themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Man City fans tell club what to prioritise on transfer deadline day

Manchester City fans still want the club to sign another player in the transfer window , with the deadline to complete any signings fast approaching .
City , having signed Ruben Dias , Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres in the summer transfer window , are unlikely to bring any more players in before Monday night 's deadline .
A left-back has been looked at to provide competition for Benjamin Mendy , who has been struggling for form in 2020 , but any arrival in that position will be dependant on the departure of Aleks Zinchenko - which is becoming increasingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quiet final day of the transfer window , fans are still hoping for one more signing after seeing Pep Guardiola 's men record just four points in their opening three Premier League games .
Fans are particularly worried about the left-back position , and when MEN Sport asked which position the club should try to strengthen today - if it was a possibility - it was Mendy 's position that was chosen the most .
Of over 2,000 votes on Twitter , more than half said left-back would be the position they would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today .
Not far behind , with around 40 per cent of the votes , was the striker area .
City have struggled without Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus at the start of this campaign , needing Raheem Sterling to play out of position and 17-year-old Liam Delap to step up from the academy .
With Aguero into the last season of his contract , a third striker is the next long-term priority for City to strengthen , having finally replaced Vincent Kompany in defence .
A minority of fans wanted to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Manchester City fans still want the club to sign another player in the transfer window, with the deadline to complete any signings fast approaching.
City, having signed Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres in the summer transfer window, are unlikely to bring any more players in before Monday night's deadline.
A left-back has been looked at to provide competition for Benjamin Mendy, who has been struggling for form in 2020, but any arrival in that position will be dependant on the departure of Aleks Zinchenko - which is becoming increasingly unlikely.
So as City expect a quiet final day of the transfer window, fans are still hoping for one more signing after seeing Pep Guardiola's men record just four points in their opening three Premier League games.
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Fans are particularly worried about the left-back position, and when MEN Sport asked which position the club should try to strengthen today - if it was a possibility - it was Mendy's position that was chosen the most.
Of over 2,000 votes on Twitter, more than half said left-back would be the position they would love to see a new arrival in today.
Not far behind, with around 40 per cent of the votes, was the striker area.
City have struggled without Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus at the start of this campaign, needing Raheem Sterling to play out of position and 17-year-old Liam Delap to step up from the academy.
With Aguero into the last season of his contract, a third striker is the next long-term priority for City to strengthen, having finally replaced Vincent Kompany in defence.
A minority of fans wanted to see a new central midfielder or right-back arrive.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Important reason This Morning's Holly and Phil started show in silence

The start of This Morning is usual full of giggles and chatting .
But Monday 's show was slightly different .
Viewers may have been a little confused to tune in to the ITV show at 10am today as Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield sat in complete silence .
The hosts were quietly sat looking at the camera before panning the studio to see guests Alice Beer and Emma Kenny also in silence .
At the same time a phone began to ring which may have further added to the confusion .
But Phillip soon explained the important reason for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is all part of a campaign to get people talking about their mental health struggles .
He explained : `` Good morning , welcome to your Monday This Morning .
`` You may wonder what that 's about — no call for help should go unanswered .
`` That 's why ITV this week is launching Britain Get Talking , an emergency appeal to help Britain 's mental health helplines . ''
Holly continued : `` Levels of loneliness and anxiety have soared in the pandemic , with rates of depression @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statistics say one in five of us are likely to have recently experienced some form of depression . ''
The Britain Get Talking campaign was first launched in October last year .
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly paused the Britain 's Got Talent : The Champions final for a whole minute to launch ITV 's mental wellness campaign .

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The start of This Morning is usual full of giggles and chatting.
But Monday's show was slightly different.
Viewers may have been a little confused to tune in to the ITV show at 10am today as Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield sat in complete silence.
The hosts were quietly sat looking at the camera before panning the studio to see guests Alice Beer and Emma Kenny also in silence.
At the same time a phone began to ring which may have further added to the confusion.
But Phillip soon explained the important reason for the rather different start to the show.
It is all part of a campaign to get people talking about their mental health struggles.
He explained: "Good morning, welcome to your Monday This Morning.
"You may wonder what that's about — no call for help should go unanswered.
"That's why ITV this week is launching Britain Get Talking, an emergency appeal to help Britain's mental health helplines."
Holly continued: "Levels of loneliness and anxiety have soared in the pandemic, with rates of depression almost doubling during lockdown.
"Now statistics say one in five of us are likely to have recently experienced some form of depression."
The Britain Get Talking campaign was first launched in October last year.
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly paused the Britain's Got Talent: The Champions final for a whole minute to launch ITV's mental wellness campaign.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Less than half the population could get vaccinated against Covid-19

Less than half of the UK population will receive a coronaviru s vaccine according to experts .
Head of the country 's vaccine taskforce Kate Bingham said officials were hoping to be able to immunise around 30 million adults - from a total population of around 67 million .
She said that `` everyone at risk '' needed to be vaccinated .
Speaking to the Financial Times she added : “ People keep talking about ‘ time to vaccinate the whole population ’ but that is misguided .
“ There is going to be no vaccination of people under 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine for people over 50 focusing on health workers and care home workers and the vulnerable.
” However Boris Johnson was clear in saying any coronavirus vaccine would be offered first to the most vulnerable .
He told reporters : “ Obviously , if and when we get a vaccine then the crucial thing would be to ensure that we have sufficient supplies in this country , that we ’ re able to make it in this country , distribute it fast in this country , and clearly the priority for a vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable groups .
“ That ’ s how you would start.
” Matt Hancock has revealed that the armed forces will be involved in the roll-out of the medicine .
He described prioritisation as “ important because we ’ ve got to get the vaccine to the people who are most likely to be badly affected by coronavirus first ” .
“ But it is also important because people can know in advance that there is a prioritisation and we will reach people when it is clinically right to do that .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ logistical operation which we ’ re planning , led by the NHS with the support of the armed services to make sure we have the logistics in place to get this rolled out as fast as it is feasibly possible.
” A Government spokesperson said : “ We want as many people as possible to access a Covid-19 vaccine and we are considering the advice of the independent Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation on which groups of people to prioritise .
“ The committee ’ s interim advice is the vaccine should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and staff , followed by people over 80 and health and social care workers , then to the rest of the population in order of age and risk .
“ An enormous amount of planning and preparation has taken place across Government to quickly roll out a safe and effective vaccine.
” In September the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation ( JCVI ) said that care home residents were among those who should be at the top of the list for a coronavirus vaccination when one becomes available .
Their interim guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with : – All those aged 80 and over and health and social care workers , though they may move up the list – Anyone 75 years of age and over before considering other adults over the age of 50 .

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Less than half of the UK population will receive a coronaviru s vaccine according to experts.
Head of the country's vaccine taskforce Kate Bingham said officials were hoping to be able to immunise around 30 million adults - from a total population of around 67 million.
She said that "everyone at risk" needed to be vaccinated.
Speaking to the Financial Times she added: “People keep talking about ‘time to vaccinate the whole population’ but that is misguided.
“There is going to be no vaccination of people under 18.
“It’s an adult-only vaccine for people over 50 focusing on health workers and care home workers and the vulnerable.”
However Boris Johnson was clear in saying any coronavirus vaccine would be offered first to the most vulnerable.
He told reporters: “Obviously, if and when we get a vaccine then the crucial thing would be to ensure that we have sufficient supplies in this country, that we’re able to make it in this country, distribute it fast in this country, and clearly the priority for a vaccine will be… those who are the most vulnerable groups.
“That’s how you would start.”
Matt Hancock has revealed that the armed forces will be involved in the roll-out of the medicine.
He described prioritisation as “important because we’ve got to get the vaccine to the people who are most likely to be badly affected by coronavirus first”.
“But it is also important because people can know in advance that there is a prioritisation and we will reach people when it is clinically right to do that.
“And then there’s a huge logistical operation which we’re planning, led by the NHS with the support of the armed services to make sure we have the logistics in place to get this rolled out as fast as it is feasibly possible.”
A Government spokesperson said: “We want as many people as possible to access a Covid-19 vaccine and we are considering the advice of the independent Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation on which groups of people to prioritise.
“The committee’s interim advice is the vaccine should first be given to care home residents and staff, followed by people over 80 and health and social care workers, then to the rest of the population in order of age and risk.
“An enormous amount of planning and preparation has taken place across Government to quickly roll out a safe and effective vaccine.”
In September the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) said that care home residents were among those who should be at the top of the list for a coronavirus vaccination when one becomes available.
Their interim guidance said the order of priority should start with:
– Older adults in a care home and care home workers
– All those aged 80 and over and health and social care workers, though they may move up the list
– Anyone 75 years of age and over before considering other adults over the age of 50.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Stabbing horror pub loses licence after manager said it was 'a minor scuffle'

