MANCHESTER UNITED captain Harry Maguire has been left shocked after receiving a bomb threat.
A spokesman for Maguire said: "In the last 24 hours, Harry has received a serious threat to his family home.
"He has reported this to the police who are now looking into the matter. The safety of his family and those around him is obviously Harry’s number one priority."
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag has been ANNOUNCED as Manchester United manager.
And Cristiano Ronaldo returned to training just three days after the tragic death of his unborn son.
Stay up to date with all the latest from Old Trafford in our live blog…
- Anthony Chapman
SunSport exclusive – Maguire remains defiant
Harry Maguire last night told pals he would not be forced out of Man United after a “cowardly fan” made a bomb threat against him and his family.
A source close to the defender told The Sun: “Harry will not be forced out of Manchester United by this kind of threat.
“His number one priority will always be the safety of his family but he’s also got the strength of character to deal with this. It looks like the work of some cowardly fan.
“If that proves to be the case, they are an utter disgrace to the name of this proud football club.”
- Anthony Chapman
Premier League top manager salaries
Erik ten Hag will become the fifth best-paid manager when he joins Man Utd this summer.
The Dutchman will pick up £9million a year until 2025 after signing his agreement yesterday.
But that's still £10m shy of top earner, Man City boss Pep Guardiola.
- Anthony Chapman
Ozil sends support to Maguire
Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has sent Manchester United’s Harry Maguire a message of support following the star’s terrifying bomb scare.
Ozil tweeted: “Just read the news about Harry Maguire … this is just insane.
“Football can never ever be that serious to be threatening a player and his family. I'm shocked.
“Sometimes football brings out the worst in people. Hopefully all people involved get punished.”
- Anthony Chapman
Next up for Man Utd
Let's take a look at United's next five fixtures…
- Gary Stonehouse
Good morning Man United fans
Manchester United have officially confirmed Erik ten Hag as their next permanent manager on a three-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.
The Ajax gaffer, 52, will replace interim boss Ralf Rangick in the summer after verbally agreeing to take charge last week.
In the past couple of days, United agreed compensation – believed to be in the region of £2.5 million – with Ajax to take Ten Hag and his assistant Mitchell van der Gaag.
Upon the announcement of the Dutchman as the new United boss, Ten Hag said: “It is a great honour to be appointed manager of Manchester United and I am hugely excited by the challenge ahead.
“I know the history of this great club and the passion of the fans, and I am absolutely determined to develop a team capable of delivering the success they deserve.
“It will be difficult to leave Ajax after these incredible years, and I can assure our fans of my complete commitment and focus on bringing this season to a successful conclusion before I move to Manchester United.”
Steve McClaren is reportedly set to become Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United assistant – despite the club initially REJECTING their new manager’s request.
However, there is still no announcement over Ten Hag’s backroom staff.
It’s believed he wants to bring Ajax No2 Mitchell van der Gaag and former England boss McClaren to Old Trafford.
Ten Hag will reportedly bank a ‘record-breaking’ salary for taking over as boss.
While Ten Hag’s Old Trafford earnings remain unknown, he is set to become the highest paid Dutchman in Premier League history.
Dutch outlet De Telegraaf claim he will earn more than countryman Louis van Gaal did during his fateful two-year spell at Old Trafford.
Van Gaal, who revealed earlier this month he was battling cancer, is said to have earned a £3.3million base salary at United – not including bonuses.
Meanwhile, ex-United star Denis Irwin reckons the Red Devils will be challenging for the Prem in two to three years with Ten Hag at the helm.
He said: “Yeah, it might take time with an overhaul due in terms of the first-team squad, and we need a bit of patience as well.
“The best-case scenario is we’ll be challenging hopefully in two or three years’ time for the league, but I’m excited by the style of football and the fact he seems an honest and hard-working manager.”
However, fellow former Man United ace Gary Neville wants Ten Hag to slowly build at Old Trafford and focus on getting the club into the top four.
He said: “First, it should be getting back into the top four, re-establishing Manchester United in the Champions League, attract the players into the club that play the way he wants to play and then start to get a system of belief.”
Neville also reckons Mauricio Pochettino lost out on getting the Man United job after failing to bring the Champions League to PSG.
He also feels PSG missing out on the Ligue 1 trophy last season didn’t help Poch’s cause.
Neville said: “I think Pochettino has been the outstanding choice for a number of years.
“But losing in the Champions League this season and not winning the French league last season has cost Mauricio.”
Finally, Harry Maguire has been left shocked after receiving a bomb threat.
Cheshire police with sniffer dogs have been sent to the mansion where Maguire lives with fiancee Fern Hawkins and their two daughters.
Searches are ongoing.
The chilling warning came via email that a bomb would be planted at the home of the United skipper.
But Maguire has no plans of leaving Manchester after the bomb scare, according to a source.
A source close to the defender told The Sun last night: “Harry will not be forced out of Manchester United by this kind of threat.
“His number one priority will always be the safety of his family but he’s also got the strength of character to deal with this. It looks like the work of some cowardly fan.
“If that proves to be the case, they are an utter disgrace to the name of this proud football club.”
