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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd chief Omar Berrada gets transfer reality check after agreeing latest deal
Omar Berra left Manchester City to lead the rebuild of Manchester United but he and his colleagues are not having things all their own way in the transfer market Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada was hailed as the man who would bring back the glory years to Old Trafford when Sir Jim Ratcliffe lured him away from Manchester City last year. But the 47-year-old has discovered that if you don't enter the transfer market in a position of strength then football becomes a cruel business. Berrada has been working closely with director of football Jason Wilcox to recruit the kind of talent that manager Ruben Amorim is demanding after a nightmare first six months at the club ended with United finishing in their lowest league position for 50 years. Amorim will be delighted that by the time he touches down in Chicago at the start of United's pre-season tour of the United States, he will have Bryan Mbeumo to strengthen an attack that will also include the hugely talented Matheus Cunha. But Berrada has had to sanction a £70million outlay to secure Mbeumo - the price he was quoted two months ago when United had a £55million opening bid rejected immediately by Brentford for the Cameroon star. Cunha was secured for the £62.5million buy-out clause stipulated in his contract at Wolves. And United must pay the fee in three instalments over the next two years after the Molineux club dismissed a notion that the deal could be settled over an extended five-year period. This isn't the way that Berrada did business at the Etihad. When he worked alongside City sporting director Txiki Begiristain, the pair would often walk away from deals if the figures didn't add up. City refused to break their budget when Southampton were asking for a world-record £75million for Virgil van Dijk. While their stance backfired on that occasion, they did the same when it came to negotiations over players like Paul Pogba, Harry Maguire, Fred and Jorginho. The first three of those names ended up at Old Trafford. United's lack of joined-up thinking continued when Berrada arrived last summer. More than £200million was lavished on Levy Yoro, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs De Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee and Noussair Mazraoui - and in November the decision was taken to sack manager Erik ten Hag. Amorim was recruited from Sporting Lisbon on Berrada's insistence - despite the Portuguese's three-at-the-back philosophy being an awkward fit for the squad he inherited. With United more than £1billion in debt and facing issues complying with Profit and Sustainability Regulations, the club are unable to spend their way out of the mess that has been created by more than a decade of gross mismanagement. When Amorim's team lost to Spurs in the Europa League Final in May and missed out on Champions League qualification, the need to sell unwanted players to raise money became even more acute. Cashing in on Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia would have potentially raised hundreds of millions of pounds in normal circumstances. But Amorim's decision to group them in a so called bomb-squad, refusing to allow them to train with the players he wants to take into the new season and instructing them to report for fitness sessions late in the afternoon when the chosen ones have left the building at Carrington means interested clubs are playing a waiting game in the knowledge that United are being held to ransom by the policy. Berrada must find a way of breaking the deadlock - and quickly. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Liverpool playing waiting game for ‘dream' transfer signing Isak and could return for Newcastle star after key deadline
SAK OF GOLD Liverpool playing waiting game for 'dream' transfer signing Isak and could return for Newcastle star after key deadline Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIVERPOOL are willing to play a waiting game to land dream striker Alexander Isak after a key pre-season deadline. Top target Isak, 25, is proving difficult to lure away from Newcastle, with the Toon Army prepared to make him the highest-paid player in the club's 132-year history. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Liverpool are willing to play the long game to land Alexander Isak Credit: Getty After securing Champions League football next season, Eddie Howe sees Isak as a crucial part of his project as he looks to make Newcastle a dominant force in English football. Howe has spoken openly about Newcastle tying Isak down to a new mega contract, with his current deal worth £120,000-a-week until June 2028. But fresh talks have yet to materialise and this has given rival clubs, including Arsenal, hope they can pull off a remarkable swoop. Liverpool Echo correspondent Paul Gorst has reported the Premier League champions will keep tabs on the situation over the summer, and wait until after Profit and Sustainability Regulations reset on June 30. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS SHOW AND TELL Balotelli, 34, set for free transfer to 13th club... in Spanish 3RD DIVISION This is because the end of June marks the end of the financial year for most clubs, and meeting PSR requirements (specifically, not exceeding a £105m loss over a three-year period) is crucial to avoid potential points deductions Isak was lethal once again last season, netting 27 goals in 42 games across all competitions, including 23 in the Premier League. He played a key role, scoring a goal in the Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool as Newcastle ended their 70-year trophy drought, while also qualifying for the Champions League via a fifth-placed Prem finish. Newcastle broke their transfer record by spending £63million on Isak in August 2022 and they have no intention of losing him anytime soon. