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Erik ten Hag's Manchester United secured a second win of pre-season, by beating Melbourne Victory 4-1 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in front of around ...

Still, it shows we have plenty of options for rotation in the forward positions, with Erik commenting in his Thursday press conference that he feels Donny van de Beek could also occupy an attacking midfield – and perhaps even a false no.9 – role. The Ivorian stood out when fielded there in the Liverpool clash, as he set up Facundo Pellistri’s goal – our fourth of the game – but Marcus soon swapped with him, latching on to Eric Bailly's through ball to score our third. The signing of the 35-year-old former United winger has been headline news in Australia all week and even though he’d only travelled Down Under earlier this week and trained twice with his new team-mates, Nani – who stopped to grab a quick word with MUTV before kick-off – was named on the Victory bench. Eight of the 10 replacements had also played in Bangkok, but for Ethan Laird and Tahith Chong, it was a chance to get some minutes in the legs and time on the pitch for United after spending much of the recent time out on loan. For the second friendly in a row, Erik opted to change his entire outfield line-up at the break, with Rashford captaining a younger and more inexperienced side in the second half. The Reds were behind for much of the first half, following a shock early Victory opener, but a couple of goals before half-time from Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial put us in the driving seat.

Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Christian Eriksen has joined the club, signing a contract until June 2025. The midfielder has been capped 115 ...

“Christian has been one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe throughout his career. “Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started. Eriksen has played 237 games in the Premier League, registering 52 goals and 71 assists.

Man Utd sign Denmark international Christian Eriksen; midfielder turns down offer from Brentford to sign three-year deal at Old Trafford; ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Having spoken with him and learned more about his vision and the way he wants the team to play, I am even more excited for the future. John Murtough, Manchester United's football director, added: "Christian has been one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe throughout his career. On Friday evening, Ajax centre back Lisandro Martinez posted an image on his Instagram account of him and his agent on a plane with the caption "heading to Manchester", with a £45m switch nearing completion. "In addition to his outstanding technique, Christian will add valuable experience and leadership skills to the squad, and we are looking forward to seeing the benefits of these qualities on the pitch this coming season and beyond." "Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started," said Eriksen. "I have had the privilege of playing at Old Trafford many times but to do it in the red shirt of United will be an amazing feeling.

MAN UTD have signed Christian Eriksen and are reportedly close to acquiring Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.

I still have major ambitions in the game, there is a huge amount that I know I can achieve, and this is the perfect place to continue my journey.” “I have seen Erik’s work at Ajax and know the level of detail and preparation that he and his staff put into every day. There also remains doubt over the future of United forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Manchester United have told Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez not to bother joining their pre-season tour of Australia despite still having two further matches scheduled in the country, according to reports. Eriksen said upon signing: “Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started. He will become the club’s third capture after Eriksen and left-back Tyrell Malacia.

Manchester United have signed Christian Eriksen on a free transfer. Eriksen arrives at Old Trafford 16th on the Premier League's all-time assists list.

=17. Alan Shearer - 64 =17. Gareth Barry - 64 10. David Beckham - 80 =8. James Milner - 86 =8. Kevin De Bruyne - 86 6. David Silva - 93

Eriksen said: 'Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started. I have had the privilege of playing at Old Trafford many times but to do ...

A protracted saga followed - not of the player's doing, it must be said - and he did not depart for Inter Milan until six months later. Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy was not so sure about the move when he reacted to the news of a verbal agreement when it first broke. I still have major ambitions in the game, there is a huge amount that I know I can achieve, and this is the perfect place to continue my journey.' 'I have seen Erik's work at Ajax and know the level of detail and preparation that he and his staff put into every day. He's going to be a squad player, isn't he? United's football director John Murtough said: 'Christian has been one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe throughout his career. 'He could change a game, yes, that's fair. Eriksen said: 'Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started. It was no wonder Brentford were desperate to keep him. While the Dane will accept he may not be first-choice at United, the chance to play for one of the game's biggest clubs - likely for the last time in his career - was too good to turn down. Eriksen was cast as the villain of the piece towards the end of his time in North London after saying he wanted to leave in the summer of 2019. The 30-year-old showed he was still capable of playing at the top level, an incredible feat for someone who had suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch at Euro 2020, as he demonstrated his vision, wide array of passing and the ability to dictate from the middle of the pitch.

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to deal Manchester City a blow in the transfer market. · Ten Hag: Martial can shine for Man Utd if he has the right focus · Related ...

The players love him, Graham [Potter] and the coaches, love him, I love him, the fans love him. Manchester United’s signing of Lisandro Martinez is set to not only improve the Red Devils’ defensive options, but also deal rivals Manchester City a blow in the transfer market at the same time. Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd believes a potential Brighton move for Bassey would signal a domino effect at the top Premier League clubs.

Manchester United signed Christian Eriksen on Friday with the Denmark midfielder arriving at Old Trafford as a free agent on a three-year deal.

"I have seen Erik's work at Ajax and know the level of detail and preparation that he and his staff put into every day. Eriksen has experience of working with United manager Erik Ten Hag after training with Ajax as part of his return to football following the cardiac arrest. The 30-year-old's switch to the Red Devils completes an incredible return after his brush with death last year.

Eriksen, 30, has joined United on a three-year contract. Eriksen is Erik ten Hag's second signing of the summer transfer window after the Dutchman signed ...

Fernandes certainly wasn't at his best last season and Eriksen has the quality to take advantage of him struggling for form. Although Bruno Fernandes has been an almost guaranteed starter during his time at the club, the arrival of Eriksen should ensure that he's now got genuine competition for his place. The 30-year-old averaged more ball recoveries, interceptions and fewer ball losses than Fernandes in the top flight last term.

Manchester United made it two wins from two games on Tour 22, as Erik ten Hag's side came from behind to defeat Melbourne Victory by four goals to one.

Former Reds winger Nani was then introduced with just a few minutes to go, making his debut for the hosts seven years after his departure from Old Trafford. Fred's goal was the only difference when the two sides met at Old Trafford last December, and attention now turns to next week's pre-season showdown. Then, just moments before the break, the Reds went ahead. The scoring was then completed with just minutes remaining, when Edmond Lupancu diverted a Tahith Chong cross into his own net to make it 4-1, ensuring a second pre-season win for our new Dutch boss. With 15 minutes to go, United had a third, as Eric Bailly burst forward to feed Rashford. The England international nudged his effort beyond Izzo, and opened his Tour 22 account in the process. Zidane Iqbal showcased his talents with a superb piece of skill, as the Reds continued to dominate possession.

Lisandro Martinez is set to become Manchester United's third signing of the summer transfer window as Erik ten Hag reunites with the defender, ...

"I have had the privilege of playing at Old Trafford many times but to do it in the red shirt of United will be an amazing feeling. Like Martinez, Eriksen knows Ten Hag well as he trained with Ajax on his road to recovery from the cardiac arrest he suffered at Euro 2020 last summer. He will provide United with a classy, versatile option in defence, competing for minutes with the likes of Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof at centre-back.

The report claims Eric Bailly, Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe will all be moved on, with Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof all likely to be ahead ...

- United training drills pay off in Melbourne victory - All the latest United news, views and transfer updates Reports from the Daily Mirror suggest United will offload three defenders if they sign Martinez, with the Argentina international edging closer to a move to Old Trafford from Dutch side Ajax.