Two in, one out at Man Utd, and that isn’t counting Cristiano Ronaldo with transfer deadline day looming – The Warm-Up
TUESDAY’S BIG STORIES Antony, Dubravka in, member of security out Ad Tick, tock, it’s almost deadline day o’clock, and more than most Manchester United have some very important business to finalise before the window is gently closed and the key is placed in the corner of the windowsill ready to re-open in January. TransfersRonaldo loan moves among final options with Osimhen to Man Utd unlikely – Paper Round14 HOURS AGO That is because Antony is not yet a United player, officially, nor is Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, but thanks to some CCTV footage we know the former is on his way and could get unveiled by the club today.
Yes, that is going to make for one very awkward meeting of the security team (or potentially beyond, as the culprit is not known) after there was some leaked footage from Carrington showing Antony arrive at United’s training ground. What was likely a harmless video from someone showing their mates on WhatsApp that they’re in the know ended up doing the rounds on Monday evening, although no United fan is complaining given it gave assurance to a transfer that has been in the pipeline for months.
Reports suggest the arrivals of Antony and Dubravka will end United’s summer transfer window, although there is the small matter of Cristiano Ronaldo still wanting out. The prospect of a move to Napoli and Victor Osimhem moving in the other direction was mooted yesterday, but already doubt has been cast on that swap, although swap is kind given Ronaldo would have been part of any player-plus-cash offer.