Man Utd news LIVE: Red Devils ‘bid’ for Josko Gvardiol as Kin Min-jae interest renewed – updates
MANCHESTER UNITED have shown interest in reinforcing their backline with Josko Gvardiol and Kim Min-jae of interest, according to reports.
The pair were the standout central defenders in the World Cup, with Gvardiol's Croatia reaching the semi-finals.
Foot Mercato believe that United have joined a host of clubs in making Gvardiol their
However, it is also believed that Man Utd are in the hunt for Napoli defender Min-jae also.
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Fury's message to Ronaldo
Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has been warned by Tyson Fury about how time catches up to everyone.
Boxer Fury, who is a United fan, has weighed in and warned Ronaldo that his time at the top is coming to an end.
The Gypsy King told talkSPORT: "At the time [beating Wladimir Klitschko] was the Everest. I was the heavy underdog, people thought I was going to get smashed to pieces, and he was the unified champion for like 11 years and at some point thought he was unbeatable, but I went over to Germany and beat him.
"In this game it’s not about how much better somebody is than the other person, a lot of it has to do with natural stuff, like age, and at 38-years old you are on the decline, whether you want to admit it or not.
"If you look at Cristiano Ronaldo, he’s 37 years old, he’s had the best doctors, the best physiotherapists, he’s lived like an egg in Mr Kipling’s cake.
"But even Ronaldo is on the slide now, so even someone who has looked after himself like that, it catches up to you… so imagine a boxer who has been punched to pieces for the last 20 years.
"The age factor will not wait for anybody, no matter how you’ve lived. Whether you’ve never had a drink in your life, if you’ve never run on any hard surfaces, no matter who you are, age will get you eventually"
Tite hits back at Keane
Brazil manager Tite has hit back at Roy Keane after the Manchester United legend labelled his players' dancing celebrations as "disrespectful".
The Brazilian tactician said: “If I'm asked to dance, I'll dance. It's not my team.
"It is the Brazilian national team, for which I have the responsibility of being a coach.
“I'm sorry and I won't talk about those who don't know the history and culture of Brazil”
Man Utd target Sommer
Manchester United are keen to sign Borussia Monchengladbach star Yann Sommer on a free transfer.
Sommer can leave the German club on a free transfer when is Gladbach contract expires in the summer.
According to , United are currently working on the deal during the 2022 World Cup break.
The goalkeeper’s arrival could mean that David de Gea will soon be shown the exit door at Old Trafford
Man Utd target Pinyaev
Manchester United are tracking KS Samara starlet Sergey Pinyaev, 18, who became the youngest player for the Russian national team when he made his debut in November.
Pinyaev is considered to be one of the most exciting prospects to come out of the country.
The winger has already become an important member of Samara, having scored four goals and assisted four more this campaign.
Manager Igor Osinkin has already suggested that the Red Devils are scouting the youngster.
Osinkin told : "The fact that Manchester is watching him is controlled by his progress — which is good. These are additional incentives for him.
"But we must honestly admit that much more work needs to be done to reach the level of such a club"
PSG target Rashford
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has admitted he is keen to sign Manchester United star Marcus Rashford.
Al-Khelaifi said: "He’s another player who’s amazing and for free? To have Rashford for free, every club will run after him.
"Definitely, we spoke before and interest, but the moment was not a good moment for both sides.
"Maybe summer, why not? If he is a free agent, we can talk to him directly.
"But we are not going to talk to him now and let him focus on the World Cup.
"In January, hopefully, we would be interested in talking to him"
Gakpo considering United
PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo says he would consider joining Manchester United in January.
That is after United snubbed a summer deal for Gakpo after opting to buy Antony for £85.5million instead.
The Netherlands international said about his failed move to Old Trafford: “That was a tough period. I learned from that. I’m going to do it differently. What comes, that comes.
“I thought about Manchester United, but when that didn’t happen, I couldn’t remember. And I started to doubt. Leeds United did come. Should I go there?
“Now I wait for everything. I haven’t heard from Manchester United yet. When they come, I’ll think about it. I also seek the help of God in these decisions”
Credit: Getty Fernandes backs Ronaldo
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has backed ex-Red Devils team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo after he was dropped by Portugal.
