ERIK TEN HAG's Manchester United are planning a £25million transfer scoop for Benfica ace Goncalo Ramos, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
But the Red Devils will have to act fast as Newcastle and Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are also interested.
Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes has admitted he was angry when a 2019 move to Tottenham Hotspur failed to materialise when he was at Sporting Lisbon.
Fernandes told The Athletic: "The president [Frederico Varandas] spoke with me but he spoke with me on the wrong day. It was the day after they decided to refuse the offer from Tottenham and I was really angry. Luckily for me, the manager [Marcel Keizer] was the right one at the right time.
“At the beginning of January, my agent said, ‘You don’t need to worry, because any time I bring you a club, it will be a dream club for you’. He knew that the dream club was Manchester United.”
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- Alex Cole
Eriksen 'great' to be compared to Scholes
Christian Eriksen has played down comparisons to Manchester United greats Paul Scholes and Juan Mata.
The Dane, who joined the Red Devils on a free transfer in the summer, was lucky enough to play against Scholes.
Eriksen told Politiken: “It’s football in a nutshell and shows how fast it is.
“Of course, it is great to be compared to them, but you create your own ways and your own name.
“I was lucky that I managed to play against Paul Scholes.
“He was a good player, so I’m happy to be compared to him.”
- Alex Cole
PSV open to selling Gakpo
PSV Eindhoven have admitted they would be open to selling Cody Gakpo if a lucrative offer arrived.
Gakpo was linked with a move to Manchester United during the summer transfer window.
PSV’s director of football told Voetbal International: “I can say with my hand on my heart that there has been no offer for Cody to which the management or the supervisory board have said: ‘We must do this’.
“We did state that if there were certain offers, we would have to sell.
“Not only from a financial point of view, but also because agreements were made with the Gakpo camp before my time”
- Alex Cole
United duo together on international duty
Brazil duty calls for Manchester United stars Casemiro and Antony.
They will face Ghana on Friday.
- Alex Cole
McTominay could line up in back three for Scotland
Steve Clarke faces a defensive selection headache ahead of his Scotland side's match against Ukraine tonight – seeing Scott McTominay line up in defence.
You have to wonder if McTominay will start feeling a bit fed up deputising in defence for Scotland, given he's having a decent run of games in midfield for Manchester United.
He's started the last four games – all wins – in defensive midfield for the Reds but he offers Scotland the ability to build play out from the back in this system and his long strides help cover ground that others perhaps couldn't when long balls are played in behind.
- Alex Cole
Man Utd eye Benfica ace
Erik ten Hag is eyeing Benfica ace Goncalo Ramos to boost Manchester United’s firepower.
Ramos, 21, has hit eight goals in 12 games this season, prompting United to make contact with his representatives.
He is valued around £25million by Benfica, which United would not go above — despite the player reportedly having a £100m release clause.
The Portuguese Under-21 star was linked to Newcastle in the last window as Eddie Howe searched for a striker — and he is also being tracked by Bayern Munich.
However, United boss Ten Hag does not have a big transfer pot for January, having gone over budget this summer. But there is still recognition of the urgent need for another forward.
Injuries to Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have exposed how short they are in that department, with Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, their only recognised and fit striker.
- Gary Stonehouse
MORNING UTD FANS
Manchester United are leading the race for Flamengo ace Joao Gomes.
In fact, United are stuck in a bidding war with rivals Liverpool over the player.
Gomes, 21, has played 19 times for the Rio side and is highly rated in his Brazil.
PSV Eindhoven have admitted they would be open to selling Cody Gakpo if a lucrative offer arrived.
Gakpo was linked with a move to Manchester United during the summer transfer window.
PSV’s director of football told Voetbal International: “I can say with my hand on my heart that there has been no offer for Cody to which the management or the supervisory board have said: ‘We must do this’.
“We did state that if there were certain offers, we would have to sell.
“Not only from a financial point of view, but also because agreements were made with the Gakpo camp before my time."
However, United chief executive Richard Arnold is not keen on more transfers in the January transfer window.
United manager Erik ten Hag, on the other hand, wants more additions in the winter.
That is according to The Athletic, who claim that Arnold wants to wait until summer for further business.
And Bruno Fernandes says Old Trafford is big enough for both him and Cristiano Ronaldo.
And he refuses to blame fellow attacker Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United for his dramatic dip in form last season.
Fernandes said: “Most of my assists last season were for him, so I don’t think (it is fair).
“I just had a poor season in terms of my own numbers. I don’t think it is about Cristiano.
“Before he came I was taking the penalties but I had two chances to take them last season and I missed both. So I cannot blame Cristiano for taking penalties, especially when he scores them.”
- Joshua Mbu
Fernandes slams critics
Bruno Fernandes says Old Trafford is big enough for both him and Cristiano Ronaldo.
