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Manchester United will be hoping to make more pre-season progress under new manager Erik ten Hag when they take on Australian club Melbourne Victory in a ...

1 hour 30 mins to KO: Manchester United providing an early glimpse of the stadium. Harry Maguire starts and reclaims the captain's armband. Fair chance a completely different team will start the second half. Victory conceded a league-low 25 goals from 26 games last season in the A-League Men. The Brazilian scored a stunning chip last time out against Liverpool but this one never looked destined for goal. 34th minute: Martial beats a number of players in the final third but eventually gets overwhelmed in the box. Frustration building for the Red Devils. Not using the width well enough early on. The resulting corner is claimed easily enough by Victory's keeper. Ten Hag won't be happy with that first-half showing though with his side often too slow in the final third and looking fragile when defending Victory's counter attacks. Marcus Rashford is now donning the captain's armband for the Red Devils. 43rd minute: Goal! McTominay pulls United level via a deflected effort.

Manchester United finally reached an agreement with Barcelona for De Jong on Thursday. That development came after the Red Devils had sent Richard Arnold and ...

The Red Devils have agreed a £63million fee with Barcelona for the 25-year-old, who is set to be sold as the La Liga giants look to balance their finances. So, with that being the case, Express Sport has decided to get a little creative… If De Jong does move to United, he’ll become the latest player to turn out for both the Red Devils and Barcelona. But United remain confident they can get a deal over the line and that the 25-year-old is open to a new challenge in Manchester. They can’t offer De Jong that same bait, either, with the Red Devils due to be strutting their stuff in the Europa League. That development came after the Red Devils had sent Richard Arnold and John Murtough out to Catalonia in order to broker a deal.

Manchester United inched closer to securing Frenkie de Jong on Thursday by agreeing a 635million fee with Barcelona, but one issue is stoppping the Dutchman ...

United are also in advanced talks to sign Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez from Ajax, with a fee reported to have been agreed. Having agreed to defer his wages upon the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's believed De Jong is owed as much as £17million by Barcelona, and the midfielder wants to see the money coughed up before he books his flights to Manchester. It's not for their lack of trying, but the Red Devils need to get a move on if they are to bolster their squad and push for a top four spot in the Premier League this season.

Manchester United come from behind to beat A League outfit Melbourne Victory 4-1 as they maintained their 100% start to pre-season.

It's up to him." The Dutchman looked stern as he stood on his own on the touchline watching his new charges struggle to break down a side at the beginning of their own pre-season preparations and who were prepared to sit deep. Jadon Sancho played on the right of the attack in the first-half and Rashford on the left after the break.

The Barcelona midfielder is a major target for United under new manager Erik ten Hag. The Dutch pair worked so well together at Ajax, with Ten Hag sensing an ...

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Erik ten Hag's Manchester United secured a second win of pre-season, by beating Melbourne Victory 4-1 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in front of around ...

Still, it shows we have plenty of options for rotation in the forward positions, with Erik commenting in his Thursday press conference that he feels Donny van de Beek could also occupy an attacking midfield – and perhaps even a false no.9 – role. The Ivorian stood out when fielded there in the Liverpool clash, as he set up Facundo Pellistri’s goal – our fourth of the game – but Marcus soon swapped with him, latching on to Eric Bailly's through ball to score our third. The signing of the 35-year-old former United winger has been headline news in Australia all week and even though he’d only travelled Down Under earlier this week and trained twice with his new team-mates, Nani – who stopped to grab a quick word with MUTV before kick-off – was named on the Victory bench. Eight of the 10 replacements had also played in Bangkok, but for Ethan Laird and Tahith Chong, it was a chance to get some minutes in the legs and time on the pitch for United after spending much of the recent time out on loan. For the second friendly in a row, Erik opted to change his entire outfield line-up at the break, with Rashford captaining a younger and more inexperienced side in the second half. The Reds were behind for much of the first half, following a shock early Victory opener, but a couple of goals before half-time from Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial put us in the driving seat.

MANCHESTER UNITED fell behind in their pre-season clash with Melbourne Victory.

