Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Latest news from a big summer at Old Trafford (2024)

21st Jun 2024, 22:59By Kostas Lianos

Rooney on Memphis

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney revealed he once gave Memphis Depay a "talking to" after he turned up to a game in a cowboy hat during his time at Old Trafford.

Firstly, you could never knock his work rate. In training, he worked really hard every single day in order to prove himself.

It was made more of a few things off the pitch I have spoken about.

I was at a reserve game once being a bit lowkey, and he turned up in a Rolls Royce and a cowboy hat. I had to speak to him, so that was Memphis.

Wayne RooneyBBC

21st Jun 2024, 22:18

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21st Jun 2024, 21:43

Ten Hag backlash Exclusive

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is in hot water with the club's hierarchy after revealing details of their Ibiza summit.

Ten Hag was on holiday in Spain when United officials turned up on his doorstep to ask him to continue as manager.

They also informed the Dutchman they had spoken to other candidates, such as Thomas Tuchel, but wanted to keep him on.

The 54-year-old was understandably angry with how he had been treated and the way in which this message was delivered when he was supposed to be on a relaxing break.

But new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team are unhappy that what they thought was a private meeting was made public by Ten Hag on Dutch television this week.

The Red Devils want the ex-Ajax boss to sign a new three-year deal but that is understandably some way from being agreed as yet.

IBIZA SHOCKS Man Utd fume at Erik ten Hag for revealing details of Ibiza summit on Dutch TV

21st Jun 2024, 20:35By Kostas Lianos

Michael Olise transfer blow

Crystal Palace star Michael Olise has decided to join Bayern Munich after snubbing interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.

According to The Athletic, Bayern are expected to agree a deal with Palace after Vincent Kompany’s side contacted the Eagles last week to discuss the possibility of signing Olise.

The Blues also asked for permission to speak to the winger but decided against pursuing a deal due to financial demands.

According to reporter Nathan Gissing, the Frenchman wanted to be the highest-paid player at Stamford Bridge and likely demanded over £325,000-a-week.

United, Manchester City and Newcastle were also interested in the 22-year-old.

OL BE OFF THEN Chelsea AND Man Utd out of Michael Olise race as star chooses shock transfer

21st Jun 2024, 19:25By Kostas Lianos

Aaron Wan-Bissaka next move

Manchester United ace Aaron Wan-Bissaka is being eyed by Galatasaray.

Wan-Bissaka is about to enter the final year of his deal at Old Trafford but United could decide to offload him this summer.

The Red Devils’ chiefs are open to offers for the right-back, with a £17million price tag set.

According tobeIN SportsGalataare pushing to seal a deal for the 26-year-old.

The England international is understood to be the Turkish giants’ top target and they are willing to offer him a four-year contract.

WAN LOVE Wan-Bissaka on verge of Euro giants move which would see him join ex-Man Utd ace

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21st Jun 2024, 18:35By Kostas Lianos

Man Utd eye De Ligt

Manchester United are set for a bid to sign Bayer Munich star Matthijs De Ligt, whom they want to replace Raphael Varane.

United have even been handed a price quote for De Ligt in the summer transfer window.

The centre-back is familiar with the Red Devils' manager Erik ten Haggiven the pair worked together when he was a teenager atAjax, even going so far as to be appointed captain.

According toSky Germany, however,Bayern have set up a £42m price tag on the 24-year-old.

The outlet adds that United have began internal talks over a potential deal.

Dutch delight Man Utd ‘planning bid’ for Matthijs de Ligt as Bayern Munich set price

21st Jun 2024, 17:29By Richard Moriarty

Lazio target Greenwood

Lazio have stolen a march on Juventus in the transfer race for Manchester United's controversial player Mason Greenwood.

The Serie A giants tried to sign Greenwood on loan last season after United chiefs ruled he needed to leave after he was charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling coercive behaviour.

When the forward was made available for loan last September, Lazio president Claudio Lotito tried to sign him.

Lotito blamed the Red Devils for failing to complete the paperwork in time before the Italian transfer window closed, leaving Getafe able to swoop in for a loan deal.

The Manchester giants want £40million for the academy graduate but both Lazio and Juve believe they could strike a deal for around £34m with add-ons.

LAZ GO FOR MASON Man Utd 'open talks with Lazio over £30million Greenwood transfer'

21st Jun 2024, 16:48By Kostas Lianos

Joshua Zirkzee latest

Manchester United are looking to finalise a deal with Bologna for Joshua Zirkzee.

