Cristiano Ronaldo has been backed to beat Erling Haaland in the race for next season’s Golden Boot.
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Manchester United and Barcelona are locked in discussions over Frenkie de Jong and a proposed summer switch, according to reports. De Jong is a concrete target for United during the upcoming window.
Speculation over the Netherlands midfielder remains at fever pitch and United are weighing-up a move for him in what would present a reunion with his former Ajax manager Ten Hag - who arrived at Old Trafford last Monday to start work on a much-needed summer rebuild.
Barcelona are thought to be open to cashing-in on the player and, while the figure varies, United could make that deal happen for anywhere between £50-80million. De Jong arrived at the Nou Camp three years ago after bursting on to the scene in Amsterdam under now-United coach Ten Hag.
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According to reports in The Sun, the Old Trafford giants are hoping to strike-up a deal closer to £50million - which comes as Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo suggest United and Barcelona continue to discuss the player with the intention of getting an agreement across the line in time for next season.
Elsewhere, reports are circulating that long-standing United target Arnaut Danjuma is gunning for a return to the Premier League during the summer transfer window. Danjuma, 25, is thought to have a €45million release clause in his Villarreal contract and key figures in the Old Trafford boardroom are keeping tabs on him.
However, while the Dutchman was a shining light in Spain last season - scoring 16 goals and providing four assists for the Yellow Submarine - Manchester Evening News understands a move for him remains unlikely.
Danjuma has spoken openly about his fondness for the Premier League and El
Cristiano Ronaldo has been backed to beat Erling Haaland in the race for next season’s Golden Boot.
Manchester United supporters have been expressing their concerns over the club’s lack of transfer activity after Liverpool confirmed the signing of Darwin Nunez.
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is relishing the challenge of competing with new Manchester City star Erling Haaland in pursuit of the Premier League Golden Boot next season.
Anthony Martial’s loan spell with Sevilla has been labelled a 'fiasco' by Spanish media as speculation over his Manchester United future continues to mount.
With the transfer window now open and a new manager at the helm, Manchester United are set to make big changes to their squad this summer.
Manchester United fans are calling for more players to exit the club this summer after it was confirmed 11 of the current squad will be released.
Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt issued a glowing assessment of international team-mate Frenkie de Jong amid Manchester United's interest in his services.
Villarreal defender Pau Torres has already outlined his desire to remain in the Champions League amid ongoing links connecting him with a move to Manchester United this summer.
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, June 9:
Marcus Rashford has turned down the opportunity to sign for Tottenham this summer and wants to stay and fight for his place at Manchester United, according to reports. Rashford struggled to conjure up his best form last season after undergoing shoulder surgery in the summer.
Darwin Nunez is on Liverpool’s transfer shortlist amid reports linking the Benfica striker with a move to Manchester United.
Steven Bergwijn has admitted he wants to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer – and has left the door open for a potential move to Manchester United.
The Premier League transfer window will open this Thursday and it's shaping up to be a busy summer at Manchester United.
Portugal boss Fernando Santos has backed Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to stay at Manchester United next season.