Manchester United were relaxed about further recruitment during the summer transfer window and - in any case - that prospect was always going to be governed by potential outgoings.
21.07.2023 - 21:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Here are your Friday evening Manchester United headlines.
Greenwood future
Erik ten Hag insists the decision on Mason Greenwood's future will be made by the club, but he has had his say on what he wants to happen with the suspended forward.
Greenwood hasn't played for United since January 2022 after being arrested on suspicion of rape and assault, before he was then further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.
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In October 2022 he was charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, but in February this year the Crown Prosecution Service dropped the charges, citing the withdrawal of a key witness and new material that came to light' meaning there was no longer a 'realistic prospect of conviction'.
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Striker update
Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United are doing "everything in our power" to sign a new striker.
United have bought midfielder Mason Mount and goalkeeper Andre Onana for £98.79million but Ten Hag has repeatedly stressed the need to recruit a new No.9.
The injury-prone Anthony Martial has not participated in team training so far in pre-season as he recovers from a hamstring tear and he sustained six separate injuries last season. United did not buy Wout Weghorst after he scraped two goals in 31 appearances during his loan spell.
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Manchester United were relaxed about further recruitment during the summer transfer window and - in any case - that prospect was always going to be governed by potential outgoings.
Former centre-back Rio Ferdinand does not believe that Manchester United will be capable of mounting a Premier League title charge this season.
Manchester United will have to play the waiting game before getting their latest Premier League charge underway in the Monday night showdown against Wolves at Old Trafford (8pm).
Gary Neville has urged Manchester United to sign a senior No.9 and believes the arrival of Harry Kane would instantly see the club become title challengers.
We will get our first taste of Erik ten Hag’s refined Manchester United when the new Premier League season begins this week as the Reds hope to serve up a menu of footballing progress.
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Manchester United were handed a double injury boost for their last two friendly matches this summer with focus now shifting to the Premier League curtain raiser against Wolves on Monday night.
Erik ten Hag looks set to land his third major signing of the summer this week after Manchester United agreed a fee for Rasmus Hojlund on Saturday.
Manchester United have agreed a £72million fee with Atalanta for striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Manchester United supporters were left cursing their luck in the opening stages of the club’s friendly with Real Madrid in Texas as a nightmare few minutes saw the Reds suffer two blows.
Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo was forced off with an ankle injury in the early stages of the pre-season clash with Real Madrid.
Here are your Tuesday evening Manchester United headlines.
Marcus Rashford has named Kyle Walker as the toughest defender to face because of his 'physical capabilities'.
Manchester United icon Bryan Robson has paid tribute to Trevor Francis, who passed away aged 69 on Monday.
Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are making progress in their attempt to sign a new striker.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has been told Harry Kane cannot be allowed to run down his contract.
Marcus Rashford has been a mainstay at Manchester United for the last seven years and is set to remain so for the next five at least.
Erik ten Hag wants Manchester United to arrange a final farewell for David de Gea at Old Trafford.
Ange Postecoglou wants Harry Kane's future resolved quickly as speculation over his future continues.
Manchester United have completed the signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana after he signed a five-year deal with the option for a further year at Old Trafford.