A north Manchester pub where a man was stabbed has been stripped of its licence - with police now treating the sickening attack as attempted murder .
Staff working at the Queens Arms on Honey Street in Cheetham Hill did n't report the incident to police or call an ambulance , a town hall committee hearing was told .
The manager played it down as a ‘ minor scuffle ’ , councillors were told .
Greater Manchester Police only found out about the incident when the victim was dropped off at North Manchester General Hospital with multiple stab wounds on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20-year-old , who suffered serious injuries to his torso and armpit , has had surgery and is recovering in hospital .
The attackers are still being hunted by detectives .
Following the incident , GMP ordered a summary review of the Queens Arms ’ licence , which was initially suspended following a hearing on September 9 .
Speaking to the panel on Monday , licensing officer PC Alan Isherwood said the incident happened an hour and 45 minutes after the pub should have been closed .
He said : “ It is clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place at the premises and could very easily have resulted in a young man losing his life .
“ No call was made from any person at the premises to inform the police or ambulance about the stabbing and the first time it was brought to our attention was when the hospital staff made contact.
” At the earlier hearing , Manchester council ’ s licensing subcommittee met with GMP and Ky Nguyen , who was registered as the licensee of the Queens Arms .
The meeting heard Mr Nguyen had not been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and had handed it over to a friend .
The man now claiming to run the pub does not actually hold the position , meaning the pub has been operating unlicensed for 20 months .
PC Isherwood added : “ The male that was there , who is claiming he ’ s now the licensee which he isn ’ t , tried to play [ the incident ] down and make out that nothing had happened , and that it was just a minor scuffle.
” The council ’ s licensing subcommittee agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Queens Arms of its licence and described the incident as a ‘ serious one which could have resulted in loss of life ’ .
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0161 856 1146 or call 101 quoting incident number 239 of September 6 ; or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A north Manchester pub where a man was stabbed has been stripped of its licence - with police now treating the sickening attack as attempted murder.
Staff working at the Queens Arms on Honey Street in Cheetham Hill didn't report the incident to police or call an ambulance, a town hall committee hearing was told.
The manager played it down as a ‘minor scuffle’, councillors were told.
Greater Manchester Police only found out about the incident when the victim was dropped off at North Manchester General Hospital with multiple stab wounds on the morning of September 6.
The 20-year-old, who suffered serious injuries to his torso and armpit, has had surgery and is recovering in hospital.
The attackers are still being hunted by detectives.
Following the incident, GMP ordered a summary review of the Queens Arms’ licence, which was initially suspended following a hearing on September 9.
Speaking to the panel on Monday, licensing officer PC Alan Isherwood said the incident happened an hour and 45 minutes after the pub should have been closed.
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He said: “It is clear that an extremely serious crime has taken place at the premises and could very easily have resulted in a young man losing his life.
“No call was made from any person at the premises to inform the police or ambulance about the stabbing and the first time it was brought to our attention was when the hospital staff made contact.”
At the earlier hearing, Manchester council’s licensing subcommittee met with GMP and Ky Nguyen, who was registered as the licensee of the Queens Arms.
The meeting heard Mr Nguyen had not been involved with the business since February 2019 and had handed it over to a friend.
The man now claiming to run the pub does not actually hold the position, meaning the pub has been operating unlicensed for 20 months.
PC Isherwood added: “The male that was there, who is claiming he’s now the licensee which he isn’t, tried to play [the incident] down and make out that nothing had happened, and that it was just a minor scuffle.”
The council’s licensing subcommittee agreed to GMP’s request to strip the Queens Arms of its licence and described the incident as a ‘serious one which could have resulted in loss of life’.
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0161 856 1146 or call 101 quoting incident number 239 of September 6; or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--PM 'unable to say' how many contacts were missed after tests not counted

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said of the thousands of missing coronavirus cases that he was `` unable to say '' how many contacts of positive cases had been missed as a result of the testing fiasco .
The glitch , identified by Public Health England on Friday , resulted in almost 16,000 positive cases not being added to official government figures .
And although individuals were informed of their positive status , NHS Test and Trace was not told as a result of the error , so there was a delay in speaking to their close contacts .
Mr Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can ’ t give you those figures .
`` What I can say is all those people are obviously being contacted and the key thing is that everybody , whether in this group or generally , should self-isolate.
” “ What happened here was that some of the data got truncated and it was lost .
“ But what they have done now is not only contacted all the people who were identified as having the disease – that was done in the first place – but they are now working through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The key thing , I would say , and it goes for everybody , is that if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace then you must self-isolate , if you are told you have been in contact with somebody who has the virus .
“ There is support of £500 for doing so and of course a £10,000 fine if you don ’ t. ” He refused to say if the government would bring in a three-tier system to simplify the confusing patchwork of coronavirus regulations across the country .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local lockdown rules as `` simple as possible '' .
“ One of the difficulties in fighting the pandemic is you keep having to adjust the strokes you play , the shots you play , depending on where the virus is and the effect it ’ s having in different localities , ” he said .
“ It ’ s certainly true , as Chris Whitty and others have said , that it seems more localised , this time than it was in March and April – that ’ s how it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be taking steps as you can imagine constantly to keep guidance , keep advice as simple as we can . ''
The PM said `` when there 's more to say on that , we will certainly be saying it , but for now it ’ s follow the local rules in the areas which are under special restrictions , get on the website to look at what you need to do , but generally it ’ s all the restrictions that you know.
” He said the updated figures as a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus was where experts had expected it to be and it would soon be apparent if extra restrictions for some parts of the country were having the intended impact .
He added : `` The incidence that we are seeing in the cases corresponds to pretty much where we thought we were .
“ And , to be frank , I think that the slightly lower numbers that we ’ d seen , you know , didn ’ t really reflect where we thought the disease was likely to go , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The crucial thing is that in the next few days , week , we ’ ll see more clearly whether some of the restrictions that we put in – the extra enforcement of the rule of six , the extra enforcement of self-isolation , the rules on masks and so on – all the stuff that has come in , we ’ ll see whether that starts to work in driving down the virus.
” He said if people followed the guidance , he has no doubt that we `` can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we did earlier in the year .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson said of the thousands of missing coronavirus cases that he was "unable to say" how many contacts of positive cases had been missed as a result of the testing fiasco.
The glitch, identified by Public Health England on Friday, resulted in almost 16,000 positive cases not being added to official government figures.
And although individuals were informed of their positive status, NHS Test and Trace was not told as a result of the error, so there was a delay in speaking to their close contacts.
Mr Johnson told reporters in central London: “I can’t give you those figures.
"What I can say is all those people are obviously being contacted and the key thing is that everybody, whether in this group or generally, should self-isolate.”
“What happened here was that some of the data got truncated and it was lost.
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“But what they have done now is not only contacted all the people who were identified as having the disease – that was done in the first place – but they are now working through all the contacts as well.
“The key thing, I would say, and it goes for everybody, is that if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace then you must self-isolate, if you are told you have been in contact with somebody who has the virus.
“There is support of £500 for doing so and of course a £10,000 fine if you don’t.”
He refused to say if the government would bring in a three-tier system to simplify the confusing patchwork of coronavirus regulations across the country.
But he added that it wanted to keep local lockdown rules as "simple as possible".
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“One of the difficulties in fighting the pandemic is you keep having to adjust the strokes you play, the shots you play, depending on where the virus is and the effect it’s having in different localities,” he said.
“It’s certainly true, as Chris Whitty and others have said, that it seems more localised, this time than it was in March and April – that’s how it has been anyway.
"And we will be taking steps as you can imagine constantly to keep guidance, keep advice as simple as we can."
(Image: PA Graphics)
The PM said "when there's more to say on that, we will certainly be saying it, but for now it’s follow the local rules in the areas which are under special restrictions, get on the website to look at what you need to do, but generally it’s all the restrictions that you know.”
He said the updated figures as a result of the glitch meant that the prevalence of the virus was where experts had expected it to be and it would soon be apparent if extra restrictions for some parts of the country were having the intended impact.
He added: "The incidence that we are seeing in the cases corresponds to pretty much where we thought we were.
“And, to be frank, I think that the slightly lower numbers that we’d seen, you know, didn’t really reflect where we thought the disease was likely to go, so I think these numbers are realistic.
“The crucial thing is that in the next few days, week, we’ll see more clearly whether some of the restrictions that we put in – the extra enforcement of the rule of six, the extra enforcement of self-isolation, the rules on masks and so on – all the stuff that has come in, we’ll see whether that starts to work in driving down the virus.”
He said if people followed the guidance, he has no doubt that we "can get on top of it", as we did earlier in the year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Man City defender Tosin Adarabioyo joins Fulham in permanent transfer

