Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Latest news from a big summer at Old Trafford (2024)

20 minutes agoBy Joshua Hall

Hojund on Ten Hag

Rasmus Hojlund has said he is "very happy" working under Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.

The Danish striker was quizzed about his club manager following his nation's exit from Euro 2024 at the hands of Germany.

Speaking to Sky Germany, he said: "I'm very happy. He's a very good coach, and I loved working with him this year and yeah, I'm looking forward to many more [memories] next year."

Ten Hag is staying on as United boss and is understood to be in talks over a new contract after leading the Red Devils to two trophies in as many seasons.

While Hojlund is expected to have more competition for places next season with Man Utd execs searching for another striker.

Today, 11:39By Joshua Hall

Rashford 'set for future talks'

Manchester United have not ruled out the possibility of allowing Marcus Rashford to leave the club, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Rashford is set to return to Carrington for pre-season training next week and could reportedly hold talks with new sporting director Dan Ashworth over his future.

Doubt over Rashford's future is reportedly coming amid changes to his representation with his brother, Dwaine Maynard, discussing the potential of managing the England star.

PSG are said to be one club who would be keen to sign the 26-year-old, who understood to be valued around £80m.

Today, 10:57By Joshua Hall

Ferdinand's Mainoo praise

Rio Ferdinand has gushed about Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo.

Mainoo has looked sharp for England and was certainly one of the better performers during the Three Lion's dramatic extra-time win over Slovakia on Sunday.

And Ferdinand hasn't been shy to heap praise on the Carrington graduate.

Speaking on Five, he said: "He was the best player. I saw his family yesterday and what a humble family, but also enjoying the moment.

"You can see why he seems so unfazed, unaffected by the stardom, by the attention.

"He has just got a maturity to his game that it is just like, wow.

“I said when I first saw him there’s a bit of [Clarence] Seedorf in him. I really do think that.

"He has got a long way to go to get to them levels, but his style of play and his decision-making for someone so young.”

Today, 10:15By Joshua Hall

Zirkzee '99 per cent leaving'

Bologna director Giovanni Sartori has claimed that Manchester United target Joshua Zirkzee is very likely to leave the Italian club this summer.

Zirkzee is understood to be a target for the Red Devils and is said to have a £34m release clause.

Joshua Zirkzee has a release clause into his contract and I believe he’s 99% gonna leave the club

Giovanni Sartori

Today, 09:30By Joshua Hall

New transfer boss arriving

Manchester United have handed a short-term deal to Christopher Vivell to take over as director of recruitment.

The former RB Leipzig exec will come in to guide the club regarding talent ID and player recruitment for the summer transfer window.

Vivell has recently worked with Chelsea.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Vivell has already accepted the proposal to lead transfer business at Old Trafford.

HEY BIG SPENDER Man Utd to hire ex-Chelsea transfer guru who oversaw 8 signings worth £330m

Today, 08:50By Joshua Hall

Xavi Simons blow

Manchester United have been handed a blow in their pursuit of Xavi Simons.

The PSG and Netherlands star has been linked with a move to join the Red Devils this summer.

But it now looks like he could be heading to Bayern Munich instead.

According to Sky Germany, Simons has already agreed personal terms with the Bavarians over a potential move.

While RB Leipzig are also said to be in the race for the 21-year-old's signature.

Today, 08:08By Joshua Hall

Worth the wait

A reminder of the big news yesterday that Manchester United have finally got their man - Dan Ashworth.

After four months on gardening leave, the Red Devils have been able to convince Newcastle to let the experienced exec jump ship.

And SunSport revealed that the Magpies' £20m asking price was slashed to significantly LESS THAN £10M by the end of negotiations.

WORTH IT How Man Utd finally snapped up Dan Ashworth after Newcastle slashed demands

Today, 06:00By Kostas Lianos

Araujo pursuit ends

Manchester United have ended their interest in Barcelona star Ronald Araujo.

According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, United won't make a move for Araujo.

The Red Devils' boss Erik ten Hag is said to be interested in adding Jarrad Branthwaite and Matthijs de Ligt to bolster his defence.

Ten Hag needs defensive reinforcement after Raphael Varane's departure.

Today, 05:00By Kostas Lianos

Jarrad Branthwaite blow

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola could ruin Manchester United’s hopes of landing Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite.

Guardiola is understood to be impressed by Branthwaite's ability to play out from the back and his defensive qualities.

United boss Erik ten Hagalso wants the 22-year-old but the Red Devils' opening £35m bid was laughed offby the Toffees.

The City manager is thought to be pondering a move forthe centre-back, althoughthe Merseysiders are no longer under pressure to sell fast.

