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22 minutes agoBy Kostas Lianos

Cristiano Ronaldo retirement prediction

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand predicted former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo will play for at least another three years until he’s 42 years old.

I can’t give too much away, but I’ve been doing a few bits with Cristiano behind the scenes and he’s playing as long as he wants.

He ain’t going nowhere. And I was gobsmacked.

And listen, you’ll see it in time, but minimum three years I think he plays for again.

Rio Ferdinand

FER BLIMEY Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand hints at when Cristiano Ronaldo will retire

45 minutes agoBy Kostas Lianos

Sharpe on Fernandes extension

Manchester United hero Lee Sharpe insists tying down Bruno Fernandes to a new contract is “massive” for the club as he’s finally starting to show his true potential as a player and leader.

Sharpe told Highest Payout Online Casino:

I think securing Bruno Fernandes to another contract has been massively important for Manchester United this summer.

I have criticised him in the past for giving the ball away cheaply in poor areas but that seems to be fizzling out of his game and he’s starting to really show his true potential. He’s played really well and has worked hard and he’s making the team thrive – it’s a big thing tying him down to a new contract.

As far as captains go I think he leads by example, covering every blade of grass on the pitch. That is sometimes to the detriment of the rest of the team though because he can try a bit too hard and gets himself out of position.

But I don’t think there’s any questions surrounding his creativity and what he brings to the team. His goalscoring ability, his work ethic and love for the club are all positive attributes and I don’t think there’s a better captain in that team.

Lee Sharpe

Today, 11:52By Kostas Lianos

Ten Hag's replacement

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen claims Ruud van Nistelrooy is clearly waiting in the wings if manager Erik ten Hag has a stuttering start.

Meulensteen told Gambling Zone:

I don’t think Erik ten Hag will be worried about Rudd van Nistelrooy potentially replacing him, he’s too focused on the job at hand.

But who knows what the future will bring, if United stutter at the start of the season and the results don’t go their way, Sir Jim Ratcliffe would consider Van Nistelrooy, but at the moment they believe that Erik is the right man and now we need to see what happens.

It is an interesting development, what has happened at Manchester United because Ten Hag brought in his trusted staff and many of them have gone.

Now he has brought in his friend Rene Hake, who was manager of Utrecht, as well as Van Nistelrooy, so he has identified what he needs.

Rene Meulensteen

Today, 11:30By Kostas Lianos

Erik ten Hag sack prediction

Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke predicted that manager Erik ten Hag would be sacked if he lost three or four games early in the season.

Yorke told CSGOLuck:

If Erik ten Hag loses three or four games early in the season, he will be under serious pressure, especially if the other big teams all pull away to leave Manchester United sitting in mid-table.

Fulham are up first and not winning that game would set alarm bells ringing already. United are probably going to lose to the top teams but they have to be beating teams like Fulham if they are to improve under Ten Hag and get into the top four.

The biggest issue for Ten Hag, which could end up costing him his job, is losing to the teams that aren’t Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham. If they lose to Fulham, Brighton and Southampton, which is after Liverpool, Ten Hag will have a serious problem.

There is no way of trying to butter it up and be nice about it. Beat the teams around you and things will be fine, if you lose those then that’s what will cost Ten Hag his job.

Dight Yorke

Today, 11:04By Kostas Lianos

Michael Owen's Antony warning

Michael Owen insists it would be "dangerous" to write off Antony this coming season.

Owen told OLBG:

Amad Diallo has been the buzzword of preseason for Manchester United after making some headlines last year, I think he’s going to play a prominent role this season.

The signing of Antony hasn't gone that well and as much as it looks like he isn’t the answer for United, that’s happened to that many players over the last dozen or so seasons.

Great players have come in and it hasn’t worked for them, look at Jadon Sancho who was playing so well in the seasons leading up to the transfer.

It's just a hard place to go. Even the great Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't been able to reignite Manchester United when he went back. I could go talk about dozens of great players that have arrived at United in the last 10 or 15 years that have looked average.

Sometimes then they even go on to somewhere else and pick it up again and start doing well. I think it's quite dangerous writing players like Antony off, even though your eyes are telling you that he doesn't seem to have the pace required and seems to lack a little bit of confidence.

But Antony now has a youngster snapping at his heels and it might be a tough season for him, but if Erik ten Hag can get a tune out of the team, players might start surprising you.

Michael Owen

Today, 10:39By Kostas Lianos

Jadon Sancho swap offer

Chelsea are preparing to offer Manchester United two players and a transfer fee to sign Jadon Sancho.

According toFussball News, the Blues are willing to offer a fee and two academy players in a deal forSancho.

The West Londoners are also open to the idea of loaning the winger with an obligation to buy.

This would include Chelsea paying the England international’s salary during the loan stint.

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Today, 10:09By Kostas Lianos

McTominay receiving Napoli interest

Napoli are eyeing a deal to sign Manchester United ace Scott McTominay.

