Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has agreed terms to become the manager of Major League Soccer side DC United, multiple media outlets reported. Rooney, who played for DC United between 2018-19, stepped down as manager of Derby County last month, ending a turbulent 17-month spell during which the English club were marred by financial trouble and relegated to the third tier.

Rooney had been in talks with the U.S. club for weeks, according to the reports on Sunday, and will replace interim coach Chad Ashton, who took charge after the departure of Hernan Losada in April. ESPN reported that Rooney would join up with the club once the final details were worked out and he had received a work visa.

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DC United are second from bottom in the Eastern Conference with 17 points from 17 matches. They were thrashed 7-0 by Philadelphia Union in their last game. Rooney scored 253 goals for Manchester United and won five Premier League titles and the Champions League with the club. He joined Derby in a player-coach capacity in 2020 before being named manager the following year.

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has agreed terms to become the manager of Major League Soccer side DC United, multiple media outlets reported. Rooney, who played for DC United between 2018-19, stepped down as manager of Derby County last month, ending a turbulent 17-month spell during which the English club were marred by financial trouble and relegated to the third tier.

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has agreed terms to become the manager of Major League Soccer side DC United, multiple media outlets reported. Rooney, who played for DC United between 2018-19, stepped down as manager of Derby County last month, ending a turbulent 17-month spell during which the English club were marred by financial trouble and relegated to the third tier. Rooney had been in talks with the U.S. club for weeks, according to the reports on Sunday, and will replace interim coach Chad Ashton, who took charge after the departure of Hernan Losada in April. ESPN reported that Rooney would join up with the club once the final details were worked out and he had received a work visa. ALSO READ | Germany thrash Denmark to get off to a flying start in Women's Euro 2022 DC United are second from bottom in the Eastern Conference with 17 points from 17 matches. They were thrashed 7-0 by Philadelphia Union in their last game. Rooney scored 253 goals for Manchester United and won five Premier League titles and the Champions League with the club. He joined Derby in a player-coach capacity in 2020 before being named manager the following year.

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney to become DC United manager: Reports

Cristiano Ronaldo has already been linked with a potential move to several top clubs across Europe amid reports he has made up his mind to leave Manchester United this summer. Ronaldo has reportedly already expressed his desire to leave and told United that he wants to spend the last few years of his career at a club competing in the Champions League to add more trophies to his illustrious cabinet.

United won't be able to offer Ronaldo Champions League football the next season as the club finished sixth in the Premier League last season to miss out on a spot in Europe's premier competition. United will be part of the Europa League next season and Ronaldo, who has never played in the Europa League, wants to look for a fresh challenge at 37.

There are only a handful of clubs in the world who can afford to pay Ronaldo's astronomical wages with Chelsea, PSG, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona among contenders to sign the unsettled Man Utd star. Ronaldo has already been linked with a move to all four clubs this summer, however, his arch-rivals Lionel Messi is reportedly ready to ensure his next club is not PSG.

Messi, who is currently playing for PSG, has reportedly told the club officials he would leave the club if they move for Ronaldo this summer. Messi had joined PSG from FC Barcelona last year and has not enjoyed the best of starts in Paris. PSG had been linked with a move for Ronaldo last year but the French club instead signed the Argentinean great from Barcelona.

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As per a report in Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Messi has threatened PSG bosses that he would not stay at the club if Ronaldo was to be signed this summer. Messi and Ronaldo are regarded as two of the best footballers of all time and have enjoyed one of the greatest rivalries in football history.

Football fans around the globe would relish the prospect of watching Messi and Ronaldo play together for the same club but the Argentine superstar seems to have his own reasons to block any potential move for Ronaldo to PSG. Ronaldo has also been heavily linked with a move to United's Premier League rivals Chelsea.

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The Portuguese star's agent Jorge Mendes has offered several top clubs a chance to sign Ronaldo and has held discussions with them. However, no club has made a formal bid to Man Utd for their top goal-scorer in the Premier League last season. It remains to be seen if Ronaldo will leave United for a club that can challenge for the Champions League next season.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has already been linked with a potential move to several top clubs across Europe amid reports he has made up his mind to leave Manchester United this summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo has already been linked with a potential move to several top clubs across Europe amid reports he has made up his mind to leave Manchester United this summer. Ronaldo has reportedly already expressed his desire to leave and told United that he wants to spend the last few years of his career at a club competing in the Champions League to add more trophies to his illustrious cabinet. United won't be able to offer Ronaldo Champions League football the next season as the club finished sixth in the Premier League last season to miss out on a spot in Europe's premier competition. United will be part of the Europa League next season and Ronaldo, who has never played in the Europa League, wants to look for a fresh challenge at 37. There are only a handful of clubs in the world who can afford to pay Ronaldo's astronomical wages with Chelsea, PSG, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona among contenders to sign the unsettled Man Utd star. Ronaldo has already been linked with a move to all four clubs this summer, however, his arch-rivals Lionel Messi is reportedly ready to ensure his next club is not PSG. Messi, who is currently playing for PSG, has reportedly told the club officials he would leave the club if they move for Ronaldo this summer. Messi had joined PSG from FC Barcelona last year and has not enjoyed the best of starts in Paris. PSG had been linked with a move for Ronaldo last year but the French club instead signed the Argentinean great from Barcelona. Also Read: Don't think Premier League's top six would take Lionel Messi, says former Manchester City defender As per a report in Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Messi has threatened PSG bosses that he would not stay at the club if Ronaldo was to be signed this summer. Messi and Ronaldo are regarded as two of the best footballers of all time and have enjoyed one of the greatest rivalries in football history. Football fans around the globe would relish the prospect of watching Messi and Ronaldo play together for the same club but the Argentine superstar seems to have his own reasons to block any potential move for Ronaldo to PSG. Ronaldo has also been heavily linked with a move to United's Premier League rivals Chelsea. Also Read: Can Ronaldo join FC Barcelona? Club president Joan Laporta responds to transfer speculations The Portuguese star's agent Jorge Mendes has offered several top clubs a chance to sign Ronaldo and has held discussions with them. However, no club has made a formal bid to Man Utd for their top goal-scorer in the Premier League last season. It remains to be seen if Ronaldo will leave United for a club that can challenge for the Champions League next season.

Lionel Messi threatens to leave PSG if French club signs Cristiano Ronaldo from Man Utd: Report

Cristiano Ronaldo's stint at Manchester United is all set to come to an abrupt end as the Portuguese superstar is reportedly looking to leave the club this summer. Ronaldo reportedly wants to join a club competing in the Champions League next season and add to his illustrious trophy cabinet as he feels United are not yet in a position to challenge for trophies next season after enduring a horrible campaign last season.

Ronaldo is also reportedly not happy with United's transfer business so far in the ongoing summer window and wants the club to show more ambition amid rivals Manchester City and Liverpool strengthening their already strong squads. Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes is already looking for potential clubs who can sign the Portuguese ahead of the next season.

Mendes had reportedly met Chelsea's new owner Todd Boehly recently where a potential move for Ronaldo was discussed. The Portuguese agent also met with high-profile officials at FC Barcelona to discuss the future of several players, including Ronaldo. Barcelona have been linked with a move for Ronaldo despite the Portuguese being a bonafide legend of arch-rivals Real Madrid.

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FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta was asked about the possibility of signing Ronaldo and his talks with Mendes about the Portuguese star in their recent meeting during the press conference to unveil the signing of midfielder Franck Kessie. Mendes said he would not want to speak much as Ronaldo is still a United player but it was interesting for him to know that the legendary forward is in the market this summer.

"I had dinner on Monday with Jorge Mendes and we talked about the market in general. Cristiano? I'm not going to talk about the players who came out of the meeting, but it's always interesting to know how some names are on the market," said Mendes at the presser.

"I'm not going to talk about players in one way or another, it could be misunderstood. It doesn't contribute anything to the interests of Barca. We have to respect the players who have contracts with other teams," he added.

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Barcelona are also currently in talks with Manchester United over the transfer of Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong. While Laporta has constantly maintained De Jong is not for sale, several reports have claimed that Barcelona have already agreed a fee with United&nbsp;for the transfer of the talented midfielder and are willing to let him leave this summer. 
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Cristiano Ronaldo's stint at Manchester United is all set to come to an abrupt end as the Portuguese superstar is reportedly looking to leave the club this summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo's stint at Manchester United is all set to come to an abrupt end as the Portuguese superstar is reportedly looking to leave the club this summer. Ronaldo reportedly wants to join a club competing in the Champions League next season and add to his illustrious trophy cabinet as he feels United are not yet in a position to challenge for trophies next season after enduring a horrible campaign last season. Ronaldo is also reportedly not happy with United's transfer business so far in the ongoing summer window and wants the club to show more ambition amid rivals Manchester City and Liverpool strengthening their already strong squads. Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes is already looking for potential clubs who can sign the Portuguese ahead of the next season. Mendes had reportedly met Chelsea's new owner Todd Boehly recently where a potential move for Ronaldo was discussed. The Portuguese agent also met with high-profile officials at FC Barcelona to discuss the future of several players, including Ronaldo. Barcelona have been linked with a move for Ronaldo despite the Portuguese being a bonafide legend of arch-rivals Real Madrid. Also Read: Man Utd captain Harry Maguire likes post about Cristiano Ronaldo being upset over pay cut at club FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta was asked about the possibility of signing Ronaldo and his talks with Mendes about the Portuguese star in their recent meeting during the press conference to unveil the signing of midfielder Franck Kessie. Mendes said he would not want to speak much as Ronaldo is still a United player but it was interesting for him to know that the legendary forward is in the market this summer. "I had dinner on Monday with Jorge Mendes and we talked about the market in general. Cristiano? I'm not going to talk about the players who came out of the meeting, but it's always interesting to know how some names are on the market," said Mendes at the presser. "I'm not going to talk about players in one way or another, it could be misunderstood. It doesn't contribute anything to the interests of Barca. We have to respect the players who have contracts with other teams," he added. Also Read: Premier League footballer faces two more rape allegations after being arrested on suspicion of rape Barcelona are also currently in talks with Manchester United over the transfer of Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong. While Laporta has constantly maintained De Jong is not for sale, several reports have claimed that Barcelona have already agreed a fee with United for the transfer of the talented midfielder and are willing to let him leave this summer.

Can Cristiano Ronaldo join FC Barcelona? Club president Joan Laporta responds to transfer speculations

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has triggered a massive controversy after he recently liked an Instagram post about Cristiano Ronaldo wanting to leave the club due to a wage cut. Ronaldo has already expressed his desire to leave Manchester United this summer over the club's lack of ambition in the transfer market, and his willingness to spend the remaining few years of his career at a top club competing in the Champions League.

Amid reports that Ronaldo is looking for a move away from the club, Maguire's Instagram activity has added more fuel to the fire. The post liked by Maguire was about recent reports claiming Ronaldo is unhappy over Manchester United players set to be handed a 25% pay cut as a result of the club failing to qualify for the Champions League.

A report in the Manchester Evening News claimed that the United players will have to take a wage cut of 25% after the club finished sixth in the Premier League last season to miss out on a spot in the Champions League.&nbsp;The news was reported on Instagram by SPORTbible and was liked by United captain Maguire's official account.

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The screenshot of Maguire's like on the post soon went viral on social media with fans bashing the England defender for being unprofessional. As per a report in BBC, Maguire liked the post by mistake and it has been now unliked by his account.

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It's understandable if Ronaldo leaves. <a href="https://t.co/mxNPKJzJAQ">pic.twitter.com/mxNPKJzJAQ</a>
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Need Maguire gone ASAP 
 
He has so much pride and arrogance for someone who's done nothing in the game <a href="https://t.co/hQcTYs8VcS">pic.twitter.com/hQcTYs8VcS</a>
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This comes after a horrendous campaign for Manchester United last season where they failed to finish inside the top four in the Premier League and also failed to make it to the knockout stages of the Champions League while finishing trophyless for another year.

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There were reports last season that not all was well between Ronaldo and captain Maguire, as the Portuguese superstar was against the idea of the England defender leading the team. Ronaldo made his return to United from Juventus last year and was one of the best players for the club, scoring 24 goals across all competitions.

However, Ronaldo, in what has been called a 'highly unprofessional move' by several United fans, has failed to turn up at the club's ongoing pre-season amid reports that he wants to leave the club this summer for a team competing in the Champions League.

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Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has triggered a massive controversy after he recently liked an Instagram post about Cristiano Ronaldo wanting to leave the club due to a wage cut.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has triggered a massive controversy after he recently liked an Instagram post about Cristiano Ronaldo wanting to leave the club due to a wage cut. Ronaldo has already expressed his desire to leave Manchester United this summer over the club's lack of ambition in the transfer market, and his willingness to spend the remaining few years of his career at a top club competing in the Champions League. Amid reports that Ronaldo is looking for a move away from the club, Maguire's Instagram activity has added more fuel to the fire. The post liked by Maguire was about recent reports claiming Ronaldo is unhappy over Manchester United players set to be handed a 25% pay cut as a result of the club failing to qualify for the Champions League. A report in the Manchester Evening News claimed that the United players will have to take a wage cut of 25% after the club finished sixth in the Premier League last season to miss out on a spot in the Champions League. The news was reported on Instagram by SPORTbible and was liked by United captain Maguire's official account. Also Read: Will Neymar leave PSG this summer? New manager Christophe Galtier responds to speculations The screenshot of Maguire's like on the post soon went viral on social media with fans bashing the England defender for being unprofessional. As per a report in BBC, Maguire liked the post by mistake and it has been now unliked by his account. This is genuinely so unprofessional. pic.twitter.com/6wbxqIN4NG — ًEllis. (@EIIisV3) July 6, 2022 × Harry Maguire liked this post, He is United's captain. This team is full of unprofessional players. It's understandable if Ronaldo leaves. pic.twitter.com/mxNPKJzJAQ — CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) July 6, 2022 × Need Maguire gone ASAP He has so much pride and arrogance for someone who's done nothing in the game pic.twitter.com/hQcTYs8VcS — Zidane_realist (@RealistZidane) July 6, 2022 × This comes after a horrendous campaign for Manchester United last season where they failed to finish inside the top four in the Premier League and also failed to make it to the knockout stages of the Champions League while finishing trophyless for another year. Also Read: Chelsea plot shock move for Ronaldo amid his desire to leave Manchester United this summer There were reports last season that not all was well between Ronaldo and captain Maguire, as the Portuguese superstar was against the idea of the England defender leading the team. Ronaldo made his return to United from Juventus last year and was one of the best players for the club, scoring 24 goals across all competitions. However, Ronaldo, in what has been called a 'highly unprofessional move' by several United fans, has failed to turn up at the club's ongoing pre-season amid reports that he wants to leave the club this summer for a team competing in the Champions League.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire likes post about Cristiano Ronaldo being upset over pay cut at club

Manchester United have signed Netherlands left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord until June 2026 with the option to extend the contract for a further year, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported that United have signed the 22-year-old for around 13 million pounds ($15.56 million) plus another 1.7 million pounds in add-ons.

