Manchester United takeover news LIVE plus Eriksen injury latest and Harry Kane transfer talk
Manchester United players are set to return to Carrington this week after the round of international games.
England continued their perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying with a comfortable 2-0 win over Ukraine thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka. Harry Maguire played the full 90 minutes while Luke Shaw was out through suspension.
Erik ten Hag will also be hoping to have Christian Eriksen back soon, although it won’t be in time for Sunday’s trip to Newcastle.
Eriksen offered an update on his progress, telling United’s official website: “Yeah, it’s going well. I just started being out there as you saw [on Instagram] with soccer shoes.
“And then we move on, that’s the next step. I’ve been in the gym for a few weeks now and now it’s time to do the next rehab session outside.”
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Thomas Zilliacus’ stance on Liverpool takeover after Manchester United bid
Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus has ruled out any approach to a bid for Liverpool after he made a bid to buy Manchester United earlier this week.
Zilliacus, chairman of social media group novaM Group, has submitted an offer through XXI Century Capital, an investment firm of his holding company.
The Finn’s unique offer comes via his fan ownership, which would allow them to buy a stake in the club and have an equal say through an app.
Here’s the full story.
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Kane reveals why Ten Hag would want him at United in an England moment
Tottenham’s record goalscorer. England’s record goalscorer. Just 57 away from becoming Premier League record goalscorer. Harry Kane is all about goals.
Unless he’s not. There is so much more to his game that makes him one of the best forwards in the game.
Those goals count for a lot, of course, and that’s what Manchester United have lacked this season. Erik ten Hag has already exceeded expectations since taking charge of Old Trafford and the transformation he has had at the club is made all the more impressive given the lack of forwards at his disposal.
Read more here.
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United star Christian Eriksen gives a fresh update on his recovery from an ankle injury
Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has detailed how he is progressing in his recovery from a serious ankle injury.
Eriksen was forced to leave Old Trafford on crutches in January after suffering an ankle injury in the Reds’ 3-1 FA Cup win over Reading. The 31-year-old was initially ruled out for three months over Andy Carroll’s reckless challenge. The former Brentford man is expected to return to action next month.
The midfielder recently shared a positive injury update with fans on social media, revealing he is back on the pitch after two months on the touchlines. Now Eriksen has revealed his mindset during his setback, insisting he is keen to play a role in the season’s finale.
Read more here.
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