Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan rates Red Devils target Manuel Ugarte highly.
The PSG anchorman is expected to join United over the next fortnight
And Uruguayan legend Forlan believes Ugarte is a key man for his country.
He told ESPN in his home nation: “He is very important in the middle to free [Federico] Valverde and [Rodrigo] Bentancur.
“Defensively he adds a lot. If I were a coach, I would love to put Ugarte in the middle.”
Man Utd icon Cristiano Ronaldo has become the fastest YouTuber to reach one million subscribers after the launch of his channel on Wednesday.
Ronaldo, who turns 40 this season, teased his new channel with a minute-long trailer that gave fans a glimpse of what they can expect from the global superstar.
The former Man Utd and Real Madrid bagsman will be offering behind-the-scenes content, as well as videos of him taking on challenges, playing games with his partner Georgina Rodriguez and practicing his trademark celebration.
With all that in store, fans have lost their minds at the idea of seeing more of their icon on social media – leading to his new side hustle smashing the record for the fastest Youtube account to reach one million subscribers.
The channel, which is named Ur Ronaldo, hit the incredible milestone in only 90 MINUTES.
Chris Sutton believes Marcus Rashford is at risk of losing his position in the Man Utd starting line-up.
He told Instant Withdrawal Casino: “If we see the Marcus Rashford of last season that seemed to feel a bit sorry for himself, then he’s going to have a fight to get back into the starting XI.
“When he’s motivated and with a clear mind, he can be a devastating footballer and as good as any of the other best attacking players in the world, but it really depends on which version of himself decides to turn up this season.
“If Rashford returns to the squad in a good state of mind and with a clear head, Manchester United will have a better season than they did last year. There were certainly issues in the goalscoring department last season and his lack of form was a big contributor to that.
“It looks like Erik ten Hag will have more players to pick from in wide areas and upfront, which gives him a good selection headache to have, but a fully firing Rashford can still be a massive asset for the club.”
Man Utd skipper Bruno Fernandes and and their ex-keeper David de Gea have sent stirring messages to Facundo Pellistri - after the wideman left the Theatre of Dreams to star in Greece.
The Uruguayan told Panathinaikos "You're The One That I Want" - by agreeing a £5million deal.
Fernandes wrote to Pellistri: “You deserve the best,” adding a heart emoji.
While De Gea said: “Facuuuu!! All the best amigo.”
Liverpool want to snatch £70million-rated Jarrad Branthwaite from Merseyside rivals Everton, writes KEN LAWRENCE.
SunSport understands the Reds will offer £63m plus £7m in add-ons to prise the centre-back across Stanley Park.
Branthwaite, a summer target for Manchester United, is open to the move and wants to play for a higher-profile club.
He is under contract until 2027 on £60,000 a week but knows that his wages would treble if he left for Anfield.
Liverpool are growing in confidence that a deal can be done with Arne Slot believed to be a huge admirer of the budding England star.
Bookies have the 22-year-old as short as evens for a Kop move in this transfer window.
Joshua Zirkzee has been tipped to instantly build on his first-game matchwinning heroics.
Manchester United's new £36million frontman came on to drill the only goal of last Friday's Prem opener at home to Fulham.
Ten Hag said: “Very pleasing that a player who is a striker scores his first goal in his first game.
“That will give him the confidence, I‘m very pleased that it’s happened.
It gives him confidence and gives us confidence as a team.”
Erik ten Hag wants two players challenging for every position.
The Manchester United boss is still expected to bring in PSG's defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
Ten Hag said: “We will see. We have a squad, I hope we will have a squad with double positioning.
"And when we go into the season after September 1, that means you can’t select all the players but you need them all throughout the season."
Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sign a wonderkid from a Mali team.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims Guidars FC have accepted an offer from the Red Devils for defensive midfielder Sekou Kone.
It's reckoned several top clubs have been trailing the 18-year-old.
And United are said to have been on his trail all summer.
Kone would move to Old Trafford with the idea of first being developed in the junior ranks.
Erik ten Hag insists he's delighted with his summer signings so far - and might not be finished.
Manchester United have brought in striker Joshua Zirkzee, plus defenders Mathijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Leny Yoro.
Ten Hag said: “We’re very pleased. It shows we’re going in the right direction.
"We know as a club we have to catch up but it shows our ambition, the way we want to go.
"We have done good business - very good players, quality players who will add, contribute to our squad.”
Erk ten Hag has told Manchester United fans to "sit and wait" for possible more signings.
The Old Trafford chief is tipped to bring in at least one more summer recruit, with PSG'S Manuel Ugarte the likeliest candidate.
Ten Hag said: “Be patient, sit, wait. We will keep working very hard.
"We will always try to make the best squad possible, we have a couple of days and we will always improve, as long as we have the opportunity we will look for it.”
Erik ten Hag has warned Jadon Sancho he will just have to ‘deal with it’ after being left out the squad for the opening game of the season, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
And that goes for the rest of Manchester United’s players as the manager juggles his team this season.
Sancho was left out the squad for the Fulham game with the club citing "illness" although they are actively trying to offload the player.
It looked like he was being reintegrated into the United team after playing as a false nine in the pre-season having made peace with Ten Hag.
But asked if he will figure in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off the manager was giving nothing away and added a warning to all his players who may find themselves sidelined this season.
Ten Hag said: “We will see. We have a squad, I hope we will have a squad with double positioning and when we go into the season after September 1, that means you can’t select all the players but you need them all throughout the season.
“We have to manage it, the attitude of the players is very important, sometimes they will be disappointed, they have to deal with it, but you win as a squad.
“The prizes are decided next May and until then we need all the players in the squad and highly motivated, that is not an expectation, that is a demand on the squad.”
Erik ten Hag has commented on Jadon Sancho's availability for Manchester United's trip to Brighton.