Everton raised £20m offloadingBen Godfreyto Atalanta and Lewis Dobbin toAston Villa.

Today, 04:00By Kostas Lianos

Dan Ndoye interest

Manchester United are looking into signing Bologna star Dan Ndoye.

Ndoye has impressed for Switzerland at Euro 2024 this summer.

The 23-year-old moved to the Serie A last summer for £7million from Basel.

However, the winger has already become a target for United who are looking to strengthen their attack.

Today, 03:00By Kostas Lianos

Marcus Rashford future

Manchester United are ready to listen to offers for Marcus Rashford this summer.

According to HITC, Paris Saint-Germain are ready to rekindle their interest in Rashford.

The forward's future is up in the air after it was confirmed manager Erik Ten Hag will stay at the club.

This comes after the England international was left out of the Euro 2024 squad.

1st Jul 2024, 22:35By Kostas Lianos

United may keep Amrabat

Manchester United may keep Sofyan Amrabat beyond last season's loan stint.

Amrabat was loaned out to United from Fiorentina last summer.

The midfielder struggled to impress at Old Trafford but he may still not leave the Red Devils, according to the Manchester Evening News.

1st Jul 2024, 22:16By Kostas Lianos

Cristiano Ronaldo misses penalty

Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has missed a penalty during extra-time.

Ronaldo leads Portugal in the Last-16 encounter against Slovania at Euro 2024.

The Portuguese national team earned a controversial penalty and the five-time Ballon d'Or winner took the spot kick in the final minute of the first half.

However, Atletico Madrid star Jan Oblak lunged to his left and palmed away the star forward's shot.

The two teams are still goalless as Ronaldo breaks down in tears, again.

1st Jul 2024, 22:09By Kostas Lianos

Man Utd pre-season fixtures

Manchester United are set for a busy summer pre-season as they look to start a new chapter after a turbulent campaign under Erik ten Hag.

• July 15:Man Utd vs Rosenborg - Lerkendal Stadion, Trondheim, kick-off 5pm UK time - MUTV
• July 20:Man Utd vs Rangers - Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh - kick-off 4pm - MUTV
• July 27:Man Utd vs Arsenal - SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, kick-off 1am July 28 UK time - MUTV
• July 31:Man Utd vs Real Betis - Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, kick-off 5am August 1 UK time - MUTV
• August 3: Man Utd vs Liverpool - Brice Stadium, South Carolina, kick-off 12.30am August 4 UK time - LFCTV, MUTV, LFCTV GO

1st Jul 2024, 21:30By Kostas Lianos

Tom Huddlestone retires

Former Manchester United ace Tom Huddlestone announced his retirement from football.

Huddlestone released a lengthy statement on Twitter:

1st Jul 2024, 21:19By Kostas Lianos

Why Southgate picked Mainoo

England boss Gareth Southgate explained why he picked Manchester United ace Kobbie Mainoo to start against Slovakia.

He used the ball really well. We know that the way he plays and he will help us get through their high pressure.

He's looked really comfortable in an England shirt.

He has played some huge games for his club and looks comfortable in our environment.

Gareth SouthgateITV

MAIN MAN Gareth Southgate reveals why he picked Kobbie Mainoo in England XI vs Slovakia

1st Jul 2024, 20:50By Kostas Lianos

Kobbie Mainoo nickname

Manchester United fans praised Kobbie Mainoo after his brilliant response to a question about his “nickname”.

An ITV interviewer asked: “So it was you and Phil from Stockport.

“They call him the Stockport Iniesta. What do they call you?”

Mainoo wasted no time in delivering his response.

With a huge smile on his face, he simply declared: “Kobbie.”

1st Jul 2024, 20:08By Kostas Lianos

Gary Neville interrupted

Manchester United legend Gary Neville was interrupted on live TV by rowdy England fans to leave his fellow pundits in stitches.

Neville was discussing the Three Lions' woes but in the background viewers could hear singing from a group.

And just as he was in full rant about what Gareth Southgate’s side needed to do to go on and win it, the pundit was suddenly drowned out by a chorus of “Hey Jude” from nearby England fans in honour of Jude Bellingham.

The ex-England international could not stop himself from laughing as both Eni Aluko, Gaizka Mendieta and host Mark Pougatch joined in the chuckling.

Neville joked: “We just need a few pints like they’ve had."

1st Jul 2024, 19:37By Kostas Lianos

Gary Neville told off

Manchester United legend Gary Neville received a light-hearted reprimand from Roy Keane and Ian Wright before England's last-16 win over Slovakia at Euro 2024.

