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Newport County have announced that they will be erecting a temporary stand for the FA Cup clash against Manchester United.

Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund - according to reports.

Manchester United have reportedly been put on alert with reports that Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt could be available for transfer in the summer.

Ajax head coach Maurice Steijn insists a lack of experienced players like Donny van de Beek is doing little to help his side's woeful form.

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has been forced to withdraw from the Netherlands squad after a viral infection struck the Dutch squad, with the Merseyside club facing Manchester City in just over a week's time.

Ajax have sent a message to Manchester United after the signing of Lisandro Martinez was confirmed this afternoon. United agreed a fee of £46.8million, rising to £55.3m, for Martinez on a five-year contract, plus an extra optional year.

Manchester United continue to pursue Barcelona playmaker Frenkie de Jong as a potential solution to their long-term midfield woes - but his past comments about a reunion with Netherlands teammate Matthijs de Ligt should raise concerns with their mentor and former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United have opened talks to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus, according to reports.

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.

Netherlands and Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt waxed lyrical about the managerial qualities of new Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United 'target' Matthijs de Ligt would prefer a transfer to Premier League champions Manchester City during the upcoming summer window — according to reports.

Erik ten Hag’s decision over ingoings and outgoings this summer may well be shaped around age as much as ability, in keeping with key traditions at Manchester United.

If Erik ten Hag gets his way, he could be followed to Manchester United by one of the stars who helped bring him success at Ajax.

Much has been said about Erik ten Hag’s ability to develop up-and-coming players as he bids to help them reach their full potential.

There is no disputing the sheer size of the challenge awaiting Erik ten Hag at Manchester United this summer.

Mino Raiola, the football ‘super agent’ whose extensive star-studded client list included the likes of Erling Haaland, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba, has reportedly died. Italian media reported on Thursday afternoon that the 54-year-old had passed away after an illness.

Manchester United’s impending appointment of Erik ten Hag may be music to the ears of several squad members.

Netherlands starlet Jurrien Timber has already been hailed as a leader by Erik ten Hag amid suggestions that he may follow the Ajax manager to Old Trafford this summer. Manchester United are set to appoint Ten Hag and the Dutch giants expect him to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis.

Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt believes he gave 'too much' respect to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gianluigi Buffon during his early days in Turin.

Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt has opened up on his increased game time at the Italian club, and how they're coping without Cristiano Ronaldo, following an unsettled period for him and the Old Lady this season.

Raheem Sterling was reportedly open to a loan move to Barcelona this month as speculation continues over his future.

A Manchester City target's agent is reportedly pushing for their client to leave their current club.

Manchester United have been told to replace Harry Maguire with a £60million-rated signing - one of their former targets Matthijs de Ligt.

Despite signing Raphael Varane in the summer from Real Madrid, Manchester United have been put on red alert following rumours Juventus will meet with agent Mino Raiola to discuss Matthijs de Ligt's future.

When Ajax made it to the Champions League semi-final in the 2018/19 season, there was an array of young stars exceeding expectations, playing fluid and dynamic football and representing the Dutch giants like Johan Cruyff envisaged.

The agent of Juventus defender Matthijs De Ligt - Mino Raiola - has held talks with Manchester City about the prospect of the Dutchman making the move to the Premier League.

Mino Raiola has reportedly begun talks with Manchester City over a possible move for Matthijs de Ligt.

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straight to your inbox every day for freeMatthijs de Ligt's praise for Juventus players past and present sheds some light on why he made the switch to Italy, rather than Manchester United, after he left Ajax in 2019.De Ligt was hugely impressive in Ajax's semi-final Champions League run in the 2018/19 season.A 19-year-old captain who showed leadership and defensive qualities, the young Dutchman was one of the hottest properties in European football, with a slew of top teams linked with a move

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer lauded the performances of Dean Henderson and Teden Mengi after Manchester United's friendly defeat to Aston Villa.Henderson made his first appearance for the United senior side nine years after joining the club's academy in the absence of David de Gea at Villa Park and Mengi replaced Odion Ighalo in the second-half.Solskjaer compared Mengi, 18, to Matthijs de Ligt earlier this week and the Mancunian could get more first-team exposure following his

straight to your inboxLast summer Donny van de Beek had to watch on as two of his Ajax teammates from their implausible 2018/19 Champions League run departed Amsterdam for the riches on offer elsewhere. As is so often the case now with teams from outside European football's elite, as soon as they build a young, exciting and vibrant team, it quickly gets dismantled.So last year Frenkie de Jong moved to Barcelona and Matthijs de Ligt went to Juventus.

MEN Sport understands he is of interest to United, though not a priority target. Edwin van der Sar said in June: "It’s clear that clubs like Real Madrid and United are showing interest in Donny van de Beek," but the MEN understands United are prioritising moves for Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.Van de Beek saw influential former Ajax teammates Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt leave for Barcelona and Juventus respectively last summer.

Kalidou Koulibaly ahead of the summer window.The Senegalese central defender continues to be linked with a move away from Naples at the end of the season and Manchester United are admirers of him.MEN Sport understand United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer regards Koulibaly as one of the best centre-backs in the world along with Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire, but they aren't expected to move for him this summer.United do not regard Koulibaly as an essential target and

Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek has been advised to join Chelsea in the next transfer window over other Premier League clubs, amid interest from Manchester United.

The last gullible act from Manchester United concerning a contract renewal was that of Victor Lindelof's. In July, his agent Hasan Cetinkaya claimed Lindelof was Barcelona's fall-back target after Matthijs de Ligt chose to join Juventus. Two months later, Lindelof and Cetinkaya were arm-in-arm in the Carrington press room, celebrating a new contract.