Manchester United transfer news live as Man Utd ‘eye striker with £86m release
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Manchester United lost further ground in the top four race on Sunday afternoon, losing 3-1 to Manchester City in the derby at the Etihad Stadium.
Despite leading at half-time, following a stunning hit from Marcus Rashford, United were undone after the break through goals from Phil Foden (2) and Erling Haaland. City dominated proceedings for long spells and barely gave United a kick of the ball in the second half.
Coupled with Aston Villa’s 3-2 win over Luton Town on Saturday, United are now 11 points shy of the Champions League places, meaning they face an uphill struggle if they are to finish inside the top four. They are also now six points behind fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.
It means United, having lost back-to-back league games, must get back on track when they face Everton at Old Trafford this coming Saturday. Villa face Spurs the following day, meaning United need to pounce on the fact at least one of them will drop points.
Meanwhile, uncertainty continues to surround Erik ten Hag’s future as United boss. The Manchester Evening News reported last week that United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos Group have analysed potential replacements.
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11:30George Smith
Gyokeres ‘watched’ by United scouts
According to a report by the Mirror, Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyökeres was ‘watched’ by United scouts last week.
The Swedish international has excelled in his debut season for the Portuguese club, scoring 32 goals in all competitions thus far. He joined Sporting from Championship club Coventry City last summer.
The 25-year-old has gone from strength-to-strength this term, grabbing 11 assists in addition to his 32 goals in just 35 games.
It is reported that he was ‘watched’ by United scouts last Thursday, as well as by officials from Arsenal and Chelsea. He reportedly has an £86million release clause in his contract.
15:30George Smith
Potter favourite to replace Ten Hag at United
Earlier today, we brought you the latest odds on where Erik ten Hag ranks in the list of Premier League managers who are under increasing pressure.
Ten Hag faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford and United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, as well as his Ineos Group, have analysed potential replacements. Courtesy of Betfair, here are the latest odds on who could replace him at Old Trafford…
- Graham Potter – 7/2
- Simone Inzaghi – 15/2
- Thomas Tuchel, Ruben Amorim – 9/1
- Zinedine Zidane – 10/1
- Gareth Southgate, Roberto De Zerbi, Xabi Alonso, Julen Lopetegui – 14/1
- Hansi Flick – 16/1
- Andoni Iraola – 20/1
15:00George Smith
Casemiro sends City message to Ratcliffe
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