According to reports, Manchester United allegedly had a 3-0 loss against Burnley in a privately held exhibition match, whereby players Anthony Martial and Donny van de Beek were included in the lineup.
According to a statement made by Centredevils on the social media platform Twitter, it has been said that the football team known as the Red Devils suffered a defeat over the Clarets during a match that took place at their Carrington Training Ground on Wednesday, August 23rd. According to reports, Erik Ten Hag’s team allegedly fielded Martial, Van de Beek, Scott McTominay, Jonny Evans, Hannibal Mejbri, and Alvaro Fernandez as their starting players.
Nevertheless, many players who were part of the starting lineup in the defeat against Vincent Kompany’s Clarets have been associated with potential exits. According to recent reports, Ajax is purportedly contemplating the possibility of acquiring their former midfielder, Van de Beek, who has had challenges in securing playing opportunities at Old Trafford. Since his arrival three years ago, he has only made a total of 60 appearances in all competitions. During this time, he has managed to score two goals and provide an equal number of assists.
In the meanwhile, it has been stated that Erik Ten Hag’s team is now awaiting a potentially lucrative proposal from the Saudi Pro League in relation to Martial. The persistent injury concerns of the French player continue to adversely affect his professional tenure at Manchester United. During the previous season, he was unable to participate in 33 matches across various tournaments as a result of fitness-related issues.
Erik Ten Hag has under significant scrutiny in light of a lackluster commencement to the Premier League campaign, resulting in substantial pressure being exerted upon him. In their first match, his team emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 triumph against Wolverhampton Wanderers, although with a certain degree of fortuitousness. The decisive goal was scored by Raphael Varane, nevertheless, it is noteworthy that Wolves made a total of 23 shot attempts throughout the match. This statistic stands as the second most recorded by any opposing team at Old Trafford since 2004.
Manchester United suffered a well-deserved 2-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur. The combined contributions of Pape Sarr’s endeavor and Lisandro Martinez’s inadvertent goal further exacerbated the distressing situation at Old Trafford.
The club is now facing a challenging phase after to the official announcement of Mason Greenwood’s resignation. The organization faced significant criticism in response to its internal probe over the issue. The conduct of the probe by Richard Arnold, the chief executive of United, has come under increasing scrutiny, leading to increased pressure on him.
The recent loss suffered by Ten Hag’s team against Burnley has failed to ameliorate the prevailing atmosphere inside the club amidst their ongoing challenges. There is a growing demand among supporters for the acquisition of a fresh midfielder, however the Red Devils are exercising caution in light of their adherence to Financial Fair Play regulations, given their substantial expenditure of £220 million during the previous summer transfer window.
Sofyan Amrabat is practicing alone as Manchester United finalizes a deal with Fiorentina
As to a report from Italian publication Calciomercato.web, Sofyan Amrabat, a midfielder for Fiorentina, has been engaging in individual training sessions while anticipating a potential transfer to Manchester United.
According to reports, the Moroccan individual is exhibiting behavior reminiscent of a professional athlete who is nearing a transfer and is engaging in training sessions apart from their fellow teammates. The individual, aged 27, has played a pivotal role for the Viola team and shown exceptional performance over the previous season.
Amrabat demonstrated his prowess as a midfield pillar for the Serie A club by making a total of 49 appearances across all competitions, while also contributing with one assist. Furthermore, it is noteworthy to mention that the individual in question has had prior experience playing under the guidance of Ten Hag during his tenure at FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie.
According to SPORT, Ten Hag has formally appealed to the executives at Manchester United to finalize an agreement for the acquisition of the Moroccan national player. The individual in question has a remaining contractual duration of one year and may potentially become accessible via a reduced-price agreement.