Manchester United goalkeeper Fran Bentley is poised to sign for Women's Championship outfit Bristol City on a two-year contract, Telegraph Sport can reveal. The 20-year-old England Under-23 international shot-stopper spent last season on loan with Bristol City and has chosen to return on a permanent transfer to continue playing first-team football, after also attracting interest from Women's Super League sides Brighton and West Ham. An agreement is said to be very close, and Manchester United are understood to be negotiating a significant sell-on fee as part of the transfer once the move is finalised. Bentley proved a popular loan acquisition at Bristol City last season and received the club's Young Player of the Season award at the end of the campaign, having kept 10 clean sheets across the season. Arsenal's Patten keen on another year at Villa Aston Villa are close to finalising a deal to re-sign Arsenal defender Anna Patten on a season-long loan, Telegraph Sport … [Read more...] about WSL transfer notebook: Manchester United’s Fran Bentley poised to sign for Bristol City
Manchester
Manchester United fail in bid to sign Tottenham star Dane Scarlett
Manchester United have failed in a bid to sign Tottenham striker Dane Scarlett, after he opted to sign a new contract to stay at the club. The teenager became Spurs’ youngest debutant in the 2020/21 campaign when he made an apperance at the age of 16 years and 247 days. Scarlett had come to the attention of United due to his contract situation, with the striker’s current deal set to expire at the end of the season. The MEN claim that Matt Judge – United’s outgoing director of football negotiations – made a move for Scarlett last month when he made an enquiry to the striker’s representatives. However, he was informed that Scarlett had informally agreed a contract extension with the club. Erik ten Hag wants to sign at least one forward this summer, with the Dutchman intent on keeping Cristiano Ronaldo at the club. Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata and Edinson Cavani are all set to leave and Ten Hag wants a flexible forward that can play in a number of positions. Antony, … [Read more...] about Manchester United fail in bid to sign Tottenham star Dane Scarlett
Manchester United ready to move on from Frenkie de Jong transfer after issuing ultimatum to Barcelona star
Manchester United ‘cannot wait any longer’ for Frenkie de Jong to make his decision over a move to Old Trafford and are now prepared to move on if does not commit to the move soon. De Jong, 25, has been identified as a top target for United this summer with new manager Erik ten Hag eager for a reunion with his former Ajax midfielder. The Dutchman’s preference is thought to be to stay at Barcelona but the club remain under severe financial pressure and must sell before they can buy this summer. Ten Hag hopes to convince de Jong to make the move to Manchester and has assured him he will be a key player in his rebuild despite no Champions League football on offer next season. But United are not ready to let the saga drag out. According to SPORT , the club are now seeking a final answer, issuing an ultimatum to de Jong. If his answer is no, United will quickly move onto other targets with midfield an area in need of an urgent rebuild in the coming months. … [Read more...] about Manchester United ready to move on from Frenkie de Jong transfer after issuing ultimatum to Barcelona star
‘He’s Arsenal or Tottenham’ – Marcus Rashford ‘not good enough’ for Manchester United, says Jamie Carragher
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has told new Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to replace Marcus Rashford , insisting he is ‘not good enough’ for the Red Devils. Rashford was one of several United players to struggle this season, scoring just five goals in 37 appearances in all competitions. The 24-year-old surpassed 300 appearances for his boyhood club last month but his future at Old Trafford is more uncertain than ever. Rashford was considering a move away from United earlier in the year after being repeatedly overlooked by interim manager Ralf Rangnick , but is said to want to revive his United career under Ten Hag . However, that decision could be taken out of his hands and Anfield hero Carragher is of the opinion that Rashford is ‘not good enough’ for Manchester United and is instead at the level of ‘Arsenal or Tottenham’. ‘He’s just not quite good enough for Manchester United, Marcus Rashford,’ Carragher said on Sky Bet’s The Overlap show . … [Read more...] about ‘He’s Arsenal or Tottenham’ – Marcus Rashford ‘not good enough’ for Manchester United, says Jamie Carragher
Manchester United losses deepen and debt grows after ‘disappointing’ season’
