Manchester United are preparing to face Brentford at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Monday. Interim manager Ralf Rangnick’s men are sixth in the league table after 35 games, with a top-four finish looking extremely unlikely. They trail fourth-placed Arsenal by five points with three games left, and the Gunners have two games in hand.
Meanwhile, Paul Merson has tipped Cristiano Ronaldo to team up with Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) next season. Elsewhere, Alex Mcleish believes the Red Devils could sign Kalvin Phillips this summer.
On that note, here's a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on 29th April 2022:
Paul Merson tips Cristiano Ronaldo to join Lionel Messi at PSG
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson believes Cristiano Ronaldo could team up with Lionel Messi at PSG next season. The Portuguese is expected to leave United this summer, with the Red Devils unlikely to play in the UEFA Champions League next season.
In his column for Sportskeeda, Merson said that Ronaldo's move to the Parc des Princes could work for all parties. He said:
“This might be Cristiano Ronaldo's last year in the Premier League. He'll want to play in the Champions League - he's played in it all his career. I'd be surprised if Erik ten Hag wants him there to be honest - he's trying to build his team, and Ronaldo is 37 years old. PSG could go for him and make him their short-term replacement for Kylian Mbappe. PSG only want one thing - the Champions League. Ronaldo is a proven asset in the competition - he's scored goals, he sells shirts, he's done it all."
Merson continued:
“Ligue 1 is an easy league, and Ronaldo will be able to focus on the Champions League at PSG. With Lionel Messi already at the club, we may well see two of the greatest players of all time playing for the same team."
Ronaldo has scored 23 times across competitions this season, topscoring for United, but is set to endure his first trophyless campaign in 12 years.
Manchester United backed to sign Kalvin Phillips by Alex McLeish
Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish believes Manchester United have a fair chance of landing Kalvin Phillips this summer. The English midfielder has caught the eye with Leeds United recently and has admirers at Old Trafford.
Speaking to Football Insider, McLeish said that Phillips could arrive at Old Trafford despite the intense rivalry between the two clubs. He said:
“Yeah, maybe (Manchester United could struggle to sign Kalvin Phillips). However, the lure of Manchester United for any player… I know that they’re not in the best moment, but Manchester United are probably in one of the top five clubs in the world. I mean that more in terms of financially and the aura of the club."
McLeish continued:
“So yeah, he may have played for Leeds but so did Joe Jordan and Gordon McQueen. You could easily see a bit of business going there. The fans will not be able to have a say in terms of him definitely not going. But they’ll certainly not be happy about it."
Frank McAvennie slams Red Devils for Ralf Rangnick decision
Former West Ham United striker Frank McAvennie has slammed United for allowing Ralf Rangnick to take charge of Austria. The German manager will simultaneously carry out his consultant role with the Red Devils.
Speaking with Football Insider, McAvennie said that Rangnick cannot work for two teams at the same time.
“So he claims he has time to work at Man United and for Austria? What a load of crap that is. I think that’s a load of rubbish. You have to focus on one of them because the job that needs to happen at Manchester United is massive. The club is all over the place. and now this guy who is meant to be overseeing things is off to manage someone else,” said McAvennie.
He continued:
“I would have thought he would be given the boot by Manchester United after agreeing that. There is enough comical things happening at Manchester United, I can’t believe they have allowed that. I really didn’t see that happening."
Eric ten Hag will take over the United reins at the end if the season, with Rangnick moving to a consultancy role.
Freshhh
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Why they let carrick go
hinadlntyz
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This is my dream team
Smilo
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Ralf is the worst manager of Man United.
vidda
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Good to hear that - I wont like him playing bundesliga but CL is important for him
haa France yup
Suigetsu
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CR7 will go to Bayern Munich
Messi900trilla
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After destroying Manchester United mission completed ✅ psg next🤣🤣
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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cr7 is in the wrong team for sure...
