Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Friday, July 8.
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Who can blame a man for looking after his own back? While there may be a feeling that Louis van Gaal is trying to hit back at Manchester United in his apparent attempt to dissuade Jurrien Timber from making the move to Old Trafford, it's hard to imagine it's anything personal. Business is business.
It's been an anxiously slow start to the summer for United who have a significant rebuild project to complete after the dismal campaign last term. There's no need for panic stations just yet, and the club certainly aren't, but they're going to have to get a shimmy on sooner or later.
MEN Sport understands that new boss Erik ten Hag is targeting at least five players this summer to stamp his own identity on a depleted squad that is short on confidence. Midfield is the biggest priority, with Frenkie de Jong and Christian Eriksen both being targeted, while a forward is also on the agenda.
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While it may not be the biggest concern, a new defender would be ideal as well, with both centre-back and right-back in need of reinforcement. Timber is the priority target and would kill both birds with a single stone.
The talented 20-year-old shone in Ten Hag's title-winning Ajax side last season, impressing with his distribution, reading of the game and versatility. At one stage, a move to United looked inevitable.
However, there appears to have been a roadblock put in place by Van Gaal this week. The former United boss is now at the helm for the Dutch national side — in which Timber is a regular. Reports have claimed that Van Gaal has warned the defender that should he move to United and not play regularly then he would not be guaranteed a spot in the squad
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.
Manchester United could be without Cristiano Ronaldo next season, with the forward reportedly ready to walk away from United in search of Champions League football.
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.
There's no doubting that it's been a rough 10 years for Manchester United. Ever since the great Sir Alex Ferguson left the club, the Reds have struggled to compete with the teams at the top of the table, and now find themselves in need of rebuilding after a severely disappointing season.
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Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United forward was said to have asked to leave this summer.
D'Mani Mellor has joined League One club Wycombe Wanderers after being released by Manchester United.
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.
Manchester United supporters have declared this the time to start believing after Erik ten Hag touched down for a first training session as manager. Ten Hag was spotted arriving at Carrington two hours before his non-internationals laced up their boots on day one of pre-season.
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte has already outlined how Christian Eriksen could succeed in an unfamiliar position at Manchester United.
Manchester United remain odds-on favourites to sign priority target Frenkie de Jong during the summer transfer window — but what other deals will Erik ten Hag get over the line? United have yet to make their first move under Ten Hag despite identifying the players he would like to bring in.
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.
Former Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen admits he’s worried by the lack of transfers so far at Old Trafford.
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.