Erik ten Hag insists Cristiano Ronaldo still needed at Man United despite Antony arrival
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insists Cristiano Ronaldo still has a vital role to be play at Old Trafford despite the imminent arrival of Antony.
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United's business done as Ten Hag says Ronaldo staying put at Old Trafford
Erik ten Hag was tight-lipped about the impending arrival of Antony but the Manchester United manager admitted his satisfaction at bolstering his attacking options, while suggesting Cristiano Ronaldo would not be departing Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo Staying At Manchester United, Coach Erik ten Hag Insists
Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag repeated on Wednesday that he was counting on Cristiano Ronaldo this season. "It's clear, of course, we need quality players," Ten Haag said when asked about his unsettled Portuguese star on the day before the summer transfer window closes. "You need more and to cover all the games to keep the consistency going, that's what we strive for," he told a press conference. "From now on, we go in three games a week.
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Deadline day in recent years has often felt more like a mopping-up operation than a frantic rush to land a big deal, but this year there is a sense that everyone is still on the lookout for a last-minute star arrival. For Chelsea, their poor start to the season could lead them back into the market for another forward, especially if they sell Christian Pulisic or Hakim Ziyech, or both. Manchester City meanwhile are now in talks for Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji, and Arsenal are reportedly still on the hunt for another midfielder.
Football rumours: Chelsea push to seal Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal
The Guardian says Chelsea are pushing to sign 33-year-old Barcelona striker, and former Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Blues are reportedly hoping for a transfer triple after signing Wesley Fofana, 21, from Leicester, with hopes to also secure Everton’s 21-year-old winger Anthony Gordon.
Erik ten Hag: Cristiano Ronaldo and Aaron Wan-Bissaka remain part of Manchester United plans
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says that Cristiano Ronaldo remains in his plans despite widespread speculation surrounding his future. The 37-year-old Portuguese international wanted to leave the club after United failed to qualify for this season’s Champions League. Ad He was linked to an array of European clubs over the course of the transfer window, with the most recent being Italian side Napoli and his former team Sporting Lisbon, but no credible offer has come in and the club seem set to retain the player, who has one year left on his current deal, as well as a potential one-season extension.
Chelsea chase striker and Ronaldo’s future – transfer deadline talking points
Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit from Manchester United and the prospective arrival of a fellow superstar at Stamford Bridge are just two of the high-profile issues to be addressed on transfer deadline day.