Wan-Bissaka Man Utd future EXCLUSIVE, Jonathan David transfer latest, Pogba ‘agrees Juventus deal’ – latest updates
AARON WAN-BISSAKA wants a new contract at Manchester United — but has been told to wait on new Erik ten Hag’s verdict on his future, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
United blocked recent inquiries for him, prompting AWB’s team to ask for a long-term deal instead.
Meanwhile, Paul Pogba has reportedly agreed a deal to return to Juventus, according to reports in Italy.
The Frenchman will leave United again on a free and walk back to Turin where he will pocket £6.75m-a-season plus bonuses.
And Manchester United are reportedly set to do battle with Arsenal for Lille forward Jonathan David.
According to , incoming new manager Ten Hag - who will be in attendance for United's game at Crystal Palace this weekend - wants to sign the Canada international to bolster his attack.
Lille are said to want around £42million for the striker.
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De Ligt up for sale?
Juventus are meeting Paul Pogba's entourage today to discuss his possible return to the club.
Matthijs de Ligt has the same agent as Pogba and they will also discuss the Dutch defender's future, according to journalist .
There is a chance he could leave the club with Chelsea interested as our Man Utd. Is a reunion with ten Hag possible after de Ligt worked with him at Ajax?
Pogba wants talks with Ten Hag
In a dramatic twist in the Paul Pogba transfer saga, Sky Sports are that the 29-year-old could now want to speak with new boss Erik ten Hag to discuss his future.
He looked set to leave the club with Juventus and PSG leading the way to sign him.
But there now appears a small glimmer of hope that he is stay at Old Trafford won't be over.
Sky say Pogba would "welcome" a meeting with the former Ajax manager starting his United work today.
United helped Yorke get first job
Ex-United striker Dwight Yorke is set to make his move into management as he takes over Australian side Macarthur FC.
Yorke has been given a two-year deal and he said: "Having played in the inaugural A-League Men’s season I have continually followed the competition and am aware of both the footballing and fan demands in Australia"
And the Sydney Morning Herald revealed that Man Utd recommended him to Macarthur.
Yorke scored 48 goals for Man Utd in 96 appearances.
Ten Hag's No2 nearly died during match
Man Utd's potential next No2 Mitchell van der Gaag once collapsed during a match as a result of a heart problem.
The 50-year-old has been widely reported to be the club's new assistant manager following advanced talks.
But what fans may now know about Van der Gaag is that he almost died in September 2013 when he was manager of Portuguese outfit Belenenses.
Van der Gaag helped the club win the second division title in the previous campaign and was looking to make his mark in the Primeira Liga early into the 2013-14 term.
However he was forced to take a temporary leave of absence having collapsed during the 1-0 win against Maritimo.
He required two shocks from a defibrillator to save his life.
Ten Hag's right hand man is known for focusing on coaching defences.
It dozen look good
Man Utd's list of released players could hit DOUBLE FIGURES with six first-team stars set to leave the club.
Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Juan Mata, Edinson Cavani and Lee Grant could all head out the exit door.
Also multiple young players could go such as, Ondrej Mastny, 20, left-back Reece Devine, 20, midfielders Charlie Wellens, 19, and Connor Stanley, 20, as well as forwards D'Mani Mellor, 21, and Mateo Mejia, 19.
All are out of contract.
Academy graduate Dylan Levitt, 21, is also in the final month of his deal.
Following in Ten Hag's footsteps
Erik ten Hag has spoken about the potential of signing highly rated Ajax centre-back Jurrien Timber.
He is just 20-years-old but he has been a star of the title winning team and he's been capped by the Dutch national team six times already.
A reunion with ten Hag at Man Utd could be on the cards.
The new manager said: "I think all top clubs have Timber in their sight."
He also commented on Brazilian winger Antony, he said: "If Antony would go — it would be a blow for Ajax because in their current squad there is nobody to replace him."
Henderson wanted by Newcastle
Manchester United backup goalkeeper Dean Henderson could be on his way out of Old Trafford over the summer with Newcastle keen to sign him for £20million.
The shot-stopper, 25, was linked with a loan move to Toon in January but the two clubs failed to reach a deal.
