Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Mason Greenwood future EXCLUSIVE, Onana 'interest', Amrabat latest, £30m Maguire move 'OFF' | The Sun
MANCHESTER UNITED are expected to reinstate Mason Greenwood to the fold next week, SunSport can EXCLUSIVELY reveal.
The forward, 21, has been suspended since January last year after his arrest for rape and sexual assault.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are eyeing up a move for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana, according to reports.
Elsewhere, Harry Maguire's proposed £30million move to West Ham has collapsed.
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Latest on Greenwood situation
Just to remind you on this developing story regarding Mason Greenwood's football future.
SunSport exclusively revealed the forward IS expected to be reinstated at Manchester United as early as next week.
The striker, 21, has been suspended since January last year after his arrest for rape and sexual assault.
But after 18 months on the sideline, club bosses are now ready to hand him a second chance at Old Trafford.
A final decision will be made over the next 48 hours by United's chief executive Richard Arnold.
But the announcement will be delayed until after the Lionesses World Cup final against Spain on Sunday.
- By Henry Tomlinson
West Ham star calls for Maguire exit
Michail Antonio has urged Harry Maguire to move onto pastures new following his failed move from Manchester United to West Ham.
During an appearance on the Footballer’s Football Podcast, the Hammer hitman said: There’s a lot of things he needs to sort out in his own mind.
“Whether he wants to leave one of the biggest clubs in the world, whether he wants to keep fighting and see if he gets another opportunity.
“I understand the two clubs have agreed, the club might not want to get rid of him, but football changes quickly.
“There could be a lot of injuries and he could think to himself I could have another chance and I can still show my ability.
“I feel like he is a quality player and I know once he gets his confidence back and people stop ripping into him and give him an opportunity to showcase himself again, I feel like he will actually do well.”
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Martinez could be sidelined for Spurs clash
Lisandro Martinez was substituted at half-time against Wolves due to a problem with his ankle on Monday, rather than for being on a yellow card, it has been revealed.
And it could mean the Argentine may miss the trip to Tottenham next week.
However, quotes that have oddly been attributed to both Erik ten Hag and Raphael Varane by other outlets tried to calm any nerves by insisting the issue was “not a big deal”.
After the 1-0 win over Wolves, it was said: “[Martinez has] A little problem on his ankle, tendon.
“We’ll see, but I don’t think it’s a big deal. We’ll see how he is this week.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
United statement on Greenwood
Manchester United have released a statement on the club's Mason Greenwood investigation.
The striker, 21, has not played for United since being arrested in January last year.
He was later charged with attempted rape, assault and coercive control, before the charges were dropped in February.
Greenwood has been waiting to discover his fate at United since, with the club remaining tight-lipped over their own internal investigation.
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- By Henry Tomlinson
How United could line up without Martinez
With the news that Lisandro Martinez could be out for the clash against Tottenham, here is how Erik ten Hag could choose to line-up.
- By Henry Tomlinson
United beat Everton
Man United beat Everton 2-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly with forgotten star Donny van de Beek making a rare start.
A Scott McTominay strike and an Everton own goal handed the Red Devils a 2-0 win, with some familiar faces playing a part.
Harry Maguire, whose proposed transfer to West Ham collapsed this week, was included in the starting line-up according to Manchester Evening News.
While Anthony Martial played his first minutes since tearing his hamstring during the last Premier League game of last season against Fulham.
Donny van de Beek also started after playing a bit-part role during United's pre-season but was left out of the matchday squad against Wolves – his last competitive appearance came against Bournemouth in January.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Pellistri hope
Diego Forlan is hoping his fellow countryman Facundo Pellistri can eventually become a regular figure in the Manchester United starting XI.
The Red Devils former Uruguayan striker said: "Well, I know Pellistri.
"I was his manager at Penarol when he was playing there, then he left for United.
"So, of course, you’re aware [of him], and we want him to get more minutes. We know it’s not easy. It’s difficult. But he’s a really good player and a nice guy.
"He scored a goal in the last game [of pre-season], and hopefully he can get more minutes at United."
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Greenwood expected back
Mason Greenwood is expected to be reinstated at Manchester United as early as next week, SunSport can reveal.
The striker, 21, has been suspended since January last year after his arrest for rape and sexual assault.
But after 18-months on the sideline club bosses are now ready to hand him a second chance at Old Trafford.
A final decision will be made over the next 48 hours by United's chief executive Richard Arnold.
But the announcement will be delayed until after the Lionesses World Cup final against Spain on Sunday.
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- By Henry Tomlinson
Sancho happy to be back
Jadon Sancho has revealed his joy to be back playing football following the return of the Premier League.
Writing on social media, the Manchester United star said: "23/24. Feels good to be back."
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- By Henry Tomlinson
Mount thanks support
Mason Mount has taken to social media to thank Manchester United fans for their support.
He wrote: "Just getting started, thanks for the support."
- By Henry Tomlinson
Martinez could be sidelined for Spurs clash
Lisandro Martinez was substituted at half-time against Wolves due to a problem with his ankle on Monday, rather than for being on a yellow card, it has been revealed.
And it could mean the Argentine may miss the trip to Tottenham next week.
However, quotes that have oddly been attributed to both Erik ten Hag and Raphael Varane by other outlets tried to calm any nerves by insisting the issue was “not a big deal”.
