Forest Green to succeed Roy Hodgson at Vicarage Road and has seen plenty of players depart, including Ben Foster, Kiko Femenia, Josh King, Moussa Sissoko, Andre Gray and Cucho Hernandez.Forwards Vakoun Bayo and Rey Manaj have joined this summer, as well as goalkeeper Ben Hamer.Watfor...Full Story »

Sutton will begin their second season of Sky Bet League Two football with a home game against fellow 2021-22 play-off challengers Newport.Manager Matt Gray has seen goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis and winger David Ajiboye join Reading and Peterborough respectively.But he has brought in a number of newcomers, including former Walsall keeper Jack Rose, while Luke Gambin could feature against one of his f...Full Story »

Manchester United have confirmed the signing Lisandro Martinez from Eredivisie champions Ajax, the club announced on Wednesday. Martinez has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford to reunite with former manager Erik ten Hag in a deal worth an initial €57.37 million, which could rise to €67.37m through variables. The Argentina international arrived at United's training ground ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has called a move for Cristiano Ronaldo "practically impossible" as the forward looks to force a move away from Manchester United. Ronaldo, 37, held talks at United's training ground on Tuesday -- accompanied by agent Jorge Mendes -- after missing the club's preseason tour of Thailand and Australia, citing personal reasons. ESPN reported earlier this ...Full Story »

Manchester United are willing to let star striker Cristiano Ronaldo leave on loan this summer, provided that he extends his current contract at Old Trafford, as they look to reach a compromise with their forward. Cristiano Ronaldo is set to finally return to England after a standoff with Manchester United over a potential departure in order to hold talks with Erik ten Hag, but there remains n...Full Story »

Diogo Dalot said the Manchester United squad must be ready for more ear-bashings from Erik ten Hag as the Dutchman attempts to put his stamp on the team. The new United manager branded the second-half performance against Aston Villa in Perth as "unacceptable" after watching his team throw away a two-goal lead and concede a last-minute equaliser. Ten Hag insisted afterwards the problem had be...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag told Manchester United’s players their lack of focus was “unacceptable” after blowing a two-goal lead against Aston Villa in the final match of their pre-season tour of Australia and Thailand.The curtain came down on the four-game series on a sodden, patchy pitch in Perth, where the Red Devils managed to produce a promising first-half performance in challenging con...Full Story »

Manchester United have ruled out letting Anthony Martial leave this summer, sources have told ESPN. United were willing to listen to offers for Martial earlier this summer, but a combination of the France forward's preseason form and the uncertainty over Cristiano Ronaldo's future means he is part of Erik ten Hag's plans for the new season. Martial has made the most of his chance to impress ...Full Story »

There will always be attempts from clubs to turn fans against players if they refuse to leave, but there’s nothing you can really do once a multi-year contract has been given out. Barcelona have made some big moves this summer, but it will have a knock-on effect in terms of players needing to leave to bring the squad size down, but also when it comes to bringing in some funds to allow f...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes says he's in the dark about what the future holds for his Manchester United and Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo asked to leave the Old Trafford club last month as he wants to play in the Champions League next term. The 37-year-old didn't travel with Erik ten Hag's squad for their tour of Thailand and Australia due to family reasons, but he's yet to find a new cl...Full Story »

Manchester United finally scored 8 goals in two friendlies, something unthinkable for them last season. But it's a bit too early for them to be happy, and the nature of the friendlies will also wipe out their excitement of winning. However, there is still good news for them. Martinez, who Erik ten Hag wanted, has finally been paid at a price of 55 million euros, so that Man Utd will have a c...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said Cristiano Ronaldo could yet extend his contract at the club. The new United boss has ruled out Ronaldo leaving this summer despite suggestions the striker wants to depart Old Trafford to continue playing in the Champions League. Ten Hag said he is planning to have the 37-year-old in his squad next season. When asked whether he could stay at the...Full Story »

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Lisandro Martinez from Eredivisie champions Ajax, the club announced on Sunday. Martinez will sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford to reunite with former manager Erik ten Hag in a deal worth an initial €57.37 million, which could rise to €67.37m through variables. The move is subject to a medical. An agreement has been reached...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag seemingly ended any doubt about Anthony Martial’s Manchester United future by backing the forward to get “even better” if he can stay focused and motivated.A big-money signing from Monaco in 2015, the 26-year-old had lost his way at Old Trafford in recent times and joined Sevilla on loan for the second half of last season.Martial’s unhappiness was laid bare b...Full Story »

Manchester United overcame an early setback to beat Melbourne Victory 4-1 as Erik ten Hag’s winning start to pre-season continued with a straightforward friendly triumph in Australia.Three days on from the promising 4-0 win against rivals Liverpool in humid Bangkok, the Red Devils travelled 4,500 miles to play the second match of their tour at the giant Melbourne Cricket Ground.Local side ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to turn down a highly lucrative offer to leave Manchester United for Saudi Arabia, sources have told ESPN. An unnamed Saudi Arabian club have made a €30 million bid to sign Ronaldo from United while giving the Portugal captain the chance to become the world's highest-paid player by offering him €275m in wages for the next two seasons. Ronaldo, 37, has a c...Full Story »

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax, sources have told ESPN. The Dutch side are set to grant the Argentina international's wish to secure a move to the Premier League and are now actively looking for replacements. Sources have told ESPN that Arsenal, who also registered an interest, are looking at alternative targets because of a belief Martinez is ...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag enjoyed a winning start to life as Manchester United manager as Fred scored an outstanding chip in a promising 4-0 friendly win against rivals Liverpool in Bangkok.The newly-appointed Dutchman will have liked a lot of what he saw in the humid Thai capital on Tuesday evening after a fortnight of hard work on the training ground.Ten Hag will not get carried away given Liverpool a...Full Story »

Manchester United remain convinced Christian Eriksen will move to Old Trafford despite suggestions from Brentford that he could still choose them, sources have told ESPN. Eriksen has verbally agreed a three-year contract with United but was not part of the squad which left for their tour of Thailand and Australia on Friday. Brentford manager Thomas Frank also suggested he has not given up hope...Full Story »