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The Irish Sun
19 hours ago
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Man Utd warned Bryan Mbeumo transfer will be OFF unless they meet Brentford's huge asking price
BRENTFORD warned Manchester United to stump up £65million for Bryan Mbeumo — or else the forward will stay. 4 Bryan Mbeumo's move to Man Utd could be off unless they match Brentford's asking price Credit: Getty 4 But Man Utd may also now look to reunite Mbeumo with Ollie Watkins Credit: PA Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford The Bees rejected two Red Devils bids, of up to £60m, for 2024-25 top scorer Mbeumo. Talks are ongoing between the clubs but The Cameroonian ace hit 20 goals last season. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Man Utd's latest bid was £55m plus add-ons. Giles, who effectively confirmed captain Christian Norgaard's £9.3m switch to 'Twenty Premier League goals last year (from Mbeumo), we expected lots of interest and there's been lots of interest. 'If he earned a massive move now and it was right for us financially, we'd be open to that. Most read in Football "But if he ended up here next season, I wouldn't be massively surprised. We'd be delighted. And that's not off the table as well — so let's see how it evolves.' BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Mbeumo, 25, wants a move to Old Trafford. Former Bees star Watkins, 29, is a Man Utd target — if they sell £64m flop striker Bryan Mbeumo to Man Utd LATEST as Reds bid £60million | Transfers Exposed 4 4
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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Man Utd confirm return of Jonny Evans, 37, in brand new role as he officially announces his retirement
Evans will still have a key role at Old Trafford GOOD EVANS Man Utd confirm return of Jonny Evans, 37, in brand new role as he officially announces his retirement Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JONNY EVANS has called time on his legendary playing career to take a huge new role at Manchester United. The 37-year-old has been named Head of Loans and Pathways, a job that will see him guide the club's young stars through their development and into the first team. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Jonny Evans has announced his retirement from football Credit: Getty 4 Evans was awarded an MBE for his contribution to football in 2023 Credit: Reuters 4 Evans will stay behind at Manchester united to help the next generation Credit: Getty Evans, who's wrapping up his UEFA A Licence, will work closely with director of football Jason Wilcox and the academy boss to make sure United's rising stars get the best opportunities, both on loan and at Old Trafford. The move marks the official end of a glittering playing career, with Evans making 241 appearances for the Red Devils. During his time at United, he won three Premier League titles, a Champions League, and a whole host of cups. In total, Evans made 536 senior appearances for five clubs and earned 107 caps for Northern Ireland. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS DURAN AWAY Duran set for Al-Nassr exit just SIX MONTHS but Prem move will cost him millions In 2023, he was awarded an MBE for his services to football. The centre-back posted an emotional message to fans, saying: 'I retire with pride, not sadness and with massive thanks to everyone who's supported me along the way. "The fans have been incredible and I'll be forever grateful for their backing. 'I'm excited to help the next generation of talent at United. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 4 "I know how important loans are in a player's development and I'm eager to play a part in getting more youngsters into the first team.' Jason Wilcox hailed Evans' appointment, saying: 'Jonny is the perfect role model for our young players. Ruben Amorim breaks silence over futures of Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho "His experience will be invaluable as we continue to develop the next wave of stars ready for United's first team.' United fans will no doubt be thrilled to see Evans still playing a key role at the club after hanging up his boots. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Man Utd confirm return of Jonny Evans, 37, in brand new role as he officially announces his retirement
JONNY EVANS has called time on his legendary playing career to take a huge new role at Manchester United. The 37-year-old has been named Head of Loans and Pathways, a job that will see him guide the club's young stars through their development and into the first team. 4 Jonny Evans has announced his retirement from football Credit: Getty 4 Evans was awarded an MBE for his contribution to football in 2023 Credit: Reuters 4 Evans will stay behind at Manchester united to help the next generation Credit: Getty Evans, who's wrapping up his UEFA A Licence, will work closely with director of football Jason Wilcox and the academy boss to make sure United's rising stars get the best opportunities, both on loan and at Old Trafford. The move marks the official end of a glittering playing career, with Evans making 241 appearances for the Red Devils. During his time at United, he won three Premier League titles, a Champions League, and a whole host of cups. In total, Evans made 536 senior appearances for five clubs and earned 107 caps for Northern Ireland. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS In 2023, he was awarded an MBE for his services to football. The centre-back posted an emotional message to fans, saying: 'I retire with pride, not sadness and with massive thanks to everyone who's supported me along the way. "The fans have been incredible and I'll be forever grateful for their backing. 