Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Chelsea 'explore Sancho-Sterling SWAP DEAL' (2024)

26 minutes agoBy Kealan Hughes

Ten Hag dismisses Rashford criticism

Erik ten Hag has dismissed criticism of Marcus Rashford from Alan Shearer, accusing the Premier League legend of ‘stupid analysis’ on his striker.

The United boss said: "Everyone gets criticism from you guys, it doesn’t matter what we are doing, if we are winning or if we are losing.

"If I take a player off, the conclusion is I was not happy with him. But I was very happy with Rashy in pre-season, against Fulham and also against Brighton.

"I didn’t take him off because his performances or level were not right – no, we had to rotate because we have good players on the bench who bring new energy.

"There will be rotation. Then there is the conclusion the player is not performing. It can be sometimes but definitely it wasn’t in this case. In this case, it was stupid analysis from the pundit."

56 minutes agoBy Kealan Hughes

Varane suffers season ending injury

Former Man Utd defender Raphael Varane has been ruled out of the entire season for new club Como 1907 due to injury.

Como have not even registered the 31 year old to play in Serie A, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Varane left Old Trafford in June as a free agent after the club failed to agree a new contract with him.

Today, 12:54By Kealan Hughes

Ten Hag discusses transition period

Erik ten Hag has claimed Man Utd are in a transition period and have much more work to do compared to Sunday's opponents Liverpool.

He told TNT Sports: "I'm not here to talk for him [Slot] but Liverpool, it's clear, they are in a different phase of the life cycle.

"They have a team that is mature, players who have been playing for a long time together and who are very experienced. We have much more of a mix and have to build a new team.

"There is a team and the structures are really clear, I think the players, the partnerships, the relationships in that team are very clear and that is what he inherited, that has been built over the past years.

"So things are still the same, but I have also seen some things that he already brought in.

“That was one of the reasons I wanted to come here, to have this challenge. I knew beforehand this is the most difficult [thing] that I could ever do in life, to come into a club which has a lot of problems which we had to sort."

Today, 12:25By Kealan Hughes

Pundit shocked at Sancho decision

Former Tottenham defender Michael Dawson thinks Jadon Sancho has made a big mistake swapping Man Utd for Chelsea on deadline day.

He told Sky Sports: “It’s a surprising move for me when I look at the players already at Chelsea in that wide area.

“Jadon Sancho is a good player, let’s not forget that. He was a superstar at Borussia Dortmund, he went to United and it didn’t work out for him.

“But to go to Chelsea, why will it be any different there? Where’s he going to play? I honestly thought he needed to go somewhere where he was going to play.

“I think he’s the kind of player that wants to be playing week in, week out. He’s going to be in and out like you won’t believe at Chelsea.

“Chelsea is an absolutely crazy place right now. You’re bringing in Sancho for [Raheem] Sterling. It blows my mind.”

Today, 11:55By Kealan Hughes

Sancho wipes away United connections

Jadon Sancho has wasted little time in removing his now past connections to Man Utd.

Within hours of completing a loan move to Chelsea the winger has deleted all of his Instagram posts containing the Red Devils.

Today, 11:24By Kealan Hughes

Ex-Man Utd star praises late signing

Former Man Utd academy talent Ben Thornley believes the signing of youngster Sekou Kone could prove to be an astute acquisition.

He told MUTV: “It’s absolutely brilliant. This is the remit Dan Ashworth brings with him.

“He has a plethora of knowledge about how to bring them into the academy. This is another one of a number we have signed in this transfer window and I’m sure there are more to come.

“They [players] know Manchester United has got a huge rich history of bringing players through, and still be able to develop them. Trust me – they are in the best place.”

Today, 11:00By Kealan Hughes

Ten Hag blocks late transfers

Erik ten Hag blocked a late attempt from Real Betis to sign both Antony and Christian Eriksen, according to the Daily Mail.

It is understood that Man Utd boss Ten Hag ‘was unwilling to permit any other members of his squad to leave in the final few hours’ despite Betis wanting ‘to tempt United’s late resolve and asked about the possibility of taking both Antony and the Danish midfielder on loan, but were quickly rebuffed.’

Ten Hag was disappointed by Scott McTominay's departure to Napoli as he was an important member of his squad.

Today, 10:35By Kealan Hughes

Shearer baffled by Man Utd

Alan Shearer was left dismayed after Man Utd opted against signing Ivan Toney, who joined Al-Ahli in a £40million transfer.

He said: "I like Ivan Toney - he's an excellent player, obviously, he knows the Premier League, he knows what it's about and he's proven at that level. He's an England international too.

"He only has one year left on his contract, and I understand why some players would want to go to Saudi Arabia, but for someone like him who's in the prime of his career, he's got another four or five years ahead of him. I think he has a lot to offer.

"I am slightly surprised - I think he'd do pretty well at Old Trafford. I thought they [United] were poor in forward areas against Brighton and without Hojlund.

