Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, June 29.
Louis van Gaal tells Manchester United exactly how much Frenkie de Jong is worth
09.06.2022 - 09:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United transfer target Frenkie de Jong is worth north of €100million (£85.6m).
Van Gaal made the claim after the Barcelona ace stepped off the bench to help the Netherlands beat Wales 2-1 in dramatic circumstances in the Nations League at the Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday night. After seeing Rhys Norrington-Davies cancel out Teun Koopmeiners' opener in the second minute of injury time, Netherlands looked set to be forced to settle for a point, but Burnley striker Wout Weghorst scored two minutes later to snatch a dramatic last-gasp winner.
De Jong, after starting in the 4-1 win over Belgium on Friday, started among the substitutes but was called upon by Van Gaal with just over 20 minutes left on the clock, with his side 1-0 up at the time. The United target had a positive influence on the game, giving his team some control and energy in midfield, as well as winning the ball back in the build up to Weghorst's winner.
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Van Gaal, who will step down as Netherlands boss following the World Cup later this year, heaped praise on De Jong following the full-time whistle, outlining explaining why his value is so high. United are understood to be weighing up a big bid for his services, but Barcelona chief Xavi is reluctant to lose him.
"Frenkie de Jong does bring an extra quality, of course," Van Gaal said. "That is why he is also worth €112 million (£95.9m)."
That was not a figure Van Gaal had picked from thin air. He had clearly done his homework on the 25-year-old, with the latest CIES Football Observatory Report valuing him at a whopping €112.5million, making him the seventh
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28.06.2022 / 14:53
Manchester United edge closer to Frenkie de Jong signing
Manchester United are continuing to progress in protracted negotiations to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona.
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28.06.2022 / 12:37
Erik ten Hag selected 28 Manchester United players in first training squad
New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag assembled a 28-man training squad on their first day of pre-season.
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27.06.2022 / 15:29
Dutch football expert explains why Ajax want £130million from Manchester United
Erik ten Hag has reportedly admitted that Antony may be too expensive for Manchester United while Jurrien Timber has supposedly decided against a move to Old Trafford after Louis van Gaal’s World Cup warning.
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26.06.2022 / 23:11
Manchester United 'close' to reaching Frenkie de Jong agreement and more transfer rumours
Manchester United are 'close' to reaching an agreement with Spanish giants Barcelona for the signing of Netherlands international Frenkie de Jong in a deal worth £68million.
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23.06.2022 / 23:55
Lyon ‘edge ahead of Manchester United’ in race for Tyrell Malacia and more transfer rumours
French outfit Lyon have reportedly outmuscled Manchester United to become frontrunners in the race for Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia.
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23.06.2022 / 19:35
'This could be embarrassing' - Manchester United fans react to Frenkie de Jong latest
Manchester United fans have been sharing their reactions to the latest Frenkie de Jong update.
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21.06.2022 / 08:53
Louis van Gaal's Jurrien Timber concern at Manchester United is misplaced
Who can blame a man for looking after his own back? While there may be a feeling that Louis van Gaal is trying to hit back at Manchester United in his apparent attempt to dissuade Jurrien Timber from making the move to Old Trafford, it's hard to imagine it's anything personal. Business is business.
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20.06.2022 / 18:49
Louis Saha gives credit to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick work at Manchester United
Manchester United have been told that they must build on the tenures of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick next season.
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20.06.2022 / 13:41
Erik ten Hag has already outlined how Lisandro Martinez could solve two Manchester United problems
In a week's time, Manchester United will regroup for their first pre-season under new manager Erik ten Hag in what is shaping up to be another seismic summer at the club.
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12.06.2022 / 19:15
Phil Jones snubs Cristiano Ronaldo when naming dream Manchester United five-a-side team
Phil Jones overlooked Cristiano Ronaldo when naming his dream five-a-side team for Manchester United.
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10.06.2022 / 10:53
Matthijs de Ligt tells Manchester United players what Erik ten Hag's greatest strength is
Netherlands and Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt waxed lyrical about the managerial qualities of new Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.
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10.06.2022 / 06:21
Barcelona considering Manchester United's Frenkie de Jong offer and more transfer rumours
Reports in Spain are suggesting Barcelona are considering accepting an offer from Manchester United for Frenkie de Jong.
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09.06.2022 / 09:01
Manchester United stance on Darwin Nunez outlined as Louis Van Gaal warns Jurrien Timber
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, June 9:
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08.06.2022 / 22:19
Sven-Goran Eriksson clarifies left wing decision on Manchester United legend Paul Scholes
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has explained why he made the decision to often move former Manchester United star Paul Scholes to the left-flank during his tenure as Three Lions boss.