MANCHESTER UNITED finished deadline day with NO new signings – and now look ahead to the summer window.
Meanwhile, loanee Anthony Martial has begun training at his new club Sevilla.
However, the Spanish sides in-demand defender Jules Kounde was notably absent from the session.
Another striker who could join Martial in the exit door is Edinson Cavani. But the Uruguayan has been heavily linked with a move to River Plate this summer.
And Donny van de Beek is off, having signed a loan deal with Frank Lampard's Everton.
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- Tristan Barclay
Marcelo said no
Leeds reportedly passed up the opportunity to bring in Donny van de Beek on loan as boss Marcelo Bielsa was 'adamant' he would only sign players who were an improvement on what he has already.
- Tristan Barclay
A legend speaks…
It looks as though Man Utd legend Edwin van der Sar has aimed a not-so-subtle dig at his old club over the move of Donny van de Beek to Everton.
The goalkeeping icon posted a good luck message as confirmation of his move broke on Instagram yesterday.
He wrote: "Better luck with this club in the North West of England Donny!"
The playmaker hardly got a look in after moving to Old Trafford back in August 2020 and is desperate to reboot his career under new boss Frank Lampard on Merseyside.
- Tristan Barclay
It's a numbers game
Ajax have tweeted their support for their former player Donny van de Beek after the playmaker headed out to Everton on loan.
And the Dutch giants signalled their approval of the 24-year-old's new shirt number at Goodison Park.
Van De Beek has will wear No.30 as he joins the Frank Lampard era on Merseyside.
It's the same number he wore while coming up through the ranks at his boyhood club…
- Jake Lambourne
Leeds reject Donny signing
Leeds rejected the chance to sign both Donny van de Beek and Harry Winks in January, reports say.
The Elland Road club were said to be offered both the Man Utd and Tottenham midfielders last month.
But the Yorkshire Evening Post report neither player matched Marcelo Bielsa's standards.
The report added that Bielsa didn't want to sign players unless they were a marked improvement on his current ones.
And the Argentine boss only likes to work with a squad of 18 players with youngsters bolstering numbers.
Man Utd outcast Van de Beek moved to Everton on loan until the end of the season in a bid to revive his career.
- Jake Lambourne
No Hend game
Man Utd blocked Watford’s last-ditch attempt to sign Dean Henderson on loan.
The 24-year-old goalkeeper has fallen back behind David De Gea in the pecking order at Old Trafford and is prepared to leave the club.
He has been linked with a number of clubs over the past month, with Ajax and Newcastle United also keen.
United were reluctant to let him leave and stood firm when the Hornets attempted to get the England international.
New Watford boss Roy Hodgson inquired at Old Trafford about the availability of the stopper but received a firm no.
Henderson has started just twice for United this season and is believed to be frustrated by the club's refusal to let him leave on loan, according to Manchester Evening News.
- Jake Lambourne
VDB’s Frank admission
Donny van de Beek has revealed his admiration of Frank Lampard was a big reason why he joined Everton.
He said: “I had a really positive meeting with the new coach. We have the same ideas about football and he had a lot of influence on my decision.
“I played against him when I was at Ajax, and he was at Chelsea [as manager], so he knows me as a player. He thinks I have qualities that can help the team.
“I can learn a lot from him because he was a little bit in the same position – a midfield player who scored a lot of goals.”
- Jake Lambourne
Crawl-ing back
Manchester United have been accused of making a “right balls-up” after youngster D’Mani Mellor’s failed loan move to Crawley Town by the League Two side’s manager.
John Yems said when asked about his deadline day plans: “Yeah stay up tonight – there’s a good film on Film4.
“We are trying a few but we had some disappointing news concerning the Manchester United player, there was a right balls-up with the paperwork from their end and I don’t think that will go through, we are trying to rectify it.
“Clare [James, club secretary] has been working all night to try and get some in.
“It’s one of those things, we have been coming over adversity all season so it doesn’t concern me that much but it’s annoying.
