Amad Diallo is entering a crucial pre-season for Man Utd, and it has not started well.
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The young sensation, who has struggled to nail down a spot in Erik ten Hag's squad since joining the Red Devils from Atalanta, suffered an injury in Saturday's pre-season showdown with Arsenal in New Jersey.
The 21-year-old Ivory Coast star went down after 59 minutes clutching his ankle, despite no other players being near him.
He later left MetLife Stadium on crutches with his short-term future in doubt, and his chances of impressing ten Hag immediately compromised.
Diallo spent last season enjoying an impressive loan spell at Sunderland, but is hoping to prove he is good enough to fight for a place at Old Trafford.
Fabrizio Romano REVEALS Man Utd transfer plan
While there is no definitive update on who will be next to arrive at Man Utd this summer, at least ten Hag and co DO have a clear plan according to Fabrizio Romano.
Once Hojlund is (hopefully) secured, ten Hag will then look to add another midfielder to his squad, in the shape of Fiorentina's Moroccan star Sofyan Amrabat.
That midfield of course is going to be pretty crowded, and exits will be inevitable. Top of the list per Romano is Brazilian star Fred. He is drawing interest from Fulham and from the Saudi Pro League.
Decision on Greenwood future becomes CLEARER
The future of Mason Greenwood is gradually becoming clearer with Man Utd coach Erik ten Hag admitting he will not make the final decision.
Greenwood was charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in October 2022, but in February this year the Crown Prosecution Service dropped the charges.
The promising forward though remains out in the cold having not played since January 2022. Now the club are set to decide on his future - notably whether it lies at Old Trafford or elsewhere.
"It's a club decision and of course, I shared my opinions but it's a club decision and we all have to accept that," said ten Hag on the club's pre-season tour of the United States.
Asked if he would like to keep Greenwood, he added: "I can't say so much about it but I shared my opinion about it, so let's see what's going to happen."
Greenwood is under contract through to 2025.
Man Utd Amrabat DEADLINE looms with all parties keen on deal
Man Utd are still interested in Fiorentina's Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat and there is a deadline attached to negotiations.
The Viola would like to resolve things by the time Amrabat returns for pre-season on Monday, and reports from Italy say things are not that far away.
Gazzetta dello Sport says Amrabat wants the move and that personal terms will not be an issue. All that remains is for United to pony up the 25-30m offer that the Viola want.
Gazzetta goes on to say that all parties are keen to get a deal done. Watch this space...
Mbappe IS FOR SALE as Man Utd and co on RED ALERT
Man Utd continue to search for a new striker, and on Friday evening we got confirmation that the biggest fish of all is available.
Fabrizio Romano revealed that PSG are putting Kylian Mbappe up for sale after leaving him out of their squad for the pre-season tour of Japan.
There remain massive question marks about whether United would get involved in a Mbappe auction - Real Madrid remain hot favourites for his signature.
But if Madrid do not play ball with PSG, the French giants could be left trying to sell him elsewhere.
Barcelona make DECISION about Man Utd target de Jong
Barcelona look to have hammered the final nail in the coffin of Manchester United's Frenkie de Jong ambitions by naming the Dutchman one of their club captains.
United were linked with a move for De Jong for all of last summer before eventually giving up and signing Casemiro from Real Madrid for €70.7 million instead, but speculation they could go back in for him remains.
De Jong and United manager Erik ten Hag won the Dutch domestic double together in 2019, and the latter has made no secret of his desire to be reunited. But De Jong looks like he is at Barca for the long haul after they made him a club captain.
"2023/24 Barça Captains Confirmed!!!!" read a simple statement on the club's official Twitter channel, with De Jong pictured alongside Ronald Araujo, Sergi Roberto and Marc-Andre ter Stegen (from left to right above).
Man Utd target Osimhen makes Napoli DEMAND
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen wants to include a €120 million release clause in his new deal at the club, after being priced out of a move this summer.
Osimhen, 24, was linked with Manchester United (and Chelsea), but Napoli set an extortionate asking price of €200 million - a fee that president Aurelio De Laurentiis boasted only Paris Saint-Germain could afford.
Man Utd Onana signing CONFIRMED as goalkeeper arrives
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana on a five-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.
The Red Devils have paid Inter Milan €52.5 million to secure the services of Onana, a fee that ranks third on the all-time list of the most expensive goalkeepers ever.
After confirming his transfer to Italian media in recent days, Onana officially announced that his move to United on his Instagram account.
"I never imagined that a farewell would be so hard," he wrote. "A year ago I became a Nerazzurro, many people told me that this club and this city had something special. Now I can confirm it. In my first days as a Nerazzurro I realised that this is a family, that being Interisti is a way of understanding life.
"I fell in love with San Siro, la Curva and the city. Now the circumstances are right for me to start a new journey in Manchester. I do it with great enthusiasm, but knowing that I will miss you. Eternal gratitude to all the Interisti. You make this club great."
"Maybe one day our paths will cross again, but now it’s time to face new challenges and cheer you on from afar. Players come and go, but the club always remains, and Inter is above everything and everyone."
David de Gea REJECTS Inter
David de Gea has rejected Inter's approaches in the wake of Andre Onana's transfer to Manchester United, according to the Daily Record.
The 32-year-old officially departed the club as a free agent on 30 June and he is still looking for a new place of employment.
According to the Daily Record, De Gea has rejected Inter's offer to become Andre Onana's replacement at the San Siro. The Nerrazzuri reportedly offered a contract worth an annual €5m (£4.3m), but "David de Gea is looking to secure an after-tax salary of €10m (£8.7m)."
The Spaniard is said to favour a return to his home country, having featured for Atletico Madrid before Sir Alex Ferguson brought him to Old Trafford in 2011.
The versatile Italy forward – who helped his country to glory at Euro 2020 – has also been linked with a move to a Newcastle.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Man Utd are very much in the running for Chiesa – who is said to be available for €50m (£43.3m).
The 25-year-old has two years left to run on his contract with Juve, who he joined from Fiorentina three years ago – initially on loan, before completing a €42.5m permanent switch.
Chiesa finished last season strongly, making four goal contributions in his final five appearances of the campaign – having been sidelined for the majority of 2022 after rupturing his ACL.
Man Utd takeover BOOST with Sir Jim Ratcliffe UPDATE
Ineos sport director Sir Dave Brailsford says Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his group are still "very keen" to buy Manchester United.
The takeover saga at Old Trafford has been dragging on since November with Ratcliffe and Ineos up against Qatar's Sheikh Jassim in the battle to acquire the club from the Glazers.
Both bidders are reportedly still confident of getting a deal done.
Man Utd in Dean Henderson talks with Nottingham Forest
Talks between Nottingham Forest and Dean Henderson are continuing despite the Manchester United goalkeeper being on tour in the States with Erik ten Hag’s squad.
We are told that there is confidence that Forest will secure the signing - the purchase of Andre Onana had been holding their move for Henderson up, but now they have got the 27-year-old Inter star, it’s believed that their former loanee will be making a return to City Ground, only this time on a permanent basis.
Major blow for ten Hag as Elanga transfer COLLAPSES
Manchester United have been dealt a major blow in their attempts to offload Anthony Elanga this summer, with the Sweden international rejecting a move to Everton.
Elanga, 21, is one of the Red Devils’ saleable assets this summer and due to his lack of first-team opportunities, they are keen to fetch a fee for the forward.
However, those hopes have been dented by Elanga himself, who has turned down the chance to join Everton due to the Toffees’ style of play.
According to the Daily Mail, “Everton held direct talks with Elanga but the player has ruled out a move amid concerns over his suitability to Dyche's tactics.”
