“It’s not the first time, every time he’s played in pre-season, he’s been really good. This is why we want to create competition in the team, raise the level of each individual and that’s going to be a huge benefit for the team to get to another level.”
However, he was criticised for his role in City’s goal on Sunday, giving the ball away before Carlton Palmer’s stunning strike. But to make things worse for Tierney, there is now another
Max Verstappen is ensuring that Lewis Hamilton is set to miss out on a combined £30million in the final two years of his Mercedes contract by dominating in the Drivers’ Championship once again. The Brit is currently in negotiations over a new deal as his current one expires at the end of the season, with Silver Arrows chief Toto Wolff claiming that an agreement is close.
However, Hamilton may have expected to earn more out of his current deal but
Brentford boss Thomas Frank is still hoping to receive £40m for his stopper, however, having already brought in Mark Flekken as a potential replacement. “Like everything it’s a negotiation,” Frank said when asked about Raya. “I would love to get £40m.
“That’s what he’s worth. I think he’s one of the best keepers, he was one of the four best keepers in the Premier League last season, so what is the price? And Kane you’re talking one year left and
Manchester United are being left frustrated by Nottingham Forest in their efforts to sell Dean Henderson this summer, according to reports. Henderson is widely expected to leave Old Trafford in the near future after spending last season on loan at the City Ground, where he made 20 appearances for Forest in all competitions.
The Reds are thought to be keen on bringing Henderson back on a permanent basis and have been locked in talks with United regarding a loan-to-buy agreement
Speaking in September after United announced that they had agreed a whopping £85m fee for Antony, Ten Hag explained why he was so keen to be reunited with his Ajax star that the club deemed it necessary to spend an extra £30m.
“From the first moment, he really impressed in terms of his football qualities and as a person,” Ten Hag said. “He’s a fighter and someone who has a real willingness to win games, I like that.
“He showed
Manchester United will accelerate plans to sign Fiorentina’s defensive midfield lynchpin Sofyan Amrabat after losing talented starlet Kobbie Mainoo to injury. The Carrington academy graduate has made huge strides in pre-season but the prospect of a breakthrough campaign has now been placed on hold after he suffered a nasty blow to his ankle in the 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in Houston.
United have now confirmed that Mainoo has been forced to fly home early to the UK from the
The report claims McTominay and Martial are the two likeliest to stay. However, that could change depending on which players attract the most interest.
Galatasaray are interested in signing Fred but their value of £10m is way lower than United would accept. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are keen on re-signing goalkeeper Henderson after his spell on loan at the City Ground last season.
Amrabat could be a direct replacement for McTominay if the Scot were to leave. The midfielder shone for
Arsenal have reportedly rejected Inter Milan’s opening offer of £30million for striker Folarin Balogun immediately and have demanded that the Serie A side up their offer in order to land the American international. Balogun spent last season on loan at Reims where he was among the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi at the top of the Ligue 1 scoring charts, prompting huge interest in his next move.
The 22-year-old wants to play regular football next season as a
Alternative options are being explored with Tapsoba and Tosin Adarabioyo and it’s suggested the latter is ‘more attainable’. But no progress has been made on either player and there’s been similar frustrations in talks with Blackburn for Ashley Phillips.
A deal looked to be in place worth up to £5million, but Blackburn increased their asking price to £9m overall. It’s thought a ‘compromise’ can still be reached, but its yet another delay to Postecoglou’s transfer hopes.
Time is running out
Punters have shared their fears that jobs will be at risk and cheap pubs which are a ‘lifeline’ for communities may be lost when Wetherspoon sells 32 of its pubs across England.
The hospitality chain, which operates 800 pubs across the UK, said it has made the ‘commercial decision’ after previously warning it could face losses of up to £30million.
In a statement, company spokesman Eddie Gershon said: ‘On occasion, Wetherspoon does put some of its pubs up for sale.
