Your latest Manchester United morning headlines on Saturday, July 9.
Koeman tells United what De Jong wants
Ronald Koeman has doubled down on his belief that Frenkie de Jong wants to stay at Barcelona this summer.
Having appointed Erik ten Hag as their new manager, Manchester United identified De Jong as a priority target for the transfer window and reached an agreement in principle with the cash-strapped Catalans over his signature. The fee between those clubs had been settled at €65million (£56.14million).
That was confirmed at the same time as United agreed terms with Feyenoord over Tyrell Malacia. However, while the Netherlands starlet has since put pen to paper on a €15million (£12.9million) move and has also teamed up with United for their pre-season tour, De Jong and Barcelona continue to drag their heels.
READ MORE: Feyenoord coach shares Malacia verdict
Savage and Iqbal given new shirt numbers
United youngsters Charlie Savage and Zidane Iqbal have been assigned fresh squad numbers for next season.
Having jetted out to Bangkok on Friday afternoon, United will take on rivals Liverpool in their opening friendly on Tuesday. They are travelling without wantaway superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has not returned to the club due to family reasons amid reported interest from Chelsea.
A total of 31 players are on the flight, including youngsters James Garner, Hannibal Mejbri and Alejandro Garnacho. Savage and Iqbal make the cut, as well, having been handed new shirt numbers.
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