Ten Hag is also thought to be keen on signing a new attacker before the end of the summer, with wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo's future still up in the air. While Ten Hag will naturally place importance on how his team performs in pre-season, there is still plenty of work to be done behind the scenes before United could consider themselves prepared for the upcoming campaign. The Dutchman is gearing up for his first campaign in charge of the Red Devils, where he will be under pressure to perform after a miserable sixth-place finish last term.

Manchester United and Barcelona have now agreed a fee for the transfer of Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to Jacque Talbot.

A fee for de Jong had seemingly been agreed between the same two clubs at the end of June, but the move didn’t progress further over the coming weeks, with the Manchester club sending chief executive Richard Arnold and football director John Murtough to Barcelona to try and conclude the deal this week. The move for de Jong had previously been thought to have stalled between the two clubs, due to outstanding monies owed to the Dutchman by the La Liga club, amongst a multitude of other reasons. Manchester United have agreed a fee with Barcelona for the transfer of Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to freelance journalist Jacque Talbot, with a deal for Lisandro Martinez also all but done.

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Barcelona for the transfer of Frenkie de Jong but the player is yet to be convinced to go to Old Trafford.

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Barcelona for the transfer of Frenkie de Jong but the player is yet to be convinced. Barcelona have accepted United's offer of £63 million, rising to just around £71.5m with add-ons, for the 25-year-old midfielder, according to the Daily Mail. Barcelona Desperate For Frenkie De Jong To Go To Manchester United After Transfer Fee Agreed

Manchester United made it two wins from two games on Tour 22, as Erik ten Hag's side came from behind to defeat Melbourne Victory by four goals to one.

Former Reds winger Nani was then introduced with just a few minutes to go, making his debut for the hosts seven years after his departure from Old Trafford. Fred's goal was the only difference when the two sides met at Old Trafford last December, and attention now turns to next week's pre-season showdown. Then, just moments before the break, the Reds went ahead. The scoring was then completed with just minutes remaining, when Edmond Lupancu diverted a Tahith Chong cross into his own net to make it 4-1, ensuring a second pre-season win for our new Dutch boss. With 15 minutes to go, United had a third, as Eric Bailly burst forward to feed Rashford. The England international nudged his effort beyond Izzo, and opened his Tour 22 account in the process. Zidane Iqbal showcased his talents with a superb piece of skill, as the Reds continued to dominate possession.

Manchester United will be hoping to make more pre-season progress under new manager Erik ten Hag when they take on Australian club Melbourne Victory in a ...

Friday, July 15 Friday, July 15 Friday, July 15 Friday, July 15 1 hour 30 mins to KO: Manchester United providing an early glimpse of the stadium. Victory conceded a league-low 25 goals from 26 games last season in the A-League Men.

Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Christian Eriksen has joined the club, signing a contract until June 2025. The midfielder has been capped 115 ...

“Christian has been one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe throughout his career. “Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started. Eriksen has played 237 games in the Premier League, registering 52 goals and 71 assists.

Man Utd sign Denmark international Christian Eriksen; midfielder turns down offer from Brentford to sign three-year deal at Old Trafford; ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Having spoken with him and learned more about his vision and the way he wants the team to play, I am even more excited for the future. John Murtough, Manchester United's football director, added: "Christian has been one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe throughout his career. On Friday evening, Ajax centre back Lisandro Martinez posted an image on his Instagram account of him and his agent on a plane with the caption "heading to Manchester", with a £45m switch nearing completion. "In addition to his outstanding technique, Christian will add valuable experience and leadership skills to the squad, and we are looking forward to seeing the benefits of these qualities on the pitch this coming season and beyond." "Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started," said Eriksen. "I have had the privilege of playing at Old Trafford many times but to do it in the red shirt of United will be an amazing feeling.

MAN UTD's transfer plans under Erik ten Hag are finally beginning to take shape.

I still have major ambitions in the game, there is a huge amount that I know I can achieve, and this is the perfect place to continue my journey.” “I have seen Erik’s work at Ajax and know the level of detail and preparation that he and his staff put into every day. The 30-year-old briefly trained under Ten Hag at Ajax while he looked for a new club after terminating his contract with Inter Milan last year. “Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started. An announcement over a deal is apparently ‘imminent’. New boss Ten Hag has been keen to raid his former club for players with whom he is familiar to ensure a seamless transition to life at Old Trafford. Left-sided defender Martinez has been a top target ever since the Dutchman’s appointment was confirmed in May.

