Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Friday, July 8.
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Manchester United are interested in signing out-of-contract Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen in this summer's transfer window.
The Denmark international, who suffered a cardiac arrest at last summer's European Championship, is set to become a free agent when his Brentford contract expires on June 30. The Bees haven't given up hope of keeping him ahead of next season but interest in his signature from elsewhere is continuing to mount.
United, along with Tottenham Hotspur, are the leading contenders vying for the 30-year-old's signature following an impressive ending to the 2021/22 campaign, although Spurs are understood not to have followed up their interest in the Dane recently. He scored one goal and grabbed four assists in 11 appearances to help Brentford secure their Premier League status for this forthcoming season.
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United manager Erik ten Hag is desperate to add to his squad over the coming weeks, with strengthening midfield one of his leading priorities. The Reds are continuing to work on a deal to try and bring Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford.
Should Ten Hag manage to add Eriksen to his squad this summer, he, like every other new arrival, will need to be assigned a shirt number. With six first-team players having already been offloaded ahead of their contracts expiring at the end of this month, we've highlighted some of the key jerseys which are already up for grabs for any new additions.
No.6
Worn by Paul Pogba ever since his return to United in August 2016, the iconic shirt number has become vacant as a result of the Frenchman's exit. It has been worn by plenty of big-name stars in the past, including Jaap
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.
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.
Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, July 4.
Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United forward was said to have asked to leave this summer.
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 target Antony has already opened the door to following Erik ten Hag to Old Trafford.
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte has already outlined how Christian Eriksen could succeed in an unfamiliar position at Manchester United.
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.
John O'Shea has questioned whether Manchester United's transfer interest in Christian Eriksen is necessary.
Welcome to the latest Manchester United Q&A as Samuel Luckhurst answers your questions from noon. The transfer window is open and next season's Premier League fixtures have been out for nearly a week, meaning there is plenty to talk about when it comes to the Reds.
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Thomas Frank has revealed Brentford have a transfer agreement with Manchester United target Christian Eriksen.
Manchester United have leapfrogged Tottenham Hotspur as the favourites to sign Christian Eriksen this summer.