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Deal Done: Man United close to swap deal as Ten Hag baits Inter Milan with unwanted £31m star
Deal Done: Man United close to swap deal as Ten Hag baits Inter Milan with unwanted £31m star
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly close to landing a long-term target with a tempting swap deal poised to finally secure an Inter Milan star’s move to Old Trafford.
Ten Hag has enjoyed an excellent first season at the United helm. Sure, there have been hiccups with 4-0, 6-3 and 7-0 hammerings at Brentford, Manchester City and Liverpool, respectively, best forgotten. But having already won their first piece of silverware in six years in the Carabao Cup, a promising end to the season still looks on the cards.
Indeed, United are very much hoping to add another two trophies to their haul. And they can move into the quarter-finals of the Europa League this evening if they complete the job against Real Betis.
And on Sunday they can also move into the FA Cup semi-finals if they dispatch of Fulham at Old Trafford.
Trophy success in the Europa League would earn United a place in next season’s Champions League. However, the Red Devils look well on track to also qualify through a high Premier League finish.
To that end, planning for next season is seemingly already underway. And with an inflated transfer budget at Ten Hag’s disposal, the United boss seemingly has three major targets in mind.
His main priority will seemingly be a new striker, with talk on Wednesday of a mega offer arriving for a £105m-rated Eintracht Frankfurt man.
However, Ten Hag also wants to bring in a new midfielder to compliment Casemiro in the heart of midfield.
In addition, the United boss also wants a new right-back. In doing so, one of Portuguese star Diogo Dalot – out of contract in 2024 – or Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be sold.
According to Football Insider, a deal for a new right-back is gathering pace. And they claim talks are heating up between United and Inter Milan over a possible swap deal for Denzel Dumfries.
The Dutchman has long been mentioned with a move to United, after impressing during his time at Inter. Indeed, operating from a right wing-back position, Dumfries has seven goals and eight assists from 77 appearances for the Nerazzurri.
Inter have long been battling to retain his services in the wake of strong interest from the Premier League. And with their financial issues taking a hit, it seems they are now ready to discuss his exit.
Indeed, per the report, the two clubs are in talks over a swap deal involving Dumfries and Victor Lindelof.
The move is described as a ‘real possibility’ too, with the £31m Swede falling way down the pecking order at Old Trafford.
The former Benfica man is now fourth choice under Ten Hag and will be allowed to leave this summer, with his deal expiring in 2024.
United’s wish to sign a new right-back is obviously very apparent. And Inter Milan too are in need of new cental defensive cover with Milan Skriniar poised to depart as a free agent.
Courted by Tottenham and United down the years, the Slovakian is likely to sign for Paris Saint-Germain on a four-year deal.
Inter, for their part, are reportedly looking for around £43m (€50m) for Dumfries. And with Lindelof valued at around £18m – £20m, United will need a cash adjustment to make the deal go through.
Inter are already making provisions for Dumfries exit. And they are reportedly close to agreeing a £13.2m (€15m) deal with Club Brugge for Canadian star Tajon Buchanan.
The 24-year-old has one goal and four assists so far this season. And he’s seen by Inter chief Beppe Marota as an ideal successor to Dumfries at wing-back.
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“That particular player was the reason we sacked Erik ten Hag and I have warned Ruud van Nistelrooy to avoid using him.
“That particular player was the reason we sacked Erik ten Hag and I have warned Ruud van Nistelrooy to avoid using him, If he breached the instructions then it will be over for him also”: Sir Jim Ratchliffe warns new Man United’s manager to avoid using ONE player who was the reason Erik ten Hag was sacked
Erik ten Hag has become the fifth Man United manager to be sacked in the last decade with the new club chiefs left unimpressed with his results this calendar year.
The Dutchman won two trophies in two seasons but guided United to their lowest Premier League finish last term. He was kept on by the new board this summer following an end-of-season review.”
However, having won just three of his first nine league games this campaign, Ten Hag has been relieved of his duties after 128 games as manager. Step-in caretaker Ruud van Nistelrooy takes charge while a permanent successor is sourced.
Van Nistelrooy becomes the ninth different figure – temporary or permanent – to lead the club since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013. He follows Ryan Giggs, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick in being among the Scot’s former players to take charge of United.
