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Maguire believes Man Utd have found next Bellingham and he’s already at the club
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Harry Maguire believes that England has another talent like Jude Bellingham in their midst, referring to 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo.
Maguire, who has been a mentor figure to Mainoo at Manchester United, sees the young midfielder as ready for international duty. Photos of Maguire and Mainoo together highlight the bond they share, with Maguire taking Mainoo under his wing.
Mainoo has impressed at United, earning his first Premier League start in November and making a significant impact since then. Maguire is convinced that Mainoo has what it takes to earn a spot in England’s squad for the upcoming Euros, potentially joining the ranks of Real Madrid star Bellingham.
And Maguire insists Mainoo is ready and will have no fear going into the tournament. “I don’t see why not,” said Maguire. “To play at a major tournament, obviously, it’s big to have experience but also the young boys do come in and sometimes they play with no fear and they can excel in that way.
”I don’t have any concerns whatsoever. It’s incredible he’s (only) 18, he’s so mature. He’s a bit like Jude was when he was a young boy. He’s got a mature head on his shoulders. I had no concerns. I see day in, day out his ability in training. He just wants to work hard and do well. I congratulated him, said he deserved it, keep it up, and make sure he enjoys himself.
”He’s got everything, he can handle the ball brilliantly. He’s really strong, powerful, and you can see the progression to play that role, especially for Manchester United.
”Listen, we have a lot of good centre-mids in this country at the moment, a lot of players who have been there and done it, and shown that they can do it in the big, major tournaments. He’ll keep working hard, I’m sure he will, because he’s a great lad. It’s exciting times for him and his family. We will see where it goes.”
Like Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford emerged as a teenage sensation at Manchester United ahead of a major tournament, the Euros in 2026.
Rashford’s rapid rise has seen him transition into a senior figure at United, where he, along with Maguire, is playing a mentorship role for Mainoo. They see nurturing young talents like Mainoo as a crucial aspect of their responsibilities at Old Trafford.
Maguire said: “I told him if he needs anything just to ask me, give me a text, about anything, schedule, he thoroughly deserves it. He has been excellent for us this season.
“A role and responsibility for the senior players at Manchester United is to bring through academy players. The club is always built on giving opportunities to young boys, we have numerous of them training with us a lot, we try and make them feel welcome.
“And that’s a big role and responsibility of the senior players, and we have done that to Kobbie. It’s important he feels welcome, he feels comfortable, even coming into this group with England it is really important he feels welcome.”
EPL
Here we go! Romano: Zirkzee to Manchester United
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Here we go! Romano: Zirkzee to Manchester United, signs until June 2029
Manchester United have successfully signed Joshua Zirkzee, with the Dutch forward committing to the club until June 2029. The deal includes an option for an additional season.
Instead of triggering the release clause, United will pay slightly above €40 million, spread out over three years, providing more favorable payment terms.
EPL
Manchester United near £26 Million transfer windfall after reaching agreement
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Manchester United have accepted a £26.7 million bid from Marseille for Mason Greenwood, contingent on the forward agreeing to personal terms with the Ligue 1 club.
The deal includes an initial fee of £23.3 million, with an additional £3.4 million in potential add-ons.
Furthermore, a substantial sell-on clause, estimated at 40% to 50%, has been included. Greenwood has been granted permission to speak with Marseille and undergo a medical.
Previously, several Italian clubs, including Juventus, Napoli, and Lazio, showed interest in Greenwood.
However, Marseille has emerged as the frontrunner for his signature.
Greenwood, who hasn’t played for United since January 2022, recently returned to Carrington for talks with the club’s new football leadership team, including sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox.
It was made clear during these discussions that a permanent exit this summer was the priority.
However, the potential signing of Greenwood has sparked protests among Marseille supporters. A statement on OM Forum read:
“At a time when negotiations for the arrival of Mason Greenwood are announced as becoming increasingly heated, it seems necessary to explain, once again and before the damage becomes irreversible, why this transfer seems inconceivable in view of the values displayed by the club and why it would mean for many of us a red line that would irreparably damage the passion that we have for this club.”
Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 on charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behavior, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
These charges were dropped in February 2023 after key witnesses withdrew their cooperation. United conducted an internal review and concluded that they believed Greenwood had not committed the offenses.
However, attempts to reintegrate him into the squad last August were abandoned following a fan backlash, leading to the decision that his career at Old Trafford was over.
After spending last season on loan at Getafe, where he scored 10 goals in 36 games, Greenwood attracted the attention of several European clubs. He leaves United with a record of 35 goals in 129 appearances.
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Man Utd agree personal terms with Matthijs de Ligt as final barrier remains
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Manchester United have reached an agreement on personal terms with their top transfer target, Matthijs de Ligt, as negotiations with Bayern Munich for the center-back progress.
Bayern Munich has set a £42 million price tag for the 24-year-old Dutch international, and United is confident that a deal will be finalized.
De Ligt, who has yet to play for the Netherlands at Euro 2024, is eager to reunite with his former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag.
Sources at Mirror Football confirm that Ten Hag and De Ligt have held direct discussions, with the United manager working hard to persuade the defender.
Ten Hag outlined his vision for the club, which remains positive despite a challenging season that ended with an FA Cup victory.
Last week, key figures at Old Trafford, including part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, activated a one-year extension clause in Ten Hag’s contract, securing his role until 2026.
Ten Hag views De Ligt as a cornerstone for United’s defense, having previously coached him to the Champions League semi-finals with Ajax when De Ligt was just 19.
Bayern Munich is willing to let De Ligt go if their valuation is met, and the player is focused solely on joining Manchester United.
Bayern’s new manager, Vincent Kompany, is close to signing Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah as De Ligt’s replacement, following a disappointing season under Thomas Tuchel.
United plans to bolster their defense by signing two center-backs before the transfer window closes on August 30.
The club has already seen two bids for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite rejected, the latest being £50 million. Additionally, they are reportedly negotiating with Lille for 18-year-old Leny Yoro, although Yoro is rumored to prefer a move to Real Madrid, with Liverpool and PSG also interested.
Following the expiration of Raphael Varane’s contract, United is in discussions to extend veteran Jonny Evans’ stay on a short-term basis. Currently, only Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Willy Kambwala are under contract. Maguire and Lindelof might be sold to raise funds.
United is leveraging their existing relationship with De Ligt’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, to finalize the deal.
Ten Hag’s squad returned to Carrington for pre-season training on Monday, ready to prepare for the upcoming season.
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