“Pep Guardiola wanted to discourage me from signing him but I still want to sign him…He knows with such player there won’t be any trophy for them next season”: Erik Ten Hag defends Manchester United transfer target after Pep Guardiola’s comment
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“Pep Guardiola wanted to discourage me from signing him but I still want to sign him…He knows with such player there won’t be any trophy for them next season”: Erik Ten Hag defends Manchester United transfer target after Pep Guardiola’s comment
“Pep Guardiola wanted to discourage me from signing him but I still want to sign him…He knows with such player there won’t be any trophy for them next season”: Erik Ten Hag defends Manchester United transfer target after Pep Guardiola’s comment
Man United transfer news live Leny Yoro announced as Greenwood exit confirmed, plus Neves ‘talks’
All the latest Manchester United news and transfer gossip, including updates on Jadon Sancho, Matthijs de Ligt, Jarrad Brathwaite and Leny Yoro
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by George Smith, Tom Cavilla, Bruna Reis, Kieran King
Updated20:03, 18 Jul 2024
Leny Yoro
Leny Yoro has officially been unveiled
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The transfer window could be about to spark into life and Manchester United fans will be hoping for more news on incomings over the next few days.
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Joshua Zirkzee became United’s first signing of the summer over the weekend with the striker joining from Serie A side Bologna. The Dutchman will join up with his new teammates soon with pre-season now underway.
United kicked off the friendlies with a 1-0 defeat against Rosenborg on Monday night, and they are back in action on Saturday when they take on Rangers. There is a possibility that more signings could be closer by the time that match comes around.
One of those is defender Leny Yoro. United have had a bid accepted and the player has agreed to sign for the club..
Work will be continuing behind the scenes to add to the squad between now and next month’s deadline day.
Find out the latest and keep up to date with the latest United news in our live blog below.
Key Events
United give Maguire fitness update
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20:02Bruna Reis
Done deal
Leny Yoro is officially a Man United player!
Man United statement reads: “Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Leny Yoro has joined the club, subject to registration. The French defender has signed a contract until June 2029, with the option to extend for a further year.
“At the age of just 18, Yoro has already played 60 first-team games for Lille OSC. Last season, he was named in the Ligue 1 team of the season having helped his club finish fourth in the league.
Leny Yoro said: “Signing for a club with the stature and ambition of Manchester United so early in my career is an incredible honour. Since my first conversations with the club, they set out a clear plan for how I can develop in Manchester as part of this exciting project, and showed a lot of care for me and my family.
“I know about the history of young players at Manchester United and feel it can be the perfect place to reach my potential and achieve my ambitions, together with my new team-mates. I cannot wait to get started.”
(Image: Leny Yoro)
20:00Bruna Reis
Leny Yoro announced
He’s finally here!
The Reds have taken to social media to announce their second summer signing. Yoro joins United from Lille.
19:41Bruna Reis
Announcement incoming
Lots happening tonight!
Stay tuned as Man United have an announcement coming at 8pm!
19:29Bruna Reis
Adrien Rabiot ‘talks’
Rabiot will hold talks with Man United and Liverpool in the ‘coming days’, reports Football Italia.
The 29-year-old has left Juventus following the expiration of his contract and will depart the Italian giants this week. Football Italia adds that Rabiot intends to speak with all of his suitors as he weighs up his next move.
(Image: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images.)
19:03Bruna Reis
Mason Greenwood exit confirmed
The 22-year-old has completed a permanent transfer to Marseille, signing a five-year deal.
A Man United statement reads: “Mason Greenwood has left Manchester United and joined French club Olympique de Marseille on a permanent transfer.
“The 22 year-old English forward, who spent last season on loan at Getafe in Spain, made 129 appearances and scored 35 goals for United since making his debut in 2019. We wish Mason all the best in his future career.”
Meanwhile, Marseille’s statement (translated) reads: “Olympique de Marseille is pleased to announce the signature of Mason Greenwood from Manchester United. The 22-year-old striker signed up with the Olympian club after the success of his medical visit.
“Trained in the prestigious Manchester United academy, Mason Greenwood began his professional career with the Red Devils in a Champions League round of 16 against PSG in March 2019. At the age of 17 and 156 days, he became the youngest player in history to wear the Manchester United jersey in C1.
“Early talent, its peak speed and high quality of dribbling soon dazzle all of England and then Europe. On May 12, 2019, the Bradford native also became the youngest player in the history of the Mancunian club to be started in the Premier League on the last day against Cardiff City.
“In 2021, Mason Greenwood also played a Europa League final as a starter and finished 5th in the Raymond Kopa Trophy ranking for the best under-21 player in the world.”
(Image: Getty Images)
18:36Bruna Reis
Joao Neves transfer talks ‘advance’ as £100m Benfica star makes Man United decision
Manchester United and Manchester City have been dealt a blow in their pursuit for Joao Neves, according to reports in Portugal.
United have been long-term admirers of the 19-year-old and were tipped to sign him as a successor to Casemiro, whose future is uncertain at Old Trafford. The Reds have already reportedly had two approaches rebuffed by Benfica, an opening bid of £51million and a second bid worth £59m earlier this month.
