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United boss Erik ten Hag has made it clear that signing a striker is his top priority this summer.
New goalkeeper Andre Onana got his first taste of senior action during United’s training session in New Jersey on Friday. But who was he playing against?
Transfer Updates
manchester united news are one of the world’s most prestigious clubs with a distinguished tradition and a proud record of success. They’ve won 13 Premier League titles and countless other domestic and international trophies, but they have not lifted the title since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013. Various managers – including David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – tried to revive the fortunes of the Red Devils with mixed results.
But the club’s new owner, Farhad Moshiri, seems determined to change that and bring back the glory days of old. He has invested heavily this summer, with midfielder Mason Mount and goalkeeper Andre Onana joining from Chelsea and Inter Milan respectively. And he has made it clear that there will be more signings before the close of the transfer window.
Moshiri is also keen to bring in a new centre-back and has had an eye on the likes of Roma’s Ajax’s Frenkie de Jong and Juventus’ Milan Skrini. And he is understood to have been impressed by the performances of Luke Shaw during his time on loan at Manchester United last season.
Despite the interest in the two top defenders, United are unlikely to move for either as the pair look set to stay at Old Trafford. However, they could still make a move for a new goalkeeper with David de Gea’s future uncertain. The Spaniard signed a new contract at the end of last season, but there is concern over his fitness ahead of the new campaign.
The Red Devils have already brought in Onana this summer and they will hope to do the same for a striker this month. The club are interested in both Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen, but both clubs are reluctant to let their prized assets leave on a free transfer. Meanwhile, Rasmus Hojlund continues to feature in United’s transfer rumours as the club remain interested in the Atalanta frontman.
Team News
The Red Devils are back in action this week with two more friendlies as they continue their tour of the United States. United took a big step towards the title with their victory over Arsenal in New Jersey and they will hope to carry that momentum into their match against Real Madrid on Saturday night.
Jose Mourinho will have to do without Cristiano Ronaldo for the clash with the Los Angeles side. The Portuguese star is still recovering from the knee injury he sustained in the World Cup final and has yet to play for Real since his return from the tournament. Mourinho will not have a chance to assess Ronaldo’s fitness before the game but will get a first look at his replacement, Andre Onana.
Manchester United’s new captain has a strong message for his team-mates after taking over from Harry Maguire. Bruno Fernandes believes he will not change his style of play after assuming the armband from Maguire, who he says will be ‘annoying’ to everyone in the dressing room.
Erik ten Hag’s decision to drop Maguire from the captaincy is a bold one but he is clearly trying to change the club’s culture of having a different leader for every match. The Dutchman will want to build a group of leaders who can play together and he has opted for midfielder Fernandes.
Andre Onana’s move to Manchester United may have been a surprise for many, but he has the backing of his new manager. Erik ten Hag is keen to strengthen his goalkeeping options in the wake of David de Gea’s departure and Onana’s PS47m switch from Inter Milan was completed on Friday.
United’s pursuit of a clinical No.9 this summer could be given a boost with a new bid for Tottenham’s Harry Kane. The England striker has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for some time and the Red Devils will hope they can convince him that a return to Manchester is a good idea. The Red Devils will be keen to make a quick deal for the prolific forward and they are preparing a transfer offer of around £100m.
Injury Updates
Manchester United face an injury crisis heading into the season run-in. The Red Devils need all their best players available for the crucial final stretch of matches, including the FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City and the Europa League quarter-final second leg against Sevilla.
The club’s injury list has grown after a number of first-teamers were forced off against Chelsea. Despite the fact that victory over the out-of-sorts Blues secured them a top-four finish, the result came at a cost. Antony was forced off with an ankle injury and is likely to miss the FA Cup final at Wembley, while Luke Shaw was withdrawn at half-time with a back problem, with Tyrell Malacia replacing him.
It’s not clear whether the injuries will affect United’s plans to sign a new centre-forward, with Marcus Rashford likely to be deployed as a striker. Wout Weghorst could also feature in that role but his form has dipped of late and he has only scored nine times this season, so he will need to step up his game.
Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are both doubtful for the Europa League semi-final as well, with both having a chance of being fit for the second leg at Old Trafford next Thursday. The former is battling to recover from a knee injury that has sidelined him since January, while the latter fractured his metatarsal bone in the Europa League quarter-final home leg against Sevilla.
Youngster Amad is also doubtful for the semi-final with a foot injury. The forward lasted only 10 minutes of the match before he was forced off with the problem, and he was pictured post-match on crutches. He did not comment on the injury in the immediate aftermath and Erik ten Hag failed to mention it at his post-match press conference, so it remains unclear whether he will feature for United in the last game of the season.
Amad says he is confident the injury isn’t serious but it will still keep him out of pre-season training. He has not started a game in 2023-24 and it will be difficult for him to build up his fitness levels before the start of the season if he isn’t playing regularly.
Player Ratings
Man United’s new-look side struggled to create clear-cut chances against a spirited Otelul Galati, but they were not punished for a flat performance in the end. Here’s how the players from both sides rated on an unremarkable night in Bucharest.
MF Luke Shaw – 7 – A very good display from the defender, who looked composed in front of the back line. Made some great tackles and blocks as well, especially against Son. Was a thorn in the side of Bruno Fernandes throughout the game and showed resilience when needed.
CB Victor Lindelöf – 6 – A solid if unspectacular performance from the midfielder. Added some energy to the team, but was caught out of position a few times and didn’t offer quite enough ball progression in the deep areas.
CM Ander Herrera – 5 – Not his best performance in a Red Devils shirt. Not particularly comfortable in the deep midfield role, but was alert to developing situations and started attacks with his passing.
FCM Javier Hernandez – 5 – A quiet outing from the Spaniard, who did not get on the ball as often as he would have liked. He was beaten a few times but still fought hard for his mates in defence.
DM Diogo Dalot – 6 – The young Portuguese was one of United’s better performers on an otherwise forgettable night. Was a bright spark in the first half and helped his side dominate the early stages with his energy levels. Was a threat on the counter-attack and was not afraid to take on defenders.
LCM Ander Herrera – 5 — Not his best night, but he held up well in a tough defensive battle. He was a little sloppy with his passes, but was effective with what he did have to do.
GK Andre Onana – 6 — The goalkeeper had a mixed night, but at least he did not concede any goals. It was a big show of faith from Ten Hag to start him over Wan-Bissaka and the youngster did not disappoint.
DF Eric Dier – 5 – A quiet outing for the defender, who was not troubled by the attackers. Went forward a few times but was not as involved as we would have expected in the absence of fellow centre-backs Shaw and Darmian.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Manchester United continues to make headlines with its rich history, passionate fanbase, and achievements on the pitch. As one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, their ongoing journey and latest news will undoubtedly keep fans and enthusiasts eagerly engaged and anticipating their future successes.
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