Fernandes said: “Do you think anyone likes to be on the bench? I don’t think Cristiano would be happy.
“If the manager put me on the bench in the next game, I would be angry.
“Cristiano is doing his job, he’s doing his part, he’s happy with the result because the goal for everyone is to go as far as possible”
Ten Hag on Cadiz defeat
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag slammed his players after a 4-2 friendly defeat to Cadiz.
Ten Hag told MUTV: "We prepared them. [We knew] They are a threat in transition and we have seen the second goal. It can't happen.
"You are not awake. Especially in the midfield, we got run off, this is not possible. Unacceptable.
"The first goal was as well. A set play, bad organisation and bad discipline in the organisation, and you concede a goal"
Cadiz 4-2 Man Utd
Manchester United suffered a 4-2 defeat to Cadiz on Wednesday during a mid-season friendly at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.
Carlos Garcia-Die Sanchez and Anthony Lozano put the hosts ahead in the first half.
Anthony Martial and Kobbie Mainoo managed to equalise with a comeback.
But Cadiz picked up the victory following goals by Ruben Sobrino and Tomas Alarcon
Rashford and Saka's spelling delight
Marcus Rashford is the latest England star to take on the gauntlet that is Bukayo Saka's "spelling school."
A host of other Three Lions stars including Jack Grealish, James Maddison and Declan Rice have all tried and failed to pass Saka's tricky spelling tests.
And Manchester United ace Rashford became the latest cornered England star.
United closing in on Sommer
Man Utd are nearing a free transfer for Switzerland goalie Yann Sommer.
The Gladbach goalie is out of contract next summer.
And ESPN says United are well advanced in talks over a pre-agreement from January onwards.
Sommer would likely replace Newcastle loanee Martin Dubravka, with Tom Heaton also likely to leave.
Ronaldo gets backing from Bruno
Bruno Fernandes has backed ex-Man Utd teammate Cristiano Ronaldo after the veteran was dropped by Portugal.
Fernandes said: “Do you think anyone likes to be on the bench? I don’t think Cristiano would be happy.
“If the manager put me on the bench in the next game, I would be angry.
“Cristiano is doing his job, he’s doing his part, he’s happy with the result because the goal for everyone is to go as far as possible.”
Iqbal show delights United fans
Zidane Iqbal had Manchester United fans raving after his impressive performance in a 4-2 drubbing at the hands of Cadiz.
A fan tweeted: "Bro Zidane Iqbal is too good. Should be kept at all cost. And Garnacho too."
Another said: "Iqbal should be starting, wonderful player."
A third raved: "I love Zidane Iqbal. What a talent!"
World Cup winners & losers
Prem clubs are beginning to emerge from their enforced winter hibernation.
Qatar 2022 brought an unprecedented pre-conceived six week shutdown half-way through the campaign.
But with bosses now starting to gear up through a series of friendlies for the Boxing Day return to Prem arms, the big question is how the World Cup will impact the domestic agenda.
SunSport looks at the 20 Prem teams to work out the likely winners and losers from a situation none of them will want to see repeated…
Ronaldo ‘threatened to quit Portugal’
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly threatened to leave Portugal’s World Cup squad.
That’s after being dropped for the 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland.
Record claims the ex-Man Utd man made a threat to quit camp after finding he was on the bench.
But the Portuguese FA have categorically denied the reports.
Bellingham tipped for Utd snub
Rio Ferdinand has warned old side Man Utd to forget about signing Jude Bellingham - as he will go to rivals City instead.
Ferdinand said: "Pep Guardiola's signed a new deal, if they don't win the Champions League this year, he goes there with a mindset, 'I am going to be the man that brings you the Champions League.'
"That's how I think he's moving, that's how I think he rolls. I think he will (go to City), I think he'll say he's got a couple of mates there, England boys, 'I can go to (Real) Madrid in five years'.
"I think he thinks, 'listen man, I'm a superstar, I want to go win the league and the Premier League because I'm an English-born boy and then I'll go Madrid and do the same there in a couple of years’.”
Ten Hag rages after defeat
Erik ten Hag slammed his Man Utd flops after a 4-2 friendly defeat to Cadiz.
