Simon Stone

Manchester

Senior Football Reporter at BBC

Football Reporter for BBC Sport. Part of BBC Sounds' 'How To Buy A Football Club' team.

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Delap picks Chelsea - what next for Man Utd?

1 day ago | sports.yahoo.com | Simon Stone

As ever with these situations, Manchester United can draw a positive out of a negative. They felt earlier last week it was coming towards the end game in their pursuit of Delap, and it was between them and Chelsea. Now they know they have lost out. AdvertisementThe positive is, with the decision made, they can move on.
Manchester United: Sir Dave Brailsford to scale back involvement at Old Trafford

2 days ago | bbc.com | Simon Stone

Sir Dave Brailsford is to scale back his involvement with Manchester United. While Brailsford will remain on the football club board, he will concentrate his energies in his wider role as director of sport at Ineos. Brailsford has played an integral role in the overhaul at United since Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a minority stake in the club in December 2023.
Tijjani Reijnders: Manchester City agree deal to sign AC Milan midfielder

2 days ago | bbc.com | Simon Stone

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Tijjani Reijnders joined AC Milan in 2023 from AZ AlkmaarManchester City have agreed a 55m euros (£46.3m) deal with AC Milan for Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. The 26-year-old will sign a five-year contract at Etihad Stadium after agreeing personal terms with City. The deal, which is subject to a medical, includes additional payments if certain clauses are met.
Man Utd news: Who could leave Old Trafford and the transfer challenges ahead

3 days ago | bbc.com | Simon Stone

Ruben Amorim was adamant in Hong Kong that Manchester United could work around Bruno Fernandes staying at Old Trafford from a financial point of view. However, the situation is not straightforward. With no European football of any sort next season, finances will be tight. Amorim has already said he can operate with a smaller squad given there are fewer matches, so sales are inevitable. Broadly speaking, there are three categories.
What is Manchester United's transfer strategy? Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes

3 days ago | bbc.com | Simon Stone

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bryan Mbeumo finished joint-fourth top scorer in the Premier League last season with 20 goalsIt's been a busy few days at Manchester United. So, where are they now and what is their transfer strategy moving forward? Fernandes took a bit of time mulling over the Al Hilal offer after United head coach Ruben Amorim said in Hong Kong on Friday he thought his captain would stay at the club.
Bruno Fernandes: Manchester United captain rejects move to Saudi

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Simon Stone

Bruno Fernandes has rejected a huge offer from Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal. Fernandes has spent the past few days seriously considering the deal which would have more than doubled his salary at Manchester United, where he is one of the biggest earners. However, after discussing the matter with his family, Fernandes has informed Al-Hilal he will not be joining them.
Manchester United set to open talks with Brentford over deal for Bryan Mbeumo

3 days ago | bbc.com | Simon Stone

Manchester United are expected to open talks with Brentford over striker Bryan Mbeumo. United head coach Ruben Amorim is prioritising signing additional striking firepower this summer to bolster his misfiring attack. The Old Trafford side scored only 44 Premier League goals last season - the fifth lowest tally in the league - with big-money signings Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee managing only four and three respectively.
Jobe Bellingham: Borussia Dortmund confident of signing Sunderland midfielder

3 days ago | bbc.com | Simon Stone

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Sunderland signed Jobe Bellingham from Birmingham in 2023Borussia Dortmund are confident of completing the signing of Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham. The 19-year-old has been the subject of major interest across Europe having helped Sunderland return to the Premier League for the first time since 2017. However, the German club believe they are now in pole position to secure Bellingham's signature.
Man Utd news: Andrew Ward and Ian Nolan to leave Old Trafford club

4 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Simon Stone

Two more significant departures from Manchester United have been confirmed. Director of media relations and public affairs Andrew Ward and media director Ian Nolan are to leave the club. Ward is best known as the United official who accompanied head coach Ruben Amorim to his news conferences. The exits are not part of the redundancy programme and both will remain in position until their replacements are confirmed. George McCaffery will step up and be alongside Amorim at future media engagements.
Fulham news: Transfer window Q&A

4 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Simon Stone

Image source, Getty ImagesBBC Sport chief football news reporter Simon Stone has been answering your questions on the summer transfer window. Phil asked: Will Marco Silva still be manager of Fulham come next season? Simon answered: In fairness, there has been noise around Silva and he is experienced in terms of the Premier League and the challenges it presents so will have a more realistic view of what can be achieved at Fulham.