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Metro
a day ago
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- Metro
Ferdinand says it 'hurts' that Man Utd were beaten to £29.5m signing by rivals
Rio Ferdinand says it 'hurt' to see Manchester United miss out on the signing of Jeremie Frimpong as the right-back would have been a 'perfect' fit for Ruben Amorim's system. The Red Devils had been keeping close tabs on Frimpong's progress for well over a year, with the 24-year-old wing-back earning himself plenty of admirers across Bayer Leverkusen's historic 2023/24 season under Xabi Alonso. Frimpong followed this up with another eye-catching campaign at Leverkusen this term – and United were believed to be among the frontrunners to capture the Netherlands international this summer. But Liverpool overtook United in the race for Frimpong after begrudgingly accepting Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure for Real Madrid and the Dutchman's arrival on Merseyside was confirmed Friday. Frimpong put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Anfield and joins the newly crowned Premier League champions for a fee of £29.5million. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. 'It went quite easy. Liverpool came and said they had interest, and obviously for me it was a no-brainer,' Frimpong told the Reds' official website. 'For me, it was like, 'Whatever you guys do, just get this done,' [speaking to] my agents: 'Just get this done!' 'Liverpool fans, I'm going to give my all, my energy, my work-rate and hopefully we can win together, we celebrate together, get everything together. 'I'm just excited to be here. Thank you guys for accepting me. 'I won't let you guys down and I'll give you the energy that you guys want.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Liverpool's interest in Frimpong reportedly stretches back over a decade, with the Merseyside giants initially attempting to him up on an academy contract in 2010. But United legend Ferdinand says the move still 'hurts' as he is confident the former Celtic and Leverkusen star would have been ideally suited to the way Amorim sets up his teams. 'Frimpong is going to Liverpool which will hurt me a little bit, I've got to be honest,' the ex-United and England defender said on Rio Ferdinand Presents. 'I think he would fit the way that Ruben Amorim wants to play perfectly.' Ferdinand is, though, delighted to see United wrap up their first piece of summer transfer business by signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves – subject to visa approval and registration procedures. 'I have to say, I'm really excited about Cunha signing,' Ferdinand explained. 'I'm happy we signed him, I'm happy with how aggressive we've been immediately, acting on it instantly.' After luring Cunha to the Theatre of Dreams, Ferdinand hopes to see his former club bring in a striker, a central midfielder and a right-back. More Trending He added: 'I think this is a great start to the transfer window. If I was advising the recruitment team on anything now, I would be saying: 'Please make sure you do not forget an experienced No.9',' Ferdinand said. 'I'm not going to say names, I've said the names too many times, and I would go and get a midfielder as well. 'A midfielder that can dictate the player and pass and be the orchestrator, but he also needs to have some legs about him as well. That's what Ruben Amorim's teams are about, they do that. 'Those two players would be the next ones, a centre-forward and a central midfielder, also a right-back.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Liverpool fans fear £37m star is leaving after girlfriend's social media post MORE: Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes receives transfer message from Portugal team-mate MORE: Man Utd transfer target told he is making mistake by choosing Chelsea instead
Metro
2 days ago
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Ferdinand says Cunha signing raises questions over future of Man Utd trio
Rio Ferdinand expects Manchester United to cover the costs of signing Matheus Cunha by selling one of of Alejandro Garnacho or Kobbie Mainoo – plus Marcus Rashford – this summer. United officially confirmed the impending arrival of Cunha this afternoon, with the 26-year-old attacker reaching an agreement to swap Wolves for Old Trafford. The Brazilian's move, which will set the Red Devils back £62.5million, is subject to visa and registration. After United's January deal for Patrick Dorgu, Cunha becomes only the second first-team addition of Ruben Amorim's reign at the Theatre of Dreams. It's understood Cunha has agreed to pen to paper on a five-year contract with United, tying him to the club until 2030. