Man Utd set to ‘sign’ Spaniard who has ‘fallen in love with Ten Hag’ as Barca make ‘unexpected sacrifice’

Man Utd are set to sign Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez in the summer transfer window, according to reports in Spain.

The Red Devils are looking to sign a new midfielder over the summer as INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe look to give Erik ten Hag the tools he needs to be successful next season.

Ten Hag kept his job despite finishing eighth in the Premier League and the Red Devils have employed Dan Ashworth from Newcastle as their new sporting director to get the recruitment right this summer.

It now looks like a matter of time before Man Utd sign Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee and Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs De Ligt as their recruitment drive begins.

Reports have also claimed they have submitted bids for Everton s Jarrad Branthwaite, Lille s Leny Y…

Man Utd put ex-Chelsea star and cheap Crystal Palace option on three-man left-back shortlist

Manchester United have reportedly drawn up a three-man shortlist of potential new left-backs with Tyrell Malacia yet to return to action.

Malacia has had two knee surgeries, hasn t featured for the Red Devils for 14 months and was left out of the squad for the club s pre-season tour of the United States. It s not clear when he will return.

Erik ten Hag s alternative option at left-back, Luke Shaw, also endured a lengthy spell out of the team last term – making just 14 appearances – and both of their propensities for injury had led the Red Devils to scour the market for a new addition in that role.

, former Chelsea star Marcos Alonso features on their shortlist having been let go by Barcelona at the end of his contract.

Alonso moved to the La Liga gia…

FA ‘endorsement’ for next England manager appointment makes ex-Chelsea duo ‘leading candidates’

According to reports, two former Chelsea managers have emerged as the leading overseas candidates to replace Gareth Southgate as England boss.

The FA have been searching for a new manager since Gareth Southgate announced his exit after his side lost against Spain in the Euro 2024 final earlier this summer.

s contract was due to expire at the end of this year and he opted against leading England into the 2026 World Cup.

The 53-year-old guided England to two major tournament finals. Still, it is widely accepted that this is the right time for the FA to appoint a new manager as their performances at Euro 2024 were heavily criticised.

Eddie Howe, Graham Potter and Lee Carsley are among the English candidates in the frame for the role, while Pep Guardiola an…