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Ex-Man Utd assistant coach raises concerns over 'heavy' Matthijs de Ligt as Dutch defender faces 'critical' season under Ruben Amorim

Former Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen has dropped a stinging verdict on Matthijs de Ligt, claiming the Dutch centre-half looks too "heavy". Meulensteen, who worked under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford, believes De Ligt must urgently rediscover his sharpness if he is to cement himself as the defensive rock United so desperately need.

Tottenham snubbed again! Piero Hincapie agrees personal terms with Arsenal on long-term contract as Bayer Leverkusen star closes in on Premier League transfer

Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hincapie has reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal on a long-term contract, snubbing Tottenham in the process. Arsenal will now negotiate a fee with Leverkusen for the Ecuadorian centre-back as they bid to hijack another Spurs transfer following the capture of Eberechi Eze.