Man Utd transfer: Romano reveals the two ‘main names’ Ten Hag wants as next signing; Fofana price doubles

Man Utd are looking to sign either Paris Saint-Germain s Manuel Ugarte or Fiorentina s Sofyan Amrabat, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Red Devils have made a good start to the summer transfer window, bringing in Netherlands international Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and young French centre-back Leny Yoro from Lille.

And now Erik ten Hag and INEOS have turned their attention to signing a new defensive midfielder with reports that .

The Uruguay international is reportedly keen on moving to Old Trafford this summer and there were even claims that the transfer was .

However, there seems to be gap in terms of valuation with currently unwilling to meet PSG s £58m asking price for Ugarte.

Romano insists Man Utd are still very much in …

Man Utd transfer blow among two reasons for Yoro injury ‘secrecy’ as report reveals ‘tension’

According to reports, there are two reasons behind Manchester United s decision to try to keep Leny Yoro s injury diagnosis a secret .

made a major statement earlier this summer as they fended off competition to sign 18-year-old Yoro from Ligue Un outfit Lille in a deal worth up to £58m with add-ons included.

Yoro secrecy

s Lille contract was up in 2025 and he was initially expected to snub interest from Premier League clubs and join Real Madrid on a free transfer next year.

However, Man Utd made a huge push to sign Yoro this summer and they deserve credit for tempting the talented youngster to join the club.

The centre-back was expected to have a big role to play for Man Utd this season, but he has been ruled out for three months after suffering a …

Man Utd will ‘spare no effort’ to land Ten Hag favourite in ‘icing on the cake’ signing

Manchester United will reportedly spare no effort to get Frenkie de Jong before the summer transfer window closes, in a move that would be the icing on the cake for the club.

United have done well in adding some quality players to the side this summer. Joshua Zirkzee has joined up top, promising centre-back Leny Yoro has also come through the door, followed by previous Erik ten Hag disciples Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.

But with Casemiro failing to convince last season, and , a new midfield signing is dominating the thinking at Old Trafford.

At multiple different times in Ten Hag s two years at United, Barcelona and former Ajax midfielder De Jong, has been the top target. He rejected United a couple of years back, but it s believed he ll now be availa…

Ipswich Town 0-2 Liverpool: Salah and Jota goals ensure Slot era starts with all three points

Liverpool forwards Diogo Jota and Mohamad Salah spoiled Ipswich’s Premier League return and handed new boss Arne Slot a debut victory.

Ipswich were back in the top flight for the first time in 22 years after consecutive promotions under Kieran McKenna and edged a tight first half in front of a buoyant Portman Road crowd.

Liverpool, who finished third in Jurgen Klopp’s last season, went up a level after the break with Jota able to force the opener on the hour mark after an assist by Salah.

Salah went from provider to scorer five minutes later with a smart finish and it proved enough to ensure Slot made a triumphant start with a 2-0 win on the road.

Ipswich had made a flurry of summer signings, but McKenna hinted on Friday it would be a lot of his old …

Liverpool: Romano confirms £10.9m ‘agreement’ after Chiesa ‘immediately accepted’ PL transfer

Liverpool reportedly have an agreement in place to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa as the Italy international closes in on a move to Anfield.

The Reds are yet to make a move in the transfer market that will benefit them this season after Giorgi Mamardashvili signed in a deal worth €35m but has returned to Valencia in a season-long loan deal.

are rumoured to be interested in three new signings this summer with the Reds wanting a centre-back, central midfielder and a wide forward.

However, Liverpool fans could have to settle for just one new face with Chiesa where their main interest lies ahead of transfer deadline day on Friday.

Earlier on Wednesday, Romano revealed that Liverpool are locked in talks over a potential deal for the Juventus winger …

Ben White: England return verdict surfaces; ‘current indications’ reveal how Arsenal star can ‘end exile’

A new report has revealed Arsenal star Ben White s current stance on playing for England after he rejected a call-up earlier this year.

The defender was part of England s 2022 World Cup squad, but

The talented defender s performances for Arsenal mean he s warranted a spot in England s squad over the last couple of years. However, he rejected the opportunity to play for the Three Lions during this year s March international break.

, with his relationship with Holland being a key factor.

was subsequently left out of Gareth Southgate s Euro 2024 squad, but it has been suggested that he could make a return following his exit and the interim appointment of Lee Carsley.

, but Carsley has not included him in his squad for this international break.

Tottenham: Ornstein predicts Tottenham’s stance on ‘shocking’ sack decision amid Arsenal comparison

The Athletic s David Ornstein has commented on whether Tottenham Hotspur could sack Ange Postecoglou following their 1-0 loss against arch-rivals Arsenal.

was lauded at the start of last season as he successfully overhauled s style of play, making his side one of the most entertaining sides to watch in the Premier League.

Spurs ended the season poorly but still finished fifth in the Premier League and two points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa.

Before this season, Tottenham s target for the new campaign would have likely been to qualify for the Champions League and/or win a trophy.

However, Spurs have endured a difficult start to the new season. They have one win in four Premier League games and last time out, they were beaten 1-0 at home against Nor…

Man City FFP result ‘might never be public’ as champions ‘fear significant defeat’ in APT case

According to a report, Manchester City fear a substantial loss in their associated party transactions (APT) case against the Premier League.

are embroiled in a legal battle with the Premier League as they challenge the APT rules in place, claiming the current regulations are unlawful .

APT rules are designed to ensure any commercial deal or player transfer between a club and entities with links to that club’s ownership are conducted at fair market value, so that club revenues are not artificially inflated.

If an arbitration panel declares the APT rules invalid, then clubs would effectively be free to do any commercial deals they wished without any independent judgement being made on whether those deals were for fair market value.

The case began in …

Will Horse Track Amendment Make Minnesota Sports Betting More Palatable?

A Minnesota lawmaker yesterday presented an interesting amendment to his bill during a Senate committee hearing, proposing a massive change to integrate state horse tracks into sports betting plans.

Sen. Matt Klein (DFL-53) proposed several amendments to his sports betting bill, , during yesterday s Senate State and Local Government Committee hearing, one of which would send 30% of the state s sports betting tax revenues to a newly created fund to support Minnesota s horse tracks.

With the amendment, Klein hopes to appease state race tracks being prohibited from offering sports betting on their own.

The committee , but took no action. It s expected to discuss again next week.

Too Little, Too Late?

Klein s sports betting bill is a Senate companion piece …

Army vs Navy Odds, Spread & Prediction (Dec. 9)

In the Army vs Navy odds, the Golden Knights are -148 moneyline favorites, giving them an 59.68% implied win probability. The total is set at 27.5 points. That s the second-lowest total ever assigned to a college football game. Only Iowa vs Nebraska (25.5 points) earlier this season went lower.

Odds as of Dec. 8 at DraftKings. Sign up at the to bet on Golden Knights vs Midshipmen and other college football action this week.

 

Army is 5-2 straight up in the last seven games against Navy. Prior to that, the Midshipmen had won 14 in a row, the longest winning streak in the history of the series.

Kickoff for this game at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, December 9 is set for 3:00 pm ET. The broadcast is being carried by CBS.

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