Feyenoord academy graduate Malacia made 50 appearances in all competitions during the 2021-22 season as they finished third in the Eredivisie and reached the Europa Conference League final, which they lost to AS Roma.

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Malacia, capped five times by the Netherlands, will compete with Luke Shaw and Alex Telles for a place in United`s starting lineup under new manager Erik ten Hag.

United, who finished sixth last season and missed out on Champions League qualification, begin the new Premier League campaign at home to Brighton &amp; Hove Albion on Aug. 7. 
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Manchester United have signed Netherlands left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord until June 2026 with the option to extend the contract for a further year, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Manchester United have signed Netherlands left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord until June 2026 with the option to extend the contract for a further year, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported that United have signed the 22-year-old for around 13 million pounds ($15.56 million) plus another 1.7 million pounds in add-ons. Feyenoord academy graduate Malacia made 50 appearances in all competitions during the 2021-22 season as they finished third in the Eredivisie and reached the Europa Conference League final, which they lost to AS Roma. Anyone else in the mood for Malacia? @T_Malacia#MUFC || #WelkomTyrell pic.twitter.com/rdZs3FtMEL — Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 5, 2022 × Also Read: Ronaldo's agent meets Barcelona president amid rumours of him leaving Man Utd Malacia, capped five times by the Netherlands, will compete with Luke Shaw and Alex Telles for a place in United`s starting lineup under new manager Erik ten Hag. United, who finished sixth last season and missed out on Champions League qualification, begin the new Premier League campaign at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Aug. 7.

Erik Ten Hag has his first signing as Manchester United land Dutch left back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord

There has been a lot said and written about Cristiano Ronaldo's days in Manchester United. While first it was confirmed by Ronaldo himself that he is very keen on staying back and leading the club to glory in the next few seasons, the situation has turned upside down ever since.&nbsp;

Recently, it was revealed that Ronaldo has shown interest in moving to Chelsea after requesting to leave Man United. However, now another report have emerged regarding the superstar footballer's likely move out of the Red Devils' camp.&nbsp;

For the unversed, Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly held talks with Bayern Munich as well as with Chelsea over his client's potential transfer this summer. Nonetheless, some reports have also claimed that Mendes has also&nbsp;met with Barcelona FC President Joan Laporta. The report of Mendes meeting Laporta was first reported&nbsp;by the Spanish publication AS.&nbsp;While nothing is official yet, his agent's meeting with the Barca president has led to widespread reaction as the club is the&nbsp;biggest rival of Real Madrid, where&nbsp;Ronaldo played for 9 years. In addition,&nbsp;the Portuguese captain's arch-rival Lionel Messi&nbsp;played most of his club football with Barcelona (for as many as 16 straight seasons, from 2005/06-2020/21).

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Man United, under new manager&nbsp;Erik ten Hag, is aiming to revamp the whole squad before the new season. However, their lack of signings reportedly disappointed Ronaldo to start looking elsewhere and bring curtains to his second innings with the Red Devils. On Monday (July 04), as per&nbsp;Sky Sports, Man United are set to offer Christian Eriksen a three-year deal after the Danish football player&nbsp;agreed in principle to sign&nbsp;for the club. However, the 30-year-old midfielder will still have to agree to the personal terms with the Red Devils before he goes through a medical to finalise his move.

While Eriksen looks set to join the premier club, Ronaldo is likely to make a move after rejoining the team last year from Juventus.

There has been a lot said and written about Cristiano Ronaldo's days in Manchester United. While first it was confirmed by Ronaldo himself that he is very keen on staying back and leading the club to glory in the next few seasons, the situation has turned upside down ever since.

There has been a lot said and written about Cristiano Ronaldo's days in Manchester United. While first it was confirmed by Ronaldo himself that he is very keen on staying back and leading the club to glory in the next few seasons, the situation has turned upside down ever since. Recently, it was revealed that Ronaldo has shown interest in moving to Chelsea after requesting to leave Man United. However, now another report have emerged regarding the superstar footballer's likely move out of the Red Devils' camp. For the unversed, Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly held talks with Bayern Munich as well as with Chelsea over his client's potential transfer this summer. Nonetheless, some reports have also claimed that Mendes has also met with Barcelona FC President Joan Laporta. The report of Mendes meeting Laporta was first reported by the Spanish publication AS. While nothing is official yet, his agent's meeting with the Barca president has led to widespread reaction as the club is the biggest rival of Real Madrid, where Ronaldo played for 9 years. In addition, the Portuguese captain's arch-rival Lionel Messi played most of his club football with Barcelona (for as many as 16 straight seasons, from 2005/06-2020/21). ALSO READ | Manchester United set to sign Christian Eriksen on free transfer after midfielder agrees 3-year deal Man United, under new manager Erik ten Hag, is aiming to revamp the whole squad before the new season. However, their lack of signings reportedly disappointed Ronaldo to start looking elsewhere and bring curtains to his second innings with the Red Devils. On Monday (July 04), as per Sky Sports, Man United are set to offer Christian Eriksen a three-year deal after the Danish football player agreed in principle to sign for the club. However, the 30-year-old midfielder will still have to agree to the personal terms with the Red Devils before he goes through a medical to finalise his move. While Eriksen looks set to join the premier club, Ronaldo is likely to make a move after rejoining the team last year from Juventus.

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent meets Barcelona president as rumours of him leaving Man Utd increases: Report

Manchester United are looking at life without Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese superstar has already expressed his desire to leave the club this summer. Ronaldo has reportedly told United it's time for him to leave as he wants to spend the last few years of his playing career at a club competing in the UEFA Champions League. Ronaldo was also allegedly unhappy with United's lack of ambition in the transfer market.

United are working on a number of deals as they look to strengthen their squad under new manager Erik Ten Hag ahead of the new season. However, they are yet to make a new signing this summer despite letting go of the likes of Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata among others.

While their have been no incomings, Ronaldo looks set to join the list of players moving away from the club this summer having re-joined United only last summer from Juventus. Ronaldo scored 24 goals across all competition for the club last season and was one of their best players in what was a disappointing campaign.

While new manager Ten Hag was relying on Ronaldo to lead his attack at United next season, the Dutch manager faces a new headache&nbsp;as he will have to find an ideal replacement for the Portuguese if his transfer materialises. As per reports, United have already started looking at potential replacements if Ronaldo decides to leave the club this summer.

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United are reportedly eyeing a move for Argentinian forward Paulo Dybala, who is a free agent after his contract at Juventus expired at the end of the last season. Dybala has been linked to several clubs including the likes of Inter Milan but as per a report in&nbsp;Italian newspaper La Repubblica, both Arsenal and Manchester United have made contact with the former Juventus forward over a move this summer.

As per the report, United have also made contact with Dybala's agents and are keen on signing him as Ten Hag looks to bolster his attack amid uncertainty over Ronaldo's future at the club. United need to sign a forward as Ronaldo's departure will leave them thin in attack with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford among the only prominent options to lead the line.

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Dybala, who spent seven years at Juventus, scored 115 goals in 293 games for the Serie A giants before leaving the club. The Argentine had scored 10 goals and provided 5 assists in 29 games in the Serie A last season and it remains to be seen if he will be keen on a move to United this summer.

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Manchester United are looking at life without Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese superstar has already expressed his desire to leave the club this summer. Ronaldo has reportedly told United it's time for him to leave as he wants to spend the last few years of his playing career at a club competing in the UEFA Champions League.

Manchester United are looking at life without Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese superstar has already expressed his desire to leave the club this summer. Ronaldo has reportedly told United it's time for him to leave as he wants to spend the last few years of his playing career at a club competing in the UEFA Champions League. Ronaldo was also allegedly unhappy with United's lack of ambition in the transfer market. United are working on a number of deals as they look to strengthen their squad under new manager Erik Ten Hag ahead of the new season. However, they are yet to make a new signing this summer despite letting go of the likes of Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata among others. While their have been no incomings, Ronaldo looks set to join the list of players moving away from the club this summer having re-joined United only last summer from Juventus. Ronaldo scored 24 goals across all competition for the club last season and was one of their best players in what was a disappointing campaign. While new manager Ten Hag was relying on Ronaldo to lead his attack at United next season, the Dutch manager faces a new headache as he will have to find an ideal replacement for the Portuguese if his transfer materialises. As per reports, United have already started looking at potential replacements if Ronaldo decides to leave the club this summer. Also Read: Chelsea plot shock move for Cristiano Ronaldo amid his desire to leave Manchester United this summer United are reportedly eyeing a move for Argentinian forward Paulo Dybala, who is a free agent after his contract at Juventus expired at the end of the last season. Dybala has been linked to several clubs including the likes of Inter Milan but as per a report in Italian newspaper La Repubblica, both Arsenal and Manchester United have made contact with the former Juventus forward over a move this summer. As per the report, United have also made contact with Dybala's agents and are keen on signing him as Ten Hag looks to bolster his attack amid uncertainty over Ronaldo's future at the club. United need to sign a forward as Ronaldo's departure will leave them thin in attack with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford among the only prominent options to lead the line. Also Read: Manchester United set to sign Christian Eriksen on free transfer after midfielder agrees 3-year deal Dybala, who spent seven years at Juventus, scored 115 goals in 293 games for the Serie A giants before leaving the club. The Argentine had scored 10 goals and provided 5 assists in 29 games in the Serie A last season and it remains to be seen if he will be keen on a move to United this summer.

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Chelsea are reportedly plotting a shock move for Cristiano Ronaldo, who has already expressed his desire to leave Manchester United this summer. The Manchester United star is reportedly not happy with the United's transfer business so far this summer and has told the club he wants to leave if a suitable offer is made for him. Ronaldo had rejoined Manchester United from Juventus last year and was the club's top-scorer in the Premier League last season.

Earlier, this week, a report in Times had claimed Ronaldo has told United he is on his way out as he wants to spend the rest of his career competing in the Champions League which the Red Devils cannot offer next season. The 37-year-old Portuguese forward, who is regarded as one of the greatest of all time, has never played in the Europa League in his career.

United, who finished a disappointing sixth in the Premier League last season, are out of the Champions League and will play in the Europa League next season. Amid his desire to leave the club, Chelsea are considering making a shock move for the Manchester United icon.

As per a report in The Athletic, Chelsea are considering a move for Ronaldo and the club's new owner Todd Boehly has been in touch with Jorge Mendes, who is the agent of the Portuguese forward. As per the report, Boehly had met Mendes&nbsp;to discuss a potential move for Ronaldo but United have maintained they won't sanction a move for the superstar forward.

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The report further adds that the Chelsea owner is keen on the move but it remains to be seen if Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel will approve the transfer for the 37-year-old. While United will be in the Europa League next season, Chelsea will play in the Champions League and are one of the few clubs in the world that can afford Ronaldo's huge wages.

Ronaldo scored 18 goals in the Premier League for Manchester United last season to finish as the club's top-scorer in the league while also bagging six goals in the Champions League. However, despite his goal-scoring exploits, United failed to finish inside the top four in the Premier League and endured a horrendous season.

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It remains to be seen if United will be willing to sell Ronaldo to Chelsea, who are one of their arch-rivals in the Premier League. The 37-year-old has also been linked with clubs like Napoli and Bayern Munich as he appears set to leave United this summer.

Chelsea are reportedly plotting a shock move for Cristiano Ronaldo, who has already expressed his desire to leave Manchester United this summer. The Manchester United star is reportedly not happy with the United's transfer business so far this summer and has told the club he wants to leave if a suitable offer is made for him.

Chelsea are reportedly plotting a shock move for Cristiano Ronaldo, who has already expressed his desire to leave Manchester United this summer. The Manchester United star is reportedly not happy with the United's transfer business so far this summer and has told the club he wants to leave if a suitable offer is made for him. Ronaldo had rejoined Manchester United from Juventus last year and was the club's top-scorer in the Premier League last season. Earlier, this week, a report in Times had claimed Ronaldo has told United he is on his way out as he wants to spend the rest of his career competing in the Champions League which the Red Devils cannot offer next season. The 37-year-old Portuguese forward, who is regarded as one of the greatest of all time, has never played in the Europa League in his career. United, who finished a disappointing sixth in the Premier League last season, are out of the Champions League and will play in the Europa League next season. Amid his desire to leave the club, Chelsea are considering making a shock move for the Manchester United icon. As per a report in The Athletic, Chelsea are considering a move for Ronaldo and the club's new owner Todd Boehly has been in touch with Jorge Mendes, who is the agent of the Portuguese forward. As per the report, Boehly had met Mendes to discuss a potential move for Ronaldo but United have maintained they won't sanction a move for the superstar forward. Also Read: Manchester United set to sign Christian Eriksen on free transfer after midfielder agrees 3-year deal The report further adds that the Chelsea owner is keen on the move but it remains to be seen if Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel will approve the transfer for the 37-year-old. While United will be in the Europa League next season, Chelsea will play in the Champions League and are one of the few clubs in the world that can afford Ronaldo's huge wages. Ronaldo scored 18 goals in the Premier League for Manchester United last season to finish as the club's top-scorer in the league while also bagging six goals in the Champions League. However, despite his goal-scoring exploits, United failed to finish inside the top four in the Premier League and endured a horrendous season. Also Read: 'Time for me to leave': Ronaldo tells Manchester United he wants to leave this summer It remains to be seen if United will be willing to sell Ronaldo to Chelsea, who are one of their arch-rivals in the Premier League. The 37-year-old has also been linked with clubs like Napoli and Bayern Munich as he appears set to leave United this summer.

Chelsea plot shock move for Cristiano Ronaldo amid his desire to leave Manchester United this summer

Manchester United are set to sign Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen on a free transfer after agreeing a three-year deal with him. Eriksen, who played for Brentford in the second half of last season, is currently a free agent after his contract at the club expired following the conclusion of the season. Eriksen has reportedly given his nod to join United and be part of new manager Erik Ten Hag's project at Old Trafford.