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But Liverpool seem prepared to break a British transfer record to prise the Sweden international away from St James' Park, with Newcastle slapping a £150million price tag on the 25-year-old. Manager Arne Slot is in the market for a new No 9 as Darwin Nunez closes in on an exit to Serie A champions Napoli after failing to impress. Viktor Gyokeres to Liverpool LATEST as Reds sweat on Alexander Isak | Transfers Exposed If Liverpool miss out on Isak, then they could pursue Hugo Ekitike or Joao Pedro instead, with the club also registering an interest in Arsenal and Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres. Anfield chiefs have already splashed out more than £200million over the last month since the season ended, with Bournemouth full-back Milos Kerkez their latest signing. Kerkez joins Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong as the next major arrival on Merseyside this summer. 3 Along with goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, whose transfer is reportedly set to be included in this summer's accounts despite being sealed last year, Liverpool's summer spending has hit a whopping £216MILLION already. Having conducted the bulk of their transfer work more than a fortnight before the players return for pre-season training, sporting director Richard Hughes and Slot are relaxed about the situation around Isak. 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Liverpool playing waiting game for ‘dream' transfer signing Isak and could return for Newcastle star after key deadline
LIVERPOOL are willing to play a waiting game to land dream striker Alexander Isak after a key pre-season deadline. Top target is proving difficult to lure away from Newcastle, with the Toon Army prepared to make him the 3 Liverpool are willing to play the long game to land Alexander Isak Credit: Getty After securing Champions League football next season, Newcastle a dominant force in English football . Howe has spoken openly about Newcastle tying Isak down to a new mega contract, with his current deal worth £120,000-a-week until June 2028. But fresh talks have yet to materialise and this has given rival clubs, including Liverpool Echo correspondent Paul Gorst has reported that Anfield sporting director Richard Hughes is prepared to keep tabs on the situation over the summer, especially waiting until after Profit and Sustainability Regulations reset on June 30. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS This is because the end of June marks the end of the financial year for most clubs, and meeting PSR requirements (specifically, not exceeding a £105m loss over a three-year period) is crucial to avoid potential points deductions Isak was lethal once again last season, netting 27 goals in 42 games across all competitions , including 23 in the Premier League. He played a key role, scoring a goal in the Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool as Newcastle ended their 70-year trophy drought, while also qualifying for the Champions League via a fifth-placed Prem finish. Newcastle broke their transfer record by spending £63million on Isak in August 2022 and they have no intention of losing him anytime soon. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But Liverpool seem prepared to break a British transfer record to prise the Sweden international away from St James' Park, with Newcastle slapping a £150million price tag on the 25-year-old. The Premier League champions are in the market for a new No 9 as Darwin Nunez closes in on an exit to Viktor Gyokeres to Liverpool LATEST as Reds sweat on Alexander Isak | Transfers Exposed If Liverpool miss out on Isak, then they could pursue Pedro instead, with the club also registering an interest in Arsenal and Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres. Anfield chiefs have already splashed out more than £200million over the last month since the season ended, with Kerkez joins and as the next major arrival on Merseyside this summer . 3 Along with goalkeeper , whose transfer is reportedly set to be included in this summer 's accounts despite being sealed last year, Liverpool 's summer spending has hit a whopping £216MILLION already. Having conducted the bulk of their transfer work more than a fortnight before the players return for pre-season training, sporting director Hughes and Slot are relaxed about the situation around Isak. 3
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hendrick Highlights Three Lyon Players as Key Targets
