Cristiano Ronaldo return LATEST, Man Utd £150m Harry Kane EXCLUSIVE, Solskjaer interested in Coman, Sancho battle

ON THE BOX

Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane are among the top pundits who will provide the analysis for ITV’s Euro 2020 coverage.

A raft of big names have been hired by the broadcaster ahead of their two England group games.

The Three Lions will have former stars Ian Wright, Ashley Cole, Eni Aluko and Andros Townsend in the studio to chew over the action, along with Chelsea Women’s boss Emma Hayes.

ITV are scheduled to broadcast England’s huge clash with Scotland on June 18 with Graeme Souness joined by Scott Brown and John Collins on the panel.

Joe Ledley and Robert Earnshaw have been signed up to provide insight on Wales’ final group game versus Italy, live on the channel on June 20.

MATA OF TIME

Manchester United star Juan Mata wouldn’t be drawn in any discussions about his future and remains focused on Wednesday’s Europa League Final against Villarreal.

Mata told Sky Sports: “In three days we have an important game which is where my mind is. I still feel I can play good football.

“I know what I want. I’m still hungry to play football.

“I thought it was a good performance. We made a lot of changes with some young players who showed they could play at this level.

“We have a very important game on Wednesday. This is good preparation, both physically and mentally.

“He [Anthony Elanga] is a very good player. He has a good attitude and he works hard in training. I’m very happy for him”

RON TURN

Manchester United are ‘exploring’ a stunning return for Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.

Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been looking to add to his striking department for months to help close the gap on champions Man City.

They have been linked with big-money moves for Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland.

But Spurs are allegedly determined not to sell their star man to United as he looks set for a huge £150m switch to City instead.

Haaland is now also set to stay in the Bundesliga for another 12 months leaving Solskjaer to look elsewhere for new firepower as reports suggest Southampton’s Danny Ings has emerged as a target.

However, a fresh claim by The Athletic states that they could still look to bring their former hero Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.

KANE NOT ABLE

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has confirmed his interest in Manchester United transfer target Harry Kane – while Ollie Watkins has been tipped to replace the striker at Tottenham.

England star Kane has told the North London side he wants to leave this summer after another disappointing campaign.

That has prompted interest from the Blues, Manchester United and City.

HOME GARD

West Ham fear Manchester United will block any attempt to sign Jesse Lingard by opting to keep the star this summer.

Lingard played a key role in helping the Hammers secure a Europa League spot with nine goals in 16 appearances on loan in the capital.

Boss David Moyes is desperate to bring the 28-year-old to the London Stadium on a permanent basis.

But the popular Hammers gaffer admitted on Sunday he had no clue whether a deal was possible.

There are increasing concerns within the club that United have no interest in letting the England ace leave Old Trafford on the back of the impact he has made while on loan.

SunSport understands there has been no contact at all between the two clubs to discuss a permanent deal, despite the Hammers making it clear they would be willing buyers.

‘WE MUST IMPROVE’

Harry Maguire has urged his Manchester United team-mates to ‘improve again’ after an impressive Premier League campaign.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also confirmed the injured defender will still travel with the team to their Europa League final against Villareal in Gdansk on Wednesday.

Maguire is almost certain to miss the Europa showdown having injured his ankle ligaments against Aston Villa earlier this month.

But the Red Devils captain will still join his team-mates so he can provide support from the sidelines.

And despite his absence from the upcoming season finale and United’s last four Premier League games, Maguire is still trying to keep standards high.

After United won 2-1 at Wolves on Sunday as they comfortably finished second – five points above Liverpool in third – Maguire took to Instagram to urge his team-mates to get better next season.

The 28-year-old uploaded a picture of himself in a United shirt and wrote: “Great way to finish the @premierleague campaign.

“Well done lads. Another step forward this year but we don’t settle for this, next year we must improve again. Looking forward to Wednesday #MUFC.”

CHELSEA TO STEAL SANCHO?

Chelsea could look to steal Jadon Sancho from under the noses of Manchester United.

According to the Daily Mirror, however, the Blues are looking to test the waters with a bid in the region of £80million.

The star winger made a “gentlemen’s agreement” with Dortmund that he will be allowed to leave in the summer if an interested party meets certain demands.

NO PLACE FOR HATE

Rio Ferdinand has been racially abused for the second time in less than 24 hours.

The Manchester United legend was subjected to monkey chants from a Wolves fan at Molineux on Sunday.

The supporter was thrown out, arrested and Wolves promised to ban the fan for life if found guilty.

Ferdinand wrote on Twitter: “The last couple of weeks, it’s been unreal to see fans back.

“However to the Wolves fan who has just been thrown out for doing a monkey chant at me, you need to be dismissed from football and educated.

“Come meet me and I will help you understand what it feels like to be racially abused!”

But Ferdinand received further abuse online when Twitter user @AageBjerre told the former England defender and now BT Sport pundit to ‘Eat a banana’ followed by three emojis of the fruit.

GOAL MEDAL

Manchester United transfer target Harry Kane completed a unique double as this season’s top goalscorer and assist-maker – but was still some way off the Premier League’s all-time creation record.