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Christian Eriksen said he chose to join Manchester United on a free transfer because the Old Trafford club is “special”.

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Frenkie de Jong's representatives are encouraging Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain to bid for the midfielder despite Manchester United reaching an initial ...

Those who leave will be one or the other. ‘The issue of fair play forces players to leave. But De Jong’s preference is to remain at Barcelona and the 25-year-old is not willing to leave until the Spanish club pay him his outstanding wages, which is in excess of €20m (£17m).

The Argentine has agreed terms on a five-year deal at Old Trafford and is set to ...

Martinez turned down the advances of Arsenal in order to seal a move to Man Utd, who are continuing to work on a deal for Frenkie de Jong. Man Utd have agreed to pay the Dutch champions €55m for the versatile defender and he will become their third signing of the summer. Lisandro Martinez flying to Manchester ahead of Man Utd move

The Argentine was pictured alongside his agent on a private jet seemingly headed to Manchester, where he is set to undergo a medical and sign his contract. An ...

The Argentine was pictured alongside his agent on a private jet seemingly headed to Manchester, where he is set to undergo a medical and sign his contract. The 24-year-old has been consistently linked with United and Ten Hag has now got his top defensive target. The Dutch side initially remained firm and insisted that their best players would not join Ten Hag at Old Trafford, but have now reneged on their stance.

Manchester United signed Christian Eriksen on Friday with the Denmark midfielder arriving at Old Trafford as a free agent on a three-year deal.

"I have seen Erik's work at Ajax and know the level of detail and preparation that he and his staff put into every day. "I still have major ambitions in the game, there is a huge amount that I know I can achieve, and this is the perfect place to continue my journey." "Having spoken with him and learned more about his vision and the way he wants the team to play, I am even more excited for the future.

The summer transfer window has been dominated by the farcical situation surrounding Manchester United, Barcelona and Frenkie de Jong, which grows more ...

That is despite reports in Spain earlier this week claiming Barcelona could leave him out of their tour to the United States in a ruthless effort to force him to accept his fate. The first part of Laporta's declaration relates to speculation Barcelona must offload De Jong in order to register the likes of Raphinha, Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie, who they signed this summer. Undeterred by this first rejection, Ten Hag began planning for the future and held a phone call with his compatriot to inform him of the pivotal midfield role he would be given at Old Trafford. Although United are not in the best of positions after missing out on Champions League football with a sixth-place finish last season, the main issues causing his serious concerns relate to leaving Barcelona. With an agreement finally reached between United and Barca, De Jong is faced with Camp Nou exile if he fails to consent to the Premier League switch, which would necessitate him leaving his "dream" club. What started as Erik ten Hag's honest attempt to sign his former Ajax colleague and make him United's midfield lynchpin has turned into a nightmare for the player concerned.

MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a deal to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong...

Barcelona have reportedly agreed a deal worth around £68m with Manchester City for Bernardo Silva, widely thought to be De Jong's replacement. When asked about the 25-year-old's future, Alemany admitted that La Liga's Fair Play rules are forcing Barcelona to cash in on players. The Red Devils are closing in on Erik ten Hag's priority transfer target after completing exhaustive talks to settle on a fee.

Barcelona have told Frenkie de Jong he must go to Old Trafford so new players can be brought to Camp Nou. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.