togbah30
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Ligue 1 is an easy league, and Ronaldo will be able to focus on the Champions League at PSG. With Lionel Messi already at the club, we may well see two of the greatest players of all time playing for the same team." So this is Paul Merson plan? So you want the real goat 🐐 CR7 🇵🇹 to go and support that Messi 🇦🇷 in the French league? Okay...... I see your plan naaa
psr
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Messi won't let it happen because Ronaldo will outshine him 100%
i don't care bro both had done enough for football now we should just enjoy their last years
doweimrz
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he is running away
Suabilmnsu
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he should go to PSG.. good news
You Ronaldo Got his game back Plus it will be chaos is if Ronaldo And Messi fans meet
Peobcimnuz
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Farmers league is not for Ronaldo
franciskyomuhendo541
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you should sign Philips in your team not man u I think these stupid pundits have contributed Man u declain
Koabcelmru
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he should go to PSG.. good news
AfrasbinAk
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Chelsea should sign CR7 because Chelsea need finisher
Where do you want to finish? at 7th place or more than that!🤪
ankitttttttttrtr
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they already has talk with his agent and Ronaldo fore sure take a pay cut for champion league he don't care about money he wants trophies before retirement that's his ambition
Good to hear that - I wont like him playing bundesliga but CL is important for him
Saznopsuz
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I don't want man u to sign any British player They are average man u is a big club they deserve better players
Sohadklno
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Ronaldo should have taste of mbappe moments ...😂
vidda
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Bayern cant oay Lewandoski huge salaries then how can they afford Ronaldo?
they already has talk with his agent and Ronaldo fore sure take a pay cut for champion league he don't care about money he wants trophies before retirement that's his ambition
FreestyleFootball
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If Ronaldo Join PSG, this is the end of Both Fans...
ankitttttttttrtr
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no way he's going to Bayern if lewondoski leave
Bayern cant oay Lewandoski huge salaries then how can they afford Ronaldo?
BensonMuzik
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Ronald Wants Competition..... Would like to play With Messi And Challenge him,Because since messi Went In Psg..Have done Nothing isn't on Form..So let the Real Goat Take In the Control we see
BensonMuzik
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i told You..Ronald Himself cant stay at Manchester United If we dont Qualify for Champions league....So this isn't new...
ArkapanGhoshal
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It just won’t be as you sees it, for me these nuts fans will still go around blaming one person for missing chances and another for being selfish and little quarrel will even sparkle because one way of the other they both one the glory and to take the responsibility then here you go again with same team same players and enemies in the squad and fans start to take the side and defend the ones the care about and shifting blame on another, this season is just prologue in PSG, am not against having them in the same team because am a Ronaldo fan but honestly it will be hard having both of them in the same team
That's the sad reality bro
vidda
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no way he's going to Bayern if lewondoski leave
OneLove⚽️
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He has fitness problems let's hope he's fully fit that he can play next year.
20231Creme”
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Messi and Ronaldo in the same team will be insane.. Football fans can witness something really special in the last days of their respective careers..
It just won’t be as you sees it, for me these nuts fans will still go around blaming one person for missing chances and another for being selfish and little quarrel will even sparkle because one way of the other they both one the glory and to take the responsibility then here you go again with same team same players and enemies in the squad and fans start to take the side and defend the ones the care about and shifting blame on another, this season is just prologue in PSG, am not against having them in the same team because am a Ronaldo fan but honestly it will be hard having both of them in the same team
20231Creme”
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Ramos?
ManUnited-Red
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Let’s have great transfer window
ushart
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Messi won't let it happen because Ronaldo will outshine him 100%
end of season messi 30 assist ronaldo 30 goals
OneLove⚽️
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ArkapanGhoshal
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Messi and Ronaldo in the same team will be insane.. Football fans can witness something really special in the last days of their respective careers..
sukckoptuz
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Chelsea should sign CR7 because Chelsea need finisher
Dueckmorsz
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yes please all football fans are dying to watch two goats play together even for one season
Messi won't let it happen because Ronaldo will outshine him 100%
ossydeboss
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If it happens then PSG fans for the first time in their entire life and the history of their dearly beloved team will experience the doings of the one and only GOAT CR7...it can only be him,not that one that refused to celebrate the trophy mbappe single handedly helped him to win with the fans..he must be very careful cuz those fans are angry with him... how could you refuse to celebrate a trophy that a dedicated young dude helped you to win with your fans, without any significant support from you?...who does that???
psr
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yes please all football fans are dying to watch two goats play together even for one season