Ralf Rangnick finished his spell as Man United interim manager with the worst winning record of any gaffer at Old Trafford in Premier League history. A goal difference of zero, failure to qualify for the Champions League, broken tactical setup and an uninspired dressing room was his legacy on the pitch. But the former Red…
Manchester United are working to seal a move for Frenkie de Jong, as Erik ten Hag prioritises sorting out his side’s midfield issues before moving onto other positions. The former Ajax manager has first hand knowledge of De Jong’s ability to drive forward with the ball and break lines. And he is keen on convincing…
Manchester United are set for a defensive overhaul after enduring their worst season in Premier League history, but Harry Maguire will remain a key part of the squad. The Red Devils’ backline were on the end of several humiliations during the recently concluded campaign. Relegated Burnley conceded fewer goals than United. Wholesale changes are expected…
Man United’s hierarchy, after unveiling their new manager on Monday, have been drawing up the framework to upgrade the current squad. There are plans to bring in a couple of midfielders, a centre-half, and a versatile forward. During his spell as interim manager at Old Trafford, Ralf Rangnick highlighted the need of a younger forward…
Man United forward Anthony Martial will be returning to the club following a disappointing loan spell at Sevilla. But the Frenchman has no plans to continue at Old Trafford. The France international moved to the La Liga outfit in January, and was welcomed with a special video message from Ronaldo Nazario. It was hoped the…
Erik ten Hag wasn’t asked about departing Paul Pogba in his introductory press conference on Monday, but finding the Frenchman’s replacement is going to be high on the new Manchester United manager’s agenda. Pogba is linked with a return to Serie A, with Juventus interested in signing him on a free transfer for the second…
Erik ten Hag held his first press conference as Manchester United manager on Monday, and addressed a host of topics, including the captaincy situation at the club. The Dutchman was unveiled at Old Trafford, less than 24 hours after he attended the Red Devils’ last game of the season on Sunday. Ten Hag refused to…
Erik ten Hag is not taking the rebuilding task at Old Trafford lightly. Instead of enjoying Ajax’s post-season trip to Curacao following their title win, the Dutchman decided to immediately turn his attention to Manchester United. Already in London for strategic meetings, Ten Hag will also be present at Selhurst Park to watch United play…
Erik ten Hag has started working for Man United. He touched down in London alongside his trusted Ajax assistant Mitchell van der Gaag this week for meetings over recruitment. United’s backline is a particular area of concern for the new manager. The Red Devils have conceded more goals this season than in any campaign in…
Erik ten Hag and his assistant Mitchel van der Gaag have arrived in London, as they plan to attend multiple meetings in the coming days to shape Manchester United’s summer transfer strategy. The duo also met with United’s football director John Murtough and Steve McClaren in Amsterdam following Ajax’s title confirmation last week. Now, reports…
Lionel Messi could reportedly head to MLS upon the end of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain. The 34-year-old has endured a tough debut season in Paris, failing to end PSG’s Champions League wait. Even domestically, he hasn’t managed to take Ligue 1 by storm, and was even absent from the league’s Team of the Season.…
Newcastle United are considering to return for Dean Henderson this summer, having failed to sign the goalkeeper in January. The Tyneside-based club have seen their fortunes dramatically transformed following their takeover in 2021. Newcastle spent over £80m in the January transfer window, and were prepared to bring in more players, including Henderson and Jesse Lingard,…
Bayern Munich reportedly inquired about Jurrien Timber, but it is understood he could follow Erik ten Hag to Manchester United. The Bundesliga champions are close to signing Ajax pair Ryan Gravenberch and Noussair Mazraoui. Talks for Gravenberch, 20, are at an advanced stage, while Mazraoui has already agreed to move to Germany on a free…
Manchester United will try to sign N’Golo Kante for Erik ten Hag, six years after he snubbed them for Chelsea. Jose Mourinho’s era at Old Trafford kicked off with the record breaking arrival of Paul Pogba to bolster United’s midfield in the summer of 2016. But the Portuguese also wanted to lure Kante from Leicester…
Erik ten Hag has made an initial assessment of his Manchester United squad ahead of pre-season. The Dutchman recently met with United football director John Murtough in Amsterdam to discuss pre-season and recruitment plans ahead of his arrival following the completion of Ajax’s season. Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, and Jesse Lingard are all set to…
Man Utd have intensified their summer rebuild plans following Erik ten Hag’s league title win with Ajax. The Dutchman wrapped his third Eredivisie title in four years after his side’s 5-0 win over Heerenveen on Wednesday night. And hours after Ajax’s triumph, United football director John Murtough met with Ten Hag in Amsterdam. The meeting…
Manchester United’s summer transfer process is expected to accelerate now that Erik ten Hag has wrapped up the Eredivise title with Ajax. In fact, if reports in Spain are to be believed, United are already very close to giving their new manager his first signing, and that too a massive one. Spanish journalist Gerard Romero…