After the 1-0 win over Wolves, it was said: “[Martinez has] A little problem on his ankle, tendon.
“We’ll see, but I don’t think it’s a big deal. We’ll see how he is this week.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Top four charge ruled out
Manchester United will not finish top four this season, it has been claimed.
The Red Devils ended Erik ten Hag’s debut season in third place – nine points behind second-placed Arsenal.
But their display in their narrow 1-0 win over Wolves on Monday night has former Aston Villa star Gabriel Agbonlahor doubting their top-four credentials.
The talkSPORT pundit said: “I think based on those first game-week performances, I don’t see Liverpool or Man United in that top four.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Liverpool ‘on track’ for United target
Liverpool are reportedly on track to sign Manchester United target Sofyan Amrabat.
The Moroccan midfielder has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag aims to add to his midfield.
However, AD Sportwereld, have claimed that the Fiorentina star is close to a move to Liverpool.
Liverpool are desperate to sign a new midfielder after missing on Romeo Laiva and Moises Caicedo.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Fresh link to Fati
There has been a fresh link between Manchester United and Barcelona star Ansu Fati.
The winger is reportedly keen for a new start and wants to leave the LaLiga giants.
Now, according to AS, United are one of the Premier League sides that are keeping an eye on Fati.
Arsenal and Tottenham have also been linked with their own moves for the forward.
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Transfer plea from Neville
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has urged Erik ten Hag to make more signings before the transfer window closes.
When asked to rate his old side’s transfer window out of ten, he said: “I’d say currently a solid 6.5 out of 10.
“We don’t know fully how the 3 signings are doing to do so it could shift up or down.
“I wanted a proven striker with Hojland and another MDF. Let’s see what happens”.
- By Henry Tomlinson
United warned off Ferguson move
Brighton CEO Paul Barber has warned Manchester United off pursuing Evan Ferguson, jokingly saying they should come in for him in five years’ time.
He told talkSPORT: ‘”In Evan’s case at least five years time!’
“The technical staff make the key decisions on where a player is in their development.
“Whether they need more first-team games or to go out on loan or if we should trade them earlier or later.”
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Bailly could stay at United
Erik Bailly could be set to stay at Manchester United this season despite heading up the club's transfer list.
The defender was in talks to terminate his contract with United which would allow him to join Saudi side Al-Nassr on a free.
According to Turkish reports, Bailly has demanded a loyalty bonus owed to him of £600k but United are unwilling to pay this.
Bailly's routes out of United now appear to be limited after Al-Nassr turned their attentions to signing Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte.
So United could be in for another year of paying Bailly's £80k-a-week wages despite spending the summer desperately trying to move him on.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Mullin opens up on injury
Wrexham star Paul Mullin has opened up on the collapsed lung injury he sustained from Nathan Bishop during the pre-season clash against Manchester United.
He said: "I was trying to breathe in but nothing was happening. I couldn’t get air into my lungs. That’s when I knew it was bad.
"In that struggle for breath, with my lips turning blue, I accepted that this could be it for me.
"That’s how it felt. I couldn’t breathe properly for a few minutes."
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Youngsters to play at Old Trafford
Manchester United's U21 team are set to play Leeds at Old Trafford this Friday.
- By Henry Tomlinson
More from Wan-Bissaka
The United defender has also insisted that his defensive ability is something that has come naturally to him.
He said: “I was never taught it, to be honest, it's just a natural thing.
"I realised that I was alright at tackling, like, age 18. And then it caught a few eyes so I started to focus more on it. And that's how I've got here.
“From the praise and the coaches, I gain confidence. So when the opportunity comes, I'm ready, you know.
“I'm not half-hearted when it comes to going into a challenge.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Defender 'helped' by Ten Hag
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has revealed that he has "learned a lot" from manager Erik ten Hag.
He told club media: "It's been good, especially for myself. I've learned a lot under him. And there's more to come, more improvement to be done.
"So, yeah, I'm happy. He's helped the team. You can see the team's transition has changed.
"On the pitch, just where to be at certain times, be more aggressive going forward, and just how I can help the team.
"Since I've been under him, the manager has taught me a lot and you just want to improve more and keep learning more, especially from someone like him. So I've enjoyed that."
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- By Henry Tomlinson
United 'not planning any major business'
Manchester United are reportedly not planning to make any more major signings, according to Sky Sports.
The report claims that the likelihood that Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay will stay at the club, it will made signing new players difficult
The duo would have commanded sizable transfer fees, but without that money moves for Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard and Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat are unlikely.
The club are still interested in the duo, but will have to sell players in order to fund the moves.
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United's upcoming fixtures
- By Henry Tomlinson
United statement on Greenwood
Manchester United have released a statement on the club's Mason Greenwood investigation.
The striker, 21, has not played for United since being arrested in January last year.
He was later charged with attempted rape, assault and coercive control, before the charges were dropped in February.
Greenwood has been waiting to discover his fate at United since, with the club remaining tight-lipped over their own internal investigation.
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West Ham target Maguire alternative
Manchester United star Harry Maguire has reportedly lost a route out of the club.
West Ham had been very interested in signing the defender and had agreed a deal with United worth £30million.
However after the move stalled the Hammers have moved their efforts on from the England international.
West Ham are now in talks to sign Stuggart defender Konstantinos Mavropanos according to multiple reports.
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