MANCHESTER UNITED are going to overhaul Carrington after Cristiano Ronaldo's parting shot about the standards of the facilities.
SunSport can reveal that the club are going to create a yoga room, following Ronaldo's rant about the facilities being unchanged since Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure.
United are also interested in a transfer move for Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries, who wants out of the San Siro.
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- Alex Terrell
Red-hot summer in store
Erik ten Hag is desperate for Manchester United to be in the mix for the hottest summer transfer deals, writes PHIL THOMAS.
The Dutchman said: "For a long time it was a two-horse race but now it's a seven or eight-horse race. It's about strategy and about finance.
"Liverpool will fight back but other clubs are getting good players in, so the competition is really tough which is good for the Premier League.
"So, I am planning. I always go for the highest and we go for the best, the best that we can get. "I'm here to manage the team, to get the best out of them and, of course, I have a job in bringing the right players in."
- Alex Terrell
Red sauce and 'fries
Manchester United are looking to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan, according to reports.
The Dutchman, 26, is on his way out of the San Siro, two years after joining from PSV Eindhoven, reports Sport Witness.
United held talks with his agent during the January transfer window, but right-back was not a priority area for United to find cover in.
Erik ten Hag wants to strengthen in the right-back area, with Diogo Dalot impressing this season and Aaron Wan-Bissaka improving after his United future looked to be at an end.
Wan Bissaka is most likely to be the player who makes way for any replacement.
- Alex Terrell
Vidic hails Ten Hag's impact
Former United and Serbia defender Nemanja Vidic has lauded Erik ten Hag's performance as manager at Old Trafford.
Vidic told iNews: Erik ten Hag makes players better.“He’s a good coach — that’s very important.
"He’s working on the pitch all the time with them. He’s very stable as a person. He was already working for a big club and it seems like his approach is that nothing comes straight away, it’s hard work.
"He sees the longer picture. Even if you lose the match or win the match, where he wants to go.
"He gives me confidence as an ex-Manchester United player and fan that he knows what he’s doing.”
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Man Utd, who play Leeds today, are keeping tabs on Belgian starlet Arthur Vermeeren.
The 18-year-old midfielder has made serious waves at Royal Antwerp this season, so much so he's caught the eye of a number of clubs including Newcastle.
But the Red Devils have "posted their interest" in signing the teenager – who Antwerp have slapped a £20million price tag on.
Their scouts are said to have been following him closely and impressed by what they have seen.
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag wants his two January loan signings turned into permanent deals.
ESPN claims the Dutchman believes Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer have been great fits for his United squad.
And Ten Hag has instructed club beaks to begin the process of signing the duo this summer.
But Weghorst's Burnley and Sabitzer's Bayern Munich could demand sizeable fees knowing that United want to keep both men.
Finally, Potential new owners of Manchester United have been ordered to submit one-paragraph offers summarising their bids before the end of next week.
The Mail says there are five "serious" bidders for the Red Devils – including a group of Qatari investors and Britain's richest man, Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The Glazers are said to want prospective buyers to summarise their bid and the percentage of the club they wish to buy in a one-paragraph offer by Friday.
It's also claimed they will require proof of funds to be attached to show they mean business.
- Anthony Chapman
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Everton boss Sean Dyche wants England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to be put on a new deal as a priority.
Dyche believes Pickford, 28, must stay as No 1 at Goodison — despite interest in him and his current contract ending in 2024.
Pickford has not been offered a rise from his £5million-a-year terms — but Dyche is keen for his money men to deliver the deal he wants as long as Everton stay in the Premier League.
Top four chasers Tottenham and Manchester United are the sides said to be interested in striking a deal for Pickford.
- Anthony Chapman
Ratcliffe takeover bid ‘hits rocks’
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is determined to buy Manchester United but there could be a problem with his takeover plans, according to reports.
Several groups are believed to be considering bids including individuals from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
And those wealthy backers could potentially outbid Ratcliffe – who is only prepared to offer £4billion, according to Foot Mercato.
The report claims Raine Group, the company overseeing the sale, are seeking £6bn.