The north London side are yet to make a formal offer for the Brazil international. United are set to sign the Argentina international after agreeing a fee of around €55 million. However, after being excluded from pre-season selection, the Denmark international will look to leave this transfer window, with Brentford and Real Sociedad already expressing interest in the forward. I come to a club full of history and prestige, so I'm going to prepare myself in the best way to win many things together. The same applies to Chelsea and Arsenal. United, meanwhile, continue to struggle to show any sign that they have a coherent plan for rebuilding the Old Trafford squad. The 29-year-old, who left Manchester United in June after his contract expired, is set to make a decision on his new club for next season. "I think we have a lot of options to play in that position," he said. "If there is a chance to be a part of the squad at Chelsea and part of the team then I can't turn it down. The Parisiens are also looking to accelerate the arrival of the 24-year-old midfielder from Lille, as the two French sides have reportedly negotiated a €12m move today. The teenage shot-stopper, who has already kept 12 clean sheets in 31 appearances in MLS, will remain in Chicago on loan if a deal is completed this summer. He recently bought a house in Pedralbes, the most sought-after area of Barcelona and has no plans to leave the city any time soon. And in an interview with the newspaper, Gallagher said he wanted to stay at Stamford Bridge and fight for his place despite strong competition in midfield from Mateo Kovacic, N'Golo Kante and Jorginho.

Christian Eriksen has signed a three-year deal with Manchester United, just over 12 months after he suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

"I have seen Erik's work at Ajax and know the level of detail and preparation that he and his staff put into every day. I still have major ambitions in the game, there is a huge amount that I know I can achieve, and this is the perfect place to continue my journey." It has been a remarkable recovery.

Christian Eriksen has completed his move to Manchester United on a free transfer. ...

However, it would likely require a box-to-box midfielder to play as the number six instead, which isn't ideal even if they were to complete the signing of Frenkie de Jong. We're sure plenty of Man Utd fans will be wondering this question, and our answer for now is simply - yes. Across his time at Ajax, Tottenham, Inter and Brentford, Eriksen has succeeded in a number of roles and positions.

Manchester United may be about to sign Lisandro Martinez, but they have reportedly set their sights on Felix Uduokhai as another defensive reinforcement.

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Lisandro Martinez's move from Ajax to Manchester United is nearing completion, he'll cost around €55 million.

Despite his reasonably small stature (he stands around 5’9″), Martinez is great in the air, tackles brilliantly and can play passes as good as any midfielder, something we touched on HERE. For a club of their stature, Europa League football is simply not good enough and the onus will be on Ten Hag to guide the team back into the Champions League for 2023/24. Martinez will be United’s third signing of the summer after the arrivals of Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord and Christian Eriksen on a free transfer.

NOT EVERYONE will be happy to see Christian Eriksen arrive at Old Trafford.

The arrival of Ten Hag at United was fantastic news for Donny van de Beek, who returned from his loan spell at Everton delighted to be reunited with his old Ajax boss. All three are currently out in Australia with United, trying to impress Ten Hag in training. The signing of Christian Eriksen provided Manchester United with a timely boost on Friday, but it is not good news for everyone at the club. With Bruno Fernandes also untouchable, his chances of getting a regular starting berth suddenly look slim. Announcing the signing, John Murtough, United’s football director, said: “Christian has been one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe throughout his career. Negotiations with Barcelona for top target Frenkie de Jong have stalled, leaving Tyrell Malacia as the only confirmed arrival before Eriksen’s.

Christian Eriksen has completed a move to Manchester United on a free transfer as Erik ten Hag continues to improve his squad ahead of the 2022-23 season.

Having spoken with him and learned more about his vision and the way he wants the team to play, I am even more excited for the future. The move comes just over a year after Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. He is a player that Ten Hag knows well from his time at Ajax, and there a number of other stars with ties to the Eredivisie giants that the Dutch tactician has his eye on. While struggling to tempt a right-back to Old Trafford, Ten Hag has completed the signing of Tyrell Malacia, with the highly-rated 22-year left-back having completed his switch from Feyenoord. He has been handed a three-year contract by the Red Devils, with that deal set to take him through to the summer of 2025. Christian Eriksen has completed a move to Manchester United on a free transfer as Erik ten Hag continues to improve his squad ahead of the 2022-23 season.

Manchester United confirmed the signing of Christian Eriksen on a free transfer on Friday, with the Dane agreeing a three-year contract. The midfielder's short- ...