- Justin Lawrence
Ten Hag and Tuchel comparison
Erik Ten Hag needs to follow Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel’s blueprint when he takes over at Man United.
That’s according to United’s ex-assistant Rene Meulensteen.
He said: “Any top-four team in the Premier League that goes to a bottom-four team in the Premier League still has to fight very hard for points. He has to hit the ground running.”
Meulensteen added: “You can compare that with Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea. He has never worked over here in the Premier League, but he came over here and did his homework.
“You could see that straight away and his impact was immediate with Chelsea. Erik needs to do that.”
- Justin Lawrence
Maguire sends defiant message
Harry Maguire last night told pals he would not be forced out of Manchester United after a “cowardly fan” made a bomb threat against him and his family.
A source close to the defender told The Sun last night: “Harry will not be forced out of Manchester United by this kind of threat.
“His number one priority will always be the safety of his family but he’s also got the strength of character to deal with this. It looks like the work of some cowardly fan.
“If that proves to be the case, they are an utter disgrace to the name of this proud football club.”
- Justin Lawrence
Cristiano Ronaldo posts family snap
Cristiano Ronaldo posted a loving family picture with 'Home sweet home' and 'finally together' after the tragic loss of a newborn son.
Partner Georgina Rodriguez and the baby boy's twin sister returned home, three days after the loss.
And from the photo you could tell how important it was for the parents and their five children to be reunited at such a time.
Manchester United superstar Ronaldo posted on Instagram: "Home sweet home. Gio and our baby girl are finally together with us.
"We want to thank everyone for all the kind words and gestures. Your support is very important and we all felt the love and respect that you have for our family.
"Now it’s time to be grateful for the life that we’ve just welcomed into this world."
- Justin Lawrence
Ferdinand touts Rangnick new role
Rio Ferdinand reckons Ralf Rangnick will become Man United's director of football when Ten Hag takes over.
He said: "Where will Ralf Rangnick go? He’s got so much experience now.
“There could be no better introduction to the role that Ralf Rangnick in terms of an overarching director of football.
"Someone that can guide a club and work on the parts we’ve known about Rangnick to be top class at, which is recruitment: bringing in young players, vibrant, quick, dynamic players who can change the face of a football club – and can come in and take the place by storm."
- Justin Lawrence
De Beek on Ten Hag
Donny Van De Beek has given a crafty hint he'll welcome Erik ten Hag's arrival at Manchester United.
Eredivisie leaders Ajax quoted Ten Hag as saying: "I want to finish my time here on a positive note, by winning the league."
Van de Beek 'liked' the message – just as much as he might United's choice of the 52-year-old to become manager.
- Justin Lawrence
Ten Hag given transfer list
Ten Hag has been urged to make four major signings when takes over at Man United.
That's the view of footy legend Tony Cascarino who reckons the Dutchman should prioritise bringing in Wilfred Zaha and Harry Kane amongst a host of others.
Cascarino told the Times: "Erik ten Hag should focus on bringing in players who are already proven this summer, rather than obsessing over potential.
"The best example of that is Harry Kane – a striker who would be a typical United signing.
"Other proven top-flight players I would target are Kalvin Phillips at Leeds United and Yves Bissouma at Brighton, either of whom could slot into United’s midfield.
"Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha would also be a clever signing for United."
- Justin Lawrence
Carragher's warning for Ten Hag
Jamie Carragher has warned incoming Man United boss Ten Hag that his biggest challenge will come from the managers of the Prem's big clubs.
Carragher also claimed Ten Hag should be weary about the United job as Old Trafford has become a graveyard for managers' careers.
Carragher said: "Erik ten Hag faces four major problems upon taking over at Manchester United.
"Their names are Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte.
“No matter how good Ten Hag is or proves to be at Old Trafford, he must take on and beat the best coaches in the world. That is tough enough without having to start afresh with a squad overhaul.
“The Dutchman must also reverse another worrying United trend. The club has become a graveyard for managers and players. Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, no-one has gone there and improved their reputation."
- Justin Lawrence
De Gea's excitement
David De Gea has shared his excitement after hearing Erik ten Hag is set to become Man United's new boss.
He said: "Very excited the club has made the decision so now we all know.
"We know what he has done for Ajax, he has nearly been in a Champions League final, won titles and he develops players, so I'm very excited."
- Justin Lawrence
Varane back for United
Arsenal may have to contend with Raphael Varane in Man United’s defence this weekend.
Varane has missed United’s last three games due to injury.
But the Frenchman is reportedly back in training ahead of the Prem clash, according to Manchester Evening News.
- Justin Lawrence
Maur or less
Gary Neville reckons Mauricio Pochettino lost out on getting the Man United job after failing to bring the Champions League to PSG.
He also feels PSG missing out on the Ligue 1 trophy last season didn't help Poch's cause.
Neville said: "I think Pochettino has been the outstanding choice for a number of years.
"But losing in the Champions League this season and not winning the French league last season has cost Mauricio."
- Justin Lawrence
Art of war
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal fans to get behind the club when Man United come to The Emirates.