The winger missed last weekend's win over Fulham due to an ear infection.
Ten Hag said: "We will see. We have a squad, I hope we will have a squad with double positioning and when we go into the season after September 1, that means you can’t select all the players but you need them all throughout the season.
"We have to manage it, the attitude of the players is very important, sometimes they will be disappointed they have to deal with it, you win as a squad.
"The prizes are decided next May and until then we need all the players in the squad and highly motivated, that is not an expectation, that is a demand on the squad."
Kobbie Mainoo has been filmed mocking injured team-mate Leny Yoro.
The Manchester United pair were spotted getting into a car together during a night out.
As Yoro passed his crutches into the car, Mainoo quipped: "Leny, you're so slow bro."
Yoro has been ruled out for three months after undergoing surgery on a fractured foot.
Former Red Devil Dimitar Berbatov has pointed to the attribute that makes Alejandro Garnacho so dangerous.
He told Futbin: "Purely because of his intent on getting the ball in going forward.
"He's not going backwards, he's going forward. He's direct. Of course he has a lot to learn, especially when to release the ball, when to pick his head up and see if someone is in a better position than himself because that's a situation that he misses sometimes.
"But he's the sort of player that has that boyish enthusiasm and just wants to play and enjoy. Not become tactical. Give him the ball, especially in the last third, and go out and destroy defenders."
Gareth Southgate has taken up a new role with UEFA after being linked with Man Utd.
According to Henry Winter, the former England boss will attend matches as a UEFA technical observer alongside David Moyes.
David Moyes has revealed Man Utd failed to sign three players when he was in charge at Old Trafford.
He told the Footy Accumulators' No Tippy Tappy Podcast: “We tried. We tried to bring in Cesc Fabregas who we thought would be a good choice. I spoke to Cesc a couple of times and he said ‘if I don’t start the first game for Barcelona, I’ll come to Man United.’ He then started the first game for Barcelona and I lost him.
“And Gareth Bale had agreed already to go to Real Madrid, and I had spoken to him, Giggsy had spoken to him, we tried to offer more money to Tottenham, more money to the player - all the stuff to stop him from going to Real Madrid.
“Underneath that I thought we needed other people. I thought we needed backup to Patty [Patrice] Evra at the time and I was trying to get Leighton Baines from Everton."
Man Utd are edging closer to signing Paris Saint-Germain outcast Manuel Ugarte this summer, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
He said: “Manchester United are now close to getting Manuel Ugarte deal done! As revealed last week, Man Utd want to proceed with loan + obligation to buy and meeting with PSG was positive.
“No bids for Ederson – Man Utd want Ugarte, details being discussed. Deal at final stage.”
Man Utd are working on a new deal for Kobbie Mainoo, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He told Caught Offside: “Man United have been working on Mainoo’s new deal for months, some talks already took place, but now all their energy is being focused on the final eight days of the summer transfer window.
“Then they will resume talks for Mainoo, who is considered a key part of the project.”
Man Utd and Tottenham are interested in signing Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen.
According to Spanish outlet Sport, one of Christensen or Eric Garcia will leave Barcelona in the coming days and the final choice will depend on the offers they receive.
Christensen is valued at around £25m and the report claims that he is on Man Utd and Tottenham’s shortlists, and contact has been made with the player’s representatives.
Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs has heaped praise on Aaron Wan-Bissaka, dubbing him one of the Premier League's top defenders after his move to West Ham.
He told The Mirror: "I would've stayed away from him, especially later on in my career.
"I would've tried to take him places he didn't want to go because, one on one, I think he's one of the best in the league. Over the 90, he's very tough to play against."
Man Utd defender Will Fish is undergoing a medical at Cardiff City today ahead of sealing a permanent move to the Welsh capital, according to WalesOnline.
It is understood that wile the £2m deal is unlikely to be announced today, the formalities are hoped to have been agreed within the next 24 hours.
Man Utd are in talks with Atalanta over a potential move for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, according to journalist Alfredo Pedulla.
Man Utd’s representatives have been in talks with Atalanta to sort out the paperwork for Rasmus Hojlund’s move to Old Trafford last summer and Ederson was reportedly a big topic of conversation.
The report claims that the Red Devils have tabled a bid of £42.5m for the Brazilian, who has been linked to Liverpool and Aston Villa.
Man Utd have extended their e-football partnership with Konami.
The collaboration began in 2019 and the renewal sees Konami retain multiple commercial rights, such as player access, media opportunities, and the use of official club branding, imagery, and recreations in the eFootball series.
Former Man Utd striker Louis Saha believes Bruno Fernandes could become one of the best players in the league.
He said of the United skipper: “Bruno Fernandes is one of the best attacking midfielders in the league and the person who creates the most chances.
“There might be players who can do a job, but in the Premier League, with the pressure of playing for Manchester United, it’s challenging for any player, and he’s really had to take the pressure off the team.
“He’s been asked to be the captain where initially he was just a leader on the pitch. He’s done well as captain.
“He deserved his new contract but what I'm always scared about with new contracts is that the player doesn’t always play the same. We saw that with Rashy [Marcus Rashford]. He signed his new contract and then maybe something happened where he relaxed a little bit but then his performances and standards dropped a bit.
“I’m not scared about that with Bruno because he has the right approach every game. He always gives 200%. I wouldn’t be surprised if he becomes the best player in the league.”
Manchester United target Sander Berge has joined Fulham from Burnley in a £25m deal.
Man Utd had been keeping dialogue open with Burnley for the midfielder, but Fulham moved for the Norway international after failing to reach an agreement for Man Utd midfielder Scott McTominay.
The Cottagers will pay £20m upfront plus £5m in performance-related add-ons for the 26-year-old - a similar offer they made to Man Utd for McTominay.