“You do things because you think things are going to happen, then all of a sudden they have a great way of kicking you right up the jacksie.
“Very, very, very disappointing, and it was nothing to do with us. He came down, he’s been training with us, he’s a real nice kid.”
- Ian Tuckey
United 'blocked Henderson exit'
Manchester United 'blocked' second-choice keeper Dean Henderson from joining Watford on loan at the eleventh-hour.
That's according to the Manchester Evening News – meaning Henderson faces a tough fight to get in regular action this season ahead of the World Cup next winter.
- Ian Tuckey
Burton borrow Red Devils keeper
Burton have borrowed Manchester United keeper Matej Kovar for the rest of the season.
The 21-year-old ws on loan at Swindon last season has been with United since 2018 and spent last season on loan at Swindon.
- Ian Tuckey
Transfer deadline deals…
It's surely safe now to run through the main deals on an unexpectedly dramatic transfer deadline day.
That's because Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's permanent switch from Arsenal to Barcelona was confirmed shortly after the window shut at 11pm.
Ex-Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen got the ball rolling with a six-month deal at Brentford.
Man City landed River Plate's Argentina striker Julian Alvarez for £14million but loaned him back to his home-country club.
Newcastle made Brighton centre-back Dan Burn their third defensive signing.
And Arsenal legend Aaron Ramsey joined Rangers on loan from Juventus.
Finally, Manchester United's misfit midfielder Donny van de Beek completed a busy first full day for new Everton boss Frank Lampard with a loan switch.
- Ian Tuckey
Erling dashes to Monaco for talks on future
Erling Haaland reportedly dashed to Monaco to have urgent talks about his future with agent Mino Raiola – who’s recovering in hospital, writes JUSTIN LAWRENCE.
The prolific Borussia Dortmund striker’s been courted by a slew of European giants – including Manchester United and City – since a £65million buy-out clause in his contract became active.
The reduced fee allows him to open talks with other clubs who meet the valuation in summer 2022.
Spanish behemoths Real Madrid and Barcelona have also been strongly linked with the 21-year-old goal-scoring phenomenon.
City were said to be on the brink of winning the race to sign the Yorkshire-born sensation – who’s scored a staggering 80 goals in 79 appearances for Dortmund since arriving from RB Salzburg two years ago.
However, it’s been reported in the last few days that Haaland has his heart set on a move to Barca – and he’s prepared to wait until the Blaugrana get their dismal finances in order to get his dream transfer.
But it’s emerged that Haaland won’t be going anywhere before the transfer window closes today, or in the foreseeable future.
That’s because his agent Raiola, who pulls the strings in Haaland’s transfer saga, is recovering in hospital with an unknown illness, Spanish publication Marca report.
- Ian Tuckey
Henderson to Watford?
Manchester United keeper Dean Henderson could move to Watford on loan, according to the BBC.
That would certainly be a last-minute shock – but it's unsure if the reported approach got through the necessary paperwork in time.
- Ian Tuckey
Bees nip in for ex-Man Utd kid Sotona
Brentford have landed former Manchester United academy speedster Deji Sotona on loan, writes ISABELLE BARKER.
The winger agreed to a switch from OGC Nice until the end of the season, with an option to buy.
Sotona was regarded as one of the fastest players at United's academy during his time there and has impressed Bees staff during a recent spell training with the club.
The starlet was at Old Trafford until 2020, where he once clocked a top speed of 22.9mph during sprinting sessions, before moving to France.
Deji found regular matches difficult to come due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on youth football in France.
Whilst with United Deji featured regularly in the Under-18 Premier League and also made appearances in the FA Youth Cup and the EFL Trophy.
He will link up once again with Ben Hockenhull and Max Haygarth from their time at Old Trafford.
Brentford B Head Coach Neil MacFarlane said: “Deji has electrifying speed and we've been interested in him prior to his move to Nice.
“Our recruitment team have done a fantastic job in producing a trial game recently with the highest performing players.