"I know they've signed Zirkzee, but they're playing Fernandes and Mount as two 'false' nines, and I'm not sure that's worked for them. They got the goal from Zirkzee against Fulham and then just the one last week, so it hasn't quite clicked for them yet in forward positions."

Today, 10:08By Kealan Hughes

Sancho loan includes strange clause

Jadon Sancho could return to Man Utd thanks to an unusual clause in his loan with an obligation to buy move.

The winger made a deadline day switch to Chelsea who could have to pay United £25m to make the loan permanent.

However they will be able to opt out of a permanent deal if they do not finish in the top 14 in the Premier League, according to The Telegraph.

Today, 07:58By Matt Penn

Sancho to Chelsea

Jadon Sancho has all-but completed a move to Chelsea on loan for the season, with an announcement expected later today.

The deal has included an obligation for Chelsea to buy Sancho next summer for £25million.

Sancho is from London originally and grew up a Chelsea fan, and he'll be desperate for his Premier League career to kick on from here.

He'll have plenty of competition for a place in the starting XI, however, with Joao Felix and Pedro Neto also signing this summer.

Today, 06:00By Ian Tuckey

Ugarte joy at sealing move

Manuel Ugarte HAS finally completed his switch from PSG to Manchester United in a £50million deal, writes NEIL CUSTIS.

The deal was completed too late for him to be involved in the match-day squad for Liverpool on Sunday. He needed to beregistered by 12 noon on Friday.

But while United boss Ten Hag was celebrating the arrival of the defensive midfielder he was not happy that financial rules meant he had to sell home grown Scott McTominay to Napoli tofacilitate the move..

Ugarte, 23, was delighted to make the move.

He said:“It is an incredible feeling to join a club of this magnitude; one that is admired all around the world.

The project that the football leadership discussed with me is extremely exciting; Manchester United is an ambitious club and I am an ambitious player.

“The passion of supporters is something that is very important to me; I know how incredible United fans are and I cannot wait to experience Old Trafford.

"I’m someone who is so determined to succeed; I will sacrifice and give everything for my teammates.

"Together we will fight to win trophies and reach the level where this club needs to be.”

30th Aug 2024, 00:25By Ian Tuckey

Seven big moves that could still happen

Here are eight Prem moves that could yet be completed - despite missing Friday's 11pm deadline.

Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling lead the way - in a list dominated by potential LOAN switches.

Deal sheets are thought to have gone in for all of the players listed,

THE TOP POSSIBLE TRANSFERS:

• Raheem Sterling (Chelsea to Arsenal)
• Jadon Sancho (Man Utd to Chelsea)
• Armando Broja (Chelsea to Everton)
• Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea to C Palace)
• Carlos Forbs (Ajax to Wolves)
• Reiss Nelson (Arsenal to Fulham)
• Matt Turner (Nottm Forest to C Palace)

30th Aug 2024, 00:19By Ian Tuckey

10 biggest deadline moves

Manchester United and Arsenal were each involved in two of the 10 costliest PERMANENT moves.

It was one in, one out for the Red Devils - and two out for the Gunners.

But Crystal Palace led the way with THREE - including two incomers.

HERE'S THE LIST:

Manuel Ugarte -PSG to Man Utd (£43m)

Eddie Nketiah - Arsenal to Crystal Palace (around £30m)

Scott McTominay - Man Utd to Napoli (£25.7m)

Andre - Fluminense to- Wolves (£21m)

Aaron Ramsdale - Arsenal to Southampton (£18m plus)

Maxence Lacroix: Wolfsburg to Crystal Palace (£18m)

Billy Gilmour - Brighton to Napoli (£12m)

Jay Stansfield - Fulham to Birmingham (reported £10m)

Sam Johnstone - Crystal Palace to Wolves (£10m)

Giovani Lo Celso: Tottenham - Real Betis (£8.4m)

30th Aug 2024, 23:51By Ian Tuckey

Deal sheets in for Sancho AND Sterling

Late swoops don't come much bigger nor more dramatic than this - but here we go ... at the double!

Deal sheets have reportedly gone in for both Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling - thought to be for loan deals.

That means winger Sancho leaving Manchester United for Chelsea.

And the Blues in turn offloading Sterling to Arsenal.

Many fans are questioning the wisdom of BOTH moves.

But let's see if each is completed...

30th Aug 2024, 23:42By Ian Tuckey

'9 deal sheets in - including Sancho'

Manchester United's Jadon Sancho seems all but certain to join Chelsea.

The Premier League say nine deal sheets have been submitted.

And the BBC are amongst outlets reporting that those names include Sancho.

30th Aug 2024, 23:27By Ian Tuckey

Sancho and Sterling deals still alive

A remarkable post-deadline drama involves three of the Prem's biggest clubs is unfolding.

