Here are the latest news surrounding Manchester United today.
Cristiano Ronaldo Stories Turning Into A Saga
The Cristiano Ronaldo stories this summer are slowly threatening to become a proper saga. The Portuguese superstar was given an extended time off and has not been part of the Man United pre-season squad. He did not return to Manchester to start preparations for the new campaign, which would not be too big of a problem if it was not for his wish to leave the club. Less than 12 months after returning to Man United, to the club where he became the best player in the world, Ronaldo is now eager to push his way out of Man United in search of Champions League football. But now reports are suggesting that Chelsea are not really interested in him, after such stories emerged recently. Thomas Tuchel is not really keen on having Ronaldo in his stylistically different side and the English football journalist Steve Bates is now reporting somem ore interesting things.
Ronaldo is expected to join United’s pre-season tour after being given extended time off for personal reasons. When will that be exactly, remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure – if Ronaldo fails in his move to get out of Man United, he will be just bringing a lot of negative and unecessary problems to Man United during a key, transitional summer period. As of now, there really are not any clubs interested in signing Cristiano…
Martinez Ready To Force Move To Man United
While Ronaldo is trying to force his way out of Man United, the Red Devils are trying to bring in new players. Tyrell Malacia is the only player currently joining United this summer, while the likes of Christian Eriksen are reportedly still thinking about doing the same. But the reports surrounding Lisandro Martinez from Ajax are getting more and more interesting.
The Argentine centre-back is Erik ten Hag’s wish to improve defensive options and United have already started doing their work in order to seal the deal. But the transfer negotiations are not going as smoothly as many have expected.
According to some reports, United will have to increase their current offer of 43 million pounds if they are sign him. Ajax are trying to raise the price up to 50 million pounds before letting the player leave Johan Cruyff Arena. Journalist Steve Bates is also claiming that Martinez is ready to force his way out of Ajax in order to make a move to United. Apparently, he might even refuse to continue training if necessary to seal his move to Old Trafford in a timely manner. It seems that he is getting closer to United with each day and it is only up to the two clubs to finally conclude an agreement.