The Partenopei are keen on McTominay but are also eyeing Brighton ace Billy Gilmour.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli transfer chief Giovanni Manna is in London to wrap up the moves.

McTominay has been in demand this summer, with interest from both Fulham and Galatasaray earlier in the transfer window.

Today, 09:44By Kostas Lianos

Sander Berge latest

Manchester United continue to keep tabs on Burnley ace Sander Berge, who is seen as an alternative to Paris Saint-Germain's Ugarte.

Ugarte wants to join United but PSG are not backing away from their financial demands.

Monaco's Youssouf Fofana was also eyed but he seems set to join AC Milan.

According to Sky Sports, the Red Devils are still in talks with the Clarets over Berge.

The midfielder is not keen on continuing at Turf Moor following last season's relegation to the Championship.

Today, 08:53By Kostas Lianos

Major Ugarte transfer boost

Manchester United have been given a transfer boost as Paris Saint-Germain apparently "need to sell" Manuel Ugarte this summer.

United made Ugarte a key target this summer but were unwilling to match PSG's £51million asking price.

However French football expert Jonathan Johnson explained why the Parisians "need to sell" the midfielder and more players this month as they "try" for a swap deal with the Red Devils.

Johnson hinted at PSG potentially offering the Uruguay international in exchange for Jadon Sancho, who has been tipped to leave Old Trafford this summer.

Today, 08:24By Kostas Lianos

Jadon Sancho bidding war

Manchester United ace Jadon Sancho is still being targeted by different suitors.

According to journalist Christopher Michel, a probable move to Paris Saint-Germain has been “cancelled”.

And now Chelsea are suddenly in the running for the winger’s signature.

A loan for the England international with an obligation to buy is possible as is a swap deal combined with a transfer fee.

Today, 05:00By Kealan Hughes

Ten Hag defends transfer role

Erik ten Hag defended his role in Manchester United's recruitment policy, saying he has not asked the club to specifically target players he has worked with in the past.

He said: "First of all it is [the] club's decisions, none of them is only my decision.

"It is always backed or even brought up through the scouting, recruitment, technical director, sporting director.

"It is a decision made by more than just one. But, some, you know also players and personalities and it has to fit also in the finance."

Today, 01:00By Kealan Hughes

Man Utd tell star to leave

The Red Devils have told Christian Eriksen to find a new club, according to Football Insider.

The veteran central midfielder recently entered into the final year of his contract with the club, and he could therefore sign a pre-contract agreement with any foreign side in January.

15th Aug 2024, 22:18By Kealan Hughes

De Ligt praises Mazraoui

Matthijs de Ligt spoke about the "special relationship" he has with Noussair Mazraoui, who followed him to Man Utd from Bayern Munich.

He told Man Utd.com: “He is an amazing guy. An amazing player.

“I have known him already for a very long time. I think around ten years.

“It’s so funny, we spoke about it last week! There is a reason we always come together, like before at Ajax and then at Bayern Munich. And, now, Manchester United.

“It’s such a special relationship. I’m really glad that he’s also going to be here. I think we are going to help each other a lot."

15th Aug 2024, 21:50By Kealan Hughes

Ten Hag shares big warning

Erik ten Hag says his team is not ready for the start of the new campaign after a busy pre-season.

The Manchester United manager has had to juggle late arrivals from major tournaments with new arrivals from other clubs.

Ten Hag said: “It’s true, it’s not the pre-season where in 5-6 weeks work on a team, it’s very complicated.

“We had the USA tour squad and then we added the players from the Euros and Copa America and now new signings and we have to make a team from it.

“That team is not ready but the league starts and more managers have this problem.

“Still, we have some room, have some principles and we have to make a start. We can’t hide, we have to deal with it.”

15th Aug 2024, 21:20By Kealan Hughes

Man Utd agree sponsorship deal

Premier League giants Man United have reached an agreement with American tech company Qualcomm worth £300m to continue as the Red Devils’ shirt sponsorship for the next five years.

The Manchester club will see Snapdragon on the front of their shirts for the first time this season after taking over from TeamViewer, who appeared on the jerseys of the Premier League club for the previous three campaigns.

The Germany-based software firm announced in 2022 that it did not intend to renew its deal with Man United, which was supposed to be a five-year agreement worth £47m beginning in 2021.

According to The Independent, Man United have already agreed an extension with Qualcomm to have Snapdragon on the front of their shirts until 2029 after the American tech company and the FA Cup winners triggered an extension to their agreement.

15th Aug 2024, 20:48By Kealan Hughes

Former PSG star offered to Prem

Former Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti has been offered to Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City, according to HITC.

The midfielder joined Qatari side Al-Arabi last summer but he has just a year remaining on his contract and could be keen to return to Europe.

Man Utd and Liverpool and in search of a number six and could look to Verratti to fulfil that role.

15th Aug 2024, 20:16By Kealan Hughes

New Prem rule to affect Man Utd

A strict rule change to set-pieces is going to be introduced in the Premier League this season

Officials will clamp down on players’ attempts to impede opponents during free kicks and corners.