Manchester City defender Tosin Adarabioyo has joined Fulham in a permanent transfer on deadline day .
Announced nearly an hour after the window closed , Adarabioyo has put pen to paper on a three-year deal at Craven Cottage , with Fulham holding the option for a further 12 months .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that City will receive up to £2million for the transfer and have inserted a 20 per cent sell-on fee in the deal .
The 23-year-old , who impressed on loan at Blackburn Rovers last season , has explained that the time was right for him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home since the age of five .
`` I ’ m very excited , very excited to get going and finally be playing Premier League football , '' he said upon completing the deal .
`` I felt like the time was right to leave the [ Man City ] and push on .
It was the right time in my career to move on and hopefully get a lot of Premier League games . ''
Fulham 's joint-owner and director of football Tony Kahn added : `` I ’ m very excited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Fulham Football Club on a permanent transfer from Manchester City .
`` Tosin has developed as a player and grown into a formidable defender out on loan to the Championship the past two seasons , where we saw his contributions at Blackburn Rovers first hand last season during our promotion campaign .
`` Tosin has received positive ratings from our data team and our coaches , and most importantly Tosin himself badly wanted to join us , and he will come in and fight for our Club !
Come on Fulham !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight first team appearances for the club .

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Manchester City defender Tosin Adarabioyo has joined Fulham in a permanent transfer on deadline day.
Announced nearly an hour after the window closed, Adarabioyo has put pen to paper on a three-year deal at Craven Cottage, with Fulham holding the option for a further 12 months.
M.E.N. Sport understands that City will receive up to £2million for the transfer and have inserted a 20 per cent sell-on fee in the deal.
The 23-year-old, who impressed on loan at Blackburn Rovers last season, has explained that the time was right for him to leave the club that has been his home since the age of five.
"I’m very excited, very excited to get going and finally be playing Premier League football," he said upon completing the deal.
"I felt like the time was right to leave the [Man City] and push on. It was the right time in my career to move on and hopefully get a lot of Premier League games."
Fulham's joint-owner and director of football Tony Kahn added: "I’m very excited to announce the addition of Tosin Adarabioyo to Fulham Football Club on a permanent transfer from Manchester City.
"Tosin has developed as a player and grown into a formidable defender out on loan to the Championship the past two seasons, where we saw his contributions at Blackburn Rovers first hand last season during our promotion campaign.
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"Tosin has received positive ratings from our data team and our coaches, and most importantly Tosin himself badly wanted to join us, and he will come in and fight for our Club! Come on Fulham!"
Adarabioyo departs the Etihad after making eight first team appearances for the club.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Manchester United transfer news RECAP

Manchester United transfer news RECAP

Manchester United completed several deadline day deals following their shellacking by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday .
Things started brightly for @ @ @ @ @ in the Premier League contest when Bruno Fernandes put them ahead from the penalty spot @ @ @ @ @ things quickly unraveled .
United quickly went 2-1 behind and following the red card for @ @ @ @ @ pay .
Two goals from Harry Kane , another from Son Heung-min and a Serge @ @ @ @ @ 's misery after Tanguy Ndombele 's early leveller .
United had until 11pm to make @ @ @ @ @ squad before the window closed on deadline day .
Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani both @ @ @ @ @ were also completed for young wingers wingers Amad Diallo and Facundo Pellistri .
United failed @ @ @ @ @ Borussia Dortmund .

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Manchester United completed several deadline day deals following their shellacking by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Things started brightly for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the Premier League contest when Bruno Fernandes put them ahead from the penalty spot after just 30 seconds but things quickly unraveled.
United quickly went 2-1 behind and following the red card for Anthony Martial Spurs made them pay. Two goals from Harry Kane, another from Son Heung-min and a Serge Aurier strike further compounded United's misery after Tanguy Ndombele's early leveller.
United had until 11pm to make any more additions to the squad before the window closed on deadline day.
Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani both joined the club while deals were also completed for young wingers wingers Amad Diallo and Facundo Pellistri. United failed to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
Recap the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--'Huge potential' of Facundo Pellistri as Man United look to the future

Manchester United ’ s need for a right winger has been clear for some time and while they have missed out on top target Jadon Sancho this summer , it appears they have landed a top prospect in that position .
Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellistri has joined United after a deal was agreed with his Uruguayan club Penarol .
Previously , Pellistri is highly regarded in South American footballing circles , tipped to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Edinson Cavani , who is also arriving at Old Trafford , and Luis Suarez in proving himself at the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is most comfortable on the right side of the pitch and so he will give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer something he doesn ’ t currently have if involved in the senior set-up .
But the teenager isn ’ t a traditional winger in the way he plays the game .
He isn ’ t one for bursting to the byline and stretching the pitch in a matter of seconds even though he has pace .
Instead , the Uruguayan is a creative wide man leading some to suggest his long term future might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out wide .
Pellistri is a good passer and is tricky with the ball at his feet , averaging 7.86 dribbles per 90 with an impressive success rate of 50 per cent for Penarol last season .
As a flair player , Pellistri can be a rather frustrating figure , but the teenager ’ s decision-making will surely improve as he matures .
He still has the physical presence of a teenager and will have to bulk up to cope with the demands of the Premier League .
He will also have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to truly flourish in English football .
To date , Pellistri has charted an Expected Assist ( xA ) total of just 2.4 which ties in with his unremarkable return of just three assists .
These sort of numbers , even for a young player , won ’ t be tolerated at a club like Manchester United .
This summer , United targeted a new right winger to ease some of the burden on Mason Greenwood in that position .
The arrival of Sancho would have allowed Solskjaer to rotate between the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quality .
Pellistri won ’ t help the Reds much in this regard .
Manchester United already have one raw , unpolished winger who struggles with his final ball in Daniel James .
Solskjaer needs someone who can fill that position now .
For all that Pellistri is an exciting young prospect , he isn ’ t that player .
He isn ’ t much compensation for the failure to sign Sancho .
Not right now , anyway .
Nonetheless , former Manchester United forward Diego Forlan is convinced of Pellistri ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
“ There is still a lot to work on .
He is growing and he makes the difference .
We know it will be difficult to keep him for a long time .
He has great pace and that is hard to handle.
” Pellistri was one of the breakout stars of the 2020 Copa Libertadores .
That Manchester United identified him as a target indicates their scouting network has expanded over the last few years , with Real Madrid also credited with an interest in the Uruguayan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Calafat ) that unearthed Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior .
The Reds have put a lot of effort into identifying and signing talented young players from around the game – see Marc Jurado , Alvaro Fernandez and Joe Hugill , to name a few – under the radar and Pellistri ’ s arrival ties in with this .
He has been signed for what he could be in the future rather than what he is now .

