Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro are in the headlines this morning. (Image: Getty)
Manchester United got their Premier League campaign off to a winning start on Friday night and it was the perfect debut for one of their new signings. Joshua Zirkzee came off the bench to score the winner against Fulham, his neat finish securing a 1-0 win for Erik ten Hag’s men.
But the Dutchman’s work in the transfer window is far from done. The club continue to be linked with PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who was left out of the squad as the French champions won at Le Havre last night.
And INEOS are reportedly working hard to secure further additions before the window slams shut on August 30. The club are also expected to make player sales in order to fund further moves, with the future of Jadon Sancho in particular still up-in-the-air.
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Sancho saga takes another twist
Jadon Sancho was left out of Manchester United’s match-day squad last night, almost certainly paving the way for him to leave Old Trafford.
Express Sport has been told that Chelsea are ready to step up their efforts to sign him next week, with four academy players being considered for a potential swap deal.
Jadon Sancho is set to leave Man Utd. (Image: Getty)
United ‘offered’ Alonso signing
Man Utd have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Marcos Alonso after he became a free agent amid leaving Barcelona this summer.
According to reports, both player and agent are keen to head to Old Trafford. However, the club themsleves are yet to enter any negotiations.
Ten Hag told to go for ‘rubbish’ football
Despite the winning start, former United defender Jaap Stam has urged Erik ten Hag to leave Old Trafford.
“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,” he told the Simon Jordan Up Front podcast.
“I understand that as a manager you need to be positive. That said, it’s also good to just be honest 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.”
Talks continue with Burnley star
According to Sky Sports News, talks are continuing between Man Utd and Burnley over the transfer of Sander Berge.
The 26-year-old, who has been with the Clarets since last summer having joined from Sheffield United, is said to have been outlined bu club chiefs as a potential replacement for Casemiro.
United close in on Ugarte
United are expected to press on with the signing of Manuel Ugarte this morning after the Uruguayan was left out of the PSG squad last night
According to Marca this morning, ‘everything points’ to the midfielder being at Old Trafford before the deadline on August 30.
The two clubs are reportedly negotiating over the £59million asking price.
Good morning!
Well Man Utd fans have woken up happy.
A winning start to their season last night, and a dream start for Joshia Zirkzee, coming off the bench to score the winner against Fulham.
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Joshua Zirkzee celebrates his goal. (Image: Getty)
Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1937179/Man-Utd-transfer-news-live-ugarte-sancho-ratcliffe