Manchester United were attentively chasing Darwin Nunez before Liverpool snatched him from their grasp.
09.06.2022 - 09:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, June 9:
Manchester United are reluctant to get drawn into a bidding war with Liverpool over Benfica striker Darwin Nunez.
Both clubs are interested in the 22-year-old forward this summer and reports on Merseyside on Wednesday morning claimed Liverpool would have to break their transfer record to sign the Uruguayan.
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Nunez has been valued at €100million (£85million) by Benfica this summer and the Portuguese giants would benefit from significant transfer interest from two of the Premier League's biggest clubs.
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Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has advised Manchester United target Jurrien Timber to stay at Ajax this summer, but believes the youngster has the credentials to play in the Premier League.
Timber, who can operate at both right-back and centre-back, is on United's radar ahead of the transfer window officially opening for business on Friday. United manager Erik ten Hag is understood to be keen on reuniting with the 20-year-old, who is among his leading targets.
Liverpool will need to replace Sadio Mane if he completes a move to Bayern Munich and Jurgen Klopp is a big admirer of Nunez, who scored in both legs of the Champions League quarter-final between the two sides this season.
Read his comments here.
Manchester United were attentively chasing Darwin Nunez before Liverpool snatched him from their grasp.
Former Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen admits he’s worried by the lack of transfers so far at Old Trafford.
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.
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.
Manchester United supporters have been expressing their concerns over the club’s lack of transfer activity after Liverpool confirmed the signing of Darwin Nunez.
Phil Jones overlooked Cristiano Ronaldo when naming his dream five-a-side team for Manchester United.
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.
Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United transfer target Frenkie de Jong is worth north of €100million (£85.6m).
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.
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.
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.