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Manchester United’s need for a right winger has been clear for some time and while they have missed out on top target Jadon Sancho this summer, it appears they have landed a top prospect in that position.
Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellistri has joined United after a deal was agreed with his Uruguayan club Penarol.
Previously linked with a move to Manchester City , Pellistri is highly regarded in South American footballing circles, tipped to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Edinson Cavani, who is also arriving at Old Trafford, and Luis Suarez in proving himself at the top of the sport.
Pellistri is a winger who is most comfortable on the right side of the pitch and so he will give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer something he doesn’t currently have if involved in the senior set-up.
But the teenager isn’t a traditional winger in the way he plays the game. He isn’t one for bursting to the byline and stretching the pitch in a matter of seconds even though he has pace.
Instead, the Uruguayan is a creative wide man leading some to suggest his long term future might be as a number 10 rather than out wide.
Pellistri is a good passer and is tricky with the ball at his feet, averaging 7.86 dribbles per 90 with an impressive success rate of 50 per cent for Penarol last season.
As a flair player, Pellistri can be a rather frustrating figure, but the teenager’s decision-making will surely improve as he matures.
He still has the physical presence of a teenager and will have to bulk up to cope with the demands of the Premier League.
He will also have to refine his final ball if he is to truly flourish in English football. To date, Pellistri has charted an Expected Assist (xA) total of just 2.4 which ties in with his unremarkable return of just three assists.
These sort of numbers, even for a young player, won’t be tolerated at a club like Manchester United.
This summer, United targeted a new right winger to ease some of the burden on Mason Greenwood in that position.
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The arrival of Sancho would have allowed Solskjaer to rotate between the two without much concern of a drop in quality. Pellistri won’t help the Reds much in this regard.
Manchester United already have one raw, unpolished winger who struggles with his final ball in Daniel James. Solskjaer needs someone who can fill that position now.
For all that Pellistri is an exciting young prospect, he isn’t that player. He isn’t much compensation for the failure to sign Sancho. Not right now, anyway.
Nonetheless, former Manchester United forward Diego Forlan is convinced of Pellistri’s ability.
“Pellistri has huge potential,” he said. “There is still a lot to work on. He is growing and he makes the difference. We know it will be difficult to keep him for a long time. He has great pace and that is hard to handle.”
Pellistri was one of the breakout stars of the 2020 Copa Libertadores. That Manchester United identified him as a target indicates their scouting network has expanded over the last few years, with Real Madrid also credited with an interest in the Uruguayan teenager through the same scout (Juni Calafat) that unearthed Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior.
The Reds have put a lot of effort into identifying and signing talented young players from around the game – see Marc Jurado, Alvaro Fernandez and Joe Hugill, to name a few – under the radar and Pellistri’s arrival ties in with this.
He has been signed for what he could be in the future rather than what he is now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Man United complete Facundo Pellistri transfer on deadline day

Manchester United have completed a deal to sign Uruguay youngster Facundo Pellistri on deadline day .
United have wanted to sign the 18-year-old for a year and MEN Sport understand he could go straight into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's first-team squad .
Pellistri becomes the latest youngster to join United 's ranks after the Reds reached an agreement to sign Atalanta forward Amad Diallo who will move to England in January .
The winger has made 12 appearances for Penarol this season , working under former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan prior to his recent dismissal .
Pellistri said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history of Manchester United is a dream come true .
`` I have learnt a lot at Penarol and I would like to thank them for everything they have done for me .
To have the confidence of the manager is an amazing feeling and I know that working with him will be perfect for my development .
`` I am coming into a squad full of great players who I will learn from every day .
Everyone knows that Manchester United is a club that gives young players an opportunity and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to earn those chances and prove myself in England . ''
United boss Solskjaer said : `` Our scouts have followed Facundo for a long time and we believe that he will be a real talent for the long term .
Whilst we understand it will take time for him to adapt to the English game , he is capable of having an impact with his pace and ability to beat his opponent .
`` Facundo has the perfect platform at Manchester United to develop and he has all of the technical qualities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a top player here .
We are all looking forward to working with him to fulfil his potential over the coming years . ''

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Manchester United have completed a deal to sign Uruguay youngster Facundo Pellistri on deadline day.
United have wanted to sign the 18-year-old for a year and MEN Sport understand he could go straight into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team squad.
Pellistri becomes the latest youngster to join United's ranks after the Reds reached an agreement to sign Atalanta forward Amad Diallo who will move to England in January.
The winger has made 12 appearances for Penarol this season, working under former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan prior to his recent dismissal.
Pellistri said: "To join a club with the history of Manchester United is a dream come true.
"I have learnt a lot at Penarol and I would like to thank them for everything they have done for me. To have the confidence of the manager is an amazing feeling and I know that working with him will be perfect for my development.
"I am coming into a squad full of great players who I will learn from every day. Everyone knows that Manchester United is a club that gives young players an opportunity and I am ready to work hard every day to earn those chances and prove myself in England."
United boss Solskjaer said: "Our scouts have followed Facundo for a long time and we believe that he will be a real talent for the long term. Whilst we understand it will take time for him to adapt to the English game, he is capable of having an impact with his pace and ability to beat his opponent.
"Facundo has the perfect platform at Manchester United to develop and he has all of the technical qualities and the right mentality required to become a top player here. We are all looking forward to working with him to fulfil his potential over the coming years."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Meulensteen warns Man United over Telles and Cavani expectations

Rene Meulensteen has warned Manchester United 's deadline day signings will not provide Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a quick fix .
After United crashed to a 6-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday , the pressure was on to provide Solskjaer with some reinforcements .
Moves for Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani were confirmed on Monday but a deal for main target Jadon Sancho did not materialise .
Former United coach Meulensteen says United did not need to spend the money that Borussia Dortmund were asking for Sancho in that area of the pitch due to how vulnerable they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Dutchman also argued that Telles and Cavani are not the sort of signings that will provide instant improvement .
He said : “ Obviously the Sancho deal doesn ’ t look like it ’ s happening anyway but I don ’ t think they need to spend that amount of money in that position .
`` They ’ re still vulnerable at the back .
No matter what combination they come up with , it hasn ’ t worked for them .
`` Obviously they ’ re going to bring Telles in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you can ’ t compare with the Premier League , so he ’ ll need some time to bed in .
`` He ’ s 27 , which is an age where you expect players to hit the ground running .
`` Cavani is 33 , I ’ m not saying he ’ s not a proven goalscorer and it can not work , but it sounds a little similar to when Higuain went to Chelsea .
`` The Premier League is a different kettle of fish so I ’ m a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 33-year-old .
`` Again , how will that shape United up front ?
As the style will change with an out-and-out striker .
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Rene Meulensteen has warned Manchester United's deadline day signings will not provide Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a quick fix.
After United crashed to a 6-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, the pressure was on to provide Solskjaer with some reinforcements.
Moves for Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani were confirmed on Monday but a deal for main target Jadon Sancho did not materialise.
Former United coach Meulensteen says United did not need to spend the money that Borussia Dortmund were asking for Sancho in that area of the pitch due to how vulnerable they are in defence.
Speaking to talkSPORT, the Dutchman also argued that Telles and Cavani are not the sort of signings that will provide instant improvement.
He said: “Obviously the Sancho deal doesn’t look like it’s happening anyway but I don’t think they need to spend that amount of money in that position.
"They’re still vulnerable at the back. No matter what combination they come up with, it hasn’t worked for them.
"Obviously they’re going to bring Telles in, another left-back, from a league that you can’t compare with the Premier League, so he’ll need some time to bed in.
"He’s 27, which is an age where you expect players to hit the ground running.
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"Cavani is 33, I’m not saying he’s not a proven goalscorer and it cannot work, but it sounds a little similar to when Higuain went to Chelsea.
"The Premier League is a different kettle of fish so I’m a little bit cautious to bring in a 33-year-old.
"Again, how will that shape United up front? As the style will change with an out-and-out striker.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Manchester United full ins and outs for summer 2020 transfer window

