Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Wednesday, August 16.
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Former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck said that Jordan Henderson's farewell message to Liverpool fans 'even brought a tear to a Manc' after his move to Al-Ettifaq was confirmed.
Henderson's move to the Saudi Pro League was confirmed on Thursday and the midfielder will join up with Steven Gerrard at his new club. The 33-year-old accepted a £700,000-per-week offer, with Liverpool expected to receive £12million for their captain.
The England international shared a farewell message on Instagram and received hundreds of messages from fans and former teammates.
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One of which was a former Three Lions striker Welbeck, who wrote: "Incredible bro. Even brought a tear to a Manc.”
Welbeck and Henderson travelled to three major tournaments together with England between 2012 and 2018, including the World Cup semi-finals in that final year.
It remains to be seen whether Henderson will remain a vital part of Gareth Southgate's squad but he is the latest high-profile player to head to the Middle East. This summer, Saudi clubs have signed the likes of Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Roberto Firmino.
The former Liverpool captain has come in for criticism after moving to a country in which homosexuality is illegal, following his extensive work and support with the LGBTQIA+ community in recent years.
The transfer window is in full swing and United have already got their hands on two players, with Mason Mount and Andre Onana through the door at Old Trafford
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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Wednesday, August 16.
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Dean Henderson could be marooned at Manchester United after Tom Heaton sustained an injury.
Former Manchester United youngster Charlie Savage said it was an 'amazing feeling' to score his first goal for Reading during their shock 4-0 Carabao Cup first round victory over Millwall on Tuesday night.
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New Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund could miss the first few weeks of the season through injury.
Gareth Southgate has defended his decision to keep picking Harry Maguire but insists there are 'some good young centre-backs' ready to challenge for his England place.
Like most players at Manchester City, Phil Foden has to be prepared to play in multiple positions to satisfy what Pep Guardiola needs at any given game.
Cristiano Ronaldo was far from happy at full-time during Al-Nassr's 0-0 Arab Club Champions Cup draw with Al-Shabab, having seen what would have been an incredible winner disallowed.
Erik ten Hag has told Dean Henderson he has to "fight" for playing time as long as he is at Manchester United.
Dan Gore’s red card for a strong tackle in his side's friendly against Wrexham was unwarranted, according to a former Manchester United academy graduate.
Alex Telles has posted an emotional farewell to Manchester United fans after leaving the club to join Al-Nassr.
A huge applause of appreciation rang round Murrayfield on Wednesday when a 35-year-old Manchester United defender challenged a spritely Lyon attacker with 20 minutes of the friendly remaining.
Erik ten Hag finally managed to capture his man on Thursday when Andre Onana's arrival from Inter Milan was officially announced.
Erik ten Hag wants Manchester United to arrange a final farewell for David de Gea at Old Trafford.
Former Manchester United academy graduate Danny Simpson singled Kobbie Mainoo and Dan Gore out as the standout performers in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Lyon in Edinburgh.