Erik ten Hag has his work cut out for him at Old Trafford as the squad he will inherit this summer is filled with players who are simply uncoachable. Ralf Rangnick arrived at Carrington in December with a promise of a fast, proactive, and counter-pressing style of football. But the ‘Godfather of Gegenpressing’ failed to…
Harry Maguire has been suggested as a player Chelsea could target, with the club allegedly looking to rebuild their squad with an “English spine”. Thomas Tuchel’s side are expected to be taken over by the LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly in the near future. Once the takeover is completed, the Blues will have to make…
Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s task of bringing back the glory days to the Theatre of Dreams appears to get more difficult with every performance from the club’s fallen stars under interim man in charge Ralf Rangnick. The latest thrashing from Brighton and Hove Albion once again highlighted that there’s a seismic void…
Manchester United’s 4-0 drubbing by Brighton and Hove Albion confirmed the current season will be statistically their worst in Premier League history. The hosts were winless at the Amex Stadium since Boxing Day before Saturday’s kick-off. After 90 minutes of football, where only one team showed up, Graham Potter’s men ended their disappointing streak by…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned down multiple job offers mid-season, but is open to return to management this summer. The Norwegian was sacked by Manchester United in November following an underwhelming start to the season and was replaced by Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis for the remainder of the campaign. His former club have…
Erik ten Hag will oversee a major rebuild when he arrives in Manchester, as he plans to make three major signings in the upcoming transfer window. Almost every position could be considered an area of concern for the Red Devils when compared to the players of Manchester City and Liverpool. But Ten Hag’s options to…
Erik ten Hag’s early work to shape his Manchester United squad has suffered a set back, as one player at the club has rebuffed his approach. The Ajax manager is yet to arrive in Manchester, but has already been involved in some key decisions regarding the summer rebuild. As per The Mirror, Ten Hag allegedly…
Real Madrid were two goals down on aggregate in the final minute of normal time. Manchester City, who have the best defensive record in the Premier League this season, seemed in control. Until they weren’t. There’s no tactical explanation for Rodrygo’s two goals in two minutes followed by Karim Benzema’s match-winning penalty in the fifth…
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is amongst the players Crystal Palace are considering to sign in the summer to take Patrick Vieira’s side to next level after an encouraging maiden campaign under the French manager. Nathaniel Clyne and Joel Ward are both on the wrong side of 30s, and Nathan Ferguson’s transfer from West Brom hasn’t worked out…
Cristiano Ronaldo added another goal to his tally as Manchester United registered a rare comfortable win over Brentford and gave the Old Trafford crowd something to celebrate amid a protest against the owners. The 3-0 triumph capped off what was a miserable season at the Theatre of Dreams, which witnessed a series of embarrassing results…
Man Utd finished their last home game of the season on a high, beating Brentford 3-0 at the Theatre of Dreams. On the night when United fans staged yet another protest about the club’s ownership, the players delivered the biggest win under Ralf Rangnick before doing a lap of honour in front of a partially…
Sir Alex Ferguson has wished incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag well, insisting the club is in need of someone to “get in control.” United fans, after another trophy less season, can’t wait for the underwhelming campaign to finish. Since Ten Hag’s announcement as Ralf Rangnick’s successor, there have been more eyes on Ajax…
Erik ten Hag has identified the full-back positions as a problem area at Manchester United, and has already picked out the player he wants to sign to fix the issue. Tyrell Malacia could be Ten Hag’s first signing at United. According to the Mirror, the incoming manager wants the Feyenoord left-back to challenge Luke Shaw…
Manchester United’s dreadful season hit another low in April, as back to back humiliating defeats at Liverpool and Arsenal ended their top-four hopes. The Red Devils’ current state is the result of a decade of mismanagement. However, it appears United are finally addressing their issues behind the scenes, and their new rebuilding process isn’t merely…
Manchester United settled for a point against Chelsea and ended the visitor’s eight game winning run away from home with a 1-1 draw on Thursday night. Ralf Rangnick’s men, after their humbling at Liverpool and Arsenal, showed more intent and aggression against the Blues, especially after Marcos Alonso’s opener in the second-half. But they were…
Ralf Rangnick is set to be named the new manager of the Austria national team. The German tactician has been on the Austrian FA (OFB)’s radar ever since the departure of Franco Foda, who resigned following the European side’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. He is well aware of Austrian football due…