And he refuses to blame fellow attacker Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United for his dramatic dip in form last season.
Fernandes scored 29 goals and contributed 19 assists in his first 53 Premier League games after arriving from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020 in a £55million deal.
But his last 40 top-flight appearances have yielded only eight strikes and he has set up just seven goals.
In most of the games that saw his numbers drop, Ronaldo was also on the pitch – having made his return from Juventus in 2021.
Fernandes said: “Most of my assists last season were for him, so I don’t think (it is fair).
“I just had a poor season in terms of my own numbers. I don’t think it is about Cristiano.
“Before he came I was taking the penalties but I had two chances to take them last season and I missed both. So I cannot blame Cristiano for taking penalties, especially when he scores them."
- Joshua Mbu
Brazilian link-up
Manchester United team-mates Casemiro and Antony linked up in the Brazil camp.
Antony said: "Always a different feeling!! And always an honour!!! We will!!"
- Joshua Mbu
Malacia not 'stressed' by Shaw competition
Manchester United summer signing Tyrell Malacia was not "stressed" about competing with Luke Shaw for the starting left-back spot.
The 23-year-old says he knew what his "qualities are" and knew his time would come.
And when he was called upon by Erik ten Hag, he took it.
Malacia told Rijnmond: "I wasn’t stressed then. I know what my qualities are.
"I knew that, in the end, I would be a good competitor for that position.
"If I got that one chance, I would have to grab it.
"It didn’t work out (in the first two games), so then the manager made the choice to let me start against Liverpool.
"Then you have to turn up."
- Joshua Mbu
Depay reveals WHY he snubbed transfer
Manchester United and Tottenham target Memphis Depay claims he snubbed summer moves as he relished fighting for his place at Barcelona.
Depay was reportedly offered to Chelsea BEFORE they signed fellow Barca frontman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The Holland star told ESPN: “Other clubs came and then you just look at your options. I decided to fight for my chance here.
“I was the top scorer of Barca with Aubameyang. I love competition and I don’t walk away from it. I enjoy being at Barca."
- Joshua Mbu
Eriksen on Scholes comparisons
Christian Eriksen has been likened to Manchester United great Paul Scholes and Juan Mata – something he welcomes.
The Dane, who joined the Red Devils on a free transfer in the summer, was lucky enough to play against Scholes.
Eriksen told Politiken: "It’s football in a nutshell and shows how fast it is.
"Of course, it is great to be compared to them, but you create your own ways and your own name.
"I was lucky that I managed to play against Paul Scholes.
"He was a good player, so I’m happy to be compared to him.”
- Joshua Mbu
United next five
United face rivals Manchester City next.
Everton are sandwiched in between two Europa League games.
And Newcastle visit Old Trafford on October 16.
- Joshua Mbu
Rodriguez in figure-hugging red dress
Georgina Rodriguez proved she's a massive fan of the reds as she enjoyed an evening out with partner Cristiano Ronaldo.
The model wore a figure-hugging dress while partying with the Manchester United legend in Portugal.
The 28-year-old opted for an off-the-shoulder red number and paired it with some white boots and large looped earrings.
The duo jetted into Lisbon this weekend after Manchester United's clash with Leeds was postponed.
Portuguese singer Nininho Vaz Maia posted images on Instagram of him enjoying an evening at a restaurant with the glamourous couple.
Portugal skipper Ronaldo is known to be a big fan of the popular artist.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez enjoyed an evening out while on holiday in Portugal - Joshua Mbu
Pavard flirts with transfer to Man Utd
Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard has hinted he could be interested in a move amid interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.
Speaking to Telefoot, he said: "I questioned myself, I had calls from different clubs with my agent.
"Afterwards, I had the Bayern coach with whom we spoke and with whom we have a good relationship.
"He made me understand that I was in his plans, that I was important for the team.
"Maybe one day I will go to one of these clubs, you never know what the future holds.
"I’m still a year at Bayern Munich. Afterwards, we have time to project ourselves."
- Joshua Mbu
Fernandes changes style when Dean referees
Bruno Fernandes has revealed one of the secrets behind his uncanny ability to find space on the pitch – he marks the ref.
The Manchester United playmaker says his playing style involves finding "dead zones" – which are often the areas occupied by the match official.
Fernandes, 28, told The Athletic: "I call these the ‘referee zone' as nobody marks the referee.
"Sometimes, this is what the coaches say to players who play between the lines, or the wingers who want to come inside, or the striker when he wants to drop.
"Of course, sometimes the positions are different because it can be a counter-attack, for example.
“It also depends on the way an official referees the game. Mike Dean, for example, ran very centrally, which was probably for him better to see the game.
"But for us as a No 10, that cannot be our position, so you have to find out where you can go.”
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- Joshua Mbu
Man Utd planning swoop for Ramos
Erik ten Hag is eyeing Benfica ace Goncalo Ramos to boost Manchester United’s firepower.
