| It is thought that there are two key factors behind the move. Following INEOS’s arrival, the priority has been placed on the performance of the first team at #mufc and the figure expected to be saved by the forthcoming cost-cutting is thought to run into the tens of millions – with that cash to instead be invested in Erik ten Hag’s playing squad.
Compliance with the Premier League’s controversial Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules is also understood to have played a part.
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Compliance with the Premier League’s controversial Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules is also understood to have played a part.
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Joshua Zirkzee has a release clause of €40m (£33m) but sources in Italy have said #mufc could spend up to £13m in commission to secure a deal. Making the deal rise upto £46m in total. [@samuelluckhurst]
🚨 OFFICIAL: Erik ten Hag signs new deal at Man United valid until June 2026.
“I am very pleased to have reached agreement with the club to continue working together. Looking back at the past two years, we can reflect with pride on two trophies and many examples of progression from where we were when I joined”.
“However, we must also be clear that there is still lots of hard work ahead to reach the levels expected of Manchester United, which means challenging for English and European titles”.
“In my discussions with the club, we have found complete unity in our vision for reaching those goals, and we are all strongly committed to making that journey together”.
“I am very pleased to have reached agreement with the club to continue working together. Looking back at the past two years, we can reflect with pride on two trophies and many examples of progression from where we were when I joined”.
“However, we must also be clear that there is still lots of hard work ahead to reach the levels expected of Manchester United, which means challenging for English and European titles”.
“In my discussions with the club, we have found complete unity in our vision for reaching those goals, and we are all strongly committed to making that journey together”.
Dan Ashworth: “With two trophies in the past two seasons, Erik ten Hag has reinforced his record as one of the most consistently successful coaches in European football”.
“We decided that Erik was the best partner for us to work with in driving up standards and outcomes”.
“We decided that Erik was the best partner for us to work with in driving up standards and outcomes”.
🔴🇳🇱 Ten Hag: “There is still lots of hard work ahead to reach the levels expected of Man United, which means challenging for English and European titles”.
“In my discussions with the club, we have found complete unity in our vision for reaching those goals”.
“In my discussions with the club, we have found complete unity in our vision for reaching those goals”.
Manchester United have triggered the existing +1 option in Erik ten Hag’s contract rather than negotiating altogether fresh terms.
(Source: @RobDawsonESPN)
(Source: @RobDawsonESPN)
Christopher Vivell has today started work as #mufc’s director of global talent and will help with the summer window. He will report to Dan Ashworth. [@Dan_Sheldon_]
Christopher Vivell will assist #mufc by lending his expertise around player recruitment and talent ID. Although Vivell’s appointment is a temporary one, there is a possibility that he becomes a full-time employee at the club.
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United working to finalise signing of Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee…Club talks continue (United exploring whether to activate €40m clause or agree separate price) but deal now close’
Via @David_Ornstein @TheAthleticFC
Via @David_Ornstein @TheAthleticFC
Saudi Pro League clubs are still in contact with Casemiro’s camp to discuss terms. #mufc are open to letting him leave in order to bring in a new midfielder [@FabrizioRomano]
🚨 #mufc are now pushing for Manuel Ugarte. PSG would like the €60 million previously paid however Man Utd think a price of €42 million is realistic. Manchester United are optimistic with both teams expected to meet in the middle. [@CMoffiziell]
Breaking: Manchester United have submitted a improved offer of £45m plus £5m for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite [@ChrisWheelerDM]
Manchester United are close to agreeing a £43m fee with Bayern Munich for Matthijs de Ligt! #MUFC [@ChrisWheelerDM]
Everton have rejected #mufc's second offer for Jarrad Branthwaite. Still holding out for minimum £70m. [@SamuelLuckhurst]
🚨 | BREAKING:
Marseille have reached an agreement with #mufc to sign Mason Greenwood – £26.7 total deal, £23.3 million fixed fee plus £3.4 million in add-ons. [@David_Ornstein]
Marseille have reached an agreement with #mufc to sign Mason Greenwood – £26.7 total deal, £23.3 million fixed fee plus £3.4 million in add-ons. [@David_Ornstein]
Mason Greenwood’s transfer fee:
- £26.7 million package
- £23.3 million fixed fee
- £3.4 million add-ons
- 50% of any future sale
- the right to buy additional percentages
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- £26.7 million package
- £23.3 million fixed fee
- £3.4 million add-ons
- 50% of any future sale
- the right to buy additional percentages
[@David_Ornstein/@JacobsBen]
shrewd deal - if he does do well at Marseille, bigger clubs will come knocking