Hojlund gives update
Rasmus Hojlund has broke his silence on rumours linking him with a Manchester United exit.
The striker, who managed just four league goals last season, is supposedly on the radar of Inter Milan.
But speaking on international duty with Denmark, Hojlund said: “I have a contract until 2030, so I expect to play for Manchester United.
“I’m looking forward to a little summer break, and then I’m fully dedicated to the project.
“I know I can’t get much out of reading things. I know what the facts are.”
Looking ahead
Utd may have only just wrapped up the 2024-25 season.
But it is not that long to go until pre-season for the next campaign.
And plenty of fixtures have been confirmed so far…
- Man Utd vs Leeds, Sat July 19, 2pm UK time
- Man Utd vs West Ham, Sun July 27, 12am UK time
- Man Utd vs Bournemouth, Thurs July 31, 2.30am UK time
- Man Utd vs Everton, Sun August 3, 10pm UK time
- Man Utd vs Fiorentina, Sat August 9, 12.45pm UK time
Pull the Lever
Antony could be saved from his Manchester United hell by the man who brought him to Old Trafford in the first place.
According to reports, new Bayer Leverkusen boss Erik ten Hag is considering signing the Brazilian for Leverkusen this summer.
Ten Hag was in charge at United when Antony arrived for £86m in 2022 but the tricky winger’s time in Manchester has been nothing short of a disaster, with Antony even admitting he went days without eating as it got so bad.
Antony was handed a loan lifeline by Real Betis for the second half of this season, excelling in Spain where he registered 14 goal contributions in 26 games as Betis secured a Europa League place next season.
However, despite glowing reviews and an internal ambition to re-sign the 25-year-old, Betis are thought to be unable to afford Antony on a permanent deal.
United are understood to prefer a permanent sale for Antony if an exit is sanctioned.
According to Sky Sports, Bayer Leverkusen could offer a viable option for Antony to finally call a permenant end to his time at the Theatre of Dreams.
The Bundesliga club are thought to have shortlisted Antony as one of a number of forwards they are keen on should Florian Wirtz leave for Liverpool this summer.
Really not Keane
Ex-Red Devils captain Roy Keane said England’s players looked “bored” in the 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Andorra.
The Three Lions were booed off at half-time before Harry Kane’s goal sealed a third win from three for Thomas Tuchel.
But on ITV, pundit Keane accused them of playing “walking football”.
He blasted: “I don’t like the message from your senior players is that the job was done, we’ll take it, whatever.
“You should be setting your standards higher than that. You should be saying they should have scored three or four more.
“We defend the players, say it’s the end of the season and talk about the hot conditions, and Kane looked shattered.
“I worry when I see players getting bored. I felt some of the players got bored in the last half an hour and I don’t like to see that.
“It’s when the goal went in, it was job done. It’s Andorra – go and get some more goals!”