Much debate was had about his future but Sir Alex made a decisive move for a player who had grown up with the enemy at Liverpool. The fact he took on Cristiano Ronaldo's no.7 jersey showed the manager was not worried about any of that, saying: "He'll give us experience in the penalty box. The decision disappointed Bhoys boss Martin O'Neill but Sir Alex had been impressed with somebody who caught his eye when he was believed to be scouting Vincent Kompany during a Champions League tie with Anderlecht at Parkhead. "Our relationship with Celtic has always been a good one," stressed Ferguson. "We took Brian McClair in exactly the same end-of-contract circumstances before the Bosman ruling came in. We tried to get Karim Benzema but, as soon as that dropped through, we went for Michael." That was evident early in his Reds career, when he scored a memorable injury-time winner in the Manchester derby, and he finished with 17 goals in 52 outings, including a strike in the League Cup final against Aston Villa. He also helped United win the league in 2010/11, something he had failed to manage at Anfield. However, he was later allowed to join Middlesbrough on a free transfer.Every pre-season game, including Tuesday's match against Crystal Palace, will be shown Fortunately, his output matched his ego and his signing proved a masterstroke, as he led the line superbly under Jose Mourinho. Like Cavani, he had left PSG and wanted to taste English football for the first time. "We were desperate to get him when Peter left because he was here when he was a lad but couldn't get a work permit," said the boss. The late Irish midfielder, who sadly passed away in 2018, failed to renew his contract with Celtic and signed a pre-agreement instead with United in January 2004, as was permitted under the Bosman ruling. However, injuries hampered his second campaign and he left this summer, with 19 goals in 59 matches to his name. The Dane's were big shoes to fill but Ferguson was convinced in the new man after agreeing a four-year contract. With Dean Henderson loaned to Nottingham Forest for the 2022/23 campaign, he could be hoping for more first-team exposure this term. Blanc played 75 times for the Reds and helped the team win the Premier League title in 2002/03. The stylish France international had been on United's radar for so long, even after appearing against Alex Ferguson's team for Montpellier during our successful European Cup Winners' Cup run in 1991.

Erik ten Hag is gradually reshaping his Manchester United side this summer, though some of his pre-season plans for his new signings have already been ...

I still have major ambitions in the game, there is a huge amount that I know I can achieve, and this is the perfect place to continue my journey.” Speaking after his arrival at the club, Eriksen said: “Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started. While Arsenal were also in the race for the defender, his history with Ten Hag has been cited as a key reason for why he pushed for a move to Old Trafford rather than the Emirates Stadium.

Lisandro Martinez is set to become Manchester United's third signing of the summer transfer window as Erik ten Hag reunites with the defender, ...

"I have had the privilege of playing at Old Trafford many times but to do it in the red shirt of United will be an amazing feeling. Like Martinez, Eriksen knows Ten Hag well as he trained with Ajax on his road to recovery from the cardiac arrest he suffered at Euro 2020 last summer. He will provide United with a classy, versatile option in defence, competing for minutes with the likes of Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof at centre-back.

Our 2022/23 away shirt, inspired by the club's philosophy of youth, courage and success, is here.

Perfect for any occasion, the away shirt is constructed with a subtle helix pattern, which is engineered into the fabric of the jersey. Available now from United Direct here, as well as at adidas, the Manchester United 22/23 away shirt will be worn for the first time against Crystal Palace on the Tuesday 19 July in Melbourne as a part of Tour 2022. Our new kit also draws inspiration from our strips of the past, with a white jersey becoming synonymous with Manchester United on the road.

MANCHESTER UNITED are hellbent on signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona in this summer's transfer window.

€85m is a large price, but at the same time it wasn’t so long ago that he was seen as one of the hottest prospects in European football. “Ten Hag needs to be able to get the players he wants. And whether United are able to bring in a midfielder, as the clock starts to tick, is something only time will tell. It will be fascinating to see if the Red Devils can get a deal over the line, with the saga starting to resemble the failed pursuit of Cesc Fabregas back in 2013. And De Jong has now dropped a hint he’ll be with his Barcelona team-mates for their upcoming pre-season tour of the United States. Manchester United agreed a fee with Barcelona for De Jong earlier in the week, with the Red Devils prepared to pay an initial £63million to land their No 1 target.

Manchester United have unveiled their adidas away kit for the 2022/23 season, ...