The Gunners made light work of Chelsea on Wednesday night and Arteta wants more of the same against the Red Devils.
He said: “I’m now thinking about Manchester United.
“This one is done now, we have already enjoyed it in the dressing room. Now it is about recovery, preparing mentally.
“We don’t have any time to prepare for the match, so we are going to have to need our people to turn up and make the Emirates a real place against Manchester United.”
- Justin Lawrence
Gullit questions Ten Hag
Ruud Gullit has questioned whether Ten Hag has made the right decision by becoming Man United's new boss with all the pressure that comes with the job.
Gullit queried: "Is it the right choice? That has to be seen. They also want to play the football he plays, but it’s going to be a really terrible job.
“There are all these former players in the TV studios: Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes.
"There is constant pressure on the team, that is not easy. Know what to expect, it’s a huge job.”
- Justin Lawrence
Jamie Carragher's advice
Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham should run a mile from Man United.
That's the opinion of Jamie Carragher who claims a move to Old Trafford ruined the confidence of the duo's English counterparts Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Jadon Sancho and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Carragher told the Telegraph: When Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jadon Sancho joined United, there was a sense the club was going in the right direction with young English talent.
"Now they look terrified to play at Old Trafford.
“If I was Declan Rice or Jude Bellingham observing their England team-mates’ troubles – unless my motivation was a big payday – I would run a mile if United called."
- Justin Lawrence
Ten Hag's record-breaking wages
Newly announced Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will reportedly bank a 'record-breaking' salary for taking over as boss.
The 52-year-old has penned a three-year deal, with the option for a further 12 months.
While Ten Hag's Old Trafford earnings remain unknown, he is set to become the highest paid Dutchman in Premier League history.
Dutch outlet De Telegraaf claim he will earn more than countryman Louis van Gaal did during his fateful two-year spell at Old Trafford.
Van Gaal, who revealed earlier this month he was battling cancer, is said to have earned a £3.3million base salary at United – not including bonuses.
Therefore Ten Hag's wages will exceed that number, with his official salary yet to be confirmed.
- Justin Lawrence
Neville outlays United vision
Gary Neville wants Ten Hag to concentrate on building new foundations at Man United before challenging for a trophy.
Neville said: "First, it should be getting back into the top four, re-establishing Manchester United in the Champions League, attract the players into the club that play the way he wants to play and then start to get a system of belief.
"It took Jurgen Klopp five years to win a Premier League title [at Liverpool], as great a job as he has done.
"At the end of last year, to be fair, I thought United were getting closer [to winning the title]. Yet it's all collapsed and fallen to pieces and I don't know why that has happened.
"Erik ten Hag gets to pick up the pieces. Initial phase: Build the foundations of what he wants to achieve."
- Justin Lawrence
More from Irwin
Man United will be challenging for the Prem in two to three years with Ten Hag at the helm.
That's the opinion of club legend Denis Irwin who has been impressed with the style of play the Dutchman's instilled with Ajax.
He said: "Yeah, it might take time with an overhaul due in terms of the first-team squad, and we need a bit of patience as well.
"The best-case scenario is we'll be challenging hopefully in two or three years' time for the league, but I'm excited by the style of football and the fact he seems an honest and hard-working manager."
- Justin Lawrence
Irwin on Ten Hag
Man United legend Denis Irwin is ecstatic over the club's appointment of Ten Hag.
Irwin told Sky Sports: "I'm more than happy. He's an exciting appointment.
"The style of football he's played at Ajax over the last four and a half years is great to watch.
"He's had success in Holland and on the European stage, and I think all the fans are right behind it."
- Justin Lawrence
Conte on top-four race
Spurs boss Antonio Conte is bracing for a fight with Arsenal and Man United over the coveted fourth spot.
Conte said: “We have to fight with Arsenal, they showed yesterday they are in good form, Man Utd, West Ham and Wolverhampton.
“Now we have to fight until the end. The last second of the last game we will see which will be our place in the table.”
- Justin Lawrence
Neville on Ten Hag
Gary Neville has revealed he isn't excited by Man United's appointment of Erik ten Hag because of the club's current poor form.
Although he expects his feelings to change when the pre-season period kicks in.
Neville said: "I wouldn’t say excitement because of the mood we’re in at the moment as Manchester United.
“But come the end of the season, there will be a lot of outgoings and a group of new signings which always bring excitement, then hopefully a manager who can get the side playing with pride again.
“It’s difficult at this stage to get excited, but in pre-season there will be that feeling. There will be excitement but I don’t quite feel it at this moment in time because of how bad United currently are.
“Erik ten Hag is the man of the moment and the overwhelming choice of the fans.”
- Justin Lawrence
Conte's warning to Ten Hag
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has claimed Erik ten Hag has a tough task on his hands at Man United.
Conte said: "Don't forget that last season United were in second place and improve the squad with Varane, Sancho and Ronaldo.
"It's strange but they've improved the squad and have done worse than last season. It shows it's not easy, particularly in England.
"In England it's a big job for every manager, the level is so high. When you're at Manchester United the pressure is massive.
"You have to fight to win trophies. It's not easy because other teams have the same idea."
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