Ramos, 21, has hit eight goals in 12 games this season, prompting United to make contact with his representatives.
He is valued around £25million by Benfica, which United would not go above — despite the player reportedly having a £100m release clause.
The Portuguese Under-21 star was linked to Newcastle in the last window as Eddie Howe searched for a striker — and he is also being tracked by Bayern Munich.
However, United boss Ten Hag does not have a big transfer pot for January, having gone over budget this summer. But there is still recognition of the urgent need for another forward.
Injuries to Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have exposed how short they are in that department, with Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, their only recognised and fit striker.
- Kostas Lianos
Ronaldo's new nickname
Manchester United ace Lisandro Martinez has apparently revealed his new nickname for Cristiano Ronaldo on social media.
Ronaldo posted a picture to his personal Instagram account of him in action during the victory over Southampton.
Martinez posted: "El bichoooo", which translates to, "The Bug" in English.
It is not yet known why the defender used that nickname but it appears the duo have sparked a strong friendship in recent months
- Kostas Lianos
United lead race for Flamengo star
Manchester United are leading the race for Flamengo ace Joao Gomes.
In fact, United are stuck in a bidding war with rivals Liverpool over Gomes.
According to Calciomercato, the midfielder is on the radar of both Premier League clubs, as they look to bolster their engine room.
Gomes, 21, has played 19 times for the Rio side and is highly rated in his Brazil
Credit: AFP - Kostas Lianos
Tielemans addresses transfer speculation
Arsenal target Youri Tielemans doesn't regret staying at Leicester.
Tielemans said: "I'm not going to speak too much about my contract situation at the moment.
"I didn't leave Leicester in the summer as I always said the project had to be the right one.
“Just because things are getting worse now at Leicester doesn't mean I should regret [staying]"
- Kostas Lianos
PSV open to selling Gakpo
PSV Eindhoven have admitted they would be open to selling Cody Gakpo if a lucrative offer arrived.
Gakpo was linked with a move to Manchester United during the summer transfer window.
PSV's director of football told Voetbal International: "I can say with my hand on my heart that there has been no offer for Cody to which the management or the supervisory board have said: 'We must do this'.
"We did state that if there were certain offers, we would have to sell.
"Not only from a financial point of view, but also because agreements were made with the Gakpo camp before my time"
- Kostas Lianos
January transfer disagreements
Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold is not keen on more transfers in the January transfer window.
United manager Erik ten Hag, on the other hand, wants more additions in the winter.
That is according to The Athletic, who claim that Arnold wants to wait until summer for further business.
The Red Devils were busy in the summer transfer window after Ten Hag took over
- Kostas Lianos
Fernandes on Ten Hag
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes praised manager Erik ten Hag for bringing some disciple at Old Trafford.
Fernandes told The Athletic: “First of all, he has an idea. He has a style. You have to follow his rules. He is strict on that. And I like that. He has brought discipline, which is something I think we missed in the past. Everyone must be on the same page.
“That is what Pep [Guardiola] and [Jurgen] Klopp have been doing for years, because they have stability in the club and in the way they choose the transfer market and build the team, which is really important for them to get the rewards.
“I saw the manager say in a press conference that we do not want to bring players just for the sake of it, we want to bring the right players for what we want to do. It is something the club needs.
“We still have a margin to improve and he needs time to get the most out of us with his idea of playing. I believe we will get to the point with him where we are established as a team and everyone is on the same page”
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Rashford injury latest
Manchester United are hopeful they will have Marcus Rashford available in time for the derby against Manchester City.
That is according to ESPN, who claim United are confident they will have Rashford back at the Etihad on October 2.
The striker has missed the last two matches after suffering a muscle injury against Arsenal.
But the Red Devils don't believe the England international's injury is serious
- Kostas Lianos
Fernandes' Tottenham admission
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has admitted he was fuming after a potential switch to Tottenham collapsed before moving to Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon.
Fernandes told The Atheltic: "Obviously I wanted to go to the Premier League.
"The manager, Mauricio Pochettino, was the one who wanted me there [Tottenham]. It was a good offer but Sporting tried their best to keep me.
"The president [Frederico Varandas] spoke with me but he spoke with me on the wrong day. It was the day after they decided to refuse the offer from Tottenham and I was really angry.
"Luckily for me, the manager [Marcel Keizer] was the right one at the right time"
- Kostas Lianos
Van Gaal on Timber
Louis van Gaal set the record straight after reports hetold Ajax ace Jurrien Timber to avoid joining the legendary manager's former team Manchester United last summer.
The Netherlands manager reportedly told Timber a move to United would impact his development and amount of regular minutes ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Van Gaal said: "I want to set one thing straight: I have indeed called players, but I have always ended the conversation with: this is advice.
"You have to stay close to yourself and make the choice yourself"
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