LISBON, PORTUGAL – MAY 12: Joao Neves of SL Benfica in action during the Liga Portugal Betclic match between SL Benfica and FC Arouca at Estadio da Luz on May 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)
Read more here.
18:13Bruna Reis
Man United tipped to target 10 players including Euro 2024 star after Leny Yoro transfer
Manchester United are poised to make Leny Yoro their second signing so far this summer – after Joshua Zirkzee – but the bookmakers are already starting to speculate on who might be next. A deal worth up to £58.7million with add-ons has been agreed for the highly-rated French defender.
An overhaul at centre-back is the main priority for United this summer. Matthijs de Ligt and Everton starlet Jarrad Branthwaite are also in the crosshairs for INEOS – with De Ligt having verbally agreed personal terms and the club seeing two bids rejected by The Toffees for Branthwaite.
LILLE – Leny Yoro of Lille OSC during the French Ligue 1 match between Lille OSC and Olympique Lyonnais at Pierre-Mauroy Stadium on May 6, 2023 in Lille, France. ANP | Hollandse Hoogte | Gerrit van Keulen (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)
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17:55Jake Stokes
United urged to sign Guehi
Speaking to Online Poker, Teddy Sheringham said: “After the way Marc Guehi played for England during the Euros, I’d quite happily see Manchester United go for him. I think he could be a star for the club over the next few years.
“He’s already got a lot of leadership qualities at a young age through his captaincy of Crystal Palace and he just seems assured in everything he does. That’s what United need at the back – leadership and composure.”
Sheringham added: “Guehi was probably one of the standout performers for an England team that got to the final and one of the players that avoided criticism throughout, so he’s shown he can do it on the big stage, and there’s no bigger stage in English football than Manchester United…”
Marc Guehi of England (Image: 2024 James Gill – Danehouse)
17:36Amie Wilson
Federico Chiesa links
Italian journalist Nicolo Ceccarini has predicted that Federico Chiesa could end up at Manchester United at the end of the transfer window.
The winger is available to leave Juventus this summer with several clubs linked with an interest. But speaking to CalcioNapoli24, the journalist has mentioned United as a possible destination.
“Chiesa? Certsinly esteemed by [Antonio] Conte, but if there is an Italian team really interested it was Roma. But if he doesn’t stay at Juventus I would see him more abroad, maybe at Manchester United.”
(Image: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images.)
17:14Bruna Reis
Scott McTominay rebuffed approach
United have rejected a bid from Fulham for McTominay, claims the Daily Mail.
The offer for the midfielder is said to be less than the £30m. The 27-year-old has also attracted interest from Galatasaray.
McTominay has a year left on his contract with an option for a further year.
(Image: Getty Images)
16:50Bruna Reis
Done deal
Leny Yoro will become Man United’s second summer signing after penning a deal until 2029.
Official announcement is expected soon.
16:45Bruna Reis
Joshua Zirkzee behind the scenes
The 23-year-old became Man United’s first summer signing, after completing a £36m move from Bologna.
Behind the scenes with Zirkzee can be watched below.
16:35Bruna Reis
Leny Yoro shirt number confirmed
A report from RMC Sport claims Yoro is set to take an iconic squad number at United.
The 18-year-old completed the second part of his medical on Thursday morning ahead of his £52m move from Lille – becoming the most expensive defender sale in the history of Ligue 1.
RMC Sport add that he will wear the No.15 shirt at Old Trafford next season.
Leny Yoro is on the verge of being announced as a new Manchester United player.(Image: Anthony Dibon/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
16:16Bruna Reis
Erik ten Hag is doing what he said he would do after Christopher Vivell Man United transfer meeting
Erik ten Hag dined with Christopher Vivell at his favourite Hale haunt, La Famiglia, on Wednesday evening.
Vivell’s addition to the Manchester United structure has not even been confirmed by the club and was instead leaked by a staff member to an unofficial spokesperson. Vivell, 36, is only a short-term appointment. Ten Hag, whose wife returned to the Netherlands earlier this month, has dined with Vivell and new coaches Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 11: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Manager Erik ten Hag of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on July 11, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)(Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag)
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16:00George Smith
United to ‘continue pushing’ for Ugarte
Once United have wrapped up the signing of Lille defender Leny Yoro, they will switch their focus to Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, according to German reporter Florian Plettenberg.
He has reported that United are going to ‘continue pushing’ to sign the Uruguay international, who has been closely linked with a move to M16 in recent weeks.
He adds that the 23-year-old is ‘keen’ to make the switch to Old Trafford.
15:30Steven Railston
United defender attracting transfer interest
United youngster Will Fish is attracting interest from Championship clubs in this summer transfer window.
Fish, 21, spent last season on loan with Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership and it’s understood United insiders considered his temporary spell as one of the most successful loans they had arranged.
The young centre-back made 45 appearances for Hibs and started almost every game during the campaign, gaining important senior experience at the heart of their defence.
Fish started regularly in a challenging senior environment and there is now a decision to be made on his future. The Manchester Evening News understands there are Championship clubs interested in signing him on loan and on permanent deals this summer.