He told MUTV: "We prepared them. (We knew) They are a threat in transition and we have seen the second goal. It can't happen.
"You are not awake. Especially in the midfield, we got run off, this is not possible. Unacceptable.
"The first goal was as well. A set play, bad organisation and bad discipline in the organisation, and you concede a goal."
Good Morning, United fans
Manchester United lost in their return to action in a mid-season friendly to Cadiz 4-2.
Anthony Martial scored from the penalty spot and youngster Kobbie Mainoo got the other goal.
Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham is not expected to sign for Man Utd, according to reports in Germany.
But they could need a new striker as Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club.
He was left out of Portugal's starting XI as they demolished Switzerland 6-1.
And manager Fernando Santos has claimed his axing was tactical and not personal after Ronaldo appeared to sulk when he was subbed off against South Korea.
Santos admitted he was not happy with Ronaldo but denied a fall out.
United could go in for Cody Gakpo. The PSV winger has impressed at this year's World Cup netting three goals and he has admitted that would consider a move to Old Trafford but said he is yet to hear from them.
Ferdinand thinks Bellingham will join City
Jude Bellingham will seal a transfer to Manchester City over any of their rivals, according to Rio Ferdinand.
Speaking on , he said: "Pep Guardiola's signed a new deal, if they don't win the Champions League this year, he goes there with a mindset, 'I am going to be the man that brings you the Champions League.'
"That's how I think he's moving, that's how I think he rolls.
"I think he will (go to City), I think he'll say he's got a couple of mates there, England boys, 'I can go to (Real) Madrid in five years'."
Keane scores ITV vs BBC winner
Ex-Manchester United captain Roy Keane scored the winning goal for ITV in the World Cup pundits match versus the BBC team.
Keane earned himself the headlines as he scored the “golden goal” to earn ITV victory – and he notched past none other than his Sky Sports pal Micah Richards in the net.
Fortunately for the usually no-nonsense Republic of Ireland great the cameras were there to capture his moment of magic.
And the 51-year-old celebrated by ripping off his T-shirt, swirling it around his head, and then jumping over a wheelie bin prior to being mobbed by his colleagues.
You can watch the video of the goal and celebration HERE.
Gakpo considering United
Cody Gakpo says he would consider joining Manchester United in January.
The Holland star revealed the Red Devils are yet to make any contact over a possible move after SunSport revealed United are readying a bid.
he PSV Eindhoven attacker has lit up the World Cup, scoring three goals in four games ahead of facing Argentina in the quarter-finals.
United snubbed a summer deal for the 23-year-old after opting to buy Ajax star Anthony for £85.5million instead.
Speaking about the failed summer move Gakpo, 23, said: “That was a tough period. I learned from that. I’m going to do it differently. What comes, that comes.
“I thought about Manchester United, but when that didn’t happen, I couldn’t remember. And I started to doubt. Leeds United did come. Should I go there?
“Now I wait for everything. I haven’t heard from Manchester United yet. When they come, I’ll think about it. I also seek the help of God in these decisions.”
FT: Cadiz 4-2 Man Utd
It's defeat for Manchester United in Spain.
Goals for Anthony Martial and Kobbie Mainoo were not enough.
Before the game Erik ten Hag said he hates friendlies - he will hate them more now.
Credit: Getty Cadiz 4-2 Man Utd
It's goals galore in southern Spain.
Cadiz go two ahead - Charlie Savage gives the ball away and Cadiz break well.
Tomás Alarcón is through on goal and shoots beyond Martin Dubravka.
Cadiz 3-2 Man Utd
Erik ten Hag has made a number of changes at the break and subbed on Charlie Savage, son of ex-pro and pundit Robbie.
Fellow youngster Kobbie Mainoo has came off the bench and scored from the edge of the box to draw United level.
But Cadiz have moved back in front thanks to a strike from Ruben Sobrino.
You can follow SunSport’s LIVE coverage of the game HERE.
HT: Cadiz 2-1 Man Utd
Half-time in Spain and Man Utd find themselves 2-1 down.
Perhaps there is something about the location, United have played in Spain thirty times now. They have only won six of those games.
You can follow SunSport’s LIVE coverage of the game HERE.