There's also a subtle and abstract off-white pattern across the shirt, with the club's Team Viewer logo matching the kit's tone with a black finish. The slightly v-neck black collar features a white and red diamond pattern which is also present on the sleeve cuffs. Similarly to the home kit, the club's crest is surrounded by a black pentagonal block and a red outline, but that's not where the main detail lies.

Frenkie de Jong has been named in Barcelona's squad for their pre-season US tour amid strong interest from Manchester United.

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Eriksen became our second signing under new manager Erik ten Hag on Friday, following the transfer of Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord at the beginning of July.

Eriksen is the player that has the quality to make others do that.” Our panel also reacts to the big news that United have signed Christian Eriksen on a three-year contract. He can keep the ball and he’s not scared of the ball as well. He came back into the Premier League and has done really well.” Can he play somewhere else? A quality player.

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MANCHESTER UNITED fans were saying the same thing as the Red Devils released their new white away kit.Erik ten Hag's side are in Melbourne for pre-sea.

Another similarly added: "Announce Martinez." And a fourth simply wrote: "Announce Frenkie and Martinez." Now announce Martinez."

MANCHESTER UNITED are continuing to work on a deal for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.

Manchester United are increasingly confident of signing Frenkie de Jong this summer. And it’s possible both De Jong and the Denmark international will be regulars in the middle of the park given their immense talents. Eriksen has the potential to be the signing of the summer given United are bringing him in with no transfer fee involved. And if De Jong is reluctant to leave Barcelona, then money could be the way of getting this deal over the line. When Barcelona signed De Jong back in the summer transfer window of 2019, he was expected to be central to everything that happens on the pitch. United have agreed an initial fee with Barcelona, with the club primed to land the Netherlands international for a fee of £63million.

MANCHESTER UNITED are eager to bring in Frenkie de Jong in this summer's transfer window.

But a transfer, at the current time of writing, remains up in the air. If De Jong does want to stay at the Nou Camp, then the Catalan giants will make him take a pay cut in order for that to happen. Now, according to Sport, United are ready to throw even more money at the player in order to ensure he joins. Manchester United have spent the majority of the summer locked in talks with Barcelona for De Jong. Manchester United are ready to pay Frenkie de Jong an even higher salary in order to sign the Barcelona star, reports say. MANCHESTER UNITED are eager to bring in Frenkie de Jong in this summer's transfer window.

Did you know former Man Utd and France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez is now a professional motor racing driver?

Barthez’s Instagram is packed full of pictures of racing cars, images of him in helmet and overalls. Di Canio was not put off, and slotted in the only goal of the game. I had to wait until the end of my pro career to try it. Never less than 100 per cent committed in any aspect of his play, whether collecting a cross, rushing a forward in a one-on-one, or positioning his defence. He was French No.1 as they won the 1998 World Cup on home soil followed by the Euros two years later, becoming the first nation in 26 years to hold both trophies simultaneously. His club career was littered with the highest honours too.

There has been another twist in the long-running Frenkie de Jong transfer saga, with Barcelona including the Manchester United target in their squad for ...

The make-up of a squad heading to the States would appear to confirm as much, with there a number of notable absentees from that list. While the Blaugrana are prepared to find a role for De Jong in their plans for 2022-23, a number of senior stars have reportedly been informed that they are free to move on. There has been another twist in the long-running Frenkie de Jong transfer saga, with Barcelona including the Manchester United target in their squad for their pre-season tour of the United States. The Netherlands international remains a top priority for the Red Devils in their summer recruitment drive, but a deal appears to be no nearer to completion.

Melbourne's Federation Square was converted into a replica of the iconic Old Trafford changing room as Manchester United and adidas launched our 2022/23 ...

“Unveiling the 22/23 Manchester United away kit in Melbourne is a memorable moment for adidas, showcasing an iconic Jersey to Australia’s football fans, in our nation’s sporting capital. “The 22/23 away jersey captures the magic of Old Trafford in a new design, paying homage to some of the club’s most legendary kits and players.” Revealing the 22/23 away kit to anticipating fans, the event took place ahead of United’s match against Crystal Palace on Tuesday 19 July - where the team will don the new Jersey for the first time.