Erik ten Hag is yet to fully assess the Manchester United squad, but the club are willing to let go a number of players who have underperformed this season. Anything that the Red Devils will recoup in transfer fees this summer is expected to be added to the incoming manager’s transfer budget of £100-£150m in…
Sebastian Haller is the latest Ajax player to be linked with a move to Manchester United after it was announced Erik ten Hag is set to take charge of the Premier League club at the end of the season. United’s frontline is an area of concern for the incoming manager. Edinson Cavani’s departure is all…
Brandon Williams is determined to make it at Manchester United after spending the 2021/22 season on loan at Norwich City. The Englishman will return to United in the summer following a fruitful loan spell at Norwich. After initially struggling to get minutes under former boss Daniel Farke, Williams managed to win Dean Smith’s trust, and…
Erik ten Hag’s past with Andreas Pereira might help the Brazilian revive his career at Man Utd. Pereira, after failing to establish himself at Old Trafford under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, moved to his native Brazil last summer. Following a bright start to his loan spell at Flamengo, he convinced the club to…
Ajax players are delighted for their manager Erik ten Hag following his announcement as Manchester United’s new manager. And one player has even jokingly asked the Dutch tactician to take him to Old Trafford. United’s announcement before the conclusion of Ajax’s campaign has not affected the focus of the Eredivisie leaders, who registered a 1-0…
Wayne Rooney rejected the opportunity to return to Manchester United as part of Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff. The United hierarchy, after finalising the appointment of the Dutch tactician, are working on completing his backroom staff. Ajax assistant Mitchell van der Gaag is the incoming manager’s preferred No 2 for the United rebuild. He has…
Manchester United players might have delivered lifeless display during the tail end the season, but they are ‘excited’ by the arrival of Erik ten Hag. Ralf Rangnick, despite his expertise behind the scenes, has failed to pick up the players following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s mid-season dismissal. As a result, the Red Devils’ hopes of qualifying…
Paul Pogba, substituted just 10 minutes into the game at Anfield following a calf injury, has potentially played his last game in a Man United shirt. With Scott McTominay and Fred already out injured Ralf Rangnick was left with no other option but to replace the Frenchman with Jesse Lingard on Tuesday night. Liverpool, who…
Erik ten Hag’s appointment as Man Utd manager has been announced after a lengthy process. United’s football director John Murtough was impressed with Ten Hag’s ‘long-term vision’ for the Red Devils during the club’s conversations, which also involved the Dutchman demanding an environment and structure that allows him to have a big say in footballing…
Manchester United have announced the appointment of Erik ten Hag as Men’s First Team Manager. The Dutchman will leave Ajax at the end of the season following a successful four-and-a-half-years at the Amsterdam club. His journey, which started in 2017, with the iconic outfit is still not completed, as Ajax try to wrap up a…
Erik ten Hag is set to become the new Manchester United manager after agreeing a three-year deal, with the option of a 12-month extension, and will be followed by another Ajax man to Old Trafford at the end of the season. While Ten Hag’s pursuit was straightforward due to a clause in his Ajax contract…
Manchester United’s two leading scouts have left the club amid their worst run of form in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. Jim Lawlor, United’s chief scout, as well as the head of global scouting, Marcel Bout, have decided to step down from their respective roles. Lawlor leaves after 16 years at Old Trafford. He joined…
Manchester United were played out of the park by Liverpool in their 4-0 defeat at Anfield – their heaviest ever loss at the Reds’ home ground. Ralf Rangnick’s men were second best at everything on Tuesday night. In his post-match interview to Sky Sports, Mo Salah, who bagged a brace, said: “They make our life…
Manchester City have managed to convince Erling Haaland to sign for them ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona. The two La Liga giants were in the running for the Norway international, but City have been the most determined side for his signature. Barcelona’s financial woes prevented them from meeting Haaland’s demands, while Madrid remain keen…
Man United have spent over £100m on centre-back signings since the start of the 2019-20 season, and are set to dip into the transfer market for one more this summer following another campaign marked by disastrous defending. United signed four-time Champions League winner Raphael Varane from Real Madrid to partner the world’s most expensive centre-back…
Erik ten Hag, after verbally agreeing to become Manchester United manager last week, has now decided to bring his Ajax assistant Mitchell van der Gaag with him to England. The duo will be on the touchline today in the KNVB Cup final clash against PSV Eindhoven, and look to conclude Ajax’s campaign with a trophy…
Manchester United returned to the winning ways with a 3-2 win over Norwich City courtesy of a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick. The Red Devils had to fight hard for all three points at Old Trafford, as they slipped a two goal lead to 20th place Norwich, much to the disappointment of the home fans. Some of…