As per Sky Sports, Manchester United are set to offer a three-year deal to Eriksen after the midfielder agreed in principle to sign for the club. The 30-year-old will have to agree personal terms with the Red Devils before undergoing a medical to finalise his move.

Eriksen had suffered a cradiac arrest on the pitch while playing for Denmark during the Euro 2020. He was part of the Inter Milan squad back then but was later released by the Italian club as both parties decided to part ways mutually. Eriksen had to leave Inter as he was fitted an ICD (implantable cardio defibrillator) following his cardiac arrest during Euro 2020 last year and the rules in Italian football bar professional footballers to compete with such equipment.

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Eriksen returned to professional football for the first time since his cardiac arrest after he signed for Brentford, who were newly promoted to the English Premier League from the Championships - the second division in English football. Eriksen enjoyed a great comeback and was one of the most influential midfielders in the second of the Premier League last season.

He was among the top priorities of Ten Hag, who worked with the Denmark international when he trained with Ajax as part of his return to football post his cardiac arrest. Ten Hag has been focused on strengthening United's midfield ahead of the start of the new season after the departures of the likes of Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic.

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The club are also actively pursuing a deal for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong, who is said to be Ten Hag's number one transfer target this summer. However, Manchester United and Barcelona are yet to finalise a deal for the Dutch star, who looks set to play at Old Trafford next season.

Manchester United are set to sign Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen on a free transfer after agreeing a three-year deal with him. Eriksen, who played for Brentford in the second half of last season, is currently a free agent after his contract at the club expired following the conclusion of the season.

Manchester United are set to sign Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen on a free transfer after agreeing a three-year deal with him. Eriksen, who played for Brentford in the second half of last season, is currently a free agent after his contract at the club expired following the conclusion of the season. Eriksen has reportedly given his nod to join United and be part of new manager Erik Ten Hag's project at Old Trafford. As per Sky Sports, Manchester United are set to offer a three-year deal to Eriksen after the midfielder agreed in principle to sign for the club. The 30-year-old will have to agree personal terms with the Red Devils before undergoing a medical to finalise his move. Eriksen had suffered a cradiac arrest on the pitch while playing for Denmark during the Euro 2020. He was part of the Inter Milan squad back then but was later released by the Italian club as both parties decided to part ways mutually. Eriksen had to leave Inter as he was fitted an ICD (implantable cardio defibrillator) following his cardiac arrest during Euro 2020 last year and the rules in Italian football bar professional footballers to compete with such equipment. Also Read: Arsenal sign Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City on a long-term contract Eriksen returned to professional football for the first time since his cardiac arrest after he signed for Brentford, who were newly promoted to the English Premier League from the Championships - the second division in English football. Eriksen enjoyed a great comeback and was one of the most influential midfielders in the second of the Premier League last season. He was among the top priorities of Ten Hag, who worked with the Denmark international when he trained with Ajax as part of his return to football post his cardiac arrest. Ten Hag has been focused on strengthening United's midfield ahead of the start of the new season after the departures of the likes of Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic. Also Read: Manisha Kalyan signs for Apollon Ladies, set to become 1st Indian to play in Women's Champions League The club are also actively pursuing a deal for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong, who is said to be Ten Hag's number one transfer target this summer. However, Manchester United and Barcelona are yet to finalise a deal for the Dutch star, who looks set to play at Old Trafford next season.

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Manchester United are yet to make their first signing in the ongoing summer transfer window but the club are already plotting moves to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. With the arrival of Dutch manager Eri Ten Hag as the club's new head coach, there is a newfound optimism at United despite their usual slow moves in the transfer market. Ten Hag has already identified his key targets ahead of the new season with Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong on the top of his priority list.

United's midfield is in desperate need of a revamp after the departures of the likes of Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard and Nemanja Matic this summer. Ten Hag has identified midfield as an area of priority and reportedly wants the club to sort out De Jong's transfer at the earliest before moving on to other targets.

Earlier this week, there were reports claiming United have already agreed a deal with Barcelona for the transfer of De Jong, who played under Ten Hag at Ajax before securing his move to the La Liga giants in 2019. However, now Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed De Jong is not for sale and that the club would like to keep him at the Camp Nou.

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Laporta claimed Barcelona has no intentions of selling De Jong, who is regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world at present. His comments are contrary to the reports that United are close to finalising a deal for the Dutch midfielder.

"We have no intention of selling him and he wants to stay. Manchester United is not the only one who wants him," Laporta told Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo. However, Laporta revealed Barcelona have an issue with De Jong's current salary and the player will have to take a pay cut if he wants to stay.

“I'm going to do everything to keep Frenkie, but there’s also a salary issue and that would have to be adjusted,” Laporta&nbsp;said.

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If Laporta's comments have any truth, it can come as a huge blow for United in their pursuit of the Dutch midfielder. Ten Hag has been trying to persuade De Jong to join him at United for several weeks now and the two clubs were&nbsp;believed to be in advance negotiations. However, the Barcelona president's comments has once again put the deal in doubt.

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Manchester United are yet to make their first signing in the ongoing summer transfer window but the club are already plotting moves to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.

Manchester United are yet to make their first signing in the ongoing summer transfer window but the club are already plotting moves to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. With the arrival of Dutch manager Eri Ten Hag as the club's new head coach, there is a newfound optimism at United despite their usual slow moves in the transfer market. Ten Hag has already identified his key targets ahead of the new season with Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong on the top of his priority list. United's midfield is in desperate need of a revamp after the departures of the likes of Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard and Nemanja Matic this summer. Ten Hag has identified midfield as an area of priority and reportedly wants the club to sort out De Jong's transfer at the earliest before moving on to other targets. Earlier this week, there were reports claiming United have already agreed a deal with Barcelona for the transfer of De Jong, who played under Ten Hag at Ajax before securing his move to the La Liga giants in 2019. However, now Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed De Jong is not for sale and that the club would like to keep him at the Camp Nou. Also Read: 'He has played them': Gary Neville cheekily reacts to Mohammed Salah's contract extension at Liverpool Laporta claimed Barcelona has no intentions of selling De Jong, who is regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world at present. His comments are contrary to the reports that United are close to finalising a deal for the Dutch midfielder. "We have no intention of selling him and he wants to stay. Manchester United is not the only one who wants him," Laporta told Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo. However, Laporta revealed Barcelona have an issue with De Jong's current salary and the player will have to take a pay cut if he wants to stay. “I'm going to do everything to keep Frenkie, but there’s also a salary issue and that would have to be adjusted,” Laporta said. Also Read: 'Time for me to leave': Cristiano Ronaldo tells Manchester United he wants to leave this summer - Report If Laporta's comments have any truth, it can come as a huge blow for United in their pursuit of the Dutch midfielder. Ten Hag has been trying to persuade De Jong to join him at United for several weeks now and the two clubs were believed to be in advance negotiations. However, the Barcelona president's comments has once again put the deal in doubt.

'No intention of selling him': Barcelona president on Frenkie De Jong amid strong interest from Man Utd

Manchester United are yet to make their first signing in the ongoing transfer window despite enduring a horrific campaign last season where they failed to finish in the top four in the Premier League and also failed to make it to the knockout stages of the Champions League. United sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their manager last season before replacing him with Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis. The club also parted ways with Rangnick at the end of the season after the arrival of their new manager Erik Ten Hag.

While United were expected to make quick moves in the market and strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, they are yet to sign a player despite having let go of a number of stars. While the lack of activity in the transfer market has been a cause of concern for fans, United have been handed a fresh blow ahead of the start of the season.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told the club he wants to leave this summer amid reports that he wants Manchester United to show more ambition in the transfer market after their poor campaign last season. Ronaldo had joined United from Juventus last season and was one of the best players for the club.

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However, as per a report in The Times, Ronaldo is considering his future at the club and has informed United that he wants to leave if the club receive a 'satisfactory' offer for him this summer. The report further claims that Ronaldo wants to&nbsp;spend the rest of his career at a club competing in the Champions League and add more trophies to his illustrious cabinet.

United will be competing in the Europa League this season after missing out on a spot in the Champions League last season and the 37-year-old has never played in the Europa League in his career so far. The report also adds that Ronaldo believes he still has '3-4 years left in him at the highest level' despite being 37 at present.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has immense respect for Manchester United's staff but wants to secure a transfer away from the club this summer, as per the report. Ronaldo scored 18 goals in the Premier League and 6 goals in the Champions League for United last season despite the club's struggles on and off the pitch.

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If the reports are true and Ronaldo decides to leave the club ahead of the new season, it will become difficult for Ten Hag to replace the Portuguese icon with an equally effective striker. United were reportedly in the race to sign Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez earlier this summer before he decided to join rivals Liverpool from Portuguese club Benfica.

United are heavily reliant on Ronaldo up front this season with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford among the other two options to lead the attack. United will desperately need a striker in case Ronaldo decides to leave the club in search of a fresh challenge.

Manchester United are yet to make their first signing in the ongoing transfer window despite enduring a horrific campaign last season where they failed to finish in the top four in the Premier League and also failed to make it to the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Manchester United are yet to make their first signing in the ongoing transfer window despite enduring a horrific campaign last season where they failed to finish in the top four in the Premier League and also failed to make it to the knockout stages of the Champions League. United sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their manager last season before replacing him with Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis. The club also parted ways with Rangnick at the end of the season after the arrival of their new manager Erik Ten Hag. While United were expected to make quick moves in the market and strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, they are yet to sign a player despite having let go of a number of stars. While the lack of activity in the transfer market has been a cause of concern for fans, United have been handed a fresh blow ahead of the start of the season. Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told the club he wants to leave this summer amid reports that he wants Manchester United to show more ambition in the transfer market after their poor campaign last season. Ronaldo had joined United from Juventus last season and was one of the best players for the club. Also Read: 'He has played them': Neville cheekily reacts to Salah's contract extension at Liverpool However, as per a report in The Times, Ronaldo is considering his future at the club and has informed United that he wants to leave if the club receive a 'satisfactory' offer for him this summer. The report further claims that Ronaldo wants to spend the rest of his career at a club competing in the Champions League and add more trophies to his illustrious cabinet. United will be competing in the Europa League this season after missing out on a spot in the Champions League last season and the 37-year-old has never played in the Europa League in his career so far. The report also adds that Ronaldo believes he still has '3-4 years left in him at the highest level' despite being 37 at present. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has immense respect for Manchester United's staff but wants to secure a transfer away from the club this summer, as per the report. Ronaldo scored 18 goals in the Premier League and 6 goals in the Champions League for United last season despite the club's struggles on and off the pitch. Also Read: Manchester United close to agreeing deal with FC Barcelona to sign Frenkie De Jong If the reports are true and Ronaldo decides to leave the club ahead of the new season, it will become difficult for Ten Hag to replace the Portuguese icon with an equally effective striker. United were reportedly in the race to sign Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez earlier this summer before he decided to join rivals Liverpool from Portuguese club Benfica. United are heavily reliant on Ronaldo up front this season with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford among the other two options to lead the attack. United will desperately need a striker in case Ronaldo decides to leave the club in search of a fresh challenge.

'Time for me to leave': Cristiano Ronaldo tells Manchester United he wants to leave this summer - Report

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has taken a dig at arch-rivals Liverpool after the club extended Mohammed Salah's contract, offering him a new three-year contract with a staggering pay rise. Salah will become the highest-paid player in Liverpool's history after penning a new three-year deal with a salary of reportedly more than £350,000 per week.

The 30-year-old has been one of Liverpool's best players since joining the club from Italian Club AS Roma in 2017. He has been scoring goals consistently and is already among the all-time top-scorers for Liverpool. Salah was in talks with Liverpool for several months as his contract was nearing its end.

However, the Egyptian was demanding a huge pay rise which made it difficult for Liverpool to decide on extending his contract. His previous contract was set to expire next year but Salah has now penned a deal which will keep him at Liverpool till 2025 making him the highest-earning player in their squad at present.

Reacting to Salah's contract extension at Liverpool, Manchester United legend Neville suggested the star forward had 'played' the club and hinted that Salah, who had initially refused to sign a contract extension, did so to get a lucrative contract from the club.

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"Salah has played them hasn't he," Neville wrote in a cheeky tweet adding two laughing&nbsp;and a wink emoji.

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Salah was reportedly holidaying in Mykonos amid the ongoing break and the Liverpool executives flew to the island in Greece to negotiate the contract extension with the star forward. Liverpool eventually had to bow down to Salah's demands despite their strict wage structure and fears that his new contract might propel other top players in the team to demand similar wages.

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However, Liverpool had little choice when it came to extending Salah's contract considering they have already let go of Sadio Mane, who was one of the club's best forwards along with the Egyptian. Mane joined Bayern Munich this summer after Liverpool failed to agree a contract extension with him due to his high wage demands.

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has taken a dig at arch-rivals Liverpool after the club extended Mohammed Salah's contract, offering him a new three-year contract with a staggering pay rise.

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has taken a dig at arch-rivals Liverpool after the club extended Mohammed Salah's contract, offering him a new three-year contract with a staggering pay rise. Salah will become the highest-paid player in Liverpool's history after penning a new three-year deal with a salary of reportedly more than £350,000 per week. The 30-year-old has been one of Liverpool's best players since joining the club from Italian Club AS Roma in 2017. He has been scoring goals consistently and is already among the all-time top-scorers for Liverpool. Salah was in talks with Liverpool for several months as his contract was nearing its end. However, the Egyptian was demanding a huge pay rise which made it difficult for Liverpool to decide on extending his contract. His previous contract was set to expire next year but Salah has now penned a deal which will keep him at Liverpool till 2025 making him the highest-earning player in their squad at present. Reacting to Salah's contract extension at Liverpool, Manchester United legend Neville suggested the star forward had 'played' the club and hinted that Salah, who had initially refused to sign a contract extension, did so to get a lucrative contract from the club. Also Read: Lionel Messi's run at Paris Saint-Germain to end? Argentinian could follow Neymar out of club: Report "Salah has played them hasn't he," Neville wrote in a cheeky tweet adding two laughing and a wink emoji. Salah has played them hasn’t he — Gary Neville (@GNev2) July 2, 2022 × Salah was reportedly holidaying in Mykonos amid the ongoing break and the Liverpool executives flew to the island in Greece to negotiate the contract extension with the star forward. Liverpool eventually had to bow down to Salah's demands despite their strict wage structure and fears that his new contract might propel other top players in the team to demand similar wages. Also Read: Former Netherlands footballer Vera Pauw reveals she was raped during her playing days However, Liverpool had little choice when it came to extending Salah's contract considering they have already let go of Sadio Mane, who was one of the club's best forwards along with the Egyptian. Mane joined Bayern Munich this summer after Liverpool failed to agree a contract extension with him due to his high wage demands.