Manchester United reported widening losses and a growing debt pile for the third quarter of its financial year, just days after the conclusion of a Premier League season in which the club failed to qualify for the Champions League. The Old Trafford side, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, said they were fully concentrated on boosting performance on the pitch after a 21/22 domestic league campaign which saw United finish sixth in the table . The 58 points achieved was the lowest total for the club in the history of the Premier League, and meant they would compete in the second-tier European competition next season - the Europa League - instead. "It has clearly been a disappointing season for the men's first team," chief executive Richard Arnold said. "Work is well underway to address this, led by our football director John Murtough and our new manager, Erik ten Hag ." Advertisement Erik ten Hag's coaching journey - how he made his … [Read more...] about Manchester United losses deepen and debt grows after ‘disappointing’ season’
Man Utd’s Cristiano Ronaldo brutally taken down as Man City teenager’s jibe comes to light
Cavani heading for Italy?; Tuchel gets big budget; Man Utd told to sign Aarons Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo was the victim of a brutal jibe from one of Manchester City's academy players during preparations for March's Premier League derby clash. United were expectedly thumped by their bitter rivals at the Etihad Stadium in another low of a woeful season, and Pep Guardiola's training methods in the build-up were telling. Related articles PSV devise ‘special’ package to stop Arsenal signing Gakpo this summer Todd Boehly wants to hand three Chelsea players new contracts Ralf … [Read more...] about Man Utd’s Cristiano Ronaldo brutally taken down as Man City teenager’s jibe comes to light
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag eyeing Inter Milan raid with Red Devils ‘studying right offer’
Cavani heading for Italy?; Tuchel gets big budget; Man Utd told to sign Aarons Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is weighing up the idea of launching a summer move for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, according to reports. The Red Devils are widely expected to mount a large-scale recruitment drive over the coming weeks and months after limping to a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League table on the final day of the season. Related articles Liverpool could repeat Jurgen Klopp transfer trick with three players Erik ten Hag urged to sell Cristiano Ronaldo as Man Utd warned United … [Read more...] about Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag eyeing Inter Milan raid with Red Devils ‘studying right offer’
Jack Grealish warned Ibiza celebrations could cost him England World Cup spot
Manchester City agree deal with Borussia Dortmund for striker Erling Haaland Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Jack Grealish has been told that his England future could be in doubt after his public celebrations following Manchester City’s Premier League title win. Grealish was the star of the show during his team’s title celebrations and continued in Ibiza as he posed on Instagram with Wayne Lineker. Related articles Paraguay legend unloads on Grealish after 'talking s***' about Almiron Kalvin Phillips' stance on future may have blocked Man City transfer Grealish has been named in Gareth Southgate’s 27-man squad for their … [Read more...] about Jack Grealish warned Ibiza celebrations could cost him England World Cup spot
Celtic have four Man City wonderkid options as Ange Postecoglou ‘considers’ double swoop
Fernandinho reflects on final title with Man City Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is reportedly weighing up a double swoop for Manchester City defensive duo Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Ko Itakura, and he could be wise to delve deeper into what else the Sky Blues have to offer. The Hoops have a solid relationship with Pep Guardiola's side, having orchestrated deals for the likes of Patrick Roberts, Dedryck Boyata, Jason Denayer and Olivier Ntcham over the past few years. Express Sport looks at four City starlets who are likely to be on Postecoglou's radar. Related articles Celtic can't resist trolling Rangers … [Read more...] about Celtic have four Man City wonderkid options as Ange Postecoglou ‘considers’ double swoop
Arsenal in huge financial blow for missing out on Champions League as Tottenham get transfer kitty boost of up to £110m
MANCHESTER City are set to bank nearly £53m from the Champions League next season - before kicking a ball. And Spurs ’ return to Europe’s elite will add a minimum £37m into the N17 coffers - with the potential of earning more than £110m. But Arsenal and Manchester United will earn under £17m each, and a maximum of up to £26m for taking part in the Thursday-Sunday grind of the Europa League . And West Ham ’s second successive European campaign will see them struggle to make more than a relative pittance with just £7.9m guaranteed for their place in the Conference League . The financial importance of Champions League football was again made clear by the difference between the top four’s income projections and the rest. All four Prem sides get £13.26m purely as a participation payment, as well as a share of the £28.7m first half of the English TV “market pool”. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL GUNNERS NEWS Nketiah's £100k per week … [Read more...] about Arsenal in huge financial blow for missing out on Champions League as Tottenham get transfer kitty boost of up to £110m