Now the Magpies could make a move this summer to sign Henderson on a permanent basis, report .
Henderson is said to be keen to play first-team football and could seek a move if he fails to get assurances from Erik ten Hag that he will be first choice next season.
Newcastle reportedly view the England international as the ideal successor to current No1 Martin Dubravka.
Neves could choose against United
Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves is set to leave the club this season with Man Utd and Barcelona keen.
However, Sport are reporting the player is close to agreeing a deal with the Catalan giants.
The player's agent is Jorge Mendes and he is playing a big part in the deal.
Neves was seen tearful yesterday as he said goodbye to the Wolves fans after their game versus Norwich.
Ten Hag comments land him in hot water
Erik ten Hag worked alongside former Arsenal winger Marc Overmars at Ajax helping to build a talented young team.
Overmars left the Eredivise champions back in February.
This came as a result of sending a series of "inappropriate messages" to female colleagues.
However, Ten Hag categorically stated that he believes Overmars could still have a future at Ajax.
As reported by newspaper , he said: "If Johan Derksen can return to TV, Overmars can return to Ajax."
TV presenter Derksen, 73, seemingly admitted live on air last month that he sexually assaulted an unconscious woman 50 years ago, although he later backtracked on his comments.
And while Dutch prosecutors have opened an enquiry, TV show Today Inside later revealed that he would be returning.
When elaborating on Overmars' situation, Ten Hag added: "We humans are in this world to help each other and not to shoot each other.
'I have said many times: this championship is also his championship. We built this team together.
"After the game against Heerenveen, I also congratulated Marc with the title via text.'"
Ten Hag plans to keep Ronaldo
Erik ten Hag has stated that he plans to keep Cristiano Ronaldo at the club and he does have a future at Old Trafford.
He told Dutch : "I want to keep Cristiano at Man Utd, of course. He has been very important for this club.
"Ronaldo is a giant, because of everything he has shown so far and because of how ambitious he is."
The 37-year-old has scored 24 goals in all competitions this season.
Ten Hag knows he must re-build
The soon to arrive Erik ten Hag has explained that he is well aware of the task he faces at Old Trafford
He : “I had choices to work at a different club, with a better foundation. But I chose Man Utd.
"Things have to get addressed there and that's a challenge.
"The club and I are on the same wavelength about how I want to do this."
Man Utd tried to sign Muller in LVG era
Bayern Munich hero Thomas Muller has revealed that Manchester United made an "insane offer" to sign him when Louis van Gaal was managing the club.
The 122-timed capped German international : "Bayern clearly rejected the whole thing – despite this insane offer from United.
Surely United fans will be wondering what could have been if they did buy the man with 11 Bundesliga titles, a World Cup as well as a World Cup golden boot to his name.
Ten Hag to choose future of three players
The Manchester United board want Erik ten Hag to come to a decision on the future of three first-team players.
Marcus Rashford, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Eric Bailly are the three discussed in a meeting last week that took place in Amsterdam.
There is a chance the trio could leave.
That's according to CaughtOffside.
De Jong could reject Man Utd
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong looked set to leave the Camp Nou last week as manager Xavi refused to rule out selling him.
But in a late twist in the transfer saga, de Jong has expressed his desire to stay with the Catalan giants.
However he might not be able to stay with Barca battling financial difficulties and must meet fair play rules.
Barcelona chief Mateu Alemany said: "We haven't made any decisions regarding the squad; Frenkie is a quality player, very important.
"We are conditioned by (financial) fair play, conditioned by the situation inherited by the club."
Pogba not interested in Man City
Journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Paul Pogba has no intention of discussing a move to Manchester City.
The Juventus board are set to meet with the Frenchman's agent today with the player's wages being a key point.
PSG have already been in contact with Pogba and he is on the Parisian's shortlist.
Pogba's deal at Manchester United expires on 30th June.
Benfica searching for Nunez replacement
Manchester United are keen on Benfica striker Darwin Nunez.
And the Portuguese club have already begun searching for his replacement according to The Athletic.
Nunez has netted an incredible 34 goals in all competitions this season and is valued at a rumoured £51million at least.