'I'm excited to help the next generation of talent at United. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 4 "I know how important loans are in a player's development and I'm eager to play a part in getting more youngsters into the first team.' Jason Wilcox hailed Evans' appointment, saying: 'Jonny is the perfect role model for our young players. Ruben Amorim breaks silence over futures of Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho "His experience will be invaluable as we continue to develop the next wave of stars ready for United's first team.' United fans will no doubt be thrilled to see Evans still playing a key role at the club after hanging up his boots. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Three reasons why Marcus Rashford's dream move to Nou Camp could be perfect for Barcelona, Man Utd… and Lamine Yamal
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARCUS RASHFORD'S future at Manchester United looks bleak to say the least. After being exiled by manager Ruben Amorim in December, he has not had a look-in since, which prompted him to secure a loan transfer to Aston Villa. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 10 Marcus Rashford's future lays away from Man Utd Credit: Alamy 10 He has openly spoken about linking up with Barcelona Credit: Getty 10 But how could the potential switch be beneficial to all parties, including Lamine Yamal Credit: Getty Despite scoring four goals and adding six assists under Unai Emery, Amorim is adamant the English winger will not be a part of his plans at Old Trafford and is even willing to leave him behind from the squad's pre-season tour. Man Utd want to sell and have set a price tag of around £40million to suitors, with the likes of Newcastle and Barcelona linked. Rashford, 27, has made no secret of his desire to leave, and last weekend openly spoke about the prospect of playing for Barcelona and alongside wonderkid Lamine Yamal. He discussed a position change to suit the Camp Nou outfit's needs and was full of praise for Yamal, saying: "It's difficult to put into words what he's doing because he's not supposed to be doing it at 16, 17. 'He's playing at the highest level, I don't think we've seen it. To have his mentality is a skill." Below, we look at the tactical details behind the potential transfer of Rashford to Barcelona, and why both clubs and Yamal can all benefit from the deal. Movement One of the most consistent strengths of Rashford's game has been his movement and ability to make decisive runs beyond the last man and to attack the space behind the opposition defensive line. When Rashford first came through at Man Utd under Louis van Gaal he often played as a more dynamic centre-forward option. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford Gradually, however, Rashford moved over to play from the left of the attack and in these areas he became less dangerous when breaking the line through movement. If Rashford were to move to Barcelona and play as the central striker, his movement in tight spaces combined with the way he can explode from a standing start will offer real value for Hansi Flick's side. Marcus Rashford says he wants to play with Lamine Yamal at Barcelona in transfer plea This is especially true with Yamal playing from the right side of the attack. Despite only being 17 years old, there is a very real argument to be made that Yamal is one of, if not the best, player in the world. His vision and ability to find a pass when cutting inside on his left foot would be ideal in releasing Rashford. 10 Here we see how Yamal finds clever angles to release team-mates in dangerous areas While Lewandowski has been one of the top strikers in football across the last decade - and a top physical specimen - he has lost a yard of pace and sharpness, and his ability to make runs and create separation quickly has declined. The quality of his runs and movement is still there, but the athleticism to keep up with his brain has faded. This is where Rashford could make a lot of sense for Barcelona. His explosiveness and ability to make line-breaking runs would enable Yamal to make these passes with confidence. 10 Rashford's movement here gives Amad an option to pass to slip the ball to him before the Englishman goes on to score Rashford can create immediate separation from defenders and take advantage of his passes. His extra athleticism on the last line could be a crucial detail for Barcelona in their bid to retain the LaLiga title and win the Champions League. Meeting crosses Barcelona have a long-standing tradition of being extremely greedy with possession of the ball. Under Flick they play an extremely high defensive line and look to force the opposition into deep defensive blocks. This does, of course, carry some risk in terms of leaving space that can be attacked, but they also dominate the ball in the final third and create opportunities to break into the opposition area. However, this means they have to find ways to break down the opposition. In order to do so, there are points Barca will cross from the wide areas, either through Yamal on the right or through Raphinha on the left. Lewandowski has always been good from these positions thanks to his sharp brain and quick movement, but once again, his declining athleticism has led to issues. 