Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Friday, July 8.
21.06.2022 - 00:00 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United have leapfrogged Tottenham Hotspur as the favourites to sign Christian Eriksen this summer.
It's been a slow start to the transfer window for United, causing some fans to grow anxious that the massive rebuild that Erik ten Hag needs to helm this summer may not come to fruition. However, MEN Sport understands that the club are not worried about the slow start, with more than 10 weeks of the window remaining, and will stick to their plan.
It's understood that Ten Hag is targeting at least five new signings before the window closes, with both Frenkie de Jong and Eriksen among the top priorities. The Dutchman got a first-hand view of Eriksen's quality last season as he trained with Ajax ahead of making his remarkable return to action.
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Just a few months on from suffering a cardiac arrest while representing his country at Euro 2020, the Dane signed a short-term deal with Brentford in January and proved he could still mix it with the best. A string of dazzling displays helped ensured the Bees' Premier League survival and now several clubs are interested in signing Eriksen on a free when his deal expires next week.
Eriksen's former club Tottenham were seen as the most likely destination. Unlike United, they can offer Champions League football to the 30-year-old next season, he is already a big fan favourite, having spent seven years in North London and they are managed by Antonio Conte, with whom he won Serie A in 2021 at Inter.
However, over the past 24 hours, his odds to join United have been slashed from 2/1 to 1/2 according to the bookmaker Parimatch, with the chances of an Old Trafford switch increasing significantly. Spurs'
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Friday, July 8.
Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to sign for Manchester United and he now looks set to become Erik ten Hag’s first midfield recruit.
Reports suggest Manchester United are set to revive their interest in Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans.
Manchester United could be without Cristiano Ronaldo next season, with the forward reportedly ready to walk away from United in search of Champions League football.
Denmark head coach Kasper Hjulmand's claim about Christian Eriksen has justified Manchester United's decision to capture the signature of the 30-year-old midfielder and free agent.
Manchester United look to be finally making strides in the transfer market after seemingly dragging their feet on new signings compared to their Premier League rivals.
There's no doubting that it's been a rough 10 years for Manchester United. Ever since the great Sir Alex Ferguson left the club, the Reds have struggled to compete with the teams at the top of the table, and now find themselves in need of rebuilding after a severely disappointing season.
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Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United forward was said to have asked to leave this summer.
D'Mani Mellor has joined League One club Wycombe Wanderers after being released by Manchester United.
Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to join Manchester United on a three-year contract.
Manchester United fans were sent into panic mode early on Friday morning as reports emerged that there were problems over the potential transfers of Tyrell Malacia and Frenkie de Jong. There were concerns Malacia's decision to change agent, who also represents De Jong, could put the deals in jeopardy.
Manchester United are targeting Tyrell Malacia, Frenkie de Jong, Christian Eriksen, Antony and Jurrien Timber this summer, as they look to improve their squad.
Frenkie de Jong and Christian Eriksen are guaranteed to succeed in a Manchester United shirt if Erik ten Hag gets those deals over the line. That is the positive message from former United star Wes Brown as moves to sign the two playmakers continue this summer transfer window.
Manchester United supporters have declared this the time to start believing after Erik ten Hag touched down for a first training session as manager. Ten Hag was spotted arriving at Carrington two hours before his non-internationals laced up their boots on day one of pre-season.
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte has already outlined how Christian Eriksen could succeed in an unfamiliar position at Manchester United.
Manchester United remain odds-on favourites to sign priority target Frenkie de Jong during the summer transfer window — but what other deals will Erik ten Hag get over the line? United have yet to make their first move under Ten Hag despite identifying the players he would like to bring in.
Manchester United are interested in both Christian Eriksen and Frenkie de Jong this summer as Erik ten Hag reshapes his squad ahead of next season.
Former Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen admits he’s worried by the lack of transfers so far at Old Trafford.
John O'Shea has questioned whether Manchester United's transfer interest in Christian Eriksen is necessary.