'He has played them': Gary Neville cheekily reacts to Mohammed Salah's contract extension at Liverpool

Manchester United are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with FC Barcelona to sign Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong. De Jong is one of the key targets this summer for United's new manager Erik Ten Hag, who had worked with the midfielder during his stint at Ajax. Ten Hag had an instrumental role to play in De Jong's rise at Ajax and believes he can spearhead his rebuild project at Manchester United.

Manchester United endured a disappointing campaign in the Premier League last season as they missed out on a spot in the top four and were far from challenging arch-rivals Manchester City and Liverpool, who finished top two respectively. United are out of the Champions League next season and will be plying their trade in the Europa League.

With Ten Hag's arrival as the permanent coach, the Red Devils are keen on strengthening their squad ahead of the new season and are looking to reinforce their midfield. De Jong is United's top target after the departures of midfielders Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic, who both left the club as free agents at the end of their contracts.

As per Sky Sports, Manchester United have a 'broad agreement' on De Jong's transfer fee which is expected to be around 65 million euros (around USD 69 million) plus performance-related add-ons. The report claims that 'finer details' of the deal are yet to be finalised but both United and Barcelona are confident of closing the deal soon.

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De Jong had joined FC Barcelona from his former club Ajax in 2019 and has since made 98 appearances for the club, including 46 last season. He is one of the most talented midfielders in the world at present and was expected to have a longer career at Barcelona but is being let go by the Catalan club reportedly due to financial constraints.

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De Jong is not the only player United are looking to bring to Old Trafford this summer with the club also in the market for a centre-back, attacker and a defensive midfielder. United have been linked to several names such as Antony and Lisandro Martínez and Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen among others.

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Manchester United are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with FC Barcelona to sign Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong. De Jong is one of the key targets this summer for United's new manager Erik Ten Hag, who had worked with the midfielder during his stint at Ajax.

Manchester United are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with FC Barcelona to sign Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong. De Jong is one of the key targets this summer for United's new manager Erik Ten Hag, who had worked with the midfielder during his stint at Ajax. Ten Hag had an instrumental role to play in De Jong's rise at Ajax and believes he can spearhead his rebuild project at Manchester United. Manchester United endured a disappointing campaign in the Premier League last season as they missed out on a spot in the top four and were far from challenging arch-rivals Manchester City and Liverpool, who finished top two respectively. United are out of the Champions League next season and will be plying their trade in the Europa League. With Ten Hag's arrival as the permanent coach, the Red Devils are keen on strengthening their squad ahead of the new season and are looking to reinforce their midfield. De Jong is United's top target after the departures of midfielders Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic, who both left the club as free agents at the end of their contracts. As per Sky Sports, Manchester United have a 'broad agreement' on De Jong's transfer fee which is expected to be around 65 million euros (around USD 69 million) plus performance-related add-ons. The report claims that 'finer details' of the deal are yet to be finalised but both United and Barcelona are confident of closing the deal soon. Also Read: Neymar to leave PSG? Brazilian star considering his future at French club after Nasser Al Khelaifi's comments De Jong had joined FC Barcelona from his former club Ajax in 2019 and has since made 98 appearances for the club, including 46 last season. He is one of the most talented midfielders in the world at present and was expected to have a longer career at Barcelona but is being let go by the Catalan club reportedly due to financial constraints. Also Read: Lewandowski's move to Barcelona in doubt after Bayern Munich increase asking price for star striker De Jong is not the only player United are looking to bring to Old Trafford this summer with the club also in the market for a centre-back, attacker and a defensive midfielder. United have been linked to several names such as Antony and Lisandro Martínez and Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen among others.

Manchester United close to agreeing deal with FC Barcelona to sign Frenkie De Jong

Manchester United is aiming for a revamp ahead of the new EPL season. Despite that, the Red Devils haven't made a lot of signings. Thus, this has&nbsp;left Cristiano Ronaldo miffed&nbsp;and as per reports,&nbsp;he has&nbsp;been offered by his agent to move to Bayern Munich or Chelsea. While the Red Devils have maintained their stance that the star striker isn't up for sale, his agent&nbsp;Jorge Mendes is trying hard to find the best solution for the superstar footballer amid United's struggles for making a plethora of promising signings.

While there still is a couple of months for the summer transfer window to end, things might change with regard to Ronaldo. However, if he plans to switch and move to Chelsea or any other club, Man United might reportedly replace him with Paris Saint Germain (PSG) striker Neymar.&nbsp;

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Talking about the 30-year-old Neymar, the Brazilian's case is quite opposite. Although the Brazilian hasn't indicated that he is willing to make a move from PSG, the French club&nbsp;is said to be looking to offload him for the right price. There are those who suggest that Neymar could be available for EUR 50 million this summer. Thus, Man United can certainly afford him at that price if they lose Ronaldo's services.&nbsp;

According to a report carried out in RMC Sport, Neymar remains top of Man United's wishlist as a potential replacement for&nbsp;Ronaldo.

After the Red Devils ended sixth in the last EPL season, there were speculations of Ronaldo leaving the club. Back then, he stated, "I was happy to be back in a club that really raised my career so it was unbelievable, the feeling when I came back again," Ronaldo said. "I was and still am very happy to be here," Ronaldo told Manchester United in an interview early this month. "The most important thing for me is to try to win the games and try to win some championship... but I believe that Manchester will be back where they belong. Sometimes it takes time, but I still believe," he added.

Thus, it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds for Ronaldo,&nbsp;also for Neymar, in the coming few weeks.

Manchester United is aiming for a revamp ahead of the new EPL season. Despite that, the Red Devils haven't made a lot of signings. Thus, this has left Cristiano Ronaldo miffed and as per reports, he has been offered by his agent to move to Bayern Munich or Chelsea.

Manchester United is aiming for a revamp ahead of the new EPL season. Despite that, the Red Devils haven't made a lot of signings. Thus, this has left Cristiano Ronaldo miffed and as per reports, he has been offered by his agent to move to Bayern Munich or Chelsea. While the Red Devils have maintained their stance that the star striker isn't up for sale, his agent Jorge Mendes is trying hard to find the best solution for the superstar footballer amid United's struggles for making a plethora of promising signings. While there still is a couple of months for the summer transfer window to end, things might change with regard to Ronaldo. However, if he plans to switch and move to Chelsea or any other club, Man United might reportedly replace him with Paris Saint Germain (PSG) striker Neymar. ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire were at odds over captaincy leading to split in Man Utd squad - Report Talking about the 30-year-old Neymar, the Brazilian's case is quite opposite. Although the Brazilian hasn't indicated that he is willing to make a move from PSG, the French club is said to be looking to offload him for the right price. There are those who suggest that Neymar could be available for EUR 50 million this summer. Thus, Man United can certainly afford him at that price if they lose Ronaldo's services. According to a report carried out in RMC Sport, Neymar remains top of Man United's wishlist as a potential replacement for Ronaldo. After the Red Devils ended sixth in the last EPL season, there were speculations of Ronaldo leaving the club. Back then, he stated, "I was happy to be back in a club that really raised my career so it was unbelievable, the feeling when I came back again," Ronaldo said. "I was and still am very happy to be here," Ronaldo told Manchester United in an interview early this month. "The most important thing for me is to try to win the games and try to win some championship... but I believe that Manchester will be back where they belong. Sometimes it takes time, but I still believe," he added. Thus, it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds for Ronaldo, also for Neymar, in the coming few weeks.

Neymar for CR7? Man Utd could replace Cristiano Ronaldo with PSG star if he leaves club: Report

Manchester United are looking to strengthen their squad and bounce back next season under new manager Erik Ten Hag after enduring a disappointing campaign in the Premier League last season. It was an abysmal campaign for United as they finished sixth and failed to win a single trophy. They are out of the Champions League next season and Ten Hag has a huge job at his hands in fixing the issues at the club.

Ten Hag, who was roped in from Ajax, comes with a brilliant record in the Dutch league Eredivisie 
with his former side but will face his biggest test yet in the Premier League. Ten Hag has already eyed some key signings to kick-start his rebuild project at United with former Ajax and current Barcelona star Frenkie De Jong on top of his list.

Ten Hag is focused on strengthening United's midfield which is an area of concern before moving on to other positions. While the incomings will provide him a significant boost ahead of the season, Ten Hag will also have to sort out the United dressing room which was reportedly split last season amid the club's disappointing run.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, who returned to United from Juventus last year and was one of the best players of the Red Devils last season, was reportedly at odds with skipper Harry Maguire over the captaincy. United players were reportedly split after a disagreement over the captaincy and Ronaldo was at the core of it, as per a report in the BBC.

There were reports last season of a power struggle between Ronaldo and Maguire in the United dressing room during interim manager Ralf Rangnick's tenure. However, England centre-back Maguire had rubbished the reports stating that all was well between the duo.

The report further claims that Rangnick was barely on speaking terms with Manchester United's&nbsp;football director John Murtough, who was the person responsible for hiring him. Rangnick's comments exposing United's lack of ambition on and off the pitch didn't go down well with Murtough, who believes such remarks could have been avoided to safeguard the club's reputation.

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Rangnick was appointed to serve in a consultant role for the next two years after his stint as interim manager. However, he was let go after his fallout with the club's hierarchy. Manchester United are yet to make a signing in the ongoing transfer window despite their rivals Liverpool and Manchester City having secured a few key signings already.

Manchester United are looking to strengthen their squad and bounce back next season under new manager Erik Ten Hag after enduring a disappointing campaign in the Premier League last season.

Manchester United are looking to strengthen their squad and bounce back next season under new manager Erik Ten Hag after enduring a disappointing campaign in the Premier League last season. It was an abysmal campaign for United as they finished sixth and failed to win a single trophy. They are out of the Champions League next season and Ten Hag has a huge job at his hands in fixing the issues at the club. Ten Hag, who was roped in from Ajax, comes with a brilliant record in the Dutch league Eredivisie with his former side but will face his biggest test yet in the Premier League. Ten Hag has already eyed some key signings to kick-start his rebuild project at United with former Ajax and current Barcelona star Frenkie De Jong on top of his list. Ten Hag is focused on strengthening United's midfield which is an area of concern before moving on to other positions. While the incomings will provide him a significant boost ahead of the season, Ten Hag will also have to sort out the United dressing room which was reportedly split last season amid the club's disappointing run. Also Read: Neymar to leave PSG? Brazilian star considering his future after Nasser Al Khelaifi's comments Cristiano Ronaldo, who returned to United from Juventus last year and was one of the best players of the Red Devils last season, was reportedly at odds with skipper Harry Maguire over the captaincy. United players were reportedly split after a disagreement over the captaincy and Ronaldo was at the core of it, as per a report in the BBC. There were reports last season of a power struggle between Ronaldo and Maguire in the United dressing room during interim manager Ralf Rangnick's tenure. However, England centre-back Maguire had rubbished the reports stating that all was well between the duo. The report further claims that Rangnick was barely on speaking terms with Manchester United's football director John Murtough, who was the person responsible for hiring him. Rangnick's comments exposing United's lack of ambition on and off the pitch didn't go down well with Murtough, who believes such remarks could have been avoided to safeguard the club's reputation. Also Read: Lewandowski's move to Barcelona in doubt after Bayern Munich increase asking price for star striker Rangnick was appointed to serve in a consultant role for the next two years after his stint as interim manager. However, he was let go after his fallout with the club's hierarchy. Manchester United are yet to make a signing in the ongoing transfer window despite their rivals Liverpool and Manchester City having secured a few key signings already.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire were at odds over captaincy leading to split in Man Utd squad - Report

Cristiano Ronaldo made heads turn by not joining Manchester City and coming back to Manchester United when he shifted base from Juventus last year. He started the EPL 2021/22 season with a bang and was in red-hot form for the Red Devils before the overall performance of the side brought his form down slowly and steadily, as the season progressed.

After Man United finished sixth in the last season, many thought Ronaldo would part ways with the club. However, he rubbished all such claims and assured that he is not going anywhere. He further stated that&nbsp;he remains focused on guiding the Red Devils to championship titles in the forthcoming seasons.&nbsp;Nonetheless, reports have once again been flowing in&nbsp;which suggest that the 37-year-old is contemplating parting ways with the club due to lack of signings ahead of EPL 2022/23.

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After United's forgettable run in the last season,&nbsp;Erik ten Hag replaced&nbsp;Ralf Rangnick as the manager. Since then, many players have departed from the club as they aim for a revamp, however, the situation isn't very encouraging. For the unversed,&nbsp;there haven't been a lot of signings so far.&nbsp;Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong or the Ajax duo of Antony and Jurrien Timber were on Man United's radar, nonetheless, talks couldn't materalise between the Red Devils and their respective clubs. Even Denmark's&nbsp;Christian Eriksen was reportedly approached. The midfielder also turned down the offer as he is eyeing to make a&nbsp;move to&nbsp;either Brentford or go back to his old club, i.e. Tottenham Hotspur.

Thus, it seems the current dilemma that the club finds itself in isn't just frustrating for fans but also for Ronaldo.&nbsp;As per a report in&nbsp;AS, the Portuguese is considering a move away from United. It has been learned that clubs in Italy and Portugal are interested in signing Ronaldo this summer.&nbsp;

Will CR7 leave Man United in this summer or continue to be part of the Red Devils in the twilight of his career? Only time will tell...

Cristiano Ronaldo made heads turn by not joining Manchester City and coming back to Manchester United when he shifted base from Juventus last year. He started the EPL 2021/22 season with a bang and was in red-hot form for the Red Devils before the overall performance of the side brought his form down slowly and steadily, as the season progressed.