Sasa Kalajdzic of Stuttgart is thought to be among the names that could replace the Uruguayan centre-forward.
Ten Hag begins work at United TODAY
Manchester United's season may not even be over yet but Erik ten Hag is contracted to start work at the club today.
He has decided not to join Ajax's title winning holiday celebrations and begin work at United instead.
On this, ten Hag explained why he was missing out on the team party: "Because we have agreed that I will be employed by United from May 16."
"There are still a few things that need to be done in preparation for the season.
“Among other things, with regard to the content of the staff and the composition of the selection.
“I will leave my mark and I have to do it very carefully.”
Ten Hag opens up on United missing out on top for
Incoming manager Erik ten Hag has spoken of his disappointment about Man Utd failing to qualify for next season's Champions League.
The Dutchman said: "Painful for United, but also for me.
"It's a competition I'm going to miss incredibly. But working in the Premier League makes up for a lot."
The Red Devils are still in danger of not even making the Europa League with West Ham hot on their heels.
Ajax say farewell to Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag took charge of his final game at Ajax yesterday, a 2-2 draw away at Vitesse.
The Amsterdam based club had already sealed the Eredivisie title, his third as boss.
After the game Ajax released an emotional farewell video thanking ten Hag for his five years of service.
Morning Man Utd fans
Erik ten Hag has sensationally cancelled a plan trip to Curacao with Ajax's title-winning squad to start his job at Man Utd on Monday.
The Dutch tactician has ripped up the remainder of his deal with the Amsterdam giants and will get straight to work this week, he has confirmed
And, one of ten Hag's priorities is to cement Cristiano Ronaldo as his No1 striker - in the clearest indication the Portuguese superstar STILL has a future with the club.
Ten Hag said after Ajax's last game: "From tomorrow, my focus will be on United, and I will of course get deep into things there.
“What I have to say about it is, the detailed analysis still has to begin, I still have to work with the team, but let me be clear that at United there are a lot of good players around.
“We have to make them function as a team but definitely Ronaldo, he is a giant.”
Meanwhile, Luke Shaw is said to be left sweating on a new deal with the club - with ten Hag yet to sign off on his new £180,000-per-week contract.
Ten Hag's plans for Dalot
Diogo Dalot WILL be part of Erik ten Hag's plans next season, according to reports.
O Jogo claim that the full-back's versatility is key in the Dutch tactician's plans.
And like manager Ralf Rangnick, he will stay faithful to the Portugal defender.
In recent weeks, Dalot has kept Aaron Wan-Bissaka out of the first team.
'Giant' Ronaldo
Erik ten Hag has called Cristiano Ronaldo a 'giant' - in the biggest indication he plans to utilise him as his main striker next season.
Ten Hag has agreed to cut short a planned holiday to take charge of Manchester United from Monday, cutting short his Ajax contract.
After Ajax's game against Vitesse on Sunday, ten Hag said: "From tomorrow, my focus will be on United, and I will of course get deep into things there.
"What I have to say about it is, the detailed analysis still has to begin, I still have to work with the team, but let me be clear that at United there are a lot of good players around.
"We have to make them function as a team but definitely Ronaldo, he is a giant."
Juve's Pogba deal
Juventus are ready to offer Paul Pogba an £8million-a-year payday to sign, according to reports.
The Mirror claim that the French World Cup winner, who is out of contract at the end of the season, will be offered a mega deal worth £160,000-per-week, as well as a huge signing on fee and bonuses.
The huge signing on fee and the bonuses are said to be a sweetener because of the basic contract.
Ten Hag's arrival
Ajax boss Erik Ten Hag will start his Man Utd job on Monday, it has been confirmed.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed the Dutch tactician will arrive on Monday and get to work immediately.
He will joined by Mitchell van der Gaar, who will be part of his coaching staff, and reportedly Steve McLaren.
Shaw's new deal
Luke Shaw is being made to wait for his new deal at Manchester United by incoming boss Erik ten Hag.
According to reports, ten Hag has the final word in sanctioning the £180,00-per-week contract for the England defender.
Brazilian midfielder Fred is also said to be in a similar situation - as ten Hag looks for his own signings to create his own identity at the club.