Hendrick on Robertson: 'He's No Longer Good Enough to Play for Liverpool' Rebuild Continues as Liverpool Set Transfer Priorities Liverpool's transfer activity has always been guided by strategy, not sentiment. In the latest Daily Red podcast from Anfield Index, David Hendrick laid out a detailed and unfiltered assessment of Liverpool's current and prospective moves, covering everything from Lyon's relegated talent pool to the viability of signing Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi. Advertisement With the start of the Arne Slot era, Liverpool's transfer focus is sharpening into form. Robertson's Role Diminishes One of the most striking statements from Hendrick was about long-time left-back Andy Robertson: 'Even if Andy Robertson leaves – which at this point he should – he's no longer good enough to play for Liverpool.' Hendrick dismissed sentimental arguments around squad experience, arguing that the club is not short of senior players: 'We didn't miss them, not one iota… and we have plenty of veterans whether Robbo stays or goes.' His point is clear: players should be retained for what they offer on the pitch, not for 'intangibles', which he described as 'the most overrated thing in football.' Photo IMAGO Isak in, Jota Out? A major thread of Hendrick's podcast centred on Liverpool's interest in Alexander Isak, with suggestions of a creative swap deal involving Diogo Jota. Advertisement 'There are suggestions that Diogo Jota could go to Newcastle in that deal for Isak and help bring down the cash amount.' Despite a rumoured fee of around £150 million, Hendrick explained how Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR) would not be a concern: 'If we signed Isak for £110 million, that's only a £22 million hit on our books for PSR.' He concluded that the deal is financially viable, saying: 'We have no concerns at all with PSR. Absolutely none.' Lyon's Relegation Creates Opportunity With Lyon relegated to Ligue 2, Hendrick urged Liverpool to capitalise on the situation. He highlighted three specific targets: Advertisement Malick Fofana: 'He can play right wing, he can play left wing… he gives you a backup to Mo and he could be your future starter on the left wing.' Mohamed Diawara: 'Big, powerful, rangy box-to-box midfielder… at 20 years of age, he represents an upside pick.' Georges Mikautadze: 'If we're selling both Darwin and Jota… Mikautadze makes a ton of sense.' Photo IMAGO The Lyon theme recurred repeatedly throughout the podcast as Hendrick explored the value and versatility the trio could bring to Liverpool's evolving system. Guehi's Role Would Be Rotational On potential defensive reinforcements, Marc Guehi was named as a logical but limited option: 'I do see the logic in Guehi. He's homegrown. He's a leader. He's proven… but he cannot be a starter for us. He's not that level.' Hendrick argued that Guehi could be effective as part of a rotation with Ibrahima Konaté and Virgil van Dijk, but not as a first-choice name on the teamsheet.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fenerbahce ready to go all out to beat Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen for Jadon Sancho's signature
Fenerbahce ready to go all out to beat Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen for Jadon Sancho's signature The question of Jadon Sancho's next club is one most Manchester United fans would rather avoid—but it's a debate they cannot escape. While many expected the Englishman to return to the Bundesliga in case Chelsea decided to send him back to United, a new contender has now emerged in the race for his signature. Advertisement For those wondering, the 25-year-old left United on loan last summer, joining the Blues in a bid to revive his Premier League career after struggling to make an impact at Old Trafford. With just three games remaining in Chelsea's season, his record—four goals and ten assists in 40 appearances—hasn't been enough to convince the club to make the move permanent. Chelsea had initially agreed to an obligation to sign Sancho for around £20-£25 million last summer, provided they finished in the top 15 of the league. But as they fight for a top-five finish, the London club seem to have opted out of the deal with The Sun claiming the team from Stamford Bridge are prepared to pay a £5 million penalty to send him back to Old Trafford. Advertisement Although Sancho has another year left on his United contract, he seems unlikely to stay. Jadon Sancho transfer saga: Dortmund, Leverkusen, or Mourinho's Fenerbahce? Borussia Dortmund are keen on bringing him back, and if that move doesn't materialise, The Mirror have claimed Bayer Leverkusen are also monitoring the situation. Manchester United appear eager to facilitate a Bundesliga return, setting their asking price at a relatively modest £20 million, according to the publication. While this fee seems reasonable, Sancho's reported £250,000-a-week wages present a stumbling block for Dortmund and Leverkusen, who are hesitant to commit to the financial package. Advertisement With those clubs weighing their options, Turkish giants Fenerbahce have now entered the fray, determined to push hard for Sancho's signature. According to Yeni Asir, Fenerbahce view Sancho as a crucial piece in their bid to reclaim dominance in the Turkish league and compete in Europe. The England international's potential signing has their manager Jose Mourinho's approval, so Fenerbahce is ready to 'push all limits' to secure him; his wages may not be an issue for the Super Lig side. If Dortmund and Leverkusen want him, they may have no choice but to brace for a transfer battle. Sancho's departure—whether to Turkey, Germany, or elsewhere—would be welcomed by United manager Ruben Amorim, who is keen to refresh his squad. Advertisement With the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Regulations in play, United's transfer strategy hinges on player sales, meaning Sancho's exit could pave the way for key reinforcements. If Mourinho's Fenerbahce win the race, Sancho will reunite with former United teammates Fred and Sofyan Amrabat — familiar faces who could help him adapt to Turkish football and rediscover his best form. Feature image Julian Finney via Getty Images Follow us on Bluesky: @
