According to Laurie Whitell (via The Athletic), Manchester United forward Tahith Chong is on the verge of a return to Birmingham City following his loan spell with the club in the 2021-22 campaign.
The Dutchman is in the final year of his contract with United. However, Birmingham City have made a move for the forward, with fellow Championship side West Bromwich Albion also interested in roping in Chong.
United manager Erik ten Hag gave the youngster some game time during the club's pre-season tour but the player failed to impress the Dutch boss. With Antony arriving for a massive fee from Ajax, Ten Hag is now looking to trim his squad.
Chong is set to complete his move on transfer deadline day and is expected to tie sign a five-year contract with Birmingham City. He spent the 2021-22 season on loan at the club, making 20 appearances. Chone scored a goal and provided three assists in that period.
The Dutchman has made 16 appearances for the Manchester United senior team but hasn't managed to open his scoring account. The winger, though, provided two assists during his time at Old Trafford.
Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre feels Ronaldo and Maguire will not start against Leicester
Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire were left out of Manchester United's starting XI for their last two games, which the Red Devils would go on to win.
Ronaldo was a late substitute in both United's 2-1 home win against Liverpool and their 1-0 away win against Southampton. Club captain Harry Maguire, the Englishman didn't feature at all in those two games.
Former United defender Mikael Silvestre believes there is no need to change the winning set-up to make room for both stars unless Ten Hag is looking to rotate his team. He told Betting Expert:
"Unless you need to rotate because it’s the rhythm of games. You need to freshen up the legs and the players to be fully fit. Maybe that could be the reason why there would be a change."
"Otherwise, in terms of performance, the team is winning so I don’t see any reason why we could see Harry and Cristiano back in the starting lineup."
United will travel to the King Power Stadium to face Leceister City in the Premier League today (September 1).
MastaBlastah
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We need anyone we can get, thank goodness let’s hope that he doesn’t get injured this time.
Riuklostz
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we will never die
yes o baba still dey o[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
toddkptu
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He just told you the truth because it was the media who are saying Ronaldo don't want to play in Europa not Ronaldo himself. Real fans of Ronaldo pls like this comment
Ronaldo said it that he want to play the champion league
Bopciortuz
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He just told you the truth because it was the media who are saying Ronaldo don't want to play in Europa not Ronaldo himself. Real fans of Ronaldo pls like this comment
his agent was travelling entire Europe for him...
RajibMondal
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ten hag do not deserves to ronaldo level...
cuzdeiklru
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let's try Maguire for right back as well
Peleyama13
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CR will get back to his scoring ways with United once Ten Hag is done setting up his team. We need CR7.
jezaelmop
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let Ronaldo to play
Howadiort
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so how much did chog sold we want to hear that
jezabdnpyz
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Previously United Got Two Potentially Good Enough Academy Players That Could Break Through To The First Team But Failed Eventually. Angel Gomes And Tahith Chong... Gomes Currently At Boavista (On Laon From Lille) And Chong Heading To Birmingham Now. Sad But Truth Both Will Be Just Average Players Plying Their Trade Elsewhere.
Kingwazi
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Phil jones still there??
Kebbipru
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we will never die
mobacklrtu
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Let them start please they played well today
Danilo777
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He just told you the truth because it was the media who are saying Ronaldo don't want to play in Europa not Ronaldo himself. Real fans of Ronaldo pls like this comment
Vowcilt
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in 2 weeks I will say the true
catorn
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This season...Ronaldo....C. drink water...
Shenzy11
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Here we go!
Jaoeimntz
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confirm sell 2 played
Vowcilt
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2 weeks for the true ......just lies
Rooeinrsuz
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if the team is winning there is no need to change
Loaeklnstu
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okay
Richness-Obi
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Neat