Cristiano Ronaldo made heads turn by not joining Manchester City and coming back to Manchester United when he shifted base from Juventus last year. He started the EPL 2021/22 season with a bang and was in red-hot form for the Red Devils before the overall performance of the side brought his form down slowly and steadily, as the season progressed. After Man United finished sixth in the last season, many thought Ronaldo would part ways with the club. However, he rubbished all such claims and assured that he is not going anywhere. He further stated that he remains focused on guiding the Red Devils to championship titles in the forthcoming seasons. Nonetheless, reports have once again been flowing in which suggest that the 37-year-old is contemplating parting ways with the club due to lack of signings ahead of EPL 2022/23. ALSO READ | Erik ten Hag's first signing? Manchester United closing in on landing highly-rated Ajax star Antony - Report After United's forgettable run in the last season, Erik ten Hag replaced Ralf Rangnick as the manager. Since then, many players have departed from the club as they aim for a revamp, however, the situation isn't very encouraging. For the unversed, there haven't been a lot of signings so far. Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong or the Ajax duo of Antony and Jurrien Timber were on Man United's radar, nonetheless, talks couldn't materalise between the Red Devils and their respective clubs. Even Denmark's Christian Eriksen was reportedly approached. The midfielder also turned down the offer as he is eyeing to make a move to either Brentford or go back to his old club, i.e. Tottenham Hotspur. Thus, it seems the current dilemma that the club finds itself in isn't just frustrating for fans but also for Ronaldo. As per a report in AS, the Portuguese is considering a move away from United. It has been learned that clubs in Italy and Portugal are interested in signing Ronaldo this summer. Will CR7 leave Man United in this summer or continue to be part of the Red Devils in the twilight of his career? Only time will tell...

Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United due to lack of signings ahead of new season: Report

Manchester United are actively looking to reinforce their squad after the arrival of new manager Erik ten Hag. United had a disappointing last season under former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked midway through their campaign before their struggles continued under interim manager Ralf Rangnick. United endured a disappointing campaign as they missed out on a spot in the top four in the Premier League last season to finish at the seventh spot on the table.

After an awful campaign last season, United are looking to strengthen several positions in their squad including attack, defence and the midfield. Among the key targets for Manchester United, this season is Ajax winger Antony, who had a sensational campaign for the Dutch club last season and looks set for a fresh challenge in his career.

Manchester United have been making significant progress in a bid to sign the highly-rated Brazilian midfielder and the 22-year-old can be Ten Hag's first signing at Old Trafford. As per a report in The Sun, United are closing in on Antony as Ten Hag's first signing of the summer in a transfer which could cost the club around 40 million pounds in fee.

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As per the report, United officials were in Amsterdam on Tuesday (June 21) to get the deal over the line with Dutch club Ajax. Antony was one of the best players for Ajax last season and Ten Hag is reportedly keen on reuniting with the highly-rated Brazilian forward at Old Trafford this year.&nbsp;

Antony, who had joined Ajax from Sao Paulo in 2020, played an instrumental role in helping the club win successive Edervise titles in the last two seasons. Ajax had paid a sum of just 15 million to secure his signing from Sao Paolo and he turned out to be a hit at the Dutch club under Ten Hag scoring 12 goals and providing ten assists in 33 matches for the club last season.

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Antony is also reportedly keen on taking up a bugger challenge in his career and moving to United in a bid to help them plot a top-four challenge in the Premier League after a disappointing last season. Antony is not the only player United are targeting this summer with Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong and Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen on top of Ten Hag's priority list.

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Manchester United are actively looking to reinforce their squad after the arrival of new manager Erik ten Hag. United had a disappointing last season under former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked midway through their campaign before their struggles continued under interim manager Ralf Rangnick.

Manchester United are actively looking to reinforce their squad after the arrival of new manager Erik ten Hag. United had a disappointing last season under former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked midway through their campaign before their struggles continued under interim manager Ralf Rangnick. United endured a disappointing campaign as they missed out on a spot in the top four in the Premier League last season to finish at the seventh spot on the table. After an awful campaign last season, United are looking to strengthen several positions in their squad including attack, defence and the midfield. Among the key targets for Manchester United, this season is Ajax winger Antony, who had a sensational campaign for the Dutch club last season and looks set for a fresh challenge in his career. Manchester United have been making significant progress in a bid to sign the highly-rated Brazilian midfielder and the 22-year-old can be Ten Hag's first signing at Old Trafford. As per a report in The Sun, United are closing in on Antony as Ten Hag's first signing of the summer in a transfer which could cost the club around 40 million pounds in fee. Also Read: 'No party at all': World Cup fans can face up to 7 years in Jail if caught having one-night stands in Qatar As per the report, United officials were in Amsterdam on Tuesday (June 21) to get the deal over the line with Dutch club Ajax. Antony was one of the best players for Ajax last season and Ten Hag is reportedly keen on reuniting with the highly-rated Brazilian forward at Old Trafford this year. Antony, who had joined Ajax from Sao Paulo in 2020, played an instrumental role in helping the club win successive Edervise titles in the last two seasons. Ajax had paid a sum of just 15 million to secure his signing from Sao Paolo and he turned out to be a hit at the Dutch club under Ten Hag scoring 12 goals and providing ten assists in 33 matches for the club last season. Also Read: Holiday scare for Neymar as his private jet makes emergency landing after mechanical problems Antony is also reportedly keen on taking up a bugger challenge in his career and moving to United in a bid to help them plot a top-four challenge in the Premier League after a disappointing last season. Antony is not the only player United are targeting this summer with Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong and Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen on top of Ten Hag's priority list.

Erik ten Hag's first signing? Manchester United closing in on landing highly-rated Ajax star Antony - Report

In the football fraternity, the comparisons between Portugal captain and Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's skipper and Paris Saint Germain (PSG)'s&nbsp;star Lionel Messi keep&nbsp;happening from time to time.&nbsp;

The debate regarding the better footballer between the two superstars also seems to be never-ending. Be it statistics, fitness or overall skills, there's not much seperating the duo. Hence, many remain perpelxed when asked to pick one between Ronaldo and Messi. However, as far as AC Milan legend Marco van Basten is concerned, he feels there is a clear winner among the duo.

"Cristiano is a great player, but those who say he is better than Messi know nothing about football, or they are saying it in bad faith," the 57-year-old said in an interview with&nbsp;Corriere dello Sport. "Messi is one of a kind. Impossible to imitate and impossible to repeat. A player like him comes along every 50 or 100 years. As a kid, he fell into the football genius pot," he opined.

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Further, the 57-year-old Dutchman also revealed his three all-time greatest footballers, which didn't include&nbsp;Ronaldo as well as Messi. "Pele, [Diego] Maradona and [Johan] Cruyff are for me the three greatest players in history," Van Basten told&nbsp;Marca.&nbsp;"As a kid I wanted to be like Cruyff. He was my friend. I miss him. Pele and Maradona were also incredible. Messi is also a great player, but Maradona always had more personality in a team. Messi is not the one who puts himself at the front to go to war. I'm not forgetting Cristiano Ronaldo, [Michel] Platini or [Zinedine] Zidane," he further added.

<section>Talking about Ronaldo and Messi's form, the two had average seasons by their own standards. The Portugese striker returned to Manchester United last year and scored 16 goals as the Red Devils finished sixth in EPL 2021/22. On the other hand, Messi shifted base from Barcelona to PSG and scored 11 goals&nbsp;across all competitions. He, however, led Argentina to the Copa America title in mid-2021 and Finalissima 2022.</section>

In the football fraternity, the comparisons between Portugal captain and Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's skipper and Paris Saint Germain (PSG)'s star Lionel Messi keep happening from time to time.

In the football fraternity, the comparisons between Portugal captain and Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's skipper and Paris Saint Germain (PSG)'s star Lionel Messi keep happening from time to time. The debate regarding the better footballer between the two superstars also seems to be never-ending. Be it statistics, fitness or overall skills, there's not much seperating the duo. Hence, many remain perpelxed when asked to pick one between Ronaldo and Messi. However, as far as AC Milan legend Marco van Basten is concerned, he feels there is a clear winner among the duo. "Cristiano is a great player, but those who say he is better than Messi know nothing about football, or they are saying it in bad faith," the 57-year-old said in an interview with Corriere dello Sport. "Messi is one of a kind. Impossible to imitate and impossible to repeat. A player like him comes along every 50 or 100 years. As a kid, he fell into the football genius pot," he opined. ALSO READ | WATCH: Viral clip explains why Argentina captain Lionel Messi deserves to be studied in schools Further, the 57-year-old Dutchman also revealed his three all-time greatest footballers, which didn't include Ronaldo as well as Messi. "Pele, [Diego] Maradona and [Johan] Cruyff are for me the three greatest players in history," Van Basten told Marca. "As a kid I wanted to be like Cruyff. He was my friend. I miss him. Pele and Maradona were also incredible. Messi is also a great player, but Maradona always had more personality in a team. Messi is not the one who puts himself at the front to go to war. I'm not forgetting Cristiano Ronaldo, [Michel] Platini or [Zinedine] Zidane," he further added. Talking about Ronaldo and Messi's form, the two had average seasons by their own standards. The Portugese striker returned to Manchester United last year and scored 16 goals as the Red Devils finished sixth in EPL 2021/22. On the other hand, Messi shifted base from Barcelona to PSG and scored 11 goals across all competitions. He, however, led Argentina to the Copa America title in mid-2021 and Finalissima 2022.

'Those who say Ronaldo is better than Messi...' - Van Basten feels there's clear winner between the two

Erik Ten Hag's arrival at Manchester United as their new manager has brought in a sense of optimism at the club following a horrendous campaign last season. United failed to secure a spot in the Champions League for the upcoming season after failing to grab a spot in the top four in what was a disappointing campaign for the Red Devils. United are now looking to strengthen their&nbsp;squad ahead of the new season and midfield remains one of the areas of concern for the club.

United had sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their manager midway through their campaign last season before appointing Ralf Rangnick in an interim role. However, the German failed to change their fortunes as United ended up missing out on a spot in the top four to finish a lowly sixth.

However, United are determined to move on from the horrors of the season gone by and focus on bringing in reinforcements ahead of the new season. Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong has emerged as United's first-choice midfield target this summer and the club are have been involved in negotiations with FC Barcelona for a while now.

The Barcelona star was reportedly initially reluctant on a move but has now agreed to make a switch to Old Trafford from the Camp Nou. However, Barcelona and Manchester United are yet to agree on the final fee for the Dutch midfielder and remain around 10-15 million Euros apart in their valuation, as per a report in The Athletic.

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The report further claims that Manchester United are involved in a 'poker' game with FC Barcelona over the signing of De Jong, who is clearly wanted by Ten Hag. However, there remains optimism that the move will eventually happen. As per the report, well-placed sources at United believe De Jong's move to England will ultimately happen this summer.

However, United's new boss Ten Hag has reportedly been growing frustrated with the club's inefficiency in closing out the deal as they are just a few weeks away from the start of the pre-season. Ten Hag is aware of United's budget constraints but wants De Jong to be part of the pre-season in order to execute his plans ahead of the new season.

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Apart from De Jong, United have been linked with a number of other midfielders, including Denmark's Christian Eriksen, who is a free agent at present. United are also looking to strengthen their defence and attack after letting go of a number of players this summer in the form of the likes of Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata among others.

Erik Ten Hag's arrival at Manchester United as their new manager has brought in a sense of optimism at the club following a horrendous campaign last season. United failed to secure a spot in the Champions League for the upcoming season after failing to grab a spot in the top four in what was a disappointing campaign for the Red Devils.

Erik Ten Hag's arrival at Manchester United as their new manager has brought in a sense of optimism at the club following a horrendous campaign last season. United failed to secure a spot in the Champions League for the upcoming season after failing to grab a spot in the top four in what was a disappointing campaign for the Red Devils. United are now looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season and midfield remains one of the areas of concern for the club. United had sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their manager midway through their campaign last season before appointing Ralf Rangnick in an interim role. However, the German failed to change their fortunes as United ended up missing out on a spot in the top four to finish a lowly sixth. However, United are determined to move on from the horrors of the season gone by and focus on bringing in reinforcements ahead of the new season. Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong has emerged as United's first-choice midfield target this summer and the club are have been involved in negotiations with FC Barcelona for a while now. The Barcelona star was reportedly initially reluctant on a move but has now agreed to make a switch to Old Trafford from the Camp Nou. However, Barcelona and Manchester United are yet to agree on the final fee for the Dutch midfielder and remain around 10-15 million Euros apart in their valuation, as per a report in The Athletic. Also Read: Bayern Munich agree deal to sign Liverpool star Sadio Mane - Reports The report further claims that Manchester United are involved in a 'poker' game with FC Barcelona over the signing of De Jong, who is clearly wanted by Ten Hag. However, there remains optimism that the move will eventually happen. As per the report, well-placed sources at United believe De Jong's move to England will ultimately happen this summer. However, United's new boss Ten Hag has reportedly been growing frustrated with the club's inefficiency in closing out the deal as they are just a few weeks away from the start of the pre-season. Ten Hag is aware of United's budget constraints but wants De Jong to be part of the pre-season in order to execute his plans ahead of the new season. Also Read: Robert Lewandowski to Frenkie De Jong: 5 biggest football transfers that can happen this summer Apart from De Jong, United have been linked with a number of other midfielders, including Denmark's Christian Eriksen, who is a free agent at present. United are also looking to strengthen their defence and attack after letting go of a number of players this summer in the form of the likes of Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata among others.

Manchester United involved in 'poker' game with Barcelona for Frenkie De Jong - Report

Manchester City will begin their Premier League title defence with a trip to West Ham United, while the season will kick off with a London derby for the second year in a row as Crystal Palace host Arsenal. Liverpool, who finished second last season, will travel to newly-promoted Fulham, and Nottingham Forest will play at Newcastle United to mark their return to the Premier League after 23 years.

Chelsea will kick off their season under the new ownership led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital by playing away to Everton, while Bournemouth will host Aston Villa in their first game in the top flight after earning promotion.

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Manchester United, under new manager Erik ten Hag, will begin their campaign at home against Brighton &amp; Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur will host Southampton. The season will begin on Aug. 5 and conclude on May 28. There will be a mid-season break after Nov. 12 to accommodate the World Cup, which runs from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18 in Qatar. The league will resume on Boxing Day.

Manchester City will begin their Premier League title defence with a trip to West Ham United, while the season will kick off with a London derby for the second year in a row as Crystal Palace host Arsenal.

Manchester City will begin their Premier League title defence with a trip to West Ham United, while the season will kick off with a London derby for the second year in a row as Crystal Palace host Arsenal. Liverpool, who finished second last season, will travel to newly-promoted Fulham, and Nottingham Forest will play at Newcastle United to mark their return to the Premier League after 23 years. Chelsea will kick off their season under the new ownership led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital by playing away to Everton, while Bournemouth will host Aston Villa in their first game in the top flight after earning promotion. ALSO READ | La Liga file complaints against Lionel Messi-starrer PSG, EPL champions Manchester City to UEFA Manchester United, under new manager Erik ten Hag, will begin their campaign at home against Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur will host Southampton. The season will begin on Aug. 5 and conclude on May 28. There will be a mid-season break after Nov. 12 to accommodate the World Cup, which runs from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18 in Qatar. The league will resume on Boxing Day.