Several teams employed tactics that involved obstructing or blocking opponents, including the opposition goalkeeper.

However, they will not be able to do anything like that this time around.

According to The Times, acts of holding, blocking and obstructing during set-pieces will be penalised more stringently from this season.

15th Aug 2024, 19:49By Kealan Hughes

Stam sends Ten Hag warning

Man Utd legend Jaap Stam insists Erik ten Hag should "look at himself" and leave Old Trafford.

Ten Hag endured a difficult 2023-24 campaign with the Red Devils and came close to losing his job.

Speaking to Simon Jordan on hisWilliam Hillpodcast, Stam said: "For Ten Hag, it's his third season at United – I think he needs to go.

"I think it's good he signed a new contract because he still needs that little bit of help.

"He needs to look at himself and how last season panned out, I don't always agree with him in terms of him saying they played good football.

"I understand that as a manager you need to be positive about your players and help them out by taking some of the pressure away.

"That said, it's also good to just be honest as a manager and say that your team played rubbish football.

"He needs to step up this season, there have been a lot of changes made at the club with the staff so I'm curious how it's going to work out for them."

15th Aug 2024, 19:09By Kealan Hughes

Man Utd business not over

Manchester United could bring in another signing this summer, according to David Ornstein.

He said on Sky Sports News: “I think so. Midfield is clearly an area of concern and where they want to invest in central midfield. Do they need extra cover at full-back still?

“Probably not now that Mazraoui comes in, and interestingly, it's been given the number three shirt, so maybe he will play it left-back.

“And then perhaps, before the window shuts, maybe something more in attack, they're constantly being linked. It's a really fascinating summer at Old Trafford.”

15th Aug 2024, 18:42By Kealan Hughes

Sheringham shares Premier League predictions

Teddy Sheringham believes his old club Man Utd will not qualify for the Champions League this season.

He tipped another of his former teams Tottenham for the top four, and he could not look past Man City for the title.

Sheringham toldonlinepoker.ltd:"I think Manchester City will win it again. Arsenal will be second again.Aston Villawill be third andTottenhamwill be fourth.

"With Tottenham, I think it’s possible to qualify for the Champions League.

"I would love to see a title challenge and I think they could do that if things go their way, but fourth is achievable.

"I’m looking around at Liverpool and I think they may have a transitional season with the new manager coming in."

15th Aug 2024, 18:10By Kealan Hughes

Prem make big referee change

Fans will be NOT told which clubs every referee supports during the Premier League season.

It comes after the huge controversy surrounding Nottingham Forest last term.

The West Midlands club criticised PGMOL after believing that Stuart Attwell had been biased against them.

The official was in charge of VAR as Forest were not given three penalties in their defeat against Everton.

The club revealed that they told the Premier League that Atwell was a Luton Town supporter before the game.

15th Aug 2024, 17:39By Kealan Hughes

De Ligt speaks for first time

New Man Utd arrival Matthijs de Ligt spoke highly of six former United stars in his first interview at the club.

He said: “There’s a lot of history in this club. grew up with the team of Cristiano Ronaldo, Vidic, Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes, Edwin van der Sar, the Dutchman. There’s so much history in this club.

“I’m speaking about 20 years ago, but even further back, they won the Champions League, the Treble in 1999. It’s such a big historic club. You can feel this, it’s in the air here, you can breathe the history.

“Hopefully me, but also the other players coming now this summer, can be part of the next history of Manchester United and get the club back to where it belongs - on top.”

15th Aug 2024, 17:13By Kealan Hughes

Ryan Giggs shares transfer concern

Ryan Giggs believes Man Utd have made a mistake by selling Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

He told Webby and O’Neill on YouTube: “I would have stayed away from him, especially later on (in my career)!”

“One-on-one, obviously, he’s one of the best in the league.

“I would have played in that little pocket rather than up against him. A couple of times I would have faked to cross or shoot just to nick a penalty cause he did go down to ground quite a lot.”

15th Aug 2024, 16:46By Kealan Hughes

Man Utd receive midfielder transfer boost

Manchester United have been given a transfer boost as Paris Saint-Germain apparently ‘need to sell’ Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte this summer.

United made the midfielder a key target this summer but were unwilling to match PSG's £51million asking price.

However french football expert Jonathan Johnson has explained why PSG ‘need to sell’ Ugarte and more players this month as they ‘try’ for a swap deal with Man Utd.

He hinted at PSG potentially offering Ugarte in exchange for Jadon Sancho, who has been tipped to leave Old Trafford this summer.

15th Aug 2024, 16:20By Kealan Hughes

Bournemouth eye Man Utd target

Bournemouth have agreed a £40million deal to sign Evanilson from Porto, who was Manchester United’s ‘top striker target’ just two years ago.

The Cherries have moved quickly to replace their top striker Dominic Solanke, who they have just sold to Tottenham, securing an impressive price of £65m.

Evanilson, 24, is regarded as one of the most exciting players in Europe and United – who lost 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford last term – made him a No.1 target in 2022.