“He did really well and we're pleased to bring him in. It's a good opportunity for Deji to keep his career moving forwards.”
- Ian Tuckey
Lingard running out of time – but not out to Toon?
Jesse Lingard seems certain to stay at Manchester United.
We reported earlier this evening that the Red Devils appeared to be blocking a deadline exit.
And it's understood the England midfielder's main suitors Newcastle have pretty much accepted that situation.
- Ian Tuckey
Donny 'happy' to join Everton
Donny van de Beek has spoken of his delight after joining Everton on loan from Manchester United.
Speaking to Everton’s website, Van de Beek said: “Now I can say I am an Everton player, I am really happy and can’t wait to help the team.
“I think it is a great club. There are really good players here and I came because I want to help them go up the table.”
“I hope to bring my football qualities, my passing, and, of course, scoring goals. It is a big part of my game to score and give assists and I will try to do that again.
“And it is not only offensive, you have to defend as a midfielder and I can do that as well.”
- Ian Tuckey
PS I still love Man U
Ander Herrera reportedly ruled out joining Spurs today from PSG as he still feels loyal to old club Manchester United.
The Athletic say Herrera’s name was mentioned as being part of a deal that would see Tanguy Ndombele head the other way to PSG.
But Herrera insists he is ‘happy’ at the French giants and ‘would only want to play for Manchester United in England’.
- Ian Tuckey
Jesse Limbo-gard
Jesse Lingard has been left been left in a footballing limbo after his proposed move to Newcastle broke down, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
Lingard, who is out of contract at the end of the season, wanted a loan deal to Saint James’ Park to the end of the season but the Old Trafford chiefs wanted a permanent move.
Newcastle proposed a deal of £3million to the end of the season plus a further £4million if the relegation threatened club stayed up.
Man United however wanted at least a straight a £10million deal to the end of the season if no permanent offer was given.
The 29-year-old has not started a Premier League game since New Years Day and only twice all season.
Less than a fortnight ago manager Ralf Rangnick was asked about his position and seemed to suggest the player could leave if the situation was right..
Rangnick said: "What I can say is he's a very good player, a technical player, of course, he can play in many Premier League clubs on a regular basis.
"Here, at Manchester United, it's not so easy, we have other players who can also play in that position and we cannot change from one game to the other on five or six positions.
"I know his contract is expiring in the summer, the question is what does he want to do? Does he want to get more game-time from now on, then I think it's quite legitimate to speak and think about other options.
But I wouldn't be unhappy if he stayed until the rest of the season."
- Ian Tuckey
Haaland globe trotter
Erling Haaland reportedly dashed to Monaco to have urgent talks about his future with agent Mino Raiola – who's recovering in hospital, writes JUSTIN LAWRENCE.
The prolific Borussia Dortmund striker's been courted by a slew of European giants – including Manchester United and City – since a £65million buy-out clause in his contract became active.
The reduced fee allows him to open talks with other clubs who meet the valuation in summer 2022.
Spanish behemoths Real Madrid and Barcelona have also been strongly linked with the 21-year-old goal-scoring phenomenon.
City were said to be on the brink of winning the race to sign the Yorkshire-born sensation – who's scored a staggering 80 goals in 79 appearances for Dortmund since arriving from RB Salzburg two years ago.
However, it's been reported in the last few days that Haaland has his heart set on a move to Barca – and he's prepared to wait until the Blaugrana get their dismal finances in order to get his dream transfer.
But it's emerged that Haaland won't be going anywhere before the transfer window closes today, or in the foreseeable future.
That's because his agent Raiola, who pulls the strings in Haaland's transfer saga, is recovering in hospital with an unknown illness, Spanish publication Marca report.
- Ian Tuckey
Utd slam door on Lingard leaving
Jesse Lingard will NOT be leaving Manchester United before the winter transfer window slams shut, despite interest from a number of clubs, writes GIACOMO PISA.