Manchester United did not get everything they wanted in the summer transfer window , but were still able to seal three major first team signings .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now has a set squad until January , with the aim of improving on United 's poor start to the league season .
He will hope the likes of Donny van de Beek , Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani can achieve his goals at Old Trafford .
The summer also saw a number of key outgoings from Old Trafford , including Alexis Sanchez and Chris Smalling as well as additions for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the full ins and outs from the summer of 2020 ... United 's first arrival of the summer came as something of a bolt from the blue .
Van de Beek had long been linked with Real Madrid , but United retained an interest and sealed a deal that was largely lauded as good value .
An initial £35million fee for the 23-year-old represented good value and the Dutchman came straight into Solskjaer 's squad to compete with the likes of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes .
The signing of the veteran Uruguayan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had been a free agent all summer but United did not make their move until the final few days of the window .
And signing a 33-year-old on big wages was generally seen as a risk , despite the structure of Cavani 's contract , an initial one-year deal with the option for another 12 months .
The deal was eventually announced late on deadline day , with United adamant that Cavani will provide experience up front and competition for current forwards Mason Greenwood , Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial .
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midway through last season .
But they decided to pursue the position after long-standing interest in Brazilian international Telles and Sergio Reguilon .
After Reguilon moved to Tottenham , United made their move for Telles , who was eventually unveiled for £13.6illion plus add-ons in a deadline day announcement .
United agreed a £19million up front deal for the 18-year-old winger , previously known as Amad Traore , with an additional £8.5m in add-ons .
The Atalanta wide man , who is tipped for a big future , is set to join up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gaining more first team experience in Serie A for the next few months .
The left-footed star has been compared to Lionel Messi by teammates .
Other ins for Under-23s and youth team : Facuno Pellistri ( from Penarol ) , Marc Jurado ( from Barcelona ) , Joe Hugill and Logan Pye ( both Sunderland ) , Isak Hansen-Aaroen ( Tromso ) , Charlie McNeil ( Man City ) , Alvaro Fernandez ( Real Madrid ) , Radek Vitek ( Olomouc ) , Alejandro Garnacho ( Atletico Madrid ) , Willy Kambwala @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Antonio Conte 's side in the same summer as selling Romelu Lukaku to the Serie A giants , United again looked to ship the Chilean in 2020 .
Sanchez , a complete flop since signing for United from Arsenal in January 2018 , eventually joined Inter on a permanent free transfer , with United happy to allow him to leave .
The Brazilian began the 2019/20 campaign among Solskjaer 's first team favourites , starting regularly either on the right or centre of midfield .
But neither goals nor assists were forthcoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Pereira 's game time became limited .
United were happy to allow Pereira to link up with Italian side Lazio on a season-long loan .
A deal that split opinion among many United fans , given Dalot is still only 21 and has shown decent potential at times .
Yet with Telles ' arrival in the pipeline , it appeared United were happy to let the full-back go out on loan .
Roma enquired about the Portuguese player but United agreed a deal with AC Milan until the end of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loan with Roma in 2019/20 and informed United at the start of the year of his desire to join the Serie A side in a permanent move .
The deadline day deal hung in the balance for a while , but United eventually received £13.6m up front for Smalling and could be due up to £4.5m in add-ons .
The diminutive playmaker was a product of United 's academy and highly rated by many after being handed his debut by Jose Mourinho back in 2017 .
He never quite got his first team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given no assurances over his game time , opted not to renew his contract .
He then joined Portuguese club Boavista on loan from French side Lille .
Other loan departures : Joel Pereira ( to Huddersfield ) , Tahith Chong ( to Werder Bremen ) , James Garner ( to Watford ) , Dylan Levitt ( to Charlton ) , Aliou Traore ( to Caen ) , Matej Kovar ( to Doncaster ) , Max Taylor ( to Kidderminster ) .
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Manchester United did not get everything they wanted in the summer transfer window, but were still able to seal three major first team signings.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now has a set squad until January, with the aim of improving on United's poor start to the league season. He will hope the likes of Donny van de Beek, Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani can achieve his goals at Old Trafford.
The summer also saw a number of key outgoings from Old Trafford, including Alexis Sanchez and Chris Smalling as well as additions for the future at United.
Here are the full ins and outs from the summer of 2020...
INS
Donny van de Beek from Ajax, £35million plus add-ons
United's first arrival of the summer came as something of a bolt from the blue. Van de Beek had long been linked with Real Madrid, but United retained an interest and sealed a deal that was largely lauded as good value.
An initial £35million fee for the 23-year-old represented good value and the Dutchman came straight into Solskjaer's squad to compete with the likes of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes.
Edinson Cavani, free agent plus agents' fees
The signing of the veteran Uruguayan was another surprise to many, given he had been a free agent all summer but United did not make their move until the final few days of the window. And signing a 33-year-old on big wages was generally seen as a risk, despite the structure of Cavani's contract, an initial one-year deal with the option for another 12 months.
The deal was eventually announced late on deadline day, with United adamant that Cavani will provide experience up front and competition for current forwards Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
Alex Telles from Porto, £13.6million plus add-ons
United had shelved plans to sign a left-back midway through last season. But they decided to pursue the position after long-standing interest in Brazilian international Telles and Sergio Reguilon.
After Reguilon moved to Tottenham, United made their move for Telles, who was eventually unveiled for £13.6illion plus add-ons in a deadline day announcement.
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Amad Diallo from Atalanta, £19million plus add-ons
United agreed a £19million up front deal for the 18-year-old winger, previously known as Amad Traore, with an additional £8.5m in add-ons.
The Atalanta wide man, who is tipped for a big future, is set to join up with United in the January window after gaining more first team experience in Serie A for the next few months. The left-footed star has been compared to Lionel Messi by teammates.
Other ins for Under-23s and youth team: Facuno Pellistri (from Penarol), Marc Jurado (from Barcelona), Joe Hugill and Logan Pye (both Sunderland), Isak Hansen-Aaroen (Tromso), Charlie McNeil (Man City), Alvaro Fernandez (Real Madrid), Radek Vitek (Olomouc), Alejandro Garnacho (Atletico Madrid), Willy Kambwala (Sochaux).
OUTS
Alexis Sanchez to Inter Milan
After offloading Sanchez to Antonio Conte's side in the same summer as selling Romelu Lukaku to the Serie A giants, United again looked to ship the Chilean in 2020.
Sanchez, a complete flop since signing for United from Arsenal in January 2018, eventually joined Inter on a permanent free transfer, with United happy to allow him to leave.
Andreas Pereira to Lazio, season-long loan
The Brazilian began the 2019/20 campaign among Solskjaer's first team favourites, starting regularly either on the right or centre of midfield. But neither goals nor assists were forthcoming and, following Bruno Fernandes' arrival, Pereira's game time became limited.
United were happy to allow Pereira to link up with Italian side Lazio on a season-long loan.
Diogo Dalot to AC Milan, season-long loan
A deal that split opinion among many United fans, given Dalot is still only 21 and has shown decent potential at times. Yet with Telles' arrival in the pipeline, it appeared United were happy to let the full-back go out on loan.
Roma enquired about the Portuguese player but United agreed a deal with AC Milan until the end of the season.
Chris Smalling to Roma, £13.6m plus add-ons
Smalling enjoyed an excellent season on loan with Roma in 2019/20 and informed United at the start of the year of his desire to join the Serie A side in a permanent move.
The deadline day deal hung in the balance for a while, but United eventually received £13.6m up front for Smalling and could be due up to £4.5m in add-ons.
Angel Gomes, released
The diminutive playmaker was a product of United's academy and highly rated by many after being handed his debut by Jose Mourinho back in 2017. He never quite got his first team opportunities under Solskjaer and, after being given no assurances over his game time, opted not to renew his contract.
He then joined Portuguese club Boavista on loan from French side Lille.
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Other loan departures: Joel Pereira (to Huddersfield), Tahith Chong (to Werder Bremen), James Garner (to Watford), Dylan Levitt (to Charlton), Aliou Traore (to Caen), Matej Kovar (to Doncaster), Max Taylor (to Kidderminster).
Other United released players : Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, Demetri Mitchell, Ethan Hamilton, Dion McGhee, George Tanner, Aidan Barlow, Kieran O’Hara, Alex Fojticek, Largie Ramazani, Ben Hockenhull, Oliver Denham, Deji Sotona.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Garcia to stay at Man City on deadline day despite Barcelona interest

Manchester City defender Eric Garcia will not be completing a late move to Barcelona on transfer deadline day .
Pep Guardiola announced earlier this summer that Garcia had opted against signing a new contract at the Etihad , with a return to boyhood club Barcelona his most likely destination .
With his current deal set to expire in 2021 , the only remaining question was if he would leave on a free next summer or would Barcelona pay a fee to sign him in the current window .
The La Liga giants were keen to sign the teenager this summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the back made abundantly clear following their humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League .
However , with the European transfer window on the verge of completion , Barcelona have not met City 's valuation .
It 's understood that the Blues were after a fee in a similar region to what they paid to Valencia for Ferran Torres , another player who was in the final year of his contract with the club , but a cash strapped Barca have refused to meet their asking price .
Garcia will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his contract this season and Guardiola is happy to keep a talented defender , who wo n't cause any disruption after missing out on the move , in his squad for what is set to be a gruelling campaign .
Elsewhere on deadline day , goalkeeper Daniel Grimshaw has joined City sister club SK Lommel on loan and Aleix Garcia has moved to Dinamo Bucharest on a free transfer .