10 Here we see how Yama is able to produce a quality cross which only needs to be met by a willing runner Rashford has long been underrated for his ability in the air and his movement to attack crosses into the area. He reads the flight of the ball well and his jinking movements will often unbalance defenders as he moves one way before cutting and attacking at a different angle. The forward will often make long runs from deeper areas, knowing the angles to attack the space in the opposition penalty area. These runs tend to be at a higher speed and intensity, and as such it can be exceptionally difficult for defences to defend them. 10 Here a deep run from Rashford allows him to burst past defenders before getting the ball in a dangerous area All he needs is quality delivery. There is a real sense that signing a player like Rashford would bring an extra dimension to the attack for Barcelona. Playing back to goal. One thing Rashford had definitely appeared to struggle with in the past was playing with his back to goal when playing centrally. His explosive pace and curving runs are anathema to a target-man style centre-forward who can bring team-mates into play around them. In his younger days this might have been put down to a lack of concentration or composure. But it was interesting to note he Rashford referenced how he now feels more comfortable playing with his back to goal as a central striker. To succeed as the No. 9 at Barcelona, this aspect of his game would need to be top-dollar. 10 Here we see how Barcelona's attack is brought into play by the hold-up of Robert Lewandowski If Rashford is able to allow Barcelona to play quickly forward to a safe platform and then link play with team-mates who will be swarming forwards to support him, he will be integral. At 5ft 11", Rashford certainly has the frame of a forward who can hold off defenders with his back. His combination play and ability to get around his marker through sheer acceleration and strength would make him a real threat if utilised correctly. And the mere threat of this happening will force opposition defenders to think twice about getting too tight when marking him. 10 At Aston Villa Rashford showed glimpses of his central hold up link play, in this example dropping deep before bursting forwards Rashford is no longer a young and raw player. He is an experienced international player who is in his peak years and has the tools to be able to play centrally for a team with the attacking dominance of Barcelona. Conclusion A move abroad feels like the logical next step for Rashford to make, with a change of scenery to a club like Barcelona appearing to make sense. It would be fascinating to see whether his profile and skill set could provide that next level for Barcelona in terms of unlocking the attacking threat of the team. 10 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Man Utd Premier League fixtures: Ruben Amorim handed nightmare start as Arsenal kick off horror run of top six clashes
Date with the Devils Man Utd Premier League fixtures: Ruben Amorim handed nightmare start as Arsenal kick off horror run of top six clashes MANCHESTER UNITED have discovered who they will face at the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Ruben Amorim will lead the Red Devils into the clash after a first full transfer window and pre-season under his belt. 4 Man Utd have discovered their Premier League fixture list after Ruben Amorim's first summer in charge Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 Matheus Cunha is the first signing of many expected through the door before the opening game Credit: Getty The Old Trafford outfit crashed to a worst-ever Premier League finish of 15th last season and will be hoping the lack of European football elsewhere can see them climb up the table this time around. And Man Utd now know they will face Arsenal as they kick-start the Amorim era after the former Sporting Lisbon boss promised: "The good days are coming." It will be a real litmus test for Amorim's squad against the expected title challengers in the Sunday, August 17 4:30pm clash to see how pre-season and new signings have prepared them for the upcoming season. Their second game sees them take a trip down to London to take on Fulham before facing newly-promoted Burnley. READ MORE ON MAN UTD SHIRT CHANGED Man Utd choose NOT to sell two players' 2025/26 shirts as Rashford call made However, a horror double bill of Manchester City away, Chelsea at home and Brentford away make up September. October sees Man Utd take on bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield with the reverse fixture pencilled in for May 2, 2026. The festive period starts out quite kindly on paper, with West Ham, Wolves and Bournemouth all coming before they take on Aston Villa and Newcastle before and after Christmas. Man Utd fans will need to wait until the new year for their first clash against newly-promoted rivals Leeds, with the reverse fixture then taking place in April. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford The second Manchester derby commences on January 17 and is immediately followed by Arsenal away a week later. After the second clash with the Gunners, Man Utd have three more games against sides from London, with Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham all on the agenda going into February. Ruben Amorim vows 'good days are coming' after 'disaster season' as Man Utd flops give him daggers during public apology Spring is greeted with a trip to Newcastle on March 4 followed by Aston Villa at home, while April sees them face Leeds and Brentford at Old Trafford with Chelsea away in the middle. The final three games of the season will see Man Utd face Sunderland away, Nottingham Forest at home and end the season with a trip down the seaside with Brighton away. 4 4 THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
