Manchester United Transfer News and Updates: Bandaged Foot for Lisandro Martinez, PSG Eyeing Marcus Rashford, Lingard’s Multiple Offers, and More
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was seen with his foot bandaged after coming off in the thrilling 4-3 win against Wolves. It appeared that he injured his left foot during the match at Molineux. Meanwhile, French giants PSG are reportedly considering a summer move for Marcus Rashford.
In other news, Jesse Lingard, the former Manchester United and West Ham player, reportedly had 26 different offers from clubs around the world. Lingard is currently a free agent following his departure from Nottingham Forest last season and had offers from clubs such as FC Seoul in South Korea and a major Italian club.
Ghana is reportedly trying to convince Manchester United wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo to switch allegiance. Mainoo, who is expected to earn a call-up to the England national team, may be persuaded to represent Ghana instead. ESPN has claimed that Ghana is keen on getting Mainoo to play for them instead of the Three Lions.
Mainoo has been making waves at Manchester United and recently won the club’s Player of the Month award for January. The young midfielder expressed his delight with his progress this season, stating that playing in the Premier League for his boyhood club has been amazing.
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United’s star midfielder, has emphasized the need for the team to have more control in matches following their 4-3 victory over Wolves. Fernandes believes that maintaining control and being careful with details will be crucial in upcoming matches against teams like West Ham, who like to counter-attack.
Speaking of Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo has praised the captain as a good role model both on and off the pitch. Mainoo looks up to Fernandes and considers him a valuable asset to have on the team.
In terms of upcoming matches, Manchester United will face West Ham on Sunday, aiming to leapfrog the Hammers in the league table. Additionally, United has learned the date for their FA Cup fifth-round tie, which will be played on February 28 against either Nottingham Forest or Bristol City.
Erik ten Hag, Manchester United’s manager, has provided updates on the team. He expressed confidence that Mason Mount will return to play before the end of the season, and he assured fans that Martinez’s withdrawal against Wolves was just a precautionary measure. Ten Hag also praised Kobbie Mainoo’s performance and progress, describing him as everything a modern midfielder needs to be.
David Moyes, the manager of West Ham, spoke about the upcoming match against Manchester United. He acknowledged that Old Trafford has always been a challenging place to get results but expressed his team’s determination to put on a good performance. Moyes also commended ten Hag for his efforts as Manchester United’s manager and recognized the pressure that comes with the job.
On a different note, Erik ten Hag criticized the Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules after Manchester United were unable to sign a striker due to restrictions imposed by the regulations. Ten Hag expressed frustration with FFP, stating that it forces teams to sell good players to meet the rules, which hinders team-building.
Nottingham Forest attempted to sign free agent David de Gea but failed due to wage demands. Forest was in need of a goalkeeper during the transfer window and had also tried to secure deals for Dean Henderson and Sam Johnstone from Crystal Palace.
Overall, Manchester United is experiencing a mix of injury concerns, transfer speculations, and successes on the field. Fans eagerly await the return of key players and anticipate how the team will fare in upcoming matches.