Premier League: Manchester City to kickoff title defence at West Ham

A US district judge has dismissed a rape lawsuit against football superstar Cristiano&nbsp;Ronaldo, castigating the legal team behind the complaint.

Judge Jennifer Dorsey threw out the case brought by Kathryn Mayorga, a former model, and teacher, who alleged she was assaulted by the Portuguese soccer star in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2009.

The 37-year-old Manchester United player has always denied the allegations and maintained that the relationship with Mayorga was completely consensual.

In a 42-page ruling released Friday, the judge accused Mayorga's attorneys of "abuses and flagrant circumvention of the proper litigation process" and said that as a result, "Mayorga loses her opportunity to pursue this case."

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Her attorneys had actually moved to dismiss the case voluntarily last month, US media said, but Dorsey decided that their repeated use of illicitly obtained confidential documents meant the case had to be dismissed "with prejudice" -- meaning it cannot be revived.

"Nothing less than a with-prejudice dismissal will purge the taint that has permeated this case from its very inception and preserve the integrity of the litigation process," Dorsey wrote.

A criminal case based on the rape allegation against the Manchester United forward was dropped in 2019, with a district attorney saying it "cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt" that a sexual assault occurred.

But Mayorga, who waived her right to anonymity, also took up a civil action seeking millions in damages.

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She filed a complaint in 2018 alleging she was sexually assaulted by&nbsp;Ronaldo, who strongly denied the accusations.

Mayorga said that while she had agreed to a financial settlement with&nbsp;Ronaldo&nbsp;shortly after the alleged incident -- reportedly for $375,000 -- her emotional trauma at the time did not allow her to participate in the mediation process.

But in trying to revive the case, Dorsey found, Mayorga's lawyer Leslie Stovall made repeated use of "cyber-hacked attorney-client privileged documents."

Those documents included "internal emails between&nbsp;Ronaldo's lawyers discussing settlement strategies and potential liability" and were "emblazoned with notices that their contents contain attorney-client communications," the judge wrote. &nbsp;

Stovall's use of the documents was "bad faith," the judge ruled, "and simply disqualifying Stovall will not cure the prejudice to&nbsp;Ronaldo, because the misappropriated documents and their confidential contents have been woven into the very fabric of Mayorga's claims."

Ronaldo&nbsp;is one of the biggest stars of world football and is a five-time winner of the Ballon d'Or award for the world's best player.

He told Portuguese television in 2019 that the allegations had led to "the most difficult year" he had known.

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A US district judge has dismissed a rape lawsuit against football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, castigating the legal team behind the complaint. Judge Jennifer Dorsey threw out the case brought by Kathryn Mayorga, a former model, and teacher, who alleged she was assaulted by the Portuguese soccer star in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2009.

A US district judge has dismissed a rape lawsuit against football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, castigating the legal team behind the complaint. Judge Jennifer Dorsey threw out the case brought by Kathryn Mayorga, a former model, and teacher, who alleged she was assaulted by the Portuguese soccer star in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2009. The 37-year-old Manchester United player has always denied the allegations and maintained that the relationship with Mayorga was completely consensual. In a 42-page ruling released Friday, the judge accused Mayorga's attorneys of "abuses and flagrant circumvention of the proper litigation process" and said that as a result, "Mayorga loses her opportunity to pursue this case." Her attorneys had actually moved to dismiss the case voluntarily last month, US media said, but Dorsey decided that their repeated use of illicitly obtained confidential documents meant the case had to be dismissed "with prejudice" -- meaning it cannot be revived. "Nothing less than a with-prejudice dismissal will purge the taint that has permeated this case from its very inception and preserve the integrity of the litigation process," Dorsey wrote. A criminal case based on the rape allegation against the Manchester United forward was dropped in 2019, with a district attorney saying it "cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt" that a sexual assault occurred. But Mayorga, who waived her right to anonymity, also took up a civil action seeking millions in damages. Also read | Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo bags Manchester United's Player of Year for record-equalling time She filed a complaint in 2018 alleging she was sexually assaulted by Ronaldo, who strongly denied the accusations. Mayorga said that while she had agreed to a financial settlement with Ronaldo shortly after the alleged incident -- reportedly for $375,000 -- her emotional trauma at the time did not allow her to participate in the mediation process. But in trying to revive the case, Dorsey found, Mayorga's lawyer Leslie Stovall made repeated use of "cyber-hacked attorney-client privileged documents." Those documents included "internal emails between Ronaldo's lawyers discussing settlement strategies and potential liability" and were "emblazoned with notices that their contents contain attorney-client communications," the judge wrote. Stovall's use of the documents was "bad faith," the judge ruled, "and simply disqualifying Stovall will not cure the prejudice to Ronaldo, because the misappropriated documents and their confidential contents have been woven into the very fabric of Mayorga's claims." Ronaldo is one of the biggest stars of world football and is a five-time winner of the Ballon d'Or award for the world's best player. He told Portuguese television in 2019 that the allegations had led to "the most difficult year" he had known. Watch WION's live TV here:

US judge dismisses rape suit against football star Ronaldo

Liverpool are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Benfica striker Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan striker is one of the most highly-rated young talents in the world at present and will significantly bolster Liverpool's attack as the Reds prepare for the departure of star forward Sadio Mane this summer. Liverpool have already agreed a fee with Benfica for the prolific striker.

As per a report in Sky Sports, Liverpool will have to pay a sum of around 100 million Euros in total, including add-ons to land Nunez from the Portuguese side. The Premier League giants will pay a fee of around 75 million Euros to Benfic with the remaining 25 million in add-ons.

Nunez was one of the best players in the Primeira Liga in Portugal last season. He netted 34 goals for the club across competitions to garner eyeballs from some of the top clubs in Europe. Manchester United were also interested in securing the services of the striker and were in talks with his agent.

However, Manchester United didn't want to be involved in a bidding war with Liverpool for the Benfica star and decided to walk out of the transfer chase. Liverpool are reportedly set to offer Nunez a five-year deal at Anfield and the Uruguay international will undergo his medicals next week.

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22-year-old Nunez will be an ideal replacement for Senagalese forwad Mane, who is likely to leave Liverpool this summer. Mane has been instrumental in Liverpool's success under current manager Jurgen Klopp and has been among the goals consistently for the club having formed a fame trio alongside Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino.

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However, he has now set his heart on a move away from the club with Bayern Munich favourites to sign him this summer. The 30-year-old has just one year left on his Liverpool conract and has rejected Liverpool's new contract. Apart from Mane, Salah too just has one year left on his contract at Liverpool but he is unlikely to move this summer.

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Liverpool are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Benfica striker Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan striker is one of the most highly-rated young talents in the world at present and will significantly bolster Liverpool's attack as the Reds prepare for the departure of star forward Sadio Mane this summer.

Liverpool are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Benfica striker Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan striker is one of the most highly-rated young talents in the world at present and will significantly bolster Liverpool's attack as the Reds prepare for the departure of star forward Sadio Mane this summer. Liverpool have already agreed a fee with Benfica for the prolific striker. As per a report in Sky Sports, Liverpool will have to pay a sum of around 100 million Euros in total, including add-ons to land Nunez from the Portuguese side. The Premier League giants will pay a fee of around 75 million Euros to Benfic with the remaining 25 million in add-ons. Nunez was one of the best players in the Primeira Liga in Portugal last season. He netted 34 goals for the club across competitions to garner eyeballs from some of the top clubs in Europe. Manchester United were also interested in securing the services of the striker and were in talks with his agent. However, Manchester United didn't want to be involved in a bidding war with Liverpool for the Benfica star and decided to walk out of the transfer chase. Liverpool are reportedly set to offer Nunez a five-year deal at Anfield and the Uruguay international will undergo his medicals next week. Also Read: WATCH: Captain Sunil Chhetri scores an incredible free-kick as India beat Afghanistan 2-1 22-year-old Nunez will be an ideal replacement for Senagalese forwad Mane, who is likely to leave Liverpool this summer. Mane has been instrumental in Liverpool's success under current manager Jurgen Klopp and has been among the goals consistently for the club having formed a fame trio alongside Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino. Also Read: France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni joins Real Madrid from Monaco on a six-year deal However, he has now set his heart on a move away from the club with Bayern Munich favourites to sign him this summer. The 30-year-old has just one year left on his Liverpool conract and has rejected Liverpool's new contract. Apart from Mane, Salah too just has one year left on his contract at Liverpool but he is unlikely to move this summer.

Liverpool agree deal to sign Benfica striker Darwin Nunez as Sadio Mane looks set to leave club

Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio has hinted he can secure a move away from the club this summer if he fails to agree an extension with the Los Blancos. Real Madrid recently defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the final of Champions League 2021-22 to win their 14th Europen Cup/UCL title and are ready to strengthen their squad once again. While they are actively trying to bring in new players, some existing ones are likely to be moved out this summer or later depending on the situation.

Asensio, who enjoyed another great season with Real Madrid playing his role in helping the club win the La Liga and the Champions League title in the recently-concluded season, is one of the players who can be on his way out this year. The Spanish midfielder has just one year left on his current contract at Real Madrid which ends in 2023.

While he is yet to begin contract talks with the club, Asensio has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer. After the arrival of new manager Erik Ten Haag at Old Trafford, United are prioritising the midfield positions and prioritising the targeted players over other signings for different positions.

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Asensio is one of the many midfielders who has been linked with a move to United and might be on the radar of the Red Devils. The Spanish star is currently on national duty but revealed he will hold crunch talks with Real Madrid when he returns to the club for pre-season. Asensio hinted 'there are possibilities' and anything can happen when asked about reports that he might join United.

"I have one year left on my contract. Now, I am focused on the national team. When this is over, we will talk. We will see what I will do with my future. I think there are possibilities. There is also the option to stay and fulfill my contract year," Asensio was quoted as saying by Goal.com.

"Rumors are part of football, and more so at Real Madrid. High-level players are always associated with it. It's something we have to live with," he added.

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As per Goal's report, Real Madrid are keen to keep Asensio at the club and are willing to offer him a new contract after having already reportedly agreed a deal with Monaco for the transfer of highly-rated French midfielder&nbsp;Aurelien Tchouameni. However, they might want to cash in on Asensio if both parties fail to agree a deal.

Asensio wants assurity over his playing time at the club and is likely to face intense competition for a spot in the starting XI with the likes of Federico Valverde, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga and Casemiro still at the club. Real Madrid would not want to lose Asensio on a free next summer so they might consider selling him if an agreement cannot be reached between both parties.

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Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio has hinted he can secure a move away from the club this summer if he fails to agree an extension with the Los Blancos. Real Madrid recently defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the final of Champions League 2021-22 to win their 14th Europen Cup/UCL title and are ready to strengthen their squad once again.

Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio has hinted he can secure a move away from the club this summer if he fails to agree an extension with the Los Blancos. Real Madrid recently defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the final of Champions League 2021-22 to win their 14th Europen Cup/UCL title and are ready to strengthen their squad once again. While they are actively trying to bring in new players, some existing ones are likely to be moved out this summer or later depending on the situation. Asensio, who enjoyed another great season with Real Madrid playing his role in helping the club win the La Liga and the Champions League title in the recently-concluded season, is one of the players who can be on his way out this year. The Spanish midfielder has just one year left on his current contract at Real Madrid which ends in 2023. While he is yet to begin contract talks with the club, Asensio has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer. After the arrival of new manager Erik Ten Haag at Old Trafford, United are prioritising the midfield positions and prioritising the targeted players over other signings for different positions. Also Read: Midfield maestro Luka Modric extends his contract with Real Madrid until 2023 Asensio is one of the many midfielders who has been linked with a move to United and might be on the radar of the Red Devils. The Spanish star is currently on national duty but revealed he will hold crunch talks with Real Madrid when he returns to the club for pre-season. Asensio hinted 'there are possibilities' and anything can happen when asked about reports that he might join United. "I have one year left on my contract. Now, I am focused on the national team. When this is over, we will talk. We will see what I will do with my future. I think there are possibilities. There is also the option to stay and fulfill my contract year," Asensio was quoted as saying by Goal.com. "Rumors are part of football, and more so at Real Madrid. High-level players are always associated with it. It's something we have to live with," he added. Also Read: 'What kind of player will come to Bayern then?': Lewandowski warns Bundesliga giants not to block his transfer As per Goal's report, Real Madrid are keen to keep Asensio at the club and are willing to offer him a new contract after having already reportedly agreed a deal with Monaco for the transfer of highly-rated French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. However, they might want to cash in on Asensio if both parties fail to agree a deal. Asensio wants assurity over his playing time at the club and is likely to face intense competition for a spot in the starting XI with the likes of Federico Valverde, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga and Casemiro still at the club. Real Madrid would not want to lose Asensio on a free next summer so they might consider selling him if an agreement cannot be reached between both parties.

'There are possibilities': Marco Asensio hints at leaving Real Madrid amid Manchester United links

Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned Manchester United`s Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year in his first season back at the Premier League club. In his first spell at United, Ronaldo won the coveted award in three campaigns - 2003/04, 2006/07 and 2007/08. After an impressive return to Old Trafford, fans have voted for the Portuguese icon to receive the trophy for a record-equalling fourth time. David De Gea is the only other Red to have claimed a quartet of Sir Matt Busby statuettes.

United`s no.7 has enjoyed a clinical campaign, registering 24 goals in all competitions and defying anyone who doubted whether the 37-year-old could still perform in the cut and thrust of English football after his long stints in Spain and Italy. The majority of Ronaldo`s strikes - 18 - came in the Premier League, a tally that positioned him third behind only Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min who shared the Golden Boot prize. The six-time Ballon d`Or winner is no stranger to individual honours and has produced a number of match-winning displays for the Reds across the season, including his hat-tricks against Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City, and his second debut against Newcastle United when he netted twice in front of the ecstatic Old Trafford crowd.

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In addition to his domestic goalscoring exploits, the Portuguese striker bagged six Champions League goals, demonstrating once again his ability to deliver at the highest level of club football.De Gea - United`s Players` Player of the Year - was the runner-up to Ronaldo for the Sir Matt Busby award, while resurgent midfielder Fred emerged in third place. Both candidates joined Cristiano in demonstrating impressive consistency across what was a difficult season for the team overall.

