First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article21153870.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1319688615.jpg 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…
Raphael Varane will improve one key tactical area at Manchester United
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article21159487.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1229788297.jpg 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…
Man Utd provide Anthony Martial injury update before Brentford friendly
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/article20546976.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1231985623.jpg 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…
Spurs transfer activity could influence Harry Kane's Man City decision
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article21157185.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1158951182.jpg Tottenham have announced three major transfer decisions this week as Nuno Espirito Santo continues to build his squad for next season amid a backdrop of Harry Kane’s uncertain future. Kane expressed his intention to leave Spurs at the start of the summer, sparking weeks of speculation over…
Ruben Dias and Pep Guardiola make Man City point in Preston game
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article21160532.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1330962665.jpg Ruben Dias starts. Pep Guardiola may continue to confound anyone trying to guess his team selections in just about every other position but Manchester City’s record signing (for now) looks certain to play every game of note. Dias barely ever got a day off after signing for…
Man United have been given another reason to sign Trippier
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article21156057.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1323481204.jpg Manchester United are making a big statement of intent this summer. After years of mishaps in the transfer market, United are back to signing top talents with the world at their feet and world-class stars at the peak of their powers. Jadon Sancho has finally been officially…
Man City squad places up for grabs after Preston friendly
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article21160503.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1330966627.jpg Man City squad places up for grabs still There were many forgotten and unfamiliar faces on show as Manchester City took on Preston in their opening friendly of the 2021/22 season, but nobody really made a name for themselves. Riyad Mahrez showed his class with a quality…
Man United can begin trial of new midfield system with Van de Beek vs Brentford
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article21157080.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1330911565.jpg A time to trial the 4-3-3 At Queens Park Rangers on Saturday there was the very occasional glimpse of Manchester United switching to a 4-3-3 with Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira dovetailing, but more often than not the latter would drop alongside Nemanja Matic in a role…
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First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article21151514.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_ipiccy_image-98.jpg Manchester United have announced the signing of Raphael Varane, subject to a medical. The Manchester Evening News understands all parties signed an agreement for the transfer earlier on Tuesday to grant Varane permission to have a medical – the £43million deal may not be completed for a…
How Manchester United should line up vs Brentford in pre-season fixture
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article21149183.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_ipiccy_image-97.jpg Manchester United host newly promoted Brentford in a pre-season friendly at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side won the first game of their pre-season schedule against Derby but slumped to a 4-2 defeat away at QPR on Saturday, which meant Jesse Lingard’s and Anthony…