United are preparing to trigger Zirkzee's £33.8million release clause, according toThe Telegraph.

The report adds that the Red Devils have a net budget of around £50m plus whatever they can generate from player sales.

However, speaking to Bloomberg, Ratcliffe warned: "It will take two or three summer windows to get to a better place."

21st Jun 2024, 15:50By Tony Robertson

Mould inside dishwasher and rotting metal shelves found in Man Utd kitchen

Mould was found growing inside a dishwasher as grease was seen "dripping down a wall" while "rotting metal shelves" were discovered in a storage room at Man Utd, a Daily Mail report has revealed.

In a follow-up food hygiene inspection, Man Utd went from 1 star to 4 star rating, though a number of other issues were also found at Old Trafford.

The inspection report said: "The club has undertaken a lot of work since this (the prior inspection), however, the continued demonstration of the implementation of revised procedures is required to enable the confidence in management score to be increased further."

Man Utd were handed an ‘A’ for compliance with food hygiene and safety procedures but only earned a ‘C’ for compliance with structural requirement and a ‘C’ for confidence in management/control procedures.

A club spokesperson said: "As the report states, significant improvement work was undertaken by the club to increase our rating to 4-stars between November and February.

"This is an incremental process, and we are confident we will regain our 5-star rating at the earliest possible opportunity."

21st Jun 2024, 15:38By Tony Robertson

Man Utd make contact over Yoro

Man Utd have made contact over a deal for Leny Yoro, according to Sky Sports.

The Lille teenager is being targeted by the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool.

The 18-year-old is on Man Utd's list of defensive targets and the Red Devils are now said to have made initial contact over a deal.

21st Jun 2024, 14:56By Tony Robertson

PSG set Simons price tag

PSG have set an £85m price tag on Xavi Simons, according to Bild.

XAV A GO Man Utd and Arsenal learn mammoth transfer fee for PSG star Xavi Simons

21st Jun 2024, 14:34By Tony Robertson

Nicky Butt banned from driving

Former Man Utd footballer Nicky Butt has been banned from driving for 12 months after admitting causing serious injury by careless driving.

The football hero smashed into victim Andrew Fielden while driving carelessly in his Land Rover Defender through Burnley, Lancashire.

He suffered a broken left leg, which needed metal rods inserted following an operation, and severe bruising.

Butt appeared at Blackburn Magistrates' Court earlier this year where headmitted causing serious injury by careless driving.

He has now been banned from driving for 12 months and ordered to complete 100 hours unpaid work at Blackburn Magistrates Court.

Former England star Butt, 49, was handed am interim driving ban following the October 2022 crash.

RED CARD Man Utd legend Nicky Butt given driving ban after motorcyclist breaks leg in crash

21st Jun 2024, 14:07By Tony Robertson

Hojlund on Instagram after England draw

Denmark star Rasmus Hojlund had a cheeky joke with Kobbie Mainoo after England drew 1-1 with Denmark.

21st Jun 2024, 13:05By Tony Robertson

Man Utd stars make winning start at Copa America

Man Utd stars Lisandro Martinez and Alejandro Garnacho got off to a winning start at the Copa America as Argentina beat Canada 2-0.

Martinez played the full 90 minutes while Garnacho was an unused substitute.

The match was decided by goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez.

Argentina take on Chile in their second game on Tuesday.

21st Jun 2024, 12:39By Tony Robertson

Casemiro will only be sold if 'right offer' arrives

Man Utd will only sell Casemiro if the "right offer" arrives for him.

The Brazilian has been linked with a transfer exit from Old Trafford this summer, with Saudi Arabian clubs linked with a move for the midfielder, according to iSport.

21st Jun 2024, 12:11By Tony Robertson

Man Utd granted planning permission for Carrington work

Man Utd have been given full planning permission to begin their Carrington training ground redevelopment, according to the Daily Mail.

The club has seen an investment of £50m for the project.

A statement from the Red Devils on the plans earlier this week said: "Manchester United will commence work to modernise the men’s first team building at Carrington Training Complex next week, with a focus on creating a high-performance collaborative environment for players and staff.

"The £50 million project will result in all areas of the building being refurbished to deliver a world-class football facility with a positive culture to support future success."

TRAINING DAY Inside Man Utd's new training facilities as club announce mega £50m renovation

21st Jun 2024, 11:52By Tony Robertson

Man Utd preparing to trigger Zirkzee release clause

Man Utd are preparing to trigger the £33.8m release clause of Joshua Zirkzee, according to The Telegraph.

