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01 Sep

Man Utd Sign Goalkeeper Bayindir For £4.3m

Wontumi2SportsAltay Bayindir, Manchester United

Manchester United have signed Turkey goalkeeper Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce for £4.3m. The 25-year-old, who has been capped five times by his country, joins on a four-year contract. Last season he was a key player for Fenerbahce as they won the Turkish Cup and finished second in the Super Lig. "It is a huge honour to join Manchester United and become the first Turkish player to represent this incredible club," said Bayindir. "I have a passion for success, and I will give everything to help this special group of players to achieve our ambitions. "I cannot wait to start working…

07 Aug

West Ham Keen To Sign Harry Maguire And Scott McTominay From Manchester United

Wontumi2SportsHarry Maguire, Manchester United, Scott McTominay, West Ham

West Ham are keen on Manchester United pair Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay as they look to bolster David Moyes' squad. The Hammers are yet to make a signing this summer despite selling Declan Rice to Arsenal in a deal that could end up being worth £105m. The club are in advanced talks with Ajax over Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez but after Saturday's 4-0 defeat by Bayer Leverkusen, there is greater momentum behind their recruitment drive. Whether West Ham can reach either the fee or salary to conclude a deal is open to question. It is understood United would be…

31 Jul

Manchester United Agree 10-Year Extension With Adidas Worth At Least £900m

Wontumi2SportsAdidas, Manchester United

Manchester United have agreed a 10-year extension to their partnership with Adidas worth a minimum of £900m. United's new deal with the German kit manufacturer runs until June 2035, with their previous 10-year deal having been worth £750m. It is thought to be the largest kit deal in Premier League history, based on revenue per season. Chelsea signed a £900m deal with Nike in 2016 but that covered a 15-year period from 2017. "The relationship between Manchester United and Adidas is one of the most iconic in world sport," said United's chief executive Richard Arnold. "With its roots in the…

25 Jul

Erik ten Hag Responds To Man Utd Links With Kylian Mbappe

Wontumi2SportsErik ten Hag, Kylian Mbappe, Manchester United

Erik ten Hag has been quizzed on Manchester United's supposed interest in Kylian Mbappe. Paris Saint-Germain informed Mbappe last Friday that he would not be allowed to travel with the first team for their pre-season tour of Asia as they were looking to sell him before the end of the summer transfer window. The forward previously intimated he would not sign a new contract beyond 2024. PSG accepted a world-record £259m bid from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal on Monday, allowing Mbappe to hold talks over personal terms. While Al Hilal have made their move, a number of clubs…

21 Jul

Bruno Fernandes Officially Named New Man Utd Captain

Wontumi2SportsBruno Fernandes, Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes has been named as Manchester United's permanent captain less than a week after Harry Maguire was stripped of the armband. Manchester United have officially confirmed that Bruno Fernandes will be the club's captain for the coming season. The midfielder wore the armband for the majority of last season as Harry Maguire lost his place in the team. Last week Maguire revealed he had been told by Erik ten Hag that he was no longer the club's skipper, the latest big decision by the United manager, who is discovering his ruthless streak this summer. Fernandes was fiercely criticised after…

17 Jul

Erik ten Hag Informs Harry Maguire He Can Leave Manchester United

Wontumi2SportsErik ten Hag, Harry Maguire, Manchester United

Erik ten Hag has communicated to Harry Maguire that it would be better for all involved if he were to complete a transfer away from Manchester United this summer, 90min understands. Maguire, the now former United captain, confirmed on Sunday in a social media post that he had been stripped of the armband in a conversation with the manager, who outlined his reasons why in a meeting between the two. But it has been learned that there was more to the meeting than Maguire had publicly let on - with his departure not only green-lit, but encouraged. Bruno Fernandes is…

17 Jul

Man Utd Reach £46m Agreement With Inter To Sign Andre Onana

Wontumi2SportsAndre Onana, Manchester United

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Inter for the transfer of goalkeeper Andre Onana, 90min understands. The Cameroon international has been established as United's first choice goalkeeping target and long-term successor to David de Gea, who saw his contract expire and left the club earlier this month. United have been in discussions with Inter over recent days to come to a deal over the transfer of the 27-year-old. Inter had been holding out for €60m and had knocked back two offers from United for Onana, but a deal has now been reached after further talks. It's understood United have…

06 Jul

Mason Mount Reveals Key Reason For Leaving Chelsea

Wontumi2SportsCHELSEA, Manchester United, Mason Mount

Mason Mount says it "became clear" that he was not going to be included in Chelsea's long-term plans. The 24-year-old's 18-year association with the Blues ended on Wednesday as his move to Manchester United, which would eventually be worth £60m, was made official. Chelsea had been involved in lengthy contract negotiations with Mount over a new deal, but ultimately the two parties were unable to agree terms on extending his Stamford Bridge stay. Instead, a move to Manchester United came over the horizon, with a deal eventually struck between the Premier League heavyweights at the fourth time of asking. Mount…

05 Jul

Inter Reject Opening Offer Worth €45m From Man Utd For Andre Onana

Wontumi2SportsAndre Onana, Inter Milan, Manchester United

Inter have rejected an opening offer from Manchester United for goalkeeper Andre Onana, 90min understands. United have identified Onana as their top goalkeeping target and are hoping to strike a deal for the Cameroon international, though are keen not to exceed their valuation of the player. Talks between the two clubs continue and there is optimism a deal can be thrashed out. The offer from United is understood to be worth a total of €40m plus €5m add-ons, though Inter have turned down the approach. Their valuation for Onana, who impressed with his performances at the end of last season…

04 Jul

Andre Onana Hopeful Of Man Utd Transfer Despite Saudi Arabia Interest

Wontumi2SportsAndre Onana, Manchester United

Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana has rejected interest from Saudi Arabia in hope that he can push through a summer transfer to Manchester United, 90min understands. United have identified Onana as their top goalkeeping target with long-term number one David de Gea now a free agent upon the expiry of his contract last Friday. United are still set to speak to the Spaniard to make a clear decision on his future and whether he continues at Old Trafford, but Erik ten Hag has decided Onana is his ideal number one for the new campaign. Whether United can get the transfer over…