{"id":46941,"date":"2026-05-09T05:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T09:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/manchester-united-set-to-sign-86m-star-better-than-rice\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T05:00:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T09:00:26","slug":"manchester-united-set-to-sign-86m-star-better-than-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/manchester-united-set-to-sign-86m-star-better-than-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United set to sign \u00a386m star &#8216;better than Rice&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/manchester-united-set-to-sign-86m-star-better-than-rice\/#Manchester_United_ready_to_launch_offer_for_Tonali\" >Manchester United ready to launch offer for Tonali<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/manchester-united-set-to-sign-86m-star-better-than-rice\/#Manchester_United_offer_England_star_a_chance_to_build_a_300m_frontline_available_now\" >Manchester United offer England star a chance to build a \u00a3300m frontline, available now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/manchester-united-set-to-sign-86m-star-better-than-rice\/#%E2%80%98Nothing_has_changed_at_Manchester_United_says_Carrick\" >&#8216;Nothing has changed&#8217; at Manchester United, says Carrick<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/manchester-united-set-to-sign-86m-star-better-than-rice\/#Hell_be_Sesco_too_Manchester_United_are_now_favorites_for_sensational_69m_signing\" >He&#8217;ll be Sesco too: Manchester United are now favorites for sensational \u00a369m signing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Manchester United are set to begin a move to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United this summer after Paul Scholes claimed he is better than Arsenal&#8217;s Declan Rice.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"man-utd-ready-to-launch-tonali-offer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_ready_to_launch_offer_for_Tonali\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Manchester United ready to launch offer for Tonali<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Red Devils are still in good form after defeating rivals Liverpool last weekend. However, it is a big question whether this positive atmosphere will lead to Michael Carrick getting a permanent job.<\/p>\n<p>The caretaker manager did his job perfectly, qualifying for the Champions League and often doing it in style. If he does make the move permanent, there is a good chance that INEOS will fully support him in this summer&#8217;s transfer window.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"man-utd-gifted-chance-300m-forward-line-cole-palmer-transfer-news\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_offer_England_star_a_chance_to_build_a_300m_frontline_available_now\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tManchester United offer England star a chance to build a \u00a3300m frontline, available now<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">One of the best players in the Premier League is open to a move this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are links with the likes of Elliott Anderson and Tonali, and strengthening the midfielder will be a priority. There&#8217;s certainly plenty of praise for both, but it&#8217;s likely that only one will arrive, and it&#8217;s likely the latter.<\/p>\n<p>According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Manchester United are ready to make a huge offer for Tonali this summer. Newcastle value the midfielder at a whopping \u20ac100m (approximately \u00a386m), but it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils&#8217; big offer is worth the asking price.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian is definitely a player to keep an eye on in the coming months. Despite Newcastle&#8217;s obvious struggles this season, his level has not changed. As each game passes and the Magpies continue heading towards a season without European football, retaining such players will prove increasingly difficult.<\/p>\n<p>    The former Juventus man is certainly highly regarded at Old Trafford. The Man United legend even recently went so far as to say that Tonali was &#8220;better&#8221; than Arsenal&#8217;s Declan Rice, saying: <em>\u201cYes, I think he\u2019s better than Declan Rice.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I really like Declan Rice, don&#8217;t get me wrong, I think he&#8217;s got it all. I just think he touches the ball too much. I think he&#8217;s trying to look a little more stylish than he needs to be.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"quot-nothing-changed-quot-at-man-utd-says-carrick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Nothing_has_changed_at_Manchester_United_says_Carrick\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>&#8216;Nothing has changed&#8217; at Manchester United, says Carrick<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ahead of Manchester United&#8217;s tough trip to Sunderland on Saturday, Carrick was again asked about a permanent job. But, as always, he remained the calmest man in the room and urged his team to stay on track.<\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-pullquote\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom pullquote\" id=\"custom_block_13\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p>&#8220;As I said a few days ago, we&#8217;re also looking to finish the season on a strong note. I understand the question and I understand the timing, but from my perspective at this stage it&#8217;s just putting the players in a position to finish the season on a strong note.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p>&#8220;And like I&#8217;ve said all along, and I&#8217;m calm about it, when it&#8217;s resolved, it&#8217;s going to be resolved. Some of it is out of my hands, so we&#8217;ll see what happens.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>No one would blame the former midfielder for dreaming big, that&#8217;s for sure. He is a great interim appointment and decisions will now be made by INEOS.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read next: Manchester United title favorites land sensation for \u00a369m<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"next-sesko-man-utd-now-favourites-to-sign-castello-lukeba\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"benjamin sesco man united\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-28-apr-2026-04-17-pm-4971.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-28-apr-2026-04-17-pm-4971.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hell_be_Sesco_too_Manchester_United_are_now_favorites_for_sensational_69m_signing\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tHe&#8217;ll be Sesco too: Manchester United are now favorites for sensational \u00a369m signing<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Manchester United are at the forefront of making big-money signings this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are set to begin a move to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United this summer after Paul Scholes claimed he is better than Arsenal&#8217;s Declan Rice. Manchester United ready to launch offer for Tonali The Red Devils are still in good form after defeating rivals Liverpool last weekend. 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