However, it’s understood no decision has been communicated on Fish’s future and he could travel with the squad to the United States for this summer’s pre-season friendlies.
Read more here.
(Image: 2024 Manchester United FC)
15:00George Smith
Tottenham consider McTominay as an ‘option’ to strengthen their midfield
According to a report by The Sun, Tottenham Hotspur are considering United ace Scott McTominay as an ‘option’ to strengthen their midfield pool this summer.
McTominay has entered the final year of his current contract at Old Trafford and is being heavily linked with an exit. United need to raise funds through player sales this summer and McTominay is considered as a sellable asset.
The Scot has been the subject of interest from both Fulham, who have seen a bid turned down, and Turkish side Galatasaray.
Now Spurs have been credited with interest in the midfielder. It is claimed that head coach Ange Postecoglou is an ‘admirer’ of the 27-year-old.
(Image: Getty)
14:30Steven Railston
OPINION: United must avoid giving Ten Hag a transfer he wants for a second time
“Adrien Rabiot signed a one-year contract extension with Juventus last summer, but that deal expired at the end of last month and the player has turned down the Italian’s fresh proposal. Although Juventus are said to have offered Rabiot a proposal worth €7million net per season, he’s expected to sign for a new club and United rekindling their interest wouldn’t be a shock. Erik ten Hag is known to be an admirer of Rabiot and United need midfield reinforcements this summer. He has become available on a free transfer, but there would no doubt be a hefty signing-on fee attached and is likely to demand a salary of around £120,000 per week. Rabiot is 29-years-old, he’s an experienced French international and Ten Hag may want him, but he wouldn’t solve the midfield problem that United are currently contending with.”
Click here to read more from United writer Steven Railston.
(Image: 2023 Jonathan Moscrop)
14:15George Smith
United confirm Hartis exit
United have announced the exit of goalkeeping coach Richard Hartis.
Hartis spent more than two decades at Old Trafford and has been replaced by Jelle ten Rouwelaar, who joined the club earlier this week.
Issuing a club statement, United said:
“Manchester United can confirm that Richard Hartis has left the club after five years as senior first-team goalkeeping coach. We would like to sincerely thank Richard for his significant contribution over two spells with the club, working with a succession of first-team goalkeepers and developing numerous Academy goalkeepers, several of whom reached the top level. Richard was integral in our Emirates FA Cup and Carabao Cup successes in the past two years, and, in his prior spell from 2001 to 2010, he was head goalkeeping coach in our Academy and first-team goalkeeping coach in the 2007/08 season, when we won the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. Richard leaves with our warmest best wishes for the next phase of his career.”
(Image: Gerrit van Cologne/ANP via Getty Images.)
14:00George Smith
What Rabiot has said about his future amid United speculation
Adrien Rabiot has already admitted he would like to experience playing in the Premier League amid reports claiming he could be set to hold talks with United.
Rabiot is currently a free agent after leaving Juventus and is being linked with a plethora of clubs, both in England and elsewhere. The France international spent time in England as a youngster, having a few months in Manchester City’s academy.
Having played in both France and Italy at senior level, a move to England could tempt the 29-year-old.
Click here to read more.
(Image: Photo Agency/Getty Images.)
13:40George Smith
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13:00George Smith
Yoro expected to ‘finalise’ move ‘today’
According to Sky Sports, Leny Yoro will ‘finalise’ his move to United today (Thursday).
The defender, who is poised to join the Reds from Lille, had a medical yesterday after agreeing to move to Old Trafford.
The report adds a formal announcement, confirming his arrival at the club, could be made ‘within the next 24 hours’.
(Image: Sebastien Salom-Gomis/AFP via Getty Images.)
12:45George Smith
United put De Ligt deal ‘on hold’
According to a report by GiveMeSport, United put their pursuit of Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt ‘on hold’ to focus on Leny Yoro.
United are close to wrapping up the signing of the Lille defender after he underwent a medical at Old Trafford yesterday (on Wednesday).
United had earlier made progress with a deal for De Ligt, agreeing personal terms with the Netherlands international. However, a move for him was reportedly paused due to wanting to focus on Yoro.
United, however, are still keen to add at centre-back in addition to Yoro.
(Image: S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images.)
12:30Key Event
United give Maguire fitness update
United have hinted that Harry Maguire could feature in Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Rangers at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.
Maguire, like several other senior players, played no part in Monday’s 1-0 defeat to Rosenborg in Norway. He missed the end of last season through injury and missed the European Championship as a result.
Issuing an update on the squad on their club website, United have said Maguire has ‘stepped up his return to fitness’.
He spent time in Portugal during the summer, working with members of United’s medical team.
(Image: Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images.)
12:10George Smith
Branthwaite breaks silence amid United interest
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has said his development over the past year is as a result of the number of opportunities he was given at Goodison Park last term.
The centre-back was a mainstay in the Toffees’ back-four, going from strength-to-strength. As a result, United have registered a firm interest in him this summer and have already seen two bids rejected.
He told evertontv:
“I think for any you
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