Winger Jadon Sancho could yet leave Manchester United for Chelsea.

And his former England team-mate Raheem Sterling is inching closer to departing Stamford Bridge for Arsenal.

As of now no handing in of deal sheets has been confirmed.

But activity is expected...

30th Aug 2024, 23:03By Ian Tuckey

Transfer window CLOSES but...

The 11pm deadline has passed - but we could still get late signings.

The main reason is because some clubs are thought to have submitted a "deal sheet" - which would mean they have until 1am to complete a move.

30th Aug 2024, 22:58By Ian Tuckey

Teg Hag has 'mixed' feelings over Scott exit

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has revealed his "mixed" feelings over losing long-serving Scott McTominay to Napoli.

The midfielder was popular with Old Trafford fans because of his loyalty and roots in the academy.

And Ten Hag said of the Scot's departure: “It is a little bit mixed, I am very happy for him but it is mixed because I wouldn’t prefer to lose him.

“He is Manchester United in everything, he was so important for Manchester United.

“He was here for over 22 years but unfortunately it is the rules.

“Homegrown players bring more value and that is not the right thing to do but for everyone, for all parts, it is a good deal. Scott is happy with it, and Napoli and us.”

30th Aug 2024, 22:55By Ian Tuckey

Ugarte reveals 'incredible feeling' to join Utd

"Excited" Manuel Ugarte claims switching from PSG to Manchester United matches all his ambitions.

The defensive midfielder said: "It is an incredible feeling to join a club of this magnitude - one that is admired all around the world.

"The project that the football leadership discussed with me is extremely exciting; Manchester United is an ambitious club and I am an ambitious player.

“The passion of supporters is something that is very important to me; I know how incredible United fans are and I cannot wait to experience Old Trafford.

" I’m someone who is so determined to succeed; I will sacrifice and give everything for my teammates. Together we will fight to win trophies and reach the level where this club needs to be.”

30th Aug 2024, 22:38By Ian Tuckey

Zaha joins Lyon

Wilfried Zaha has switched from Galatasaray to Lyon on loan.

The former Crystal Palace and Manchester United striker had also been linked with a move back to the Prem.

30th Aug 2024, 22:29By Ian Tuckey

'New Chelsea approach for Osimhen fails'

Chelsea have reportedly failed with a late attempt to resurrect a big-money move for Victor Osimhen.

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano claims the Blues presented a "new proposal" to Napoli just over two hours ago - but to no avail.

Al-Ahli have shown the strongest interest - financially at least - in the Italians' striker this summer.

But it's claimed the Nigerian superstar has reservations over switching to Saudi Arabia aged just 25.

Arsenal and Manchester United are previously thought to have monitored Osimhen's situation.

Romano posted: "NO agreement between Victor Osimhen and Chelsea even after new proposal presented two hours ago."

30th Aug 2024, 22:22By Ian Tuckey

Sancho loan in place 'ahead of £25m move'

Jadon Sancho is on the brink of finalising a loan switch from Manchester United to Chelsea.

It's understood the Blues would have an obligation to buy him next summer.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reckons the fee for that permanent move would be £25million.

30th Aug 2024, 22:15By Ian Tuckey

Billy joins McTominay at Italian giants

You would have got long odds on Napoli signing just one of Billy Gilmour or Scott McTominay just a couple of months ago.

Now the Italians have pouched both Prem midfielders in the same evening - on transfer deadline day.

Manchester United's McTominay went first - now Brighton pass-master Gilmour has switched for an initial £12million, with £4m in add-ons.

Seagulls' boss Fabian Hurzeler said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed the short time I worked with Billy. He’s a great professional and I wish him all the best for the future.”

Brighton's technical director David Weir said: “Billy quickly established himself as a popular figure in the dressing room and was a key player last season when we competed in the Europa League for the first time.

"We wish him the best of luck with this move to Italy and thank him for his efforts with the club.”

30th Aug 2024, 22:09By Ian Tuckey

Apart from Sancho and Sterling...

As we wait to see what happens over Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling, don't forget Ivan Toney!

Brentford accepted a bid of around £40million from Saudi mega spenders Al Ahli for their England striker earlier on today - but no move has been confirmed.

Toney's Prem admirers - thought to have included Chelsea and Arsenal - reportedly baulked at such a fee.

Meanwhile, Manchester United's Jadon Sancho could join Chelsea and the Gunners could pick up Sterling from Stamford Bridge.

30th Aug 2024, 21:50By Ian Tuckey

Blues would have 'obligation to buy Jadon'

Chelsea would agree to sign Jadon Sancho permanently next summer if they tie up an eleventh-hour loan deal for the Manchester United wideman.

The Athletic's David Ornstein believes a deal could be completed in the next 70 minutes - in time for the deadline.

He added: "Personal terms in place as all sides work to complete #DeadlineDay transfer."