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Transfer round-up: Man United confirm Antony deal

Manchester United have confirmed a deal is in place for the signing of Antony from Ajax, with a fee on just over £80million up front, enough to seal the deal.

Soccer • 30 Aug 22

Juan Mata of Manchester United and manager Ralf Rangnick

Rangnick believes Brentford win was United's best

Ralf Rangnick was frustrated that Manchester United saved one of their best performances until his final match in the Old Trafford dugout as Cristiano Ronaldo shone once again in the win against Brentford.

Soccer • 03 May 22

Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to return for Manchester United

Ronaldo, Cavani and Varane all poised for United return

Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Raphael Varane will be available for Manchester United's crunch Premier League clash with Tottenham.

Soccer • 11 Mar 22

Ralf Rangnick wants a new, younger striker at Old Trafford

United need to sign young striker, says Rangnick

Ralf Rangnick says it is "obvious" that Manchester United will need a new young striker this summer.

Soccer • 11 Feb 22

Edinson Cavani had been linked with a move to Barcelona.

Cavani tells Rangnick he wants to stay to help cause

Edinson Cavani has told Ralf Rangnick that he wants to stay at Manchester United and help improve the team's fortunes.

Soccer • 10 Jan 22

Cavani came to Old Trafford in October 2020

Rangnick rules out January departure for Cavani

Ralf Rangnick will not let Edinson Cavani leave Manchester United this month, with the interim manager making his desire to keep the veteran striker clear during their recent discussions.

Soccer • 02 Jan 22

Ralf Rangnick felt his players showed a more positive mindset in Thursday's 3-1 win against Burnley

Rangnick pleased by reaction in win over Burnley

Ralf Rangnick was pleased by the reaction and improved body language displayed by Manchester United's players as they beat Burnley days on from the meek draw at Newcastle.

Soccer • 31 Dec 21

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to line up against the side that nearly him in the summer

'Immense' Ronaldo could never wear sky blue - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo's "immense" impact at Manchester United and insisted the idea of the Portuguese wearing a blue City shirt on derby day was simply impossible.

Soccer • 05 Nov 21

Raphael Varane has been working his way back to fitness this week

Varane in line for Man United debut at Southampton

New signing Raphael Varane and striker Edinson Cavani are pushing to be involved for Manchester United at Southampton, but goalkeeper Dean Henderson is still building fitness after contracting coronavirus.

Soccer • 20 Aug 21

Edinson Cavani bagged braces in both legs of Manchester United's Europa League semi-final against Roma

Cavani commits to Manchester United for one more year

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has signed a one-year contract extension, the club have announced.

Soccer • 10 May 21

Mason Greenwood scored United's second goal

Man United storm back at Villa to delay City coronation

Manchester United staged a second-half comeback as they overcame Aston Villa 3-1 to delay Manchester City's Premier League title coronation.

Soccer • 09 May 21

Edinson Cavani bagged a brace as the Red Devils routed Roma in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final

Solskjaer sets sights on keeping Cavani at Old Trafford

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will keep trying to persuade Edinson Cavani to stay after the veteran's man-of-the-match display against Roma put Manchester United on the brink of the Europa League final.

Soccer • 30 Apr 21

Solskjaer admits Cavani is unsure about United future

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Edinson Cavani remains unsure about his Manchester United future beyond the end of the season.

Soccer • 09 Apr 21

Edinson Cavani believes silverware is within Manchester United's grasp

Cavani confident Man Utd can end trophy drought

Edinson Cavani is confident Manchester United can end their four-year wait for a trophy this season as the veteran striker looks to return in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final at Leicester.

Soccer • 20 Mar 21

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has recovered from a thigh problem

Milan boosted as Zlatan passed fit for United reunion

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is fit to take on former club Manchester United in Thursday's Europa League last 16 second leg tie at the San Siro.

Soccer • 17 Mar 21

'He's really gelled in the group and we'll sit down with him and speak'

Man United and Cavani set for talks over future

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United will sit down with Edinson Cavani to discuss the veteran striker's future.

Soccer • 19 Feb 21

Cavani has found the net in his previous fixtures against Everton

Solskjaer tips Cavani to be fit to face Everton

Edinson Cavani should be fit for Manchester United's home Premier League game against Everton on Saturday after recovering from his midweek ankle injury, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed.

Soccer • 05 Feb 21

Fernandes and Cavani congratulate Paul Pogba after the Frenchman scored the winner against Fulham

Rooney hails Fernandes and Cavani's 'winning mentality'

The signings of Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani could prove crucial for Manchester United this season as they both have the kind of winner's mentality a club needs to sustain a title challenge, former skipper Wayne Rooney said.

Soccer • 22 Jan 21

Fox in the box Cavani can teach colleagues - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed Edinson Cavani as a centre forward other players can learn from, after he set Manchester United on their way to a 2-1 win over Fulham.

Soccer • 21 Jan 21

Edinson Cavani was banned for three games despite the FA accepting that he was not racist

FA accepts Cavani post was not racist, despite ban

The English FA panel handed Edinson Cavani a three-match suspension despite acknowledging the Manchester United striker was not deliberately racist and had not known his language on social media was offensive.

Soccer • 07 Jan 21

Edinson Cavani was handed a three-match ban by the FA

CONMEBOL joins criticism of FA Cavani punishment

The English FA has been accused by South American Confederation CONMEBOL of damaging Edinson Cavani's reputation over its decision to suspend the Manchester United striker for an offensive social media post.

Soccer • 05 Jan 21

Diego Godin celebrates with Edinson Cavani while playing for Uruguay

Uruguayan players accuse FA of racism over Cavani ban

The Uruguayan players' union has called for the Football Association to overturn its ban on Edinson Cavani and accused the English governing body itself of being racist.

Soccer • 04 Jan 21

Cavani posted a social media message on Instagram shortly after the victory over Southampton last month, replying to a message of congratulations using the Spanish term 'negrito', which translates as 'black

Cavani banned for three games over Instagram post

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been handed a three-match ban by the Football Association for using a racial term in a social media post.

Soccer • 01 Jan 21

'At the moment it looks like he's got a few years left in him'

Solskjaer hints at longer-term stay for Cavani

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed delight at Edinson Cavani's impact at Manchester United and believes the veteran striker still has years left at the top.

Soccer • 28 Dec 20

Referee Andrew Madley, who it seems missed the incident as it happened while his back was turned, did not take any action

Ancelotti cool over match-winner Cavani incident

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti reluctantly accepted no action being taken against Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani for a clash with Yerry Mina after he went on to score in their Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat.

Soccer • 24 Dec 20