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Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Latest news from a big summer at Old Trafford
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Jonny Evans signs new contract
Jonny Evans has signed a new contract at Manchester United.
His new deal will last until 2025.
Evans was originally brought in as emergency cover but played 23 Premier League games for the Red Devils last season.
United bid rejected
Manchester United have reportedly had a bid rejected for Joao Neves by Benfica.
The Portuguese midfielder, 19, is wanted by a host of top club’s across Europe.
According to A Bola, Benfica have knocked back offers from both United and Paris Saint-Germain.
Neves is understood to have a £105million release clause in the contract he signed last summer.
Napoli keen on Greenwood
Napoli are interested in signing Mason Greenwood from Manchester United.
Sky Italia report the Italian side could still land the 22-year-old, despite competition from Marseille and Lazio.
Marseille have already agreed a fee with United, whilst the report adds that Lazio’s chances of signing the forward are fading.
Greenwood spent last season on loan in Spain with Getafe.
United pre-season schedule
Pre-season is already underway at Manchester United, with the club set to play their first friendly next week.
The Red Devils head to Norway to face Rosenborg in the first of five matches ahead of the new season.
Erik ten Hag’s side will also head to the USA for a tour, where they will face a pair of Premier League rivals.
Here are United’s pre-season fixtures:
- July 15 – Rosenborg – Trondheim, Norway
- July 20 – Rangers – Edinburgh, Scotland
- July 27 – Arsenal – Los Angeles, USA
- July 31 – Real Betis – San Diego, USA
- August 3 – Liverpool – Columbia, USA
United Doue blow
Chelsea have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Desire Doue from Rennes.
The French wonderkid has already been the subject of a bid from Bayern Munich, which has been rejected.
According to L’Equipe, the Blues are also keen on the 19-year-old, with Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham still in the race.
Rice hails Mainoo partnership
Declan Rice has hailed his midfield partnership with Kobbie Mainoo at Euro 2024.
The pair have started in midfield together in each of England’s knockout stage matches.
Rice explained: “You can just see. You speak to him and just feel his calm presence that he has and what I like about him is that he is not scared to say it how it is.
“There was something towards the end [against the Netherlands] when he gave me a pass between the lines and I got sold short for it.
“We had to sprint back and we had bit at each other – but that is good because you need that relationship. At 19, I can’t imagine many saying that to older players and that’s what I love about him.
“That is what the lads love about him as well. He gets that respect, he has that leadership and the way he takes the ball and is comfortable.
“The conversations we’ve been having daily with each other and on the training pitch have brought us together and we have become a nice partnership.”