Neville referred to England as "woeful" in his post-match analysis, while Keane stated "how many excuses are we going to find?"

But before the game got underway, the Sky Sports pundit praised the high quality that exists within the squad.

Before simultaneously putting his own self down by saying: "You know this isn’t a team of Nevilles".

The former right-back's jest was met with laughter, but also a prompt intervention from Keane, who said: "Why are you putting yourself down?"

While Wright chimed: "Yeah, we’ve told you about that".

1st Jul 2024, 19:16By Kostas Lianos

Wilshere’s England advice

Arsenal hero Jack Wilshere told SunSport England boss Gareth Southgate has to build his team around Manchester United ace Kobbie Mainoo:

Kobbie Mainoo has shown he is the player that England need to build their midfield ­— and their team — around.

That’s what I felt as it looked like we were slipping to defeat.

I know he was not on the pitch when our goals went in.

But until that unbelievable comeback, Mainoo was our best player.

He has a fearlessness and an instinct to do the right things at the right times that seemed to be lacking for so much of the game.

Mainoo alongside Declan Rice gives England better structure. In theory, at least, because for so long it didn’t look like that.

Jack WilshereSunSport

1st Jul 2024, 18:55

How Man Utd got Ashworth

Newcastle slashed their demands for £20million in compensation from Manchester United for sporting director Dan Ashworth to avoid being hit with a points deduction next season.

SunSport learned the Magpies accepted an offer of significantly less than £10m from their rivals in 11th-hour talks before Sunday's PSR deadline.

The Toon had been demanding £20m from the Red Devils to secure the release of Ashworth this summer and were insisting he would be held to the final 12 months of his contract.

But in a major U-turn, the Tyneside giants reopened talks over the weekend and reached a deal worth less than half of their original asking price due to concerns about being charged by the Premier League for a PSR breach.

Newcastle had already raised almost £70m last week through the sales of Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson to Brighton and Nottingham Forest respectively, with their desperate need to receive compensation for Ashworth showing the true extent of their PSR problems.

The bitter case seemed set to go to arbitration after Newcastle rejected an offer of £3m from United but an unexpected compromise deal was reached yesterday which will allow Ashworth to start work at Old Trafford immediately.

WORTH IT How Man Utd finally snapped up Dan Ashworth after Newcastle slashed demands

1st Jul 2024, 18:15By Kostas Lianos

Joshua Zirkzee 'advanced interest'

Manchester United have stolen a march on their Premier League rivals in the hunt for Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee during the summer transfer window.

United are in talks with Zirkzee's camp after showing "advanced interest".

Arsenal have been leading the striker's list of other Premier League admirers.

But despite a switch to England appearing most likely, AC Milan are still understood to be keen on the Netherlands international.

The 23-year-old has a buyout clause worth €40million (£34m) and the Serie A giants would love to keep their star man, whose contract runs until June 2026.

1st Jul 2024, 17:54By Kostas Lianos

What's next for Greenwood?

Manchester United's controversial player Mason Greenwood could have the choice of six European giants when he finally leaves Old Trafford this summer.

According to The Athletic, Marseille are one team exploring a deal to sign Greenwood as they have engaged in positive talks and the player favours the French giants at this stage.

The forward is also attracting interest from Lazio while Juventus are also keeping tabs.

Napoli are said to be considering a swoop as Victor Osimhen eyes a move to the Premier League.

According to Record, Benfica chief Rui Pedro Braz met with the former England international and his father last month.

And Getafe would like to retain the 22-year-old's services for another loan spell, but cannot afford United's £40million asking price.

MASE RACE Greenwood's six transfer options revealed as European giants swoop for forward

1st Jul 2024, 17:14By Kostas Lianos

More on De Ligt

Manchester United have held in-depth talks with Bayern Munich star Matthijs de Ligt.

According to De Telegraaf, United have offered De Ligt a five-year deal to come to Old Trafford.

The same report adds the Red Devils' manager Erik ten Hag has had several phone calls with the centre-back.

Ten Hag is trying to convincing the Netherlands international to rejoin him.

1st Jul 2024, 16:49By Kostas Lianos

Man Utd target De Ligt

Manchester United have been told they will need to pay at least £42million to land Bayern Munich star Matthijs de Ligt.

According toSky Sports in Germany, Bayern revealed their price for De Ligt.

United continue to hold discussions with the centre-back's agent Rafaela Pimenta.

And the Red Devils know they will have to cough up at least £42m plus bonuses to land the Netherlands international.

MAN UTD NEWS Ashworth appointed as sporting director, De Ligt 'top target', Greenwood exit