- Anthony Chapman
Ansu Fati 'not leaving Barcelona'
Man Utd and Arsenal have been warned off Ansu Fati by Barcelona chief Joan Laporta.
He said: "We are not thinking of selling Ansu Fati as of now, he's loved here, then I cannot predict the future.
"His agent told us there are clubs keen on signing Ansu Fati yes."
"It is clear that he wants to succeed here at Barca."
- Anthony Chapman
Power Sergej heading to Prem?
Arsenal and Newcastle have emerged as frontrunners to complete a transfer for long-term Manchester United target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
The Serb has 18 months to run on his Lazio contract.
And the Italians are ready to part ways this summer so they can get a transfer fee.
Arsenal and Newcastle are now thought to be leading the charge, although United remain long-term admirers.
- Anthony Chapman
Ten Hag talks up 'change'
Erik ten Hag says he is open to change in football after the controversial European Super League reared its head again this week.
The Man Utd boss admitted: “I think the current structure is good but there will always be initiatives to make it better, to make the football better and that is what life is.
"People always want to construct better, which is a good thing because if it is in favour of the football, it is always good.
“I'm aware of the dynamic of what's going on in sections but if I see they're coming up with new ideas I have to have a look at it and I will make an opinion.”
- Anthony Chapman
Man Utd predicted team XI
Man Utd face Leeds tomorrow looking to bounce back from Wednesday's 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.
But Erik ten Hag is limited with his team selection after being hit by a raft of fresh injuries.
Scott McTominay, Anthony Martial and Antony will all miss out, while Christian Eriksen and Casemiro remain unavailable.
Is this how the Red Devils will look at Elland Road?
- Anthony Chapman
Gunners’ Thur of the moment
Arsenal have reportedly joined Man Utd in the race for Marcus Thuram.
Sport claims Mikel Arteta is “on alert” for the Gladbach star this summer.
France international Thuram is out of contract and wanted by Erik ten Hag.
But Arsenal have now joined the race as they seek further attacking options.
- Anthony Chapman
Time ticking for new owners
Potential new owners of Manchester United have been ordered to submit one-paragraph offers summarising their bids before the end of next week.
The Mail says there are five "serious" bidders for the Red Devils – including a group of Qatari investors and Britain's richest man, Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The Glazers are said to want prospective buyers to summarise their bid and the percentage of the club they wish to buy in a one-paragraph offer by Friday.
It's also claimed they will require proof of funds to be attached to show they mean business.
- Anthony Chapman
Ten Hag wants duo signed
Erik ten Hag wants his two January loan signings turned into permanent deals.
ESPN claims the Dutchman believes Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer have been great fits for his United squad.
And Ten Hag has instructed club beaks to begin the process of signing the duo this summer.
But Weghorst's Burnley and Sabitzer's Bayern Munich could demand sizeable fees knowing that United want to keep both men.
- Anthony Chapman
Red Devils eye Belgian prodigy
Man Utd are keeping tabs on Belgian starlet Arthur Vermeeren, says the Mail.
The 18-year-old midfielder has made serious waves at Royal Antwerp this season, so much so he's caught the eye of a number of clubs including Newcastle.
But the Red Devils have "posted their interest" in signing the teenager – who Antwerp have slapped a £20million price tag on.
Their scouts are said to have been following him closely and impressed by what they have seen.
- Henry Tomlinson
Players have taken on responsibilities
Erik Ten Hag has insisted that his players have taken more responsibility in the dressing room
He told Sky Sports: “You need players who are taking responsibility and you need the right characters in the dressing room.
“So the moment they go onto the pitch they know what’s going on and take the right choices, the right decisions.
“You have to rely on your players in such moments and most times we can do it, and players like it – to play games like Leeds, like Barcelona, like [Manchester] City, Arsenal.
"But I think in all the Premier League games, players like to have a chance because when they get challenged, they get the best from them.”
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- Henry Tomlinson
United boost in Dumfries race
Manchester United have received a boost in their reported chase of Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries.
The Dutch defender's agent has believed to be in England to discuss a transfer to either the Red Devils or Chelsea.
And now Inter are lining up a move for Bayern Munich's Noussair Mazraoui in case Dumfries leaves the club, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
- Henry Tomlinson
Ten Hag on Sancho absence
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has admitted that Jadon Sancho's absence from the squad was so he could "work on himself".
