Guehi, Yoro and Todibo on radar if Branthwaite move fails
Latest from Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth:
Manchester United are deciding whether to make a new bid for defender Jarrad Branthwaite but could move to other targets if Everton don't bring down their £70m-plus asking price.
United had an opening offer believed to be £35m plus add-ons rejected by Everton, who regard the 21-year-old as a key player.
The Toffees intend to keep Branthwaite this summer and it is understood United will look elsewhere if the valuation of the player is not reduced.
United's other targets are thought to include Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, Lille's Leny Yoro and Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice.
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Guehi, Yoro and Todibo on radar if Branthwaite move fails
Latest from Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth:
Manchester United are deciding whether to make a new bid for defender Jarrad Branthwaite but could move to other targets if Everton don't bring down their £70m-plus asking price.
United had an opening offer believed to be £35m plus add-ons rejected by Everton, who regard the 21-year-old as a key player.
The Toffees intend to keep Branthwaite this summer and it is understood United will look elsewhere if the valuation of the player is not reduced.
United's other targets are thought to include Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, Lille's Leny Yoro and Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice.
Everton value Branthwaite at more than £70m amid Man Utd interest
Everton value centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite at more than £70m having rejected an opening bid from Manchester United.
Jarrad Branthwaite transfer news: Everton value centre-back at more than £70m amid Man Utd interest
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Man Utd to abandon Branthwaite deal?
Man Utd will threaten to walk away from a deal for Jarrad Branthwaite after Everton rejected their opening bid worth £43million including add-ons, according to the Daily Mirror.
Last week, The Telegraph reported Man Utd was hoping to strike a deal with the Toffees for the centre-back after agreeing personal terms with the England defender.
Man Utd prepare De Ligt bid
Man Utd are reportedly planning a bid for Matthijs de Ligt, according to The Sun.
Man Utd reignite Simons interest
Man Utd have reportedly reignited their interest in Xavi Simons - after initially agreeing a £50m transfer fee for him last summer, according to The Sun.
L'Equipe reports Man Utd,Arsenal and Man City are among the clubs to have contacted Paris Saint-Germain over a potential deal.
Bayern Munich are also said to be interested in the 21-year-old, but PSG are not planning on selling the forward this summer and intend to loan him out again.
Simons spent last term on loan at RB Leipzig, scoring 10 goals and registering 15 assists.
Ten Hag: Man Utd 'disturbed' his holiday!
Erik ten Hag joked that Man Utd 'disturbed' his holiday to tell him he would keep his job this summer (Daily Mail).
Ten Hag says Man Utd concluded “they already had the best manager” after the club’s end-of-season review culminated in a decision to keep the Dutch coach (The Athletic).
Ten Hag has revealed he was not surprised to see Marcus Rashford left out of England's 26-man squad for Euro 2024 (Daily Mail).
Ten Hag aware of Tuchel talks: 'Man Utd decided they had the best trainer'
Erik ten Hag has publicly admitted that he is aware talks took place between Manchester United and other managers, including Thomas Tuchel.
Ten Hag, who found out this week he would remain United boss for the 2024/25 season and is now set to sign a new contract, appeared on Dutch television as a pundit ahead of England's Euro 2024 opener with Serbia.
Speaking to broadcaster NPO, the 54-year-old said: "Everyone has heard that they have spoken to several candidates. That's no secret.
"In the Netherlands that is not done. You are not even allowed to talk to another club if there is a current trainer there. But in England the rules and laws are different.
"In the end, they came to the conclusion that they have the best trainer."
Ten Hag had been on holiday in Ibiza when his future was settled, with INEOS deciding the Dutchman was the right man to lead the club forward following a post-season review.
"As in any organisation, there is an evaluation and that seems very sensible to me," Ten Hag said.
"We had a good discussion and various topics were discussed. One of the conclusions is that we will extend the contract, but we still have to reach an agreement."
Man Utd and Man City contact PSG over Simons
Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal are among the clubs to have contacted Paris Saint-Germain over the signing of Xavi Simons, according to L'Equipe.
Bayern Munich are also said to be interested in the 21-year-old, but PSG are not planning on selling the forward this summer and intend to loan him out again.
Simons spent last term on loan at RB Leipzig, scoring 10 goals and registering 15 assists.
Man Utd to begin £50m refurb of men's first-team building at training ground
Manchester United have announced work will begin on a £50m refurb of the men's first-team building at Carrington next week.
The club posted pictures on their Instagram page of the plans for their training base, which aims to deliver "a world-class facility, creating a high-performance environment for players and staff".
When Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS invested in the club, he made it clear a major ambition was to upgrade the club's training facilities.
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Man Utd to invest £50m in modernising training ground
Manchester United are investing £50m into modernising the men's first team's training facilities at Carrington.
Work will commence from next week, with the focus on "creating a high-performance collaborative environment".
A club statement read: "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."
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Branthwaite, Yoro, De Ligt - Man Utd's centre-back search
Manchester United appear to be making a fast start to the transfer window with INEOS' new sporting structure in place.
Centre-back is the priority as Raphael Varane is leaving as a free agent at the end of the month.
Reports on Wednesday linked United with Bayern Munich's Matthijs De Ligt, Lille's Leny Yoro and Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.
Sky Sports News understands Branthwaite is the top target, with a formal approach expected.
Everton reportedly want up to £70m, but United will look to negotiate that down, as they are likely to be relying on player sales to fund some of their other summer deals.
The Athletic reports Yoro, 18, is viewed as a "unique market opportunity separate to other targets", although United face competition from Liverpool and Real Madrid.
De Ligt is being "closely monitored" at Bayern, according to Sky in Germany, which suggests he is less of a priority as things stand.