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. 'He needs to reboot this attack. We don't look like we're going to score goals in open play unless it's Bruno [Fernandes] or maybe Amad [Diallo],' Ferdinand said of Cunha's arrival on his official YouTube channel Rio Ferdinand Presents. 'We've taken Wolves' top goalscorer this season. He's got 16 goals to his name in all competitions. 'He's one of the players that I mentioned a few weeks ago: if I had a shopping list, he would be on there. 'He knows the Premier League so he doesn't need any adaptation time. 'This is a huge factor… if you're going to buy players from foreign leagues, players that don't have the experience in the Premier League, there is always a risk. 'But he has the experience here, we've seen him here, he grew up a Manchester United fan.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Ferdinand believes Cunha's eye-catching performance at Old Trafford in April may have convinced United's recruitment team to pursue a move for the Brazil international. 'I'm hearing he's taking the No.10 shirt which was Rashford's shirt. What does that mean for Marcus Rashford, man?' the legendary ex-United and England defender continued. 'There's a lot of questions that will be asked about that as well and it might answer a few questions. But 17 goals and six assists in 36 games for a Wolves team is impressive. 'The recruitment team, the coaches and the players will have seen what he did to Manchester United at Old Trafford. He was slicing through Manchester United like a hot knife through butter. 'He looked like he had the power and I think he fits a Ruben Amorim player profile perfectly. He's quick, he's dynamic, he's aggressive, he's capable of dropping deep and transitioning with the ball, he can pass and he can threaten the opponents with a goal by running deep or coming short. 'I think he's the type of player that Ruben Amorim has been crying out for and with neither [Rasmus] Hojlund or [Joshua] Zirkzee at the moment looking like the answer in advanced positions, I think he has a real opportunity to play across one of those three positions quite easily, as a nine, as one of the guys off the sides.' According to Ferdinand, the addition of Cunha raises serious questions about the future of Garnacho, Mainoo and Rashford – who have all been linked with summer moves away from United. 'The only thing I would say in this window is that £60m in this window, it will remain to be seen what type of work gets done when you're spending a big chunk like that,' Ferdinand went on. 'As much as I'm happy with it, it means they are going to be some going out of the door and it means there's going to be somebody like Garnacho or Kobbie Mainoo… and Marcus Rashford. 'They will be the players that will be going I think, so when you look at it it's a lot of money. But where are you going to get players that can come and affect your first-team for that type of money?' Though pleased with the signing, Ferdinand hopes United quickly switch their attentions to strengthening in other areas in the transfer market. 'If I was advising the recruitment team on anything now, I would be saying: 'Please make sure you do not forget an experienced No.9',' he added. 'I'm not going to say names, I've said the names too many times, and I would go and get a midfielder as well. 'A midfielder that can dictate the player and pass and be the orchestrator, but he also needs to have some legs about him as well. 'That's what Ruben Amorim's teams are about, they do that.' MORE: Chelsea told to sign Aston Villa star and send Jadon Sancho back to Man Utd MORE: Barcelona in talks to sign £45m Arsenal star as Hansi Flick approves transfer MORE: Scott McTominay sends touching message to departing Manchester United hero
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Man Utd wonderkid won't ever want to give up his shirt as he wears iconic number for clash against Hong Kong
MANCHESTER UNITED fans reckon wonderkid Jim Thwaites will never change his shirt number after his appearance against Hong Kong. The 17-year-old midfielder featured as the Red Devils 2 Jim Thwaites wears the No92 Credit: Getty 2 Thwaites came on as a sub as United beat Hong Kong 3-1 Credit: MUTV He replaced Toby Collyer for the final 15 minutes as late goals from Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven spared United's blushes. Thwaites came off the bench wearing the squad number 92. Of course, the number is synonymous with The name was given to David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Gary and Phil Neville, who all broke into Sir Alex Ferguson's side in 1992. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Thwaites will be hoping to follow in their footsteps and he is highly-rated by many at Old Trafford. His style of play has seen him compared to Christian Eriksen. The teenager featured 24 times in the Under-18s Premier League this season, scoring nine goals. And he made his first senior appearance in Wednesday's Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Thwaites impressed and put in a brilliant tackle, which was praised by ex-United wonderkid Ben Thornley on commentary, who said: "What a tackle that is. He slides in brilliant, brilliant from Jim Thwaites. "That is not easy to do and it will leave a mark on Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho show middle finger to fans during Man Utd's post-season tour in Malaysia 'Amorim will remember that, something so late in the game sticks in the manager's mind, I am sure.' The boss went on to praise youth after the game, saying: "I liked the young kids, they try. That's enough for me in the moment. "They want to play more but we have to rotate everybody to play. They did well." Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford
Metro
7 days ago
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- Metro
Phil Jones rates Matheus Cunha and suggests another 'top signing' for Man Utd
Phil Jones has encouraged Manchester United to explore a move for Emiliano Martinez after the club wrapped up a deal to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves. United bosses are ready to throw their support behind Ruben Amorim with a complete squad overhaul this summer after the Old Trafford giants endured their worst-ever season in the Premier League. While a lack of Champions League football is likely to negatively impact United's pulling power, Amorim has been handed a transfer budget of around £100million to spend on new recruits. The Red Devils have moved quickly to wrap up their first piece of business, with Cunha agreeing to a five-year contract ahead of a proposed £62.5million switch from Molineux to the Theatre of Dreams. The 26-year-old attacker is expected to take over United's iconic No.10 shirt, which is currently occupied by Marcus Rashford. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. 'Really good, I really like him,' ex-United defender Jones told OLBG when asked for his reaction to Cunha's impending arrival. 'He's a player who I've watched twice this season against Manchester United and done well in both games. 'He reminds me a little bit of Mousa Dembele, who played for Tottenham. He's so strong when he's running with the ball and powerful. 'But he's got that ability to shift the ball, move the ball, find a pass, score a goal.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video After striking a deal for Cunha, United have reportedly focussed their attentions to Bryan Mbeumo and talks are in place over a potential move for the Brentford forward. 'Yes, is a really good player. He's done really well for Brentford, especially in the last two years,' Jones said on Mbeumo. 'He's been so consistent with his performances and his goals and his assists. 'He plays on the right and drifts into the left, so it'll be interesting to see where he would play if Amad Diallo was out there. So I'm not sure that's a player who we'll see at United, but definitely a good player.' There remains some uncertainty over the number one spot at Old Trafford on the back of another error-strewn campaign for first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana. The likes of Aaron Ramsdale, James Trafford, Bart Verbruggen have all been linked as possible replacements, plus Aston Villa's Martinez – who Jones believes would be a 'top signing'. More Trending UK 4 hours ago By Luke Alsford 'I like him. I think he's a very good goalkeeper,' the former England centre-back said. 'I look at David De Gea, who Manchester United let go, he won us so many games, so many points throughout the season when I played with him, and obviously had a good season at Fiorentina. I think Emi Martinez, if he came in, would be a top signing. No, there's no getting away from that, but it depends on whether you go for experience over a bit more youth who can develop and nurture. 'Depends if they stick with Andre Onana, if they want to stick with him, then it depends what they do, but he would be a good signing for sure if they brought him in.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Europa Conference League final odds: Chelsea can triumph but back Manchester United flop Antony to score MORE: Chelsea warned they may not be able to 'trust' £60m transfer target MORE: New Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti tasks Casemiro with 'helping' Chelsea youngster
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Inside Paris Fury's glam bank holiday away from the kids – from travelling in a private jet to partying with Tyson