Manchester United are not willing to sanction a move to either West Ham, Tottenham or Newcastle.
Interim boss Ralf Rangnick had given the ok for Lingard to leave after a meeting earlier today at United’s Carrington training base.
But The Athletic report Red Devils were not keen to sanction a move to top-four rivals West Ham or Tottenham.
Newcastle too could soon become direct competition after their Saudi-backed takeover, which put United off doing business with the Magpies.
That’s despite the Toon and West Ham both submitting improved packages for his services.
The loan departures of Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial leave United short of options, while Mason Greenwood has been suspended indefinitely after being arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.
As a result, the club may see Lingard as part of their plans for the next six months.
But with Lingard out of contract in the summer, an exit seems inevitable come the end of the campaign.
- Kealan Hughes
Van de Beek admires Lampard
Donny van de Beek has revealed his admiration of Frank Lampard was a big reason why he joined Everton.
He said: “I had a really positive meeting with the new coach. We have the same ideas about football and he had a lot of influence on my decision.
“I played against him when I was at Ajax, and he was at Chelsea [as manager], so he knows me as a player. He thinks I have qualities that can help the team.
"I can learn a lot from him because he was a little bit in the same position – a midfield player who scored a lot of goals."
- Kealan Hughes
Donny: 'I am really happy'
Donny van de Beek has spoken of his delight after joining Everton on loan from Manchester United.
Speaking to Everton's website, Van de Beek said: "Now I can say I am an Everton player, I am really happy and can't wait to help the team.
"I think it is a great club. There are really good players here and I came because I want to help them go up the table."
"I hope to bring my football qualities, my passing, and, of course, scoring goals. It is a big part of my game to score and give assists and I will try to do that again.
"And it is not only offensive, you have to defend as a midfielder and I can do that as well."
- Kealan Hughes
Van de Beek move announced
Manchester United have officially announced Donny van de Beek's loan move to Everton until the end of the season.
A statement read: "Van de Beek’s professionalism and work ethic were recently praised by interim manager Ralf Rangnick, but the fierce competition for places in our midfield has limited his playing time.
"A decision was made to allow Donny to look for regular football elsewhere and, as such, the 24-year-old will spend the remainder of 2021/22 with Everton."
- Kealan Hughes
Merson backs van de Beek
Donny van de Beek signing for Everton on loan would mean their January transfer window has been a hit.
That's the verdict from Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson as the Toffees close in on a deal for the Manchester United midfielder until the end of this season.
He told Sky Sports: "I'll go hit with Frank [Lampard] and Donny van de Beek. I mean Nathan Patterson is one for the future maybe – and the other lad [Vitaliy Mykolenko] had a bit of a nightmare away at Norwich so I think the jury is out on him at the minute.
"Frank when he was the Chelsea manager, he had a go at winning football matches. Some days it didn't work out at Stamford Bridge and they didn't look like scoring in a month of Sundays. But at least he went for it still.
"They will back him at Everton and they will play entertaining football. I'm glad he's got another chance."
- Kealan Hughes
Lingard staying at Old Trafford
Jesse Lingard will NOT be leaving Manchester United before the winter transfer window slams shut, despite interest from a number of clubs.
Manchester United are not willing to sanction a move to West Ham, Tottenham or Newcastle, who have all been linked with the England star this month.
Interim boss Ralf Rangnick had given the ok for Lingard to leave after a meeting earlier today at United's Carrington training base.
But The Athletic report Red Devils were not keen to sanction a move to top-four rivals West Ham or Tottenham.
Newcastle too could soon become direct competition after their Saudi-backed takeover, which put United off doing business with the Magpies.
- Kealan Hughes
Rangnick misses out on target
Manchester United and Arsenal have been left empty-handed after Denis Zakaria completed his £7million Juventus move.
German side Borussia Monchengladbach confirmed Zakaria had departed for the bargain fee after entering the final six months of his contract.
The Switzerland international, 25, had been on Ralf Rangnick’s radar during the winter transfer window.
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