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Manchester City defender Eric Garcia will not be completing a late move to Barcelona on transfer deadline day.
Pep Guardiola announced earlier this summer that Garcia had opted against signing a new contract at the Etihad, with a return to boyhood club Barcelona his most likely destination.
With his current deal set to expire in 2021, the only remaining question was if he would leave on a free next summer or would Barcelona pay a fee to sign him in the current window.
The La Liga giants were keen to sign the teenager this summer, with the need for reinforcements at the back made abundantly clear following their humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. However, with the European transfer window on the verge of completion, Barcelona have not met City's valuation.
It's understood that the Blues were after a fee in a similar region to what they paid to Valencia for Ferran Torres, another player who was in the final year of his contract with the club, but a cash strapped Barca have refused to meet their asking price.
Garcia will now play out the final year of his contract this season and Guardiola is happy to keep a talented defender, who won't cause any disruption after missing out on the move, in his squad for what is set to be a gruelling campaign.
Elsewhere on deadline day, goalkeeper Daniel Grimshaw has joined City sister club SK Lommel on loan and Aleix Garcia has moved to Dinamo Bucharest on a free transfer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Edinson Cavani and Solskjaer speak about Manchester United transfer

Edinson Cavani declared it a `` real honour '' to join Manchester United and wants to 'write a little story ' in the club 's history .
Cavani was unveiled as United 's marquee deadline day addition after joining the club on a free transfer , having left Paris Saint-Germain earlier this summer .
The 33-year-old joins the likes of Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles as a permanent addition at United this summer .
Cavani has vowed to work hard to make an impact at United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed his new arrival to score goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's official website : “ Manchester United is one of the greatest clubs in the world , so it is a real honour to be here .
I ’ ve worked really hard during the time off and I feel eager to compete and represent this incredible club .
“ I have played in front of some of the most passionate supporters in football during my career and I know that it will be the same in Manchester .
I can not wait to experience the Old Trafford atmosphere , when it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I look forward to continuing to write my little story inside the book of football and I know that ’ s why my focus has to remain the same as always - work , work , work .
I have had a conversation with the manager and this has increased my desire to wear this beautiful shirt.
” United boss Solskjaer believes he has a very professional player on his hands .
The Norwegian said : `` Edinson is an experienced ultimate professional who always gives everything for his team .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fantastic and we are delighted to sign a player of his calibre .
“ He ’ ll bring energy , power , leadership and a great mentality to the squad but , most importantly , he ’ ll bring goals .
He has had a brilliant career so far , winning trophies at almost every club he has played for , and he still has so much more to give at the highest level .
`` The opportunity for our young players to learn from one of Europe ’ s top goalscorers over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will really benefit them going forward .
“ Edinson knows exactly what it takes to succeed and we are all looking forward to seeing him make an impact at Manchester United.
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Edinson Cavani declared it a "real honour" to join Manchester United and wants to 'write a little story' in the club's history.
Cavani was unveiled as United's marquee deadline day addition after joining the club on a free transfer, having left Paris Saint-Germain earlier this summer. The 33-year-old joins the likes of Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles as a permanent addition at United this summer.
Cavani has vowed to work hard to make an impact at United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed his new arrival to score goals in his side.
Cavani told United's official website: “Manchester United is one of the greatest clubs in the world, so it is a real honour to be here. I’ve worked really hard during the time off and I feel eager to compete and represent this incredible club.
“I have played in front of some of the most passionate supporters in football during my career and I know that it will be the same in Manchester. I cannot wait to experience the Old Trafford atmosphere, when it is safe for the fans to return.
“I look forward to continuing to write my little story inside the book of football and I know that’s why my focus has to remain the same as always - work, work, work. I have had a conversation with the manager and this has increased my desire to wear this beautiful shirt.”
United boss Solskjaer believes he has a very professional player on his hands.
The Norwegian said: "Edinson is an experienced ultimate professional who always gives everything for his team. His goalscoring record for club and country is fantastic and we are delighted to sign a player of his calibre.
“He’ll bring energy, power, leadership and a great mentality to the squad but, most importantly, he’ll bring goals. He has had a brilliant career so far, winning trophies at almost every club he has played for, and he still has so much more to give at the highest level.
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"The opportunity for our young players to learn from one of Europe’s top goalscorers over the last 10 years is fantastic and it will really benefit them going forward.
“Edinson knows exactly what it takes to succeed and we are all looking forward to seeing him make an impact at Manchester United.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Edinson Cavani brings an instant upgrade to Man United

After the departures of Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku last summer , Manchester United appeared to be a little short in the attacking department .
Anthony Martial moved into a centre forward role , Marcus Rashford settled in on the left side of the attack , and Daniel James arrived from Swansea City to occupy the right flank until the emergence of Mason Greenwood .
Depth across the front line remained problematic , though .
In January , United were scrambling to sign a back-up striker .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted another body to rotate into his starting XI and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settled on Odion Ighalo .
The six-month loan deal was largely ridiculed .
Ighalo ’ s only Premier League experience had come with Watford and he had not played in a top European league since he departed for China in 2017 .
Despite this , the Nigerian proved hugely valuable .
He stepped in for Martial in Europa League matches , scored goals in the FA Cup , and extended his stay until January 2021 to ensure United had cover in attack .
Nevertheless , while Ighalo has undoubtedly been useful at Old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Reds to navigate an entire season with the Nigerian as their second-choice forward .
Where Manchester City have Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero and Chelsea have Tammy Abraham , Olivier Giroud and Timo Werner , United are relying on a 31-year-old former Watford striker to complement their frontline .
The disparity in quality between the starting and reserve options is illustrated by Solskjaer ’ s selection decisions .
In the latter stages of last season , he rarely rotated , pushing his players to the brink of exhaustion .
He consistently waited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whoever he brought in represented a drop in attacking threat .
United , then , need a second-choice striker of calibre , quality , and with a proven goal scoring record , someone who can perform in Martial ’ s stead throughout an arduous and unique season .
With this in mind , United signed free agent Edinson Cavani , who left Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the 2019/20 Ligue 1 season after his contract expired .
Cavani is now 33-years-old and was not a regular starter for PSG last term following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Kylian Mbappe operating as the French club 's other key attacking pieces .
However , the Uruguayan arrives at Old Trafford with a reputation and history that suggests he could be the ideal deputy for Martial .
First and foremost , Cavani is a proven goalscorer .
In his last four Ligue 1 campaigns , he struck 85 times in 103 matches .
That is an impressive record , one that if he could maintain would be invaluable for United .
Dig a little deeper , though , and the numbers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four league goals in 14 appearances last term , but across those 14 games , he played only 609 minutes .
That yields a goal every 152 minutes .
Martial struck 17 goals in 2,640 minutes last term , a goal every 155.29 minutes .
Cavani , then , netted at the same rate as Martial , who enjoyed his best season since moving to Old Trafford in 2015 .
Ighalo , in contrast , made 11 Premier League appearances in 2019/20 , totalling 90 minutes , and did not score a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 539 minutes across the FA Cup and Europa League , but you would expect a striker of Cavani ’ s calibre and experience to match that rate against lesser opponents .
Cavani is also a far more polished forward than Ighalo .
Even at 33 , his movement off the ball is exceptional .
He has often been criticised for his wayward finishing , but he creates opportunities for himself thanks to his awareness and anticipation .
The Uruguayan also works extremely hard out of possession .
He chases down lost causes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ channels , and is a nuisance for opposing centre-backs .
He never gives them a moment ’ s peace .
Cavani has both the frame and athleticism to hold up the ball with his back to goal , something that Ighalo does excellently , and make runs off the ball .
He is a more rounded , prolific , and experienced .
Cavani 's age prohibits him from a long-term solution for United , but as back-up to Martial , he provides the Reds with that much-needed attacking quality .

