First published in the Manchester Evening News Young Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer is looking to keep his foot to the floor after getting 45 minutes under his belt during last night’s 2-0 pre-season friendly victory against Preston North End. Taking to the pitch for the first time since the UEFA Champions League final defeat…
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When Raphael Varane is expected to undergo medical ahead of Man United transfer
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester United confirmed the news that all their fans wanted to hear on Tuesday in that they have agreed a deal in principle to sign Raphael Varane. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been looking to bolster his side’s defence ahead of the new campaign and in Varane they will…
Bruno Fernandes sends message to Raphael Varane ahead of transfer
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Bruno Fernandes is back in training at Manchester United and has welcomed Raphael Varane’s impending arrival at Old Trafford. While Fernandes was on holiday after the European Championship, the club announced the signing of Jadon Sancho for £73m from Borussia Dortmund. Fernandes returned to training on Tuesday, with…
Man City in advanced talks for Jack Grealish and more transfer rumours
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Talks between Manchester City and Aston Villa over the transfer of Jack Grealish have now reached an ‘advanced stage’. That is according to The Athletic who report the Blues are close to an agreement with Aston Villa over the transfer of Grealish this summer after the MEN revealed…
Man City keeper Slicker provides reassuring update after worrying injury
First published in the Manchester Evening News Cieran Slicker has moved to reassure supporters he is fine after suffering a worrying injury in Manchester City’s pre-season win over Preston. Slicker was a second-half substitute at the Academy Stadium, making his first appearance for City’s senior side after being a regular for the academy in recent…
Everything you need to know if you're attending Man United vs Brentford
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester United take on Brentford FC in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday night, in a game that will see Old Trafford’s biggest crowd in almost 16 months. For the first time since United ‘s 2-0 win over Man City back in February 2020, Old Trafford will be open…
What Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told Tahith Chong before Manchester United loan exit
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong has revealed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has vowed to keep an eye on his development this season following his move to Birmingham City. The talented Dutchman has joined the Championship side on a season-long loan deal in a bid to bolster his chances…
Parlour believes Varane could replicate Dias impact at Man United
First published in the Manchester Evening News Arsenal great Ray Parlour believes that Raphael Varane could have a similar impact on Manchester United’s defence as Ruben Dias had at Manchester City. After a slow start to the summer, United’s transfer window has burst into life following the official unveiling of winger Jadon Sancho and reaching…
Raphael Varane will improve one key tactical area at Manchester United
First Published in the Manchester Evening News It’s hard not to be impressed with how Manchester United are currently conducting their business in the transfer market. Across the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era at Old Trafford, there have been many calamitous transfer decisions made at United, but this summer that once-distant feeling of optimism and hope…
Man Utd provide Anthony Martial injury update before Brentford friendly
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Anthony Martial has returned to Manchester United training and is recovering well from a knee injury suffered towards the end of last season. Martial missed the end of the 2020/21 campaign after injuring his knee on international duty for France in March. The striker has not featured in…