He told Sky Sports: "He's growing. He's definitely in better place than two or three months ago.
"When he was away from the team, I think it was the right decision from him to do it.
"He worked hard on himself and now he is back. Now he has to find himself back in the team.
"That has to go step-by-step, now he's coming from the bench, so I hope he can make the next steps."
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Sutton backs Leeds for shock win
Chris Sutton believes that Leeds could pick up a shock win against Manchester United when they two sides face each other tomorrow.
He said on BBC Sport: “It’s very difficult to predict this game because there are so many unknowns – Wednesday night showed that anything could happen, and you could make a case for either side to win it whether Skubala is still in charge or not.
“I am going to go with Leeds, though. They have got some good players and they are going to have a day soon where they do more than just perform for patches of the 90 minutes.
“Their fans will make a difference too, because Elland Road will be absolutely bouncing.
“I guess we will probably see a fragile Leeds too at some point of the game, and I don’t trust their backline so I think Manchester United will score – but the home crowd can help their team through it.”
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Rashford has 'unbelievable focus'
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has hailed in-from attacker Marcus Rashford.
The Dutchman believes that the England international's "focus" is helping him be effective in front of goal.
He said: “Unbelievable focus in this moment. He's aware of it.
“If he is making the right movements that he or his team will bring him in the right position to score goals and then it's about the score goals.
“In this moment he's in such a flow. He brings it every game on the pitch.
“So, if he has that energy, those levels, he will score goals and the only thing what the team has to do is get him in that position.”
- Henry Tomlinson
United target eyed by Arsenal
Arsenal have emerged as frontrunners to complete a transfer for long-term Manchester United target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports.
The midfielder, 27, has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, but fresh reports suggest a move could be to the Gunners instead of the Red Devils.
According to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera via Sport Witness, Lazio are growing increasingly concerned about the possibility of losing the player for free due to his contract now having less than 18 months to run.
They are said to remain "confident" they can strike a deal on new terms, but there remain issues to be ironed out such as a release clause.
But Arsenal are reportedly prepared to offer the Serbian an "emergency transfer" in the summer.
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Xavi issues hands off warning on Fati
Barcelona manager Xavi has insisted that Ansu Fati is not for sale amid links with a move to Manchester United.
The Spaniard said: "Ansu Fati is non-transferable, like everyone in the squad right now.
"He's a very important player. I have tremendous hope.
"We expect a lot from him, I have blind confidence in him. I have it with everyone.
"We have been shaping the squad based on what I have wanted."
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- Henry Tomlinson
United ‘ready to sell’ defender
Manchester United are reportedly ready to cash in on Aaron Wan-Bissaka despite his improved form.
The defender has struggled to cement himself as the club’s first choice right-back since his £50million move from Crystal Palace.
But in the absence of Diogo Dalot, he has shown glimpes of his best self.
However, according to Football Insider, the Red Devils would be willing to move him on in the summer for £22m.
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United price 'too much'
Prospective Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly unwilling to pay more than £3.3billion for the club.
According to Foot Mercato, the British billionaire is not willing to match the current asking price of nearly £5bn.
This could be a boost to Qatari and Saudi Arabian bidders that are said to be interested in the Old Trafford side.
- Henry Tomlinson
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The Serbian was also keen to shine a light on the partnership between Martinez and Raphael Varane.
He added: "Varane is an experienced player, he has a few issues with injuries but definitely I think there’s more to come from them.
"The more they play together the better the partnership will be.
"I’m really pleased with how Lisandro did when he joined the club.
"There were some issues, people were concerned if he could play in England, but as an ex-player and a defender I’m really happy with how he’s playing and especially that energy he gives to the team, that aggression and winning mentality."
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Vidic hails summer signing
Former Manchester United great Nemanja Vidic has priased Lisandro Martinez for how he has performed since joining the club last summer.
He told the i newspaper: "Lisandro [Martinez] came just six months ago, so he did really well.
"He brings energy, he likes to defend. He seems like he’s enjoying playing in England.
"He was a great signing."
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