Despite their challenges, the legendary no.7 was a convincing victor in the end, adding yet another entry to an already incredibly long list of achievements.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned Manchester United`s Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year in his first season back at the Premier League club. In his first spell at United, Ronaldo won the coveted award in three campaigns - 2003/04, 2006/07 and 2007/08.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned Manchester United`s Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year in his first season back at the Premier League club. In his first spell at United, Ronaldo won the coveted award in three campaigns - 2003/04, 2006/07 and 2007/08. After an impressive return to Old Trafford, fans have voted for the Portuguese icon to receive the trophy for a record-equalling fourth time. David De Gea is the only other Red to have claimed a quartet of Sir Matt Busby statuettes. United`s no.7 has enjoyed a clinical campaign, registering 24 goals in all competitions and defying anyone who doubted whether the 37-year-old could still perform in the cut and thrust of English football after his long stints in Spain and Italy. The majority of Ronaldo`s strikes - 18 - came in the Premier League, a tally that positioned him third behind only Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min who shared the Golden Boot prize. The six-time Ballon d`Or winner is no stranger to individual honours and has produced a number of match-winning displays for the Reds across the season, including his hat-tricks against Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City, and his second debut against Newcastle United when he netted twice in front of the ecstatic Old Trafford crowd. ALSO READ | Gareth Bale-led Wales beat Ukraine 1-0, qualify for 2022 World Cup In addition to his domestic goalscoring exploits, the Portuguese striker bagged six Champions League goals, demonstrating once again his ability to deliver at the highest level of club football.De Gea - United`s Players` Player of the Year - was the runner-up to Ronaldo for the Sir Matt Busby award, while resurgent midfielder Fred emerged in third place. Both candidates joined Cristiano in demonstrating impressive consistency across what was a difficult season for the team overall. Despite their challenges, the legendary no.7 was a convincing victor in the end, adding yet another entry to an already incredibly long list of achievements.

Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo bags Manchester United's Player of Year for record-equalling time

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he is very much happy at Manchester United and has, thus, ended all speculations regarding his future with the Old Trafford club by confirming he is sure to stay. The 37-year-old stressed that he is focused on guiding the Red Devils to championship titles in the upcoming seasons.

Rumors were flowing from all corners that&nbsp;Ronaldo, who&nbsp;shone in his comeback season&nbsp;for Manchester United, was set to leave the club after their poor season in 2021/22 edition.&nbsp;United finished sixth in the EPL season and also failed to qualify for the Champions League, which was one of Ronaldo's primary motives when he made the switch from Juventus to Manchester last year.

While the Portugal captain had inked a two-year deal with the Old Trafford club at the time of rejoining, Bayern Munich were among the many clubs who were rumoured destination for the superstar striker. Nonetheless, Ronaldo's stay will surely be a huge sigh of relief for the Man United fans as the club is aiming for a revamp under new manager&nbsp;Erik ten Hag.

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"I was happy to be back in a club that really raised my career so it was unbelievable, the feeling when I came back again," Ronaldo said. "I was and still am very happy to be here," Ronaldo told Manchester United in an interview on Friday (June 03).

"The most important thing for me is to try to win the games and try to win some championship... but I believe that Manchester will be back where they belong. Sometimes it takes time, but I still believe," he added.

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Man United have already seen the departures of&nbsp;several star players recently, such as veteran goalkeeper Lee Grant, Paul Pogna, Jaun Mata.&nbsp;

Ronaldo, who&nbsp;scored 24 goals in all competition for United on his comeback, will look to guide a new-look Man United line-up to the championship title in the upcoming seasons.

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he is very much happy at Manchester United and has, thus, ended all speculations regarding his future with the Old Trafford club by confirming he is sure to stay.

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he is very much happy at Manchester United and has, thus, ended all speculations regarding his future with the Old Trafford club by confirming he is sure to stay. The 37-year-old stressed that he is focused on guiding the Red Devils to championship titles in the upcoming seasons. Rumors were flowing from all corners that Ronaldo, who shone in his comeback season for Manchester United, was set to leave the club after their poor season in 2021/22 edition. United finished sixth in the EPL season and also failed to qualify for the Champions League, which was one of Ronaldo's primary motives when he made the switch from Juventus to Manchester last year. While the Portugal captain had inked a two-year deal with the Old Trafford club at the time of rejoining, Bayern Munich were among the many clubs who were rumoured destination for the superstar striker. Nonetheless, Ronaldo's stay will surely be a huge sigh of relief for the Man United fans as the club is aiming for a revamp under new manager Erik ten Hag. ALSO READ | LA Lakers superstar LeBron James creates history, becomes 1st active NBA player worth $1 billion "I was happy to be back in a club that really raised my career so it was unbelievable, the feeling when I came back again," Ronaldo said. "I was and still am very happy to be here," Ronaldo told Manchester United in an interview on Friday (June 03). "The most important thing for me is to try to win the games and try to win some championship... but I believe that Manchester will be back where they belong. Sometimes it takes time, but I still believe," he added. ALSO READ | Real Madrid demand answers after UCL final marred by crowd trouble Man United have already seen the departures of several star players recently, such as veteran goalkeeper Lee Grant, Paul Pogna, Jaun Mata. Ronaldo, who scored 24 goals in all competition for United on his comeback, will look to guide a new-look Man United line-up to the championship title in the upcoming seasons.

'Very happy to be at Manchester United' - Cristiano Ronaldo ends speculations on future with Red Devils

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire had a disastrous season as the club struggled across competitions. United endured a turbulent season where they failed to make it to the knockout stage of the Champions League before finishing a disappointing sixth in the Premier League. It was yet another trophyless season for the Red Devils, who saw former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer getting sacked midway through the campaign before Ralf Rangnick took over in an interim role.

However, the results didn't improve for United even under Rangnick, who publicly criticised players and exposed the woes in the United dressing room while sending several ultimatums to the management and the owners about fixing the issues prevalent at the club.

Maguire found himself on the receiving end of dire criticism after an average campaign. While he was slammed on several occasions on social media and booed by fans on the pitch, the England defender said the 'line' was crossed when his family received a bomb threat for him not giving up United's captaincy.

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Maguire alleged a bomb threat had been made to his family in April this year owing to his poor performances on the pitch. The England footballer said he is ready to face criticism which comes along with the pressure of playing for a club like United but said involving his family and issuing a bomb threat was crossing the line.

“Obviously I’m in a position where I’m going to be criticised, Manchester United paid a large sum of money for me, it is one of the most loved clubs in the world and also one of the most hated in the world as well," Maguire told reporters.

“We know we are under the most scrutiny. I totally accept criticism when we concede goals or make mistakes, I’m big enough to accept people getting on my back and saying I can improve. There is a line where we are human beings, I do have a family. People ask if it affects me. My mentality is that it doesn’t affect me too much but when it comes to bomb threats, it is more about family," he added.

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Maguire was also booed by a section of English fans after his poor performance in England's friendly against Ivory Coast at Wembley in March this year. The England centre-back said he was left shocked by the reception from the fans as he has enjoyed a great relationship with them since his debut.

“From my England debut, the England fans have been amazing with me, I have had some amazing times. I’ve been involved in some of the biggest games. I have been involved in the biggest games of our country’s recent history," said Maguire.

“The journey I have been on since my debut five years ago to now I have had amazing times with the fans, and I am not going to let the minority, I don’t know how many it was, 10-20 people doing that in the Ivory Coast game to affect my relationship with the England fans, no.

“I think I was more surprised rather than taking it all in, I was a bit shocked to be honest. Like I said, I've had such a good relationship with the England fans throughout my journey with the England team. I wouldn't say I was hurt and upset. Obviously, I know my family and my friends might have been affected by it but I was more surprised really," he added.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire had a disastrous season as the club struggled across competitions. United endured a turbulent season where they failed to make it to the knockout stage of the Champions League before finishing a disappointing sixth in the Premier League.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire had a disastrous season as the club struggled across competitions. United endured a turbulent season where they failed to make it to the knockout stage of the Champions League before finishing a disappointing sixth in the Premier League. It was yet another trophyless season for the Red Devils, who saw former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer getting sacked midway through the campaign before Ralf Rangnick took over in an interim role. However, the results didn't improve for United even under Rangnick, who publicly criticised players and exposed the woes in the United dressing room while sending several ultimatums to the management and the owners about fixing the issues prevalent at the club. Maguire found himself on the receiving end of dire criticism after an average campaign. While he was slammed on several occasions on social media and booed by fans on the pitch, the England defender said the 'line' was crossed when his family received a bomb threat for him not giving up United's captaincy. Also Read: UCL final: UEFA, French federation estimate 2,800 'fake tickets' scanned in marquee clash Maguire alleged a bomb threat had been made to his family in April this year owing to his poor performances on the pitch. The England footballer said he is ready to face criticism which comes along with the pressure of playing for a club like United but said involving his family and issuing a bomb threat was crossing the line. “Obviously I’m in a position where I’m going to be criticised, Manchester United paid a large sum of money for me, it is one of the most loved clubs in the world and also one of the most hated in the world as well," Maguire told reporters. “We know we are under the most scrutiny. I totally accept criticism when we concede goals or make mistakes, I’m big enough to accept people getting on my back and saying I can improve. There is a line where we are human beings, I do have a family. People ask if it affects me. My mentality is that it doesn’t affect me too much but when it comes to bomb threats, it is more about family," he added. Also Read: Champions League final chaos timeline: UEFA launches investigation, UK PM slams French officials Maguire was also booed by a section of English fans after his poor performance in England's friendly against Ivory Coast at Wembley in March this year. The England centre-back said he was left shocked by the reception from the fans as he has enjoyed a great relationship with them since his debut. “From my England debut, the England fans have been amazing with me, I have had some amazing times. I’ve been involved in some of the biggest games. I have been involved in the biggest games of our country’s recent history," said Maguire. “The journey I have been on since my debut five years ago to now I have had amazing times with the fans, and I am not going to let the minority, I don’t know how many it was, 10-20 people doing that in the Ivory Coast game to affect my relationship with the England fans, no. “I think I was more surprised rather than taking it all in, I was a bit shocked to be honest. Like I said, I've had such a good relationship with the England fans throughout my journey with the England team. I wouldn't say I was hurt and upset. Obviously, I know my family and my friends might have been affected by it but I was more surprised really," he added.

'There is a line, I have a family': Manchester United star Harry Maguire breaks silence on bomb threat

Manchester United is going for an overhaul ahead of the next season as Paul Pogba has ended his six-year-long association with the Red Devils. The Frenchman, who is&nbsp;regarded as one of the most versatile players on the field, will be departing from the club as a free agent after talks didn't materialise for a contract extension.&nbsp;

For the unversed, Poga joined&nbsp;the United academy at the age of sixteen. He played for the club till 2012 before leaving on a free transfer at 19. From thereon, Pogba joined Juventus and rose up the ranks with his scintillating performances on the field. United broke the bank in a bid to bring back Poga, however, this time around his tenure wasn't as fruitful.&nbsp;During his stay, United's best position in the league was when they ended at the second spot under Jose Mourinho. The 29-year-old had a turbulent time at the club due to his terms with Mourinho and&nbsp;to some extent with Ralf Rangnick as well.

The midfielder has once again seen&nbsp;interest from Juventus and Real Madrid. It will be interesting to see if he joins the UEFA Champions League winners or goes back to his former club.&nbsp;

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A lot of chopping and changes are happening at the Red Devils post their ordinary run in the current season of the EPL. Under the new regime of&nbsp;Erik ten Hag, a lot of many changes are on the cards -- as confirmed by the Dutchman -- as some new faces might get added to the Manchester-based club. Earlier, veteran goalkeeper Lee Grant had also ended his tenure at the club.

Manchester United is going for an overhaul ahead of the next season as Paul Pogba has ended his six-year-long association with the Red Devils. The Frenchman, who is regarded as one of the most versatile players on the field, will be departing from the club as a free agent after talks didn't materialise for a contract extension.

Manchester United is going for an overhaul ahead of the next season as Paul Pogba has ended his six-year-long association with the Red Devils. The Frenchman, who is regarded as one of the most versatile players on the field, will be departing from the club as a free agent after talks didn't materialise for a contract extension. For the unversed, Poga joined the United academy at the age of sixteen. He played for the club till 2012 before leaving on a free transfer at 19. From thereon, Pogba joined Juventus and rose up the ranks with his scintillating performances on the field. United broke the bank in a bid to bring back Poga, however, this time around his tenure wasn't as fruitful. During his stay, United's best position in the league was when they ended at the second spot under Jose Mourinho. The 29-year-old had a turbulent time at the club due to his terms with Mourinho and to some extent with Ralf Rangnick as well. The midfielder has once again seen interest from Juventus and Real Madrid. It will be interesting to see if he joins the UEFA Champions League winners or goes back to his former club. ALSO READ | West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma given 180 hours of community service for kicking his cat A lot of chopping and changes are happening at the Red Devils post their ordinary run in the current season of the EPL. Under the new regime of Erik ten Hag, a lot of many changes are on the cards -- as confirmed by the Dutchman -- as some new faces might get added to the Manchester-based club. Earlier, veteran goalkeeper Lee Grant had also ended his tenure at the club.

France's Paul Pogba ends six-year association with Manchester United, leaves as free agent

Manchester United have announced on Sunday that former interim manager Ralf Rangnick will not be staying at Old Trafford as a consultant despite his previous agreement with the club.

The 63-year-old German Rangnick too has announced that he will not remain at Manchester United as a consultant due to the demands of his new role as Austria manager.

Rangnick, who was expected to stay at United for a further two years in his new role, confirmed the news in a press conference in Austria on Sunday.

"We would like to thank Ralf Rangnick for his efforts as interim manager over the past six months. By mutual agreement, Ralf will now focus solely on his new role as manager of the Austria national team and will not, therefore, be taking up a consultancy role at Old Trafford," Manchester United said in a statement.

"We would like to wish Ralf the best of luck in this next chapter of his career."

Rangnick was appointed manager of Austria`s national team on April 29 but he announced he would still be working at United as a consultant.

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Speaking last month, Rangnick said, "I will take over as national team manager of Austria at the end of the season but will continue my consultancy with Manchester United."

Rangnick took charge at the beginning of December and led the team through the remainder of a challenging season, with his spell as interim boss providing United with crucial time to conduct a thorough search for their next manager, resulting in the appointment of Erik ten Hag.