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After the departures of Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku last summer, Manchester United appeared to be a little short in the attacking department.
Anthony Martial moved into a centre forward role, Marcus Rashford settled in on the left side of the attack, and Daniel James arrived from Swansea City to occupy the right flank until the emergence of Mason Greenwood.
Depth across the front line remained problematic, though.
In January, United were scrambling to sign a back-up striker. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted another body to rotate into his starting XI and after a frustrating window, the club settled on Odion Ighalo.
The six-month loan deal was largely ridiculed. Ighalo’s only Premier League experience had come with Watford and he had not played in a top European league since he departed for China in 2017.
Despite this, the Nigerian proved hugely valuable. He stepped in for Martial in Europa League matches, scored goals in the FA Cup, and extended his stay until January 2021 to ensure United had cover in attack.
Nevertheless, while Ighalo has undoubtedly been useful at Old Trafford, it would be naïve for the Reds to navigate an entire season with the Nigerian as their second-choice forward.
Where Manchester City have Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero and Chelsea have Tammy Abraham, Olivier Giroud and Timo Werner, United are relying on a 31-year-old former Watford striker to complement their frontline.
The disparity in quality between the starting and reserve options is illustrated by Solskjaer’s selection decisions.
In the latter stages of last season, he rarely rotated, pushing his players to the brink of exhaustion. He consistently waited to make his substitutions, understanding that whoever he brought in represented a drop in attacking threat.
United, then, need a second-choice striker of calibre, quality, and with a proven goal scoring record, someone who can perform in Martial’s stead throughout an arduous and unique season.
With this in mind, United signed free agent Edinson Cavani, who left Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the 2019/20 Ligue 1 season after his contract expired.
Cavani is now 33-years-old and was not a regular starter for PSG last term following the arrival of Mauro Icardi with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe operating as the French club's other key attacking pieces.
However, the Uruguayan arrives at Old Trafford with a reputation and history that suggests he could be the ideal deputy for Martial.
First and foremost, Cavani is a proven goalscorer. In his last four Ligue 1 campaigns, he struck 85 times in 103 matches. That is an impressive record, one that if he could maintain would be invaluable for United.
Dig a little deeper, though, and the numbers are even more eye-catching.
Cavani scored only four league goals in 14 appearances last term, but across those 14 games, he played only 609 minutes. That yields a goal every 152 minutes.
Martial struck 17 goals in 2,640 minutes last term, a goal every 155.29 minutes. Cavani, then, netted at the same rate as Martial, who enjoyed his best season since moving to Old Trafford in 2015.
Ighalo, in contrast, made 11 Premier League appearances in 2019/20, totalling 90 minutes, and did not score a single goal.
He did notch five times in 539 minutes across the FA Cup and Europa League, but you would expect a striker of Cavani’s calibre and experience to match that rate against lesser opponents.
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Cavani is also a far more polished forward than Ighalo.
Even at 33, his movement off the ball is exceptional. He has often been criticised for his wayward finishing, but he creates opportunities for himself thanks to his awareness and anticipation.
The Uruguayan also works extremely hard out of possession. He chases down lost causes, is a willing runner into the channels, and is a nuisance for opposing centre-backs. He never gives them a moment’s peace.
Cavani has both the frame and athleticism to hold up the ball with his back to goal, something that Ighalo does excellently, and make runs off the ball. He is a more rounded, prolific, and experienced.
Cavani's age prohibits him from a long-term solution for United, but as back-up to Martial, he provides the Reds with that much-needed attacking quality.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Why Manchester United are signing Edinson Cavani

Manchester United are hopeful Edinson Cavani will have a similar impact to Zlatan Ibrahimovic as they prepare to announce his signing .
Cavani , 33 , has been confirmed as a United player and senior club sources believe Cavani 's stature and record are comparable with his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Ibrahimovic .
United are adamant Cavani 's agent 's fee is significantly lower than the £10million figure that has been touted .
Ibrahimovic was 34 when he joined United on a free after running down his PSG contract in 2016 and scored 28 goals in his sole full season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europa League .
The Swede announced he was joining United the day before the 2016 summer transfer window officially opened whereas Cavani - a free agent since July 1 - was unveiled late on deadline day .
Despite his limited English , United view Cavani as a potential leader in the dressing room of a squad with only three outfield players in their 30s and want his expertise to help develop Mason Greenwood and support Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial .
United accept the move for Cavani is a pragmatic and opportunistic deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with fellow South American striker Radamel Falcao , who joined United on a one-year loan on deadline day in 2014 .
Colombian goalscorer Falcao was 29 at the time of his arrival but he had just recovered from rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament and Falcao managed just four goals in a chastening season at Old Trafford .
Former United captain Gary Neville said the Cavani news caused him to have 'the feeling I had when Falcao signed ' but United feel they are recruiting a proven winner with one of the finest goalscoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the club 's recruitment department see Cavani as a 'significant addition ' who will add firepower and a different attacking option to their youthful trident of Greenwood , Rashford and Martial .
Cavani is also an early replacement for the near-redundant Odion Ighalo , whose loan from Shanghai Shenhua expires on January 31 .
Ighalo , 32 , was omitted from the second successive Premier League matchday squad against Tottenham .
Despite signing two 30-something strikers on the last day of the last two transfer windows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unchanged and think Cavani is aligned with their recruitment strategy of blending high quality recruits with homegrown talent .
Yet Cavani is a contradiction of United 's preferred profile of permanent signings , which is ostensibly talents aged between 23 and 28 .
High-level United figures last year derided the possibility of 'running around desperate for a 43-year-old ' in the transfer market - believed to be a reference to Mario Mandzukic .
Mandzukic turned 34 in May and Cavani is 34 in February .
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Manchester United are hopeful Edinson Cavani will have a similar impact to Zlatan Ibrahimovic as they prepare to announce his signing.
Cavani, 33, has been confirmed as a United player and senior club sources believe Cavani's stature and record are comparable with his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Ibrahimovic. United are adamant Cavani's agent's fee is significantly lower than the £10million figure that has been touted.
Ibrahimovic was 34 when he joined United on a free after running down his PSG contract in 2016 and scored 28 goals in his sole full season as United won the League Cup and Europa League.
The Swede announced he was joining United the day before the 2016 summer transfer window officially opened whereas Cavani - a free agent since July 1 - was unveiled late on deadline day.
Despite his limited English, United view Cavani as a potential leader in the dressing room of a squad with only three outfield players in their 30s and want his expertise to help develop Mason Greenwood and support Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
United accept the move for Cavani is a pragmatic and opportunistic deal, which is unlikely to quell comparisons with fellow South American striker Radamel Falcao, who joined United on a one-year loan on deadline day in 2014.
Colombian goalscorer Falcao was 29 at the time of his arrival but he had just recovered from rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament and Falcao managed just four goals in a chastening season at Old Trafford.
Former United captain Gary Neville said the Cavani news caused him to have 'the feeling I had when Falcao signed' but United feel they are recruiting a proven winner with one of the finest goalscoring records in Europe over the last decade.
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United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the club's recruitment department see Cavani as a 'significant addition' who will add firepower and a different attacking option to their youthful trident of Greenwood, Rashford and Martial.
Cavani is also an early replacement for the near-redundant Odion Ighalo, whose loan from Shanghai Shenhua expires on January 31. Ighalo, 32, was omitted from the second successive Premier League matchday squad against Tottenham.
Despite signing two 30-something strikers on the last day of the last two transfer windows, United claim their core strategy is unchanged and think Cavani is aligned with their recruitment strategy of blending high quality recruits with homegrown talent.
Yet Cavani is a contradiction of United's preferred profile of permanent signings, which is ostensibly talents aged between 23 and 28. High-level United figures last year derided the possibility of 'running around desperate for a 43-year-old' in the transfer market - believed to be a reference to Mario Mandzukic. Mandzukic turned 34 in May and Cavani is 34 in February.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Manchester United confirm Edinson Cavani signing