Earlier this month, Sir Jim Ratcliffe informed Ferguson that he would be relinquishing his role of club ambassador at the end of the season. It is thought the move is part of his cost-cutting exercises at the club, having already sanctioned the redundancies of 250 staff members this year.
However, the 72-year-old – who wishes to see United build a new 100,000-seater Old Trafford – has made clear that decisions regarding the first-team manager are not within his remit.
Asked about the future of Ten Hag earlier this month, Ratcliffe deflected: “I like Erik. I think he’s a very good coach but at the end of the day it’s not my call, it’s the management team that’s running Manchester United that have to decide how we best run the team in many different respects.”
Ratcliffe oversaw a revamp of the United boardroom this summer, with old figures ushered out and new top brass headhunted. Former Manchester City chief Omar Berrada was announced as the club’s new CEO in January while technical director Jason Wilcox was pinched from Southampton.
United had to fork out compensation to Newcastle United when acquiring sporting director Dan Ashworth, who insisted that the decision to keep Ten Hag was made before his summer arrival. United will lose around £17million in sacking compensation to Ten Hag.
Ineos sporting chief Sir Dave Brailsford and Ineos CEO Jean-Claude Blanc are also on the board while Christopher Vivell sits as director of global talent.
While clarifying his role in the managerial turnover process, Ratcliffe urged the boardroom to “to take stock and make some sensible decisions,” having “not been there a long time.”
He underscored: “Our objective is very clear – we want to take Manchester United back to where it should be, and it’s not there yet, obviously – that’s very clear.”
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Club statement…
Club statement…
Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager.
Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.
We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future.
Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited.
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Ten Hag out!! Predicted Man United line up under Xavi Hernandez – as INEOS set to sack Ten Hag if He fails to deliver West Ham game tomorrow
Ten Hag out!! Predicted Man United line up under Xavi Hernandez – as INEOS set to sack Ten Hag if He fails to deliver West Ham game tomorrow
Barcelona legend Xavi has made his stance on Manchester United clear amid reports linking him as a possible replacement for Erik ten Hag as manager at Old Trafford. Ten Hag is under mounting pressure following a lackluster start to the season, with his side winning only three of their first eight Premier League matches.
This disappointing run has fueled speculation about his future, and names like former England manager Gareth Southgate, Brentford boss Thomas Frank, and Xavi have all surfaced as potential replacements.
Xavi’s thoughts on Manchester United have resurfaced from a past interview, providing some insight into his view of the club.
Speaking after Barcelona’s Europa League tie against Manchester United in 2023, the former Barca midfielder expressed respect for the Red Devils and praised Ten Hag for the progress he had made with the team. “I think Manchester is coming back, and they showed their best,” Xavi said in an interview with TNT Sport. “We need to be proud.
I think both teams are more or less in the same moment, in the same position, that we are coming back. I said to Ten Hag now, ‘Congratulations,’ because he’s doing very well and they are Manchester United.”
Xavi’s remarks reflected his belief that both Barcelona and United were in periods of rebuilding, with the potential to reestablish themselves as top contenders in Europe.
He even hinted that future meetings between the two clubs could happen in the latter stages of the Champions League. His praise for United and Ten Hag has now taken on new relevance as discussions about his potential move to the Premier League intensify.
Reports have emerged suggesting that Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada traveled to Spain for two rounds of talks with Xavi to explore the possibility of bringing him to Old Trafford.
However, it seems that Xavi, who is currently enjoying some time away from the game, is not interested in cutting his break short. According to the Spanish newspaper AS, the 44-year-old has no intention of returning to management just yet, even if it means passing up a significant opportunity with a club as prestigious as Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag has addressed the ongoing rumors surrounding his job, expressing frustration with the media’s portrayal of his situation. Before United’s recent 2-1 win over Brentford, Ten Hag dismissed the speculation, calling it “noise” created by the press. “Noise is only coming from some of you [media], creating stories and fairytales, bringing lies,” he said.
Ten Hag emphasized that while the team is unhappy with its current position in the league, they remain calm and confident in their plan. He assured that despite the speculation, he believes success will come under his leadership.
The situation leaves Manchester United in a state of uncertainty, with Ten Hag fighting to keep his position amid a difficult run of form, while Xavi, one of the names floated as a possible successor, seems uninterested in taking over at this time. As rumors continue to swirl, both the club and its fans await further developments.
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