He will now take charge of Austria for their upcoming Nations League fixtures, as they face Croatia, Denmark and France in Group A1. "Once again, we are grateful to Ralf for all his hard work and wish him the best for the future," United said.

Manchester United have announced on Sunday that former interim manager Ralf Rangnick will not be staying at Old Trafford as a consultant despite his previous agreement with the club.

Manchester United have announced on Sunday that former interim manager Ralf Rangnick will not be staying at Old Trafford as a consultant despite his previous agreement with the club. The 63-year-old German Rangnick too has announced that he will not remain at Manchester United as a consultant due to the demands of his new role as Austria manager. Rangnick, who was expected to stay at United for a further two years in his new role, confirmed the news in a press conference in Austria on Sunday. "We would like to thank Ralf Rangnick for his efforts as interim manager over the past six months. By mutual agreement, Ralf will now focus solely on his new role as manager of the Austria national team and will not, therefore, be taking up a consultancy role at Old Trafford," Manchester United said in a statement. "We would like to wish Ralf the best of luck in this next chapter of his career." Rangnick was appointed manager of Austria`s national team on April 29 but he announced he would still be working at United as a consultant. Also read | India vs SA, T20Is: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah confirms no bio-bubble for home series vs Proteas Speaking last month, Rangnick said, "I will take over as national team manager of Austria at the end of the season but will continue my consultancy with Manchester United." Rangnick took charge at the beginning of December and led the team through the remainder of a challenging season, with his spell as interim boss providing United with crucial time to conduct a thorough search for their next manager, resulting in the appointment of Erik ten Hag. He will now take charge of Austria for their upcoming Nations League fixtures, as they face Croatia, Denmark and France in Group A1. "Once again, we are grateful to Ralf for all his hard work and wish him the best for the future," United said.

Ralf Rangnick confirms he will leave Manchester United to focus on Austria job

Lee Grant, Manchester United's veteran goalkeeper, has announced his retirement&nbsp;from professional football at the age of 39 as the Red Devils'&nbsp;summer exodus has kicked off. Grant, who'd previously played over 500 games for Derby, Sheffield Wednesday, Burnley, Stoke, and others, signed for United as goalkeeping cover in 2018.

He said,&nbsp;"After 511 appearances, I've decided it's the right time to move into the next stage of my career. 'There have been so many fun moments mixed in with the odd challenge, but I'm grateful for each and every one. Fulfilling a boyhood dream of playing for Manchester United was something I thought was out of reach, so to have achieved that fills me with great pride and emotion! Although I haven't played as many games in the last four years, I've given everything to the group every single day on the training pitch and in the dressing room."

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After what has been another forgettable season for Man United in the EPL, one expects many more such big announcements with players to depart United over the summer. Talking about the Red Devils' run in EPL 2021-22, they finished sixth and also fell flat in&nbsp;the domestic cups and the Champions League. Moreover,&nbsp;Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked whereas&nbsp;Ralf Rangnick's tenure as an interim boss was ordinary. Thus, new manager Erik ten Hag has a stern task ahead to revamp the whole squad, with many departures expected, and revive Man United's fortunes.

Lee Grant, Manchester United's veteran goalkeeper, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39 as the Red Devils' summer exodus has kicked off.

Lee Grant, Manchester United's veteran goalkeeper, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39 as the Red Devils' summer exodus has kicked off. Grant, who'd previously played over 500 games for Derby, Sheffield Wednesday, Burnley, Stoke, and others, signed for United as goalkeeping cover in 2018. He said, "After 511 appearances, I've decided it's the right time to move into the next stage of my career. 'There have been so many fun moments mixed in with the odd challenge, but I'm grateful for each and every one. Fulfilling a boyhood dream of playing for Manchester United was something I thought was out of reach, so to have achieved that fills me with great pride and emotion! Although I haven't played as many games in the last four years, I've given everything to the group every single day on the training pitch and in the dressing room." ALSO READ | Portugal gives sanctioned citizen Russian-born billionaire Roman Abramovich green light to sell Chelsea FC After what has been another forgettable season for Man United in the EPL, one expects many more such big announcements with players to depart United over the summer. Talking about the Red Devils' run in EPL 2021-22, they finished sixth and also fell flat in the domestic cups and the Champions League. Moreover, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked whereas Ralf Rangnick's tenure as an interim boss was ordinary. Thus, new manager Erik ten Hag has a stern task ahead to revamp the whole squad, with many departures expected, and revive Man United's fortunes.

Man United's goalkeeper Lee Grant announces retirement at 39 ahead of Erik ten Hag's tenure

BBC News issued an on-air apology to Manchester United fans on Tuesday (May 24) after a message ran on their news ticker calling the club 'rubbish'. United, who are one of the most successful clubs in English football, endured a disappointing campaign in the recently-concluded 2021-22 season as they failed to finish inside the top four in the Premier League. The pictures of BBC's gaffe during a live show soon went viral on social media inviting angry reactions from some United fans.

The incident happened during a live broadcast on Tuesday when the message 'Manchester United are rubbish' flashed up for a few seconds in the ticker. The ticker is a strip at the bottom of the screen which has current headlines running on it. BBC was quick to realise their mistake and issued an apology to those offended.

BBC presenter Annita McVeigh, who was presenting during the gaffe, read out an apology and revealed the message popped due to the mistake of a trainee, who was trying to learn how to use the ticker. McVeigh further said that the message was not supposed to appear on the screen.

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“Just while we are on the subject of football, a little earlier some of you may have noticed something pretty unusual on the ticker that runs along the bottom of the screen with news. Making a comment about Manchester United and I hope Manchester United fans weren’t offended by it," said McVeigh as she apologised for the gaffe.

“Let me just explain what was happening. Behind the scenes, someone was training to learn how to use the ticker and to put text on the ticker so they were just writing random things. That comment appeared, so apologies if you saw that and we offended and you’re a fan of Manchester United. But certainly, that was a mistake and it wasn’t meant to appear on the screen," she added.

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BBC also released an official statement following the ticker blunder and said there was a technical&nbsp;glitch during training with the test ticker which accidentally went live during the show.&nbsp;

“There was a technical glitch during training with our test ticker, which rolled over to live programming for a few seconds. We apologised for any offence caused on air," said BBC.

While the gaffe from BBC did not go down well with some fans, some saw the funny side to it and had fun at the expense of United, who were awful last season despite having one of the best squads in the Premier League. United struggled under both former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and interim manager Ralf Rangick to miss out on a Champions League spot.

United will now look for a fresh start as they gear up to begin a new era under new manager Erik Ten Hag, who has arrived from Dutch club Ajax with an aim to help United get back among the best clubs in the world and dominate again.

BBC News issued an on-air apology to Manchester United fans on Tuesday (May 24) after a message ran on their news ticker calling the club 'rubbish'. United, who are one of the most successful clubs in English football, endured a disappointing campaign in the recently-concluded 2021-22 season as they failed to finish inside the top four in the Premier League.

BBC News issued an on-air apology to Manchester United fans on Tuesday (May 24) after a message ran on their news ticker calling the club 'rubbish'. United, who are one of the most successful clubs in English football, endured a disappointing campaign in the recently-concluded 2021-22 season as they failed to finish inside the top four in the Premier League. The pictures of BBC's gaffe during a live show soon went viral on social media inviting angry reactions from some United fans. The incident happened during a live broadcast on Tuesday when the message 'Manchester United are rubbish' flashed up for a few seconds in the ticker. The ticker is a strip at the bottom of the screen which has current headlines running on it. BBC was quick to realise their mistake and issued an apology to those offended. BBC presenter Annita McVeigh, who was presenting during the gaffe, read out an apology and revealed the message popped due to the mistake of a trainee, who was trying to learn how to use the ticker. McVeigh further said that the message was not supposed to appear on the screen. Also Read: Will Cristiano Ronaldo stay at Man Utd next season? Erik Ten Hag responds to speculations on CR7's future “Just while we are on the subject of football, a little earlier some of you may have noticed something pretty unusual on the ticker that runs along the bottom of the screen with news. Making a comment about Manchester United and I hope Manchester United fans weren’t offended by it," said McVeigh as she apologised for the gaffe. “Let me just explain what was happening. Behind the scenes, someone was training to learn how to use the ticker and to put text on the ticker so they were just writing random things. That comment appeared, so apologies if you saw that and we offended and you’re a fan of Manchester United. But certainly, that was a mistake and it wasn’t meant to appear on the screen," she added. Errrr… what is going on with the BBC News ticker? pic.twitter.com/fofbiGyMfs — Scott Bryan (@scottygb) May 24, 2022 × Apology by BBC News after a trainee, learning how to put text on the ticker (the headlines that run along the bottom of the screen) accidentally published the words "Manchester United are rubbish" live on the broadcast... Fair and accurate reporting, imo.pic.twitter.com/LzVAWt2lCT — Rob O'Hanrahan (@RobOHanrahan) May 24, 2022 × Also Read: Mbappe makes startling revelation, says he consulted French president Emmanuel Macron over PSG deal BBC also released an official statement following the ticker blunder and said there was a technical glitch during training with the test ticker which accidentally went live during the show. “There was a technical glitch during training with our test ticker, which rolled over to live programming for a few seconds. We apologised for any offence caused on air," said BBC. While the gaffe from BBC did not go down well with some fans, some saw the funny side to it and had fun at the expense of United, who were awful last season despite having one of the best squads in the Premier League. United struggled under both former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and interim manager Ralf Rangick to miss out on a Champions League spot. United will now look for a fresh start as they gear up to begin a new era under new manager Erik Ten Hag, who has arrived from Dutch club Ajax with an aim to help United get back among the best clubs in the world and dominate again.

BBC issues on-air apology after 'Manchester United are rubbish' ticker message

Manchester United are all set to embark on a new era under new manager Erik Ten Hag after ending their dismal campaign in the 2021-22 season. In what was a forgetful season for the Red Devils, they failed to qualify for the knockout stage in the Champions League while also missing out on a spot in the top four in the Premier League.

United finished a dismal sixth on the points table and will play in the Europa League next season. Addressing his first press conference since his arrival at Manchester United on Monday (May 23), Ten Hag met the journalists at Old Trafford and had a formal introduction before responding to their queries.

While he gave out little about his plans going into his first season at the club, Ten Haag came up with a precise response when asked about the future of Cristiano Ronaldo. Amid speculations that Ronaldo is looking to leave United after their disappointing show last season and that the Portuguese star might not fit into Ten Hag's system, the Dutch manager hinted he intends to keep Ronaldo at the club next season.

"Of course," said Ten Hag when asked if Ronaldo will fit into his system at Manchester United. When asked what will the Portuguese forward bring to the table under him, Ten Hag was clear in his response and said - "goals".&nbsp;

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Further asked if Ronaldo can take up a leadership role in his final year at United, Ten Hag said he would first like to talk to Ronaldo himself before commenting on that. "I talk first with Ronaldo before I talk with you," said the Dutch manager.

Ronaldo, who returend to United last summer from Juventus, went on to score an impressive 24 goals for the club across competitions despite being 37. Ronaldo remains one of the best goalscorers in the world despite his growing age and Ten Hag is confident of utilising his skills in his first season at the club.

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Ten Haag was also asked about his plans next season and the Dutch manager resfused to get into details. He said his will analyse himself and set his plans accordingly for the next season.

"I analyse and I think we are in the process now with this start before the season starts, we have a couple of weeks of break, so I analyse, I observe and I will settle conclusions but I keep it for myself. It's the previous season and we have to go to next season," said the Dutch manager.

 
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Manchester United are all set to embark on a new era under new manager Erik Ten Hag after ending their dismal campaign in the 2021-22 season. In what was a forgetful season for the Red Devils, they failed to qualify for the knockout stage in the Champions League while also missing out on a spot in the top four in the Premier League.

Manchester United are all set to embark on a new era under new manager Erik Ten Hag after ending their dismal campaign in the 2021-22 season. In what was a forgetful season for the Red Devils, they failed to qualify for the knockout stage in the Champions League while also missing out on a spot in the top four in the Premier League. United finished a dismal sixth on the points table and will play in the Europa League next season. Addressing his first press conference since his arrival at Manchester United on Monday (May 23), Ten Hag met the journalists at Old Trafford and had a formal introduction before responding to their queries. While he gave out little about his plans going into his first season at the club, Ten Haag came up with a precise response when asked about the future of Cristiano Ronaldo. Amid speculations that Ronaldo is looking to leave United after their disappointing show last season and that the Portuguese star might not fit into Ten Hag's system, the Dutch manager hinted he intends to keep Ronaldo at the club next season. "Of course," said Ten Hag when asked if Ronaldo will fit into his system at Manchester United. When asked what will the Portuguese forward bring to the table under him, Ten Hag was clear in his response and said - "goals". Also Read: Want to build a team battling for each other: Erik Ten Hag set to launch new regime at Man Utd Further asked if Ronaldo can take up a leadership role in his final year at United, Ten Hag said he would first like to talk to Ronaldo himself before commenting on that. "I talk first with Ronaldo before I talk with you," said the Dutch manager. Ronaldo, who returend to United last summer from Juventus, went on to score an impressive 24 goals for the club across competitions despite being 37. Ronaldo remains one of the best goalscorers in the world despite his growing age and Ten Hag is confident of utilising his skills in his first season at the club. Also Read: Kylian Mbappe reveals why he snubbed Real Madrid to stay at PSG Ten Haag was also asked about his plans next season and the Dutch manager resfused to get into details. He said his will analyse himself and set his plans accordingly for the next season. "I analyse and I think we are in the process now with this start before the season starts, we have a couple of weeks of break, so I analyse, I observe and I will settle conclusions but I keep it for myself. It's the previous season and we have to go to next season," said the Dutch manager.

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Neymar for CR7? Man Utd could replace Cristiano Ronaldo with PSG star if he leaves club: Report

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire were at odds over captaincy leading to split in Man Utd squad - Report

Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United due to lack of signings ahead of new season: Report

Erik ten Hag's first signing? Manchester United closing in on landing highly-rated Ajax star Antony - Report

'Those who say Ronaldo is better than Messi...' - Van Basten feels there's clear winner between the two

Manchester United involved in 'poker' game with Barcelona for Frenkie De Jong - Report

Premier League: Manchester City to kickoff title defence at West Ham

US judge dismisses rape suit against football star Ronaldo

Liverpool agree deal to sign Benfica striker Darwin Nunez as Sadio Mane looks set to leave club

'There are possibilities': Marco Asensio hints at leaving Real Madrid amid Manchester United links