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Edinson Cavani on a free transfer .
Cavani , 33 , was out-of-contract after leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season following seven years in France .
The Uruguay international has signed a one-year-deal at Old Trafford and United have the option to extend his stay for a further season .
Cavani won six Ligue 1 titles with PSG and lifted the Copa America with his country back in 2011 .
Cavani said : `` Manchester United is one of the greatest clubs in the world , so it is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve worked really hard during the time off and I feel eager to compete and represent this incredible club .
`` I have played in front of some of the most passionate supporters in football during my career and I know that it will be the same in Manchester .
I can not wait to experience the Old Trafford atmosphere , when it is safe for the fans to return .
`` I look forward to continuing to write my little story inside the book of football and I know that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same as always - work , work , work .
I have had a conversation with the manager and this has increased my desire to wear this beautiful shirt . ''
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said : `` Edinson is an experienced ultimate professional who always gives everything for his team .
His goalscoring record for club and country is fantastic and we are delighted to sign a player of his calibre .
“ He ’ ll bring energy , power , leadership and a great mentality to the squad but , most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He has had a brilliant career so far , winning trophies at almost every club he has played for , and he still has so much more to give at the highest level .
`` The opportunity for our young players to learn from one of Europe ’ s top goalscorers over the last 10 years is fantastic and it will really benefit them going forward .
`` Edinson knows exactly what it takes to succeed and we are all looking forward to seeing him make an impact at Manchester United .
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Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Edinson Cavani on a free transfer.
Cavani, 33, was out-of-contract after leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season following seven years in France.
The Uruguay international has signed a one-year-deal at Old Trafford and United have the option to extend his stay for a further season.
Cavani won six Ligue 1 titles with PSG and lifted the Copa America with his country back in 2011.
Cavani said: " Manchester United is one of the greatest clubs in the world, so it is a real honour to be here. I’ve worked really hard during the time off and I feel eager to compete and represent this incredible club.
"I have played in front of some of the most passionate supporters in football during my career and I know that it will be the same in Manchester. I cannot wait to experience the Old Trafford atmosphere, when it is safe for the fans to return.
"I look forward to continuing to write my little story inside the book of football and I know that’s why my focus has to remain the same as always - work, work, work. I have had a conversation with the manager and this has increased my desire to wear this beautiful shirt."
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: "Edinson is an experienced ultimate professional who always gives everything for his team. His goalscoring record for club and country is fantastic and we are delighted to sign a player of his calibre.
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“He’ll bring energy, power, leadership and a great mentality to the squad but, most importantly, he’ll bring goals. He has had a brilliant career so far, winning trophies at almost every club he has played for, and he still has so much more to give at the highest level.
"The opportunity for our young players to learn from one of Europe’s top goalscorers over the last 10 years is fantastic and it will really benefit them going forward.
"Edinson knows exactly what it takes to succeed and we are all looking forward to seeing him make an impact at Manchester United."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Manchester United agree £37.2m deal to sign Amad Diallo

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Atalanta winger Amad Diallo for £37.2million , with the teenager expected to join the club in the January transfer window .
The MEN understands United have agreed to pay £19m up front , with £18.1m in add-ons , for the 18-year-old Ivory Coast winger .
The overall fee was initially believed to be around £27.5m but rose with agent 's fees .
The MEN revealed United were exploring a deal for Diallo on September 16 and last week reported they were still working on signing the left-footed flanker , who has played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Despite reports that Diallo was set to join Parma , no move materialised and the MEN reported on Monday morning United were still attempting to finalise a deal for Diallo to join them in the New Year .
United partly moved for Diallo this summer before new criteria is drafted up for Premier League clubs to sign 18 to 21-year-old foreign talent post-Brexit .
The deal for Diallo was described by sources in Italy as 'not straightforward ' and United had issues obtaining a visa for the African talent .
Atalanta sold Diallo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Juventus for £29.7m last year and Atalanta 's academy has been described as 'the best ' in Italy .
Kulusevski spent last season on loan at Parma and sources in Italy had warned Diallo would not be cheap , despite his inexperience .
United have scouted Diallo for three years and he became the youngest player , at 17 years and 109 days old , to score on his Serie A debut in Atalanta 's 7-1 thrashing of Udinese last season .
Diallo also travelled with the squad to Lisbon for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in August .
United are also on the verge of signing Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellistri from Penarol .
Pellistri is 18 and United want younger options as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer used Juan Mata , 32 , and Jesse Lingard , 27 , in wide roles again at Luton Town last month .
Solskjaer is also keen for United 's new flankers to hasten the development of Mason Greenwood into a centre forward .
Most of Greenwood 's starts have come from the right and the addition of specialist wingers would free him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Atalanta winger Amad Diallo for £37.2million, with the teenager expected to join the club in the January transfer window.
The MEN understands United have agreed to pay £19m up front, with £18.1m in add-ons, for the 18-year-old Ivory Coast winger. The overall fee was initially believed to be around £27.5m but rose with agent's fees.
The MEN revealed United were exploring a deal for Diallo on September 16 and last week reported they were still working on signing the left-footed flanker, who has played just 30 minutes in Serie A.
Despite reports that Diallo was set to join Parma, no move materialised and the MEN reported on Monday morning United were still attempting to finalise a deal for Diallo to join them in the New Year.
United partly moved for Diallo this summer before new criteria is drafted up for Premier League clubs to sign 18 to 21-year-old foreign talent post-Brexit.
The deal for Diallo was described by sources in Italy as 'not straightforward' and United had issues obtaining a visa for the African talent.
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Atalanta sold Diallo's Under-19 teammate, Dejan Kulusevski, to Juventus for £29.7m last year and Atalanta's academy has been described as 'the best' in Italy. Kulusevski spent last season on loan at Parma and sources in Italy had warned Diallo would not be cheap, despite his inexperience.
United have scouted Diallo for three years and he became the youngest player, at 17 years and 109 days old, to score on his Serie A debut in Atalanta's 7-1 thrashing of Udinese last season. Diallo also travelled with the squad to Lisbon for their Champions League quarter-final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in August.
United are also on the verge of signing Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellistri from Penarol. Pellistri is 18 and United want younger options as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer used Juan Mata, 32, and Jesse Lingard, 27, in wide roles again at Luton Town last month.
Solskjaer is also keen for United's new flankers to hasten the development of Mason Greenwood into a centre forward. Most of Greenwood's starts have come from the right and the addition of specialist wingers would free him to play through the middle more often.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-05--Manchester United great Andy Cole compares Edinson Cavani to Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Andy Cole believes Manchester United-bound Edinson Cavani could have the same impact as Zlatan Ibrahimovic did at Old Trafford .
The Uruguayan striker is set to sign for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side on a free transfer following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain .
Ibrahimovic signed for United back in July 2016 , and his arrival in Manchester had a massive impact on the club - that was then managed by Jose Mourinho .
When the now-AC Milan striker joined United , he was 34-years-old , and there were some doubts that he could maintain his notoriously high levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Swedish forward scored four goals in his first five games as a United player , and ended up scoring 28 times in all competitions in his debut season in England .
Cole , the former United striker , believes 33-year-old Cavani could have a similar impact .
Speaking on Sky Sports News , Cole said : “ Me , personally , I think that ’ s going to be a good acquisition .
“ Yeah , I know everyone keeps talking about his age , being 33 , and he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But he ’ s quality , he ’ s scored goals in Italy , with the national team , and he ’ s scored goals in France .
“ I think him coming in , the younger boys can learn off him with his wealth of experience , and he ’ s a quality player .
`` All being well , it goes to plan , if he has the same kind of impact as Zlatan did , then everyone will be very , very happy with that .
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Andy Cole believes Manchester United-bound Edinson Cavani could have the same impact as Zlatan Ibrahimovic did at Old Trafford.
The Uruguayan striker is set to sign for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side on a free transfer following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain.
Ibrahimovic signed for United back in July 2016, and his arrival in Manchester had a massive impact on the club - that was then managed by Jose Mourinho.
When the now-AC Milan striker joined United, he was 34-years-old, and there were some doubts that he could maintain his notoriously high levels in the Premier League.
However, the Swedish forward scored four goals in his first five games as a United player, and ended up scoring 28 times in all competitions in his debut season in England.
Cole, the former United striker, believes 33-year-old Cavani could have a similar impact. Speaking on Sky Sports News, Cole said: “Me, personally, I think that’s going to be a good acquisition.
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“Yeah, I know everyone keeps talking about his age, being 33, and he’s not played for the last six months. But he’s quality, he’s scored goals in Italy, with the national team, and he’s scored goals in France.
“I think him coming in, the younger boys can learn off him with his wealth of experience, and he’s a quality player.
"All being well, it goes to plan, if he has the same kind of impact as Zlatan did, then everyone will be very, very happy with that.”