The report adds Man Utd have a net budget of around £50m plus whatever they can generate from player sales.

However, speaking to Bloomberg, Ratcliffe has warned: "It will take two or three summer windows to get to a better place."

21st Jun 2024, 11:30By Tony Robertson

Man Utd consider targets 'in two categories' as budget revealed

Man Utd are considering transfer targets who are in the final year of their contract or who have release clauses, according to Manchester Evening News.

The report adds that Man Utd are working with a budget in the tens of millions as they aim to recruit players in three key areas; centre-back, midfield and a striker.

This has led to them looking at Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee and Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong since they both have release clauses.

21st Jun 2024, 11:11By Tony Robertson

Man Utd warned over Zirkzee transfer

Man Utd have been warned they could be making a major mistake by signing Joshua Zirkee from Bologna.

It was reported Man Utd bosses had entered talks with the Serie A side to sign the 23-year-old who scored 12 times last season.

But former Netherlands international Bryan Roy thinks better of the move.

Zirkzee, unlike [Teun] Koopmeiners, is not yet ready for the big jump.

He is still young, he needs another year at Bologna where he can score a lot.

It would be important to test himself in the same team but with a different coach. Then he will think about what to do.

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21st Jun 2024, 10:39By Tony Robertson

Shaw still training individually

Luke Shaw is still training away from the main England group.

The Man Utd star is yet to feature for England at Euro 2024 despite being picked.

21st Jun 2024, 09:40By Tony Robertson

Man Utd join Gallagher race

Man Utd have joined Arsenal and Tottenham in the race to sign Conor Gallagher, according to AS.

The Spanish outlet says Arsenal have submitted an enquiry for the Chelsea midfielder after Atletico Madrid saw a bid turned down.

The report notes interest from Man Utd, Aston Villa and Newcastle and says the three have all asked about the England star's situation.

21st Jun 2024, 09:05By Tony Robertson

Man Utd prepared to walk away from Branthwaite deal

Man Utd are prepared to walk away from a deal for Jarrad Branthwaite unless Everton lower their £70m asking price, according to ESPN.

The report suggests they will ditch the deal soon if there is no indication Everton could drop their price tag.

The Toffees need to sell before the end of the month to comply with PSR rules, but rejected an opening Man Utd offer worth around £43m with add-ons.

An additional report from iSport suggests Everton are increasingly confident of keeping hold of Branthwaite.

21st Jun 2024, 08:45By Tony Robertson

Rashford's agent slams Southgate

Marcus Rashford's brother and agent Dwaine Maynard has slammed Gareth Southgate for his exclusion of the Man Utd ace at the Euros.

After a below par season Rashford was dropped from the England squad and failed to even make the provisional 33-man squad for Germany.

However, it was argued that despite his poor form, Rashford offered more balance to the team from the left than other attacking options.

And after scoring two goals in two games with drabs displays, Maynard has been led to believe Rashford was the solution.

Taking to Instagram, he wrote: "It's hard to sit and watch when you honestly believe your man could make a difference."

21st Jun 2024, 08:25By Tony Robertson

Man Utd fans fume after Southgate midfield comments

Man Utd fans were left flabbergasted after Gareth Southgate declared: "We don't have a natural replacement for Kalvin Phillips," after a less than impressive display from Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Reacting on social media, fans said: "Playing Trent Alexander Arnold OR Connor Gallagher in midfield when you’ve got Mainoo sitting on the bench is insane."

A second said: "Kobbie Mainoo, England's most promising young midfielder and Cole Palmer, last season's Premier League's Young Player of The Season left on the bench when Spain's 16-year-old Lamine Yamal is cooking for them at the Euros."

Another said: "Southgate has Eze, Palmer, Gordon, Mainoo and Wharton all on the bench and the first sub you make is to bring on Gallagher lol."

A fourth said: "Only Southgate would put Mainoo in the press conference then pick the same team as Sunday..."

A fifth added: "Such a hardship for Southgate when Phillips was effectively usurped at City by John Stones and Rico Lewis, two England internationals. Lack of courage not to entrust Mainoo, an actual midfielder, on the back of one performance. And to not turn to Palmer."

21st Jun 2024, 05:00By Kostas Lianos

Man Utd’s centre-back list

Manchester United’s centre-back list for the summer transfer window has been unveiled by The Athletic:

• Jarrad Barnthwaite – Everton (21yrs old)
• Leny Yoro – Lille (18yrs old)
• Matthijs de Ligt – Bayern Munich (24yrs old)