Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Thursday, September 29:
09.09.2022 - 09:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Throughout the summer transfer window, Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong's future was a constant topic of interest to Manchester United's fans.
The Dutchman, 25, was pinpointed by manager Erik ten Hag as his top midfield target well before the summer transfer window had even opened for business. United felt they had a genuine chance of luring the former Ajax man to Old Trafford.
Their pursuit of him went on and on and on, right up until the point where it became tiresome and tedious. Something had to give, as United desperately needed to add a new midfielder to their ranks before the window slammed shut.
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While De Jong dominated United's thinking for countless weeks, other additions were made to the squad. Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez were among the first to arrive in the new intake at Old Trafford.
Eriksen arrived with the expectancy of challenging Bruno Fernandes for the attacking-midfield berth. He had built his career on being the creative architect in just about every team he'd played in, pulling the strings and creating chances from the edge of the penalty area.
The ongoing pursuit of De Jong also suggested that Eriksen would be competing with Fernandes for a regular starting berth and nothing else. De Jong was viewed as the midfield orchestrator that would keep things ticking from a deeper role.
United, in truth, needed a defensive-midfielder more. Their lack of a destroyer in the centre of the pitch had been a problem for too long.
Eventually, the club saw the light, changing their stance on the type of midfielder they needed, with the 4-0 defeat to Brentford last month proving the catalyst. Casemiro was an
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Thursday, September 29:
Luke Shaw has been hailed by Manchester United fans for scoring England’s first goal in their 3-3 Nations League draw with Germany on Monday evening.
Christian Eriksen has made an encouraging start to life at Manchester United.
In football, there are players who need to be managed and players who manage themselves.
Manchester United fans have been left raving about Christian Eriksen's goal for Denmark.
Erik ten Hag has overseen a change in attitude at Manchester United.
Manchester United summer signing Christian Eriksen has opened up on the start of the season under Erik ten Hag, admitting that the team were 'searching' for a period of time.
Christian Eriksen has spoken about how it felt getting booed by Brentford fans who until recently adored him.
Manchester United ace Bruno Fernandes has played down suggestions that his drop off in form last season was caused by playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans is reportedly the 'chosen one' that Manchester United want to sign during the January transfer window.
Manchester United, in recent weeks, have been seriously impressive. After losing their opening two matches of the season against Brighton and Brentford, the Reds have responded well - winning four successive Premier League matches. The recent results, which include victories over Liverpool and Arsenal, have all come with talisman Cristiano Ronaldo starting on the bench.
Manchester United will be without five players for the trip to Moldova on Thursday. The Reds are looking to make amends for last week’s unexpected 1-0 Europa League loss to Real Sociedad but will be without the in-form Marcus Rashford, who has scored three times in his last four games.
Despite spending more than £200million on new additions during the summer transfer window, it is the free signing of Christian Eriksen that has proven to be Manchester United's best piece of business so far.
Christian Eriksen has revealed that he opted to join Manchester United as he wanted to get back to a high level again after his career took a massive setback following his cardiac arrest.
Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo - who scored 24 goals in all competitions last season - is reportedly still a transfer target for Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Christian Eriksen says he is impressed with the midfield Manchester United have assembled and can't wait to see what more they have to offer as the season goes on.
Manchester United brought the curtain down on their summer recruitment drive with the additions of Martin Dubravka and Antony on transfer deadline day a little over a week ago.
Christian Eriksen said he and Bruno Fernandes are getting to know each other better with each game they play together at Manchester United.
Brian Brobbey has revealed that he wants to play for Manchester United in the future, despite turning down the chance to move to Old Trafford this past summer.