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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »