Three-time European champions Manchester United have moved out of the Premier League relegation zone following the win at home to Liverpool at the start of this week. The English duo of Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford were on target for Manchester United in a 2-1 victory over Liverpool thereby propelling the Red Devils to move out of the bottom three (relegation zone) on the Premier League table.
According to Media Foot, Chelsea have entered the race to sign Red Bull Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko, who is also a transfer target for the Blues’ arch-rivals Manchester United this summer. Sesko joined Salzburg from Slovenian outfit NK Domzale in the summer of 2019, but spent his first couple of seasons in Austria largely playing for FC Liefering, who operate as Salzburg’s reserve side. The 19-year-old made his senior debut for the Austrian giants last year and has since gone onto feature 38 times in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and setting up eight more.
A recent report from COPE has revealed that Jorge Mendes, the agent of Cristiano Ronaldo, had held a meeting with Miguel Angel Gil Marin, the Atletico Madrid CEO, at the start of July. The Portuguese super-agent had offered Atleti the chance to sign the Manchester United attacker ahead of the new season. Mendes stressed that the attacker’s hefty wages should not be a problem as the player is willing to lower his demands. His main issue is from a sporting perspective and not from an economic perspective, as the Manchester United forward is keen on playing in the UEFA Champions League next season.
Manchester United have serious doubts over the signing of Ajax Amsterdam defender Lisandro Martinez who has emerged as their transfer target this summer. This is according to English journalist David Ornstein who writes for The Athletic. He confirmed the interest of Manchester United in signing Argentine international Martinez before adding that club officials are apprehensive about the deal due to his physical requirements.
La Liga sides Real Betis and Sevilla are reportedly in the race to sign Juan Mata on a free transfer from Manchester United. According to Mundo Deportivo, Juan Mata has multiple clubs lining up for his signature as his contract with Manchester United runs down later this month. La Liga giants Real Betis and Sevilla are said to be among clubs vying for Mata’s signature.
Man Utd are in need of fresh inspiration and Erik ten Hag has made a very positive start as the club’s next manager. Erik ten Hag has made a proactive start to the job of rebuilding United If the Manchester United players have been on the metaphorical beach for weeks now, then Erik ten Hag had the chance to be on a very physical beach this week. A long, warm, golden beach. The 52-year-old signed off from Amsterdam with a third Eredivisie title and a farewell befitting a manager who has restored the glory days to Ajax.
Crystal Palace are reportedly keen to re-sign English right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United. This is according to the report from The Athletic which stated that Crystal Palace want to sign the player who would be allowed to leave Manchester United when the summer’s transfer window reopens this summer.
