{"id":533118,"date":"2025-10-28T11:17:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/533118\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T11:17:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:17:02","slug":"man-united-latest-ineos-near-u-turn-as-robert-lewandowski-gets-boost-after-transfer-denied","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/533118\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United latest: Ineos &#8216;near U-turn&#8217; as Robert Lewandowski gets boost after transfer denied"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are comfortably placed in the Premier League standings following a poor beginning to the season under Ruben Amorim<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_GettyImages-2229420901.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona is presented to the fans prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Como1907\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Robert Lewandowski has been linked with a Manchester United move(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Manchester United and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/ruben-amorim\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Ruben AmorimLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruben Amorim<\/a> continued their impressive run on Saturday with a third consecutive <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Premier LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League<\/a> victory. They now sit in sixth place following <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/man-united-vs-brighton-live-32747910\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">their 4-2 triumph over Brighton<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Amorim <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/ruben-amorim-exit-inevitable-man-32629109\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">faced intense criticism at the start of the season<\/a>, with calls for his dismissal intensifying after a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/live-manchester-united-grimsby-updates-32360171\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">humiliating Carabao Cup loss to Grimsby Town<\/a>. However, the tide appears to be turning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">United&#8217;s form has seen a significant upturn, with five victories in their last seven matches. In the clash against Brighton, summer signings <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/manchester-united-mbeumo-cunha-shearer-32753893\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo found the back of the net<\/a>, justifying their combined initial \u00a3127million price tag.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Despite this attacking prowess, rumours persist linking the club with Barcelona&#8217;s Robert Lewandowski. The legendary Polish forward&#8217;s contract expires next summer and he is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-transfer-lewandowski-amorim-32718620\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">reportedly on Amorim&#8217;s radar<\/a>, despite <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-utd-transfer-news-live-32751049.amp\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">initial resistance<\/a> from <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/sir-jim-ratcliffe\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Sir Jim RatcliffeLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Sir Jim Ratcliffe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">The Manchester Evening News provides the latest updates from <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/old-trafford\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Trafford<\/a>, including a potential U-turn from Ineos and a boost for Lewandowski&#8217;s campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n<p>This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/affiliates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1744537215_662_0_Sky-Factbox.jpg\" alt=\"Content Image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a349<\/p>\n<p>\u00a335<\/p>\n<p>Sky<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"AffiliateContent_content-buy-btn__xWiVO buy-btn\" aria-label=\"Buy button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11005&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;campaign=&amp;clickref=Regionals-FootballLondon&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fdeals&amp;platform=pl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Get Sky Sports here<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky has slashed the price of its <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11005&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;campaign=&amp;clickref=Regionals-FootballLondon&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fdeals&amp;platform=pl\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential TV and Sky Sports<\/a> bundle for the 2025\/26 season, saving members \u00a3336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more.<\/p>\n<p>Robert Lewandowski receives a boost<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Lewandowski is reportedly on United&#8217;s shortlist and despite Ratcliffe&#8217;s initial dismissal of a move, the striker remains highly regarded by manager Amorim.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">His Barcelona side suffered a 2-1 defeat in El Cla\u0301sico on Sunday at the hands of arch-rivals Real Madrid, with Lewandowski notably absent from the action.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1_GettyImages-2187841348.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Lewandowski and Hansi Flick, head coach during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against RCD Mallorca\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Lewandowski has returned to Barcelona training(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Amid all this conjecture, the Polish striker had been ruled out through injury. He picked up a hamstring problem whilst representing his country earlier this month. He continued playing for Poland with strapping around his thigh but has since been absent for several weeks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">But Barcelona and the 37-year-old received welcome news on Monday morning when he returned to training. He took part in a complete session and there is optimism that he will be fit for the club&#8217;s upcoming La Liga match.<\/p>\n<p>Ineos poised to reverse stadium proposals<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">In March, Ineos and Ratcliffe <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/man-uniteds-new-2bn-100000-32684678\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">revealed their plans to construct a 100,000-capacity ground<\/a> built alongside the existing Old Trafford. This project was allocated a budget of approximately \u00a32billion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Nevertheless, these bold proposals for an enormous new stadium have <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/man-united-make-surprise-u-32562316\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">encountered obstacles<\/a> and a financial analyst expects that the minority stakeholders will retreat from the venue&#8217;s size.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761650216_376_1_Manchester-United-Stadium-Update-Handout-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"An image of what Manchester United's new stadium could look like\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>United hope to have the new ground up and running by 2030(Image: PA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">&#8220;I expect to see compromises being made,&#8221; expert Keiran Maguire told <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"http:\/\/United In Focus\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">United In Focus<\/a>. &#8220;We&#8217;ve already seen that with the somewhat laughable canopy idea being dropped.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">&#8220;I would anticipate that the next big decision will be in terms of ground capacity. 100,000 seats is not necessary. I would be surprised if United can do this on budget.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Gary Neville praises star for &#8216;settling&#8217; squad<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Several of United&#8217;s summer signings have begun to shine and one player who has secured a regular place under Amorim immediately is goalkeeper Senne Lammens.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1_JS383416039.jpg\" alt=\"Senne Lammens of Manchester United applauds the home fans after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Neville has been complimentary of Lammens(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">The Belgian <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/very-impressive-manchester-united-unearthed-32620285\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">arrived on deadline day from Royal Antwerp for \u00a318.2m<\/a>, with the position having been a problem to begin the campaign. United legend <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/gary-neville\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Gary Neville<\/a> believes his presence has helped settle the starting XI.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">&#8220;The goalkeeper [Lammens] looks like he&#8217;s a lot more solid and stable than the other two,&#8221; admitted the ex-United defender on his <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLISuFiQTdKDVrkJjHgNiHZHMotZLA4jbq\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">The Gary Neville Podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">&#8220;I like goalkeepers who&#8217;ve got a composure to them, a relaxed manner. You can see it in the Lammens. He is somebody who looks composed, and that&#8217;s not easy. I&#8217;ve said it before that the toughest job possible is to be the United goalkeeper. He&#8217;s settled in well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Here at The Manchester Evening News, we are dedicated to bringing you the best <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Manchester UnitedLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester United<\/a> coverage and analysis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Make sure you don&#8217;t miss out on the latest United news by joining our free WhatsApp group. 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