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 »

Wayne Rooney would be open to the possibility of returning to D.C. United to manage the MLS team, sources have told ESPN, with the club still looking to hire a permanent replacement for Hernan Losada, who was fired in April. Rooney, who spent 14 months with the Washington, D.C.-based team between 2018 and 2019, resigned as Derby County manager last month after being unable to help the club over...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Manchester United's preseason tour of Thailand as he continues personal leave to deal with a "family issue." The Portugal forward has been granted more time off and will not be on the flight to Bangkok, which is due to leave Manchester at 4.30 p.m. U.K. time (11.30 a.m. ET) on Friday. Sources told ESPN there is no timeframe for Ronaldo to rejoin the squad. A stat...Full Story »

According to reports Manchester City are set to offer Riyad Mahrez a new contract ahead of the new season after Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus depart. In a recent tweet by transfer specialist and CaughtOffside columnist Fabrizio Romano, Romano explains that City are prepared to offer the 31-year-old winger a new contract following the departure of teammates Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jes...Full Story »

Frenkie de Jong's Manchester United move is being held up over an issue of wage deferrals, which sees De Jong owed £17m by the Catalan club should he depart this summer. Despite Barcelona President Joan Laporta revealing on Wednesday that "Frenkie de Jong is Barcelona player – we don't want to sell him unless we have no other choice", it is thought that Manchester United have nonet...Full Story »

Manchester United have accepted that they will lose last season's top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo this summer as the star continues to go on strike rather than returning for pre-season training. Ronaldo is yet to check into pre-season training, and Manchester United are unclear as to whether he will be joining their pre-season tour to Asia and Australia, handing new boss Erik Ten Hag an unwa...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen has agreed to join Manchester United, sources have told ESPN. The midfielder, who is a free agent, is set to sign a three-year deal once a medical is completed. Eriksen, 30, spent the second half of last season at Brentford, where he scored once in 11 games. He has turned down the chance to re-sign for Brentford to move to Old Trafford. Tottenham also lodged an interest in...Full Story »

Manchester City have signed Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips for £45m. The 26-year-old England international has signed a six-year deal with the Premier League champions. He becomes Pep Guardiola's third summer signing after the arrivals of Erling Haaland and Stefan Ortega Moreno. "I am absolutely delighted to have joined Manchester City. City have again proved to be the best team...Full Story »

Whilst Manchester United appear to be making the same old mistakes in the transfer market, and their approach to it, there can be little doubt that wholesale change is coming on the coaching side of things with Erik ten Hag getting tough with his players. The Dutch coach is desperate to avoid a repeat of issues which have hindered the club in recent years where a lack of bravery on the ball h...Full Story »

According to The Times, United will continue to push for midfield signings this summer, as they will not let McTominay go and are keeping a close eye on Tielemans. United will also try to bring in new midfielders following the signing of Frenkie de Jong. With Paul Pogba, Frank Lingard, Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic all gone, United need to add new midfielders. United have made an offer for Erik...Full Story »

Manchester United have made a breakthrough in their bid to sign Frenkie de Jong, with an initial fee now agreed with Barcelona, sources have told ESPN. United are set to pay €65 million up front for the midfielder, who is manager Erik ten Hag's top summer target. Performance-based add-ons, which could take the cost above €80m, are still to be agreed, as well as the player's persona...Full Story »

Manchester United still hope that Christian Eriksen will choose to join them, according to reporter Sam Pilger. United made an offer for Eriksen earlier this month and are awaiting a response from him. It was reported over the weekend that the Danish had rejected the offer, but such rumours were too hasty as Eriksen has yet to make a final decision. Instead, United are increasingly confiden...Full Story »

MANCHESTER City boss Pep Guardiola shows off his footie strip on a beach in Barbados Blues' manager Pep, 51, looked tanned and toned in Barbados. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shows off his toned physique on a beach in BarbadosCredit: BackGrid Pep with wife Cristina, who moved from Manchester back to Barcelona in 2019Credit: BackGrid Pep had a splashing time in the Caribbean surf while ...Full Story »

The highly-rated France international forward has seen his stock soar of late, but he has committed his immediate future to the Bundesliga giants Christopher Nkunku, who has been heavily linked with Manchester United and Chelsea, has signed a new contract at RB Leipzig to 2026. The France international forward hit 35 goals and registered 19 assists in 50 appearances last season to see his st...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola claimed any slip would cost Manchester City the title after his side recorded a critical 3-0 win over Brighton.City scored three times after the break at a nervy Etihad Stadium to move back above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.The champions are in control of their destiny but, with six games still remaining and just a one-point lead, City boss Guardiola says there is no...Full Story »

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea recently spoke to United Daily about the difficulties he faced when he first joined the club. De Gea said: "When I first came to Manchester I was 19 or 20 years old and I came with my mum and dad so my English was really bad at the beginning and it was very difficult for me. "Everything was different from when I was in Spain, different people, better...Full Story »

Jorge Mendes has reportedly offered Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo to former club Juventus. Ronaldo is reportedly unhappy at Manchester United due to their lack of transfer activity, according to AS. United are yet to secure a new signing, and after a horrendous season last campaign, there’s no doubt they need multiple recruits this summer. The Portuguese forward has spent...Full Story »

Chelsea are in pole position to see Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt, with Liverpool and Manchester City also interested. With Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen already out the door, Chelsea will have to prioritise the signing of a defender this summer. Thiago Silva is also reaching the latter stages of his career, so it would be no surprise to see Chelsea target multiple central defe...Full Story »

Ryan Giggs has led a life of family affairs, injunctions and feuds. He has now resigned as Wales manager due to an ongoing legal battle set for later this year. Ryan Giggs will not take charge of Wales for their historic World Cup appearance (Image: Getty Images) Affairs and resignations, football man Ryan Giggs has hit the headlines again after resigning as Wales manager. Controversy has rip...Full Story »