Erik ten Hag has cited the absence of a deep-lying midfielder among the reasons for Manchester United's dreadful start to the season.
'Serious issue' in Frenkie de Jong chase outlined as Manchester United contingency plan revealed
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These are your Man United morning headlines on Thursday, August 4.
Manchester United icon Dwight Yorke has revealed he spoke to Frenkie de Jong amid the club’s interest in the midfielder.
The former striker is gearing up for his first managerial job in Australia as he takes charge of Macarthur FC. Back in May, he managed the A-League All-Stars in a friendly against Barcelona, when United’s interest in De Jong was ramping up.
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Yorke said he had spoken to the player at the game. Three months after negotiations first started, however, De Jong looks no closer to an Old Trafford switch despite the clubs having agreed a deal in principle.
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With less than a month of the transfer window remaining, time is running out for Manchester United to complete their summer business.
While Erik ten Hag's squad has certainly started to take shape with the additions of Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez, it's far from the grand rebuild that was needed and more additions are required. The new manager would ideally like to add a right-back, forward, reserve goalkeeper and, of course, a new midfielder.
Ten Hag identified his former midfielder Frenkie de Jong as the perfect player to implement his style of football on United months ago and, to the club's credit, they have backed their manager and pursued the deal for months regardless of how difficult it has been. United have actually had an agreement in place with Barcelona for a number of weeks, but it has reached an impasse.
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21.08.2022 / 18:49
Patrice Evra hits out at Manchester United transfer strategy and makes Frenkie de Jong assertion
Former left-back Patrice Evra believes Manchester United's problems will not be solved through the method of bringing in new players ahead of the transfer window closing.
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20.08.2022 / 07:45
Casemiro outshines Manchester United duo Fred and Scott McTominay in three crucial areas
Casemiro wasn’t a player many Manchester United fans had even considered could fill their defensive midfield void until this week.
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17.08.2022 / 16:49
Jose Mourinho has already told Erik ten Hag why Casemiro is the ideal Manchester United signing
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho once told Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro that he would become the "best central midfielder in the world" amid the Reds' interest in his signature.
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17.08.2022 / 16:09
Erik ten Hag transfer decision has denied Casemiro his dream Manchester United shirt number
Manchester United have reached out to Spanish giants Real Madrid about the prospect of signing midfielder Casemiro.
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17.08.2022 / 11:13
Manchester United approach Real Madrid about Casemiro
Manchester United have approached Real Madrid about the possibility of signing midfielder Casemiro.
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14.08.2022 / 10:51
Manchester United ‘hold talks’ with Alvaro Morata and more transfer rumours
Manchester United have reportedly entered discussions with Atletico Madrid for striker Alvaro Morata.
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13.08.2022 / 23:25
Mathias Jensen reveals the Manchester United player Brentford targeted in 4-0 humiliation
Brentford goalscorer Mathias Jensen explained how his team made a point of closing down Christian Eriksen in his club’s 4-0 win over Manchester United.
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13.08.2022 / 01:01
Erik ten Hag makes admission on Manchester United midfield and attacking transfer issues
Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United are an injury away from encountering problems in midfield and attack.
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08.08.2022 / 11:13
Jaap Stam explains why Manchester United will complete Frenkie de Jong transfer
Former Manchester United centre-back Jaap Stam is confident that Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong will complete a move to Old Trafford before the transfer window closes on September 1.
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05.08.2022 / 15:03
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher predict where Manchester United will finish this season
Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher both believe that Manchester United will fail to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League this season.
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05.08.2022 / 09:55
Erik ten Hag must do what Barcelona did to sell Manchester United dream to Frenkie de Jong
As Chelsea join the race to sign Frenkie De Jong, Manchester United fans will be panicking at the prospect of one of their potential Premier League rivals for the coming season beating them to a big signing.
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03.08.2022 / 18:15
No Ronaldo and Malacia in — Manchester United fans predict starting line up vs Brighton
Manchester United supporters are feeling optimistic ahead of the new season with new boss Erik ten Hag at the helm.
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01.08.2022 / 11:27
Manchester United preparing 'final offer' for Frenkie de Jong and other transfer rumours
Manchester United are reportedly preparing their final offer for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Reds have been embroiled in a transfer saga with De Jong throughout the summer. In June, United agreed a fee in principle for the midfielder however since then progress has stalled.
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29.07.2022 / 23:07
Jaap Stam makes Harry Maguire admission after Manchester United captain's dismal season
Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has backed Harry Maguire to recover from last season’s struggles.
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29.07.2022 / 21:25
Jaap Stam reveals what Tyrell Malacia will bring to Manchester United
Manchester United fans have been able to catch a good glimpse of new signing Tyrell Malacia this summer.
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29.07.2022 / 19:31
Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford start - Manchester United predicted XI vs Atletico Madrid
Manchester United are back in action this weekend as the Premier League season draws ever nearer.
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29.07.2022 / 12:11
Manchester United weighing up Benjamin Sesko transfer after John Murtough meeting
Manchester United football director John Murtough met the agent of RB Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko last week.
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29.07.2022 / 11:36
Manchester United 'plan £42m bid for Frenkie de Jong alternative' and other transfer rumours
Reports from Italy suggest Manchester United are preparing to offer £42million for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.