“They started to talk to my agent & I was waiting by my phone... but then I saw Ighalo signed. It didn’t get to stage where an offer was made... but I think it was really close” - Salomon Rondon on #MUFC, #NUFC + more with @GeorgeCaulkin for @TheAthleticUK https://t.co/9dn7A7ep52

💪Biggest changes in win % when a team's captain plays vs when they don't (all comps; 2019/20):

⬆️W. Morgan #LCFC ➖41.7% ➕78.6%
⬆️H. Maguire #MUFC ➖33.3% ➕53.7%
⬆️J. Henderson #LFC ➖61.5% ➕78.8%
⬆️G. Hanley #NCFC ➖13.3% ➕27.8%
⬆️J. Lascelles #NUFC ➖25% ➕39.1%

Talks for Anthony Martial to join Sevilla on loan will continue in the coming hours. Club confident - Martial’s the priority. 🔴 #MUFC

Manchester United are also busy with Jesse Lingard talks. Newcastle are pushing for loan move as reported today morning. Work in progress. #NUFC [Romano]

#NUFC have baulked at #MUFC demands for £12m “survival bonus” for Lingard loan if they stay up. Deal dead unless Newcastle cough up. Lingard angry and frustrated at treatment by #MUFC. Feels disrespected. Now facing prospect of another four months on bench [James Ducker]

🚨 🇦🇷Paulo Dybala's agent has held talks with Manchester United, Newcastle and Arsenal.
🔴#MUFC ⚫️#NUFC 🔴#AFC Ekremkonur



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Dubravka’s representatives to hold face to face talks with Newcastle United this week. Deal under discussion is a loan. Personal terms not expected to be an issue. Dubravka wants the move #MUFC #NUFC
[Dharmesh Sheth]🥇

📥 @Manchester_Utdfc

Martin Dubravka asked to return to #nufc from Manchester United and will almost certainly remain part of the group for the rest of the season. Remains to be seen what this means for Darlow (who is understandably also keen to play) and Karius but they don’t need 4/5 goalkeepers[Luke Edwards]

📥 @Manchester_Utdfc

Excl: Newcastle are in advanced talks to appoint Manchester United’s Head of Young Recruitment David Harrison as new Head of Emerging Talent ⚪️⚫️ #NUFC
[Fabrizio Romano]

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Scott McTominay scored a brace with Scotland today… and he could be one to follow in the summer. 🔴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #MUFC

⚪️⚫️ Newcastle have his name in the list as target since January — ten Hag didn’t want Scott to leave two months ago but #NUFC keep following him.[Fabrizio Romano]

📥 @Manchester_Utdfc

Scott McTominay remains in the list at Newcastle — he’s appreciated by Eddie Howe, already wanted him in January. ⚪️⚫️ #NUFC

Manchester United have not made any decision yet, it will also depend on Erik ten Hag plans.[Fabrizio Romano]

📥 @Manchester_Utdfc

Manchester United have been working on Dan Ashworth appointment for weeks and he's always been the top target for INEOS.

#MUFC set for formal approach after initial talks in positive direction... but it will depend on Newcastle.

#NUFC and Ashworth to discuss about it soon.[Fabrizio Romano]
📥@Manchester_Utdfc

🚨 Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth has asked to leave club. Man Utd want 52yo for same role. No formal #MUFC approach to #NUFC yet but will follow + talks must take place over compensation / gardening leave[David Ornstein]

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#MUFC 2 #NUFC 1 - Amad with a belter 🚀

🚨 Manchester United agree deal with Newcastle United to appoint Dan Ashworth as sporting director. Move delayed by #MUFC & #NUFC struggling to compromise on compensation package but switch now sanctioned + 53yo expected to start immediately[David Ornstein]

@Manchester_Utdfc

Newcastle have sent official bid to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Šeško worth €90m package.

€80m plus €10m add-ons on the table from #NUFC.

⏹️ No decision yet from the player.

Manchester United confirmed again to RB Leipzig that they will bid if Šeško picks them.
[Fabrizio Romano]
📥@Manchester_Utdfc