PARIS and Tyson Fury have given fans a sneak peek at their very extravagant bank holiday weekend - partying on a yacht and flying by a private jet. The boxing legend, 36, and his glamorous wife Paris , 35, shared snaps from their 13 Paris and Tyson Fury kicked off the bank holiday by flying by private jet to Italy Credit: Instagram 13 The pair appeared to enjoy a romantic boat trip around Lake Como Credit: Instagram 13 Paris and Tyson's weekend has been full of supercars, partying and yachts Credit: Instagram 13 Paris looked sensational in a jaw-dropping gold dress as she partied with her boxer husband Credit: Instagram Paris shared a video from their time to her 1.8million fans, saying: 'What a weekend.' The parents-of-seven left their kids behind as they enjoyed a romantic meal with views of Lake Como before hitting the open water on a boat. Then it was time for the former Tyson - a More on Paris Fury However, it was a night of disappointment as ex-United star Scott McTominay sent Napoli on their way to the title with an acrobatic volley as they also won 2-0 to claim the Serie A title. The next part of the pair's romantic Italian break was at Monaco Grand Prix, where they watched the racing drama from an enviable vantage point. Following this, they rubbed shoulders with celebrities with the likes of rapper Tyson and Paris were treated to a score of the rapper's classic songs, which he performed with fellow former G-Unit member Tony Yayo. Most read in Celebrity He was also all smiles as he and Paris met legendary dance choreographer Michel Flateley and Michael Wittstock, the father of Princess Chalene of Monaco, on board a luxury yacht. The pair - who are based in Morecambe, Lancashire - are no doubt celebrating after their Netflix reality show was renewed for series two. Tyson Fury and Paris enjoy wild night in Monaco partying with 50 Cent, Derek Chisora and Michael Flatley on yacht At Home With The Furys follows the Gypsy King, his father John, Paris and the couple's seven children. Fury stepped away from the ring in January after a bruising loss to And it seems a return isn't on the cards anytime soon. The Furys' star-studded night out came just hours after Tyson took to his Instagram to dismiss talk of a ring return. 13 The pair looked stylish as they enjoyed their romantic European break Credit: Instagram 13 They even watched the Monaco Grand Prix from an enviable spot Credit: Instagram 13 The pair posed by a swimming pool as they enjoyed their time away Credit: Instagram 13 The pair soaked up the sights of the yachts in the harbour Credit: Instagram 13 Tyson cracked open a bottom of Dom Perignon champagne during their trip Credit: Instagram 13 Paris wowed in an elegant pink dress and sun glasses Credit: Instagram He said: "I hear a lot of talk about the Gypsy King returning to boxing and I ask this question: for what? 'What would I return for? More belts? I've won 22 of them. "I've been rumped, that's it, fair play to them, they got their use out of me. 13 The couple enjoyed a wild night out with Derek Chisora and 50 Cent at a plush nightclub Credit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY 13 The childhood sweethearts found time for some meals out together in Italy Credit: Instagram 13 The pair appeared to be making the most of their time away Credit: Instagram 'But I'm happy, I am happy, content with what I have achieved and accomplished. "I've been around the world and back again. "And this is what retirement looks like for the Gypsy King, not too shabby.' He added: 'I'm in no rush at all, to come back to boxing and get my face punched in. Inside Tyson and Paris Fury's love story WITH world champ titles, multiple kids and a beautiful wife by his side, Tyson is much-loved by the nation, but his romance with Paris dates back to their teenage years. Paris met Fury when she was just 15 at a mutual friend's wedding. However, it wasn't until a year later, when their paths crossed again on a night out in Doncaster for her 16th birthday, that they began dating. Paris explained: "He was my first boyfriend as I was not allowed a boyfriend until the age of 16. He is the only boyfriend I have had. 'Tyson would train in boxing during the week and then come and see me at the weekend. I would always be so excited at the thought of seeing him.' In 2008, they tied the knot in front of 400 guests and slept together for the first time on the night of their wedding. In 2016, Fury's mental health issues, cocaine and alcohol abuse, and intolerable mood swings threatened their seemingly unbreakable marriage. On occasion, Paris would even contemplate leaving - packing her bags and getting into her car. However, she'd just stop herself - admitting she couldn't leave Tyson to "crash and burn".