'Liverpool & Man Utd actively pursuing Lille's Yoro'
Liverpool and Manchester United are actively pursuing a deal to sign Lille's teenage centre-back Leny Yoro, according to The Athletic.
Real Madrid are viewed as favourites to sign the 18-year-old by Liverpool and Man Utd, the report claims, but both clubs are said to be pushing hard for the transfer.
The Athletic adds that Yoro, one of the most promising young players in Europe, is viewed as a "unique market opportunity separate to other targets" by the Premier League sides.
Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in Yoro.
Man Utd agree personal terms with Branthwaite
Man Utd are hoping to strike a deal with Everton for Jarrad Branthwaite after agreeing personal terms with the England defender (Daily Telegraph).
Man Utd have a strong interest in Joshua Zirkzee but face stiff competition for the Bologna striker this summer (Daily Telegraph).
Man Utd are set to table a bid for Branthwaite after learning of his valuation (Daily Mail).
Liverpool and Man Utd are actively pursuing a deal to sign Lille centre-back Leny Yoro, albeit with an acceptance that Real Madrid may ultimately win the contest (The Athletic).
Jarrad Branthwaite: Manchester United expected to make formal approach for Everton defender
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'Man Utd monitoring Bayern defender De Ligt'
Manchester United are monitoring Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, according to Sky in Germany.
Erik ten Hag worked with De Ligt at Ajax and United are said to be in the market for a centre-back.
Sky in Germany report that De Ligt would be available for a suitable offer with Stuttgart's Hiroki Ito expected to sign today and Jonathan Tah another top target.
De Ligt is in the Netherlands squad at Euro 2024.
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Man Utd transfer rumours: £50 transfer budget?
Manchester United are sticking to their valuation of around £3m for Dan Ashworth and are refusing to be held to ransom over Newcastle's compensation demands for their sporting director. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United held a series of interviews with potential replacements for Erik ten Hag before the FA Cup final win over Manchester City. Shocked United players also thought Erik ten Hag would be sacked before finding out the manager is staying. (The Athletic)
Erik ten Hag will only have £50m to spend this summer unless Manchester United are able to secure significant fees for players deemed surplus to requirements. His priorities will be to add a central defender and another striker. (Daily Mail).
Manchester United face fresh competition for the signature of long-term goalkeeper target Zion Suzuki, who may finally be ready to move to Old Trafford. (The Sun)
Erik ten Hag's first pieces of business when he returns from holiday will be to tell Manchester United to sell Jadon Sancho and get his priority summer signings in the building quickly. (The Times)
Ten Hag set to be offered two-year Man Utd extension
Erik ten Hag is likely to be offered a two-year extension to his current deal at Manchester United, according to The Telegraph.
It was decided, after a meeting on Tuesday, that Ten Hag would remain at the club following months of uncertainty over his future.
The Dutchman wanted to continue at Old Trafford and has agreed to talks over extending his deal, which expires next summer.
Ten Hag was disappointed United spoke to other managers during their review but accepted his future was in doubt and does not believe he has been fatally undermined.
Mitten: Clarity is key for United progress
United We Stand editor Andy Mitten told Sky Sports:
"The clarity on Erik ten Hag's future is good news and it's what most fans wanted in various polls, where between 75 per cent and 80 per cent wanted him to stay. That was conducted after the FA Cup final it should be said.
"It's taken a few weeks but it's an important time for decisions to be made. The fans are still on a buzz after the FA Cup final win but United simply must improve next year.
"There's no chance he will keep his job if they finish eighth next season but there's a lot of mitigation given the injuries and Ineos took that into consideration.
"Talk of a new contract is there to allay fears Ten Hag will then lose his job at the first opportunity [of a dip in form] next season. He will know better tha anybody that he needs to make a good start to next season.
"United will play in the Europa League next season which is probably their level at the moment but there needs to be a significant improvement.
"If not, there will be a similar situation as we saw with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer losing his job in November and Jose Mourinho did so in December. Other managers may become available in time but for now he retains faith of the owners and most of the fans."
What can United aim for next season?
United We Stand editor Andy Mitten:
"The realistic target for next season is finishing in the top four, and no one would complain about another cup win. But he must start well as even on the opening day of last season against Wolves, United were very unconvincing in victory, even with a fully fit squad.
"United had gone six years without a cup before 2023. He's done really well with brining through Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho. Of course there are issues, but it's all about wins.
"Jose Mourinho had signed a new contract in 2018 but by the end of the year he was out of a job so I don't think it's that important whether Erik ten Hag sings a new deal or not.
"There will always be pressure around managing United and Ten Hag knows this. There's not an appetite to keep firing managers given how much it would cost to get rid of him.
"That was a consideration as well, to comply with PSR rules."
Mitten: Ten Hag has had to work with unprecedented change at Man Utd
United We Stand editor Andy Mitten:
"Ten Hag has had a lot of left-field things to deal with which were certainly not his making; from dealing with player issues such as Mason Greenwood and then the strategic review.
"Hopefully that has all passed now. Hopefully, the injuries won't be as severe as they have been. Hopefully, there will be a better football structure at United but this is an idealised version.
"Ineos talked about best-in-class appointments but there have been complications there. The new chief executive Omar Berrada starts work in a month's time, we don't know when Dan Ashworth is going to start.
"There's been a lot of change at the club. I've been covering Manchester United for 35 years since I was a kid and I've never seen so many changes as this year.
"You're talking seven of the nine senior management positions have changed over the past couple of months and some of them were very good at their jobs.
"The new people have to come in and be even better at their jobs. History has taught me to be slightly circumspect."