Consistent top form and a largely injury-free season allowed the Tottenham star to produce a personal-best tally of 23 goals and 14 assists.

That meant a total of 37 goal involvements, comfortably clear of Bruno Fernandes (30), Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min (both 27).

Patrick Bamford, Jamie Vardy (both 24) and Marcus Rashford (20) also featured in the upper echelons following strong campaigns in front of goal.

But Tottenham hero Kane still has work to do if he is to best the Prem’s greatest-ever goal creators.

IMPRESSIVE DIALLO

Amad Diallo impressed for Manchester United during their 2-1 win over Wolves on Sunday.

NANI’S DREAM TEAM

Former Man Utd star Nani has revealed his five-a-side dream team from those he has played with in his career.

Here are his selections:

TOP MAN

Manchester City are favourites to sign Harry Kane this summer after lifting the Premier League trophy.

Kane’s future is uncertain after he made it clear he’d like to move away from Tottenham.

And bookmakers Betfair make City favourites to land him, ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea.

Kane is said to want to stay in the UK despite Daniel Levy’s preference to sell him abroad.

And the bookies believe Kane will get his way with the European contingent starting with PSG at 9/1, Real Madrid 20/1, Barcelona 25/1 and Juventus 33/1.

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MAGIC NUMBER

Gary Neville believes Manchester United’s best route to signing Harry Kane is a players-plus-cash deal.

The 46-year-old told Sky Sports: “It’s difficult. City don’t tend to break their budget, do they? [Their record is] £65m-£70m – they’re not going to get him for that.

“So it’s whether they could get a player to Tottenham that would makeweight the deal.

“And I think that’s what United maybe have in Martial, James and Lingard.

“They’re types of players you could send [to Spurs] plus a chunk of money and it might make Daniel Levy happy.”

REUNION

Jose Mourinho is reportedly plotting a reunion with Nemanja Matic for a third time.

The recently-axed Tottenham manager takes charge of Roma this summer and already has several transfer targets in mind.

According to a report from Italian publication Corriere dello Sport, Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has emerged as his No1 priority.

The 32-year-old Serbian already knows the Portuguese ace well.

He was first signed by Mourinho back in 2014 when he returned to Chelsea from Benfica.

Matic then followed him to Old Trafford from the Blues in 2017 and was a mainstay under him for 18 months.

Now Mourinho appears to want his trusted lieutenant again in Italy.

AHEAD OF THE PACK

Manchester City have reportedly already made an enquiry for Manchester United target Harry Kane – way back in January.

The 27-year-old striker wants to leave Tottenham this summer after another disappointing campaign for the North London side.

City are leading the race to sign the striker, and the Etihad is believed to be Kane’s preferred destination.

Chelsea and Man Utd are also in the chase for the England superstar.

However, the Daily Star has now claimed Pep Guardiola’s side contacted Spurs back in the winter transfer window over a potential move.

They were told to forget about it – but it looks as if that enquiry set the wheels in motion for him to go public with his desire to depart.

EU BEAUTY

Manchester United will pick up an average of £75,000 a man if they win the Europa League final on Wednesday.

It is understood Old Trafford chiefs have set aside a pool of around £4million.

And that will be handed to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team and his backroom staff if they beat Villarreal.

Some players, like midfielder Paul Pogba, will get closer to six figures for European glory against the Spanish side.

Once TV money comes in, United could bank £90m from their run.

They have landed £12m just for reaching the final.

‘HOW’S THAT HAPPENED?’

Liverpool rose from the dead to snatch third place in the Premier League on the final day of the season – and Gary Neville simply couldn’t believe it.

The Reds lost six straight games at Anfield between January and March as they looked destined to not only miss out on Champions League qualification, but all European football entirely.

But Jurgen Klopp’s squad fought until the bitter end, winning eight and drawing two of their final ten games as they roared back up the table.

Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on the final day of the season to confirm their spot in the top four.

But with Leicester and Chelsea both losing – to Tottenham and Aston Villa respectively – the Reds ended up third, just ONE place behind Manchester United.

Speaking on Sky Sports, a stunned Neville squeaked: “Have they finished third? How’s that happened?”

RON-SONG

Manchester United are ‘exploring’ a stunning Cristiano Ronaldo transfer return this summer.

Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been looking to add to his striking department for months to help close the gap on champions Man City.

They have been linked with big-money moves for Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland.

But Spurs are allegedly determined not to sell their star man to United as he looks set for a huge £150m switch to City instead.

Haaland is now also set to stay in the Bundesliga for another 12 months leaving Solskjaer to look elsewhere for new firepower as reports suggest Southampton’s Danny Ings has emerged as a target.

However, a fresh claim by The Athletic states that they could still look to bring their former hero Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.

And those rumours of the Portuguese star’s exit will only intensify after he was dropped for Juventus’ final game of the season last night.

IT S-AINT A NO

Danny Ings has refused to rule out a shock transfer to Manchester United or City.

The Southampton striker is a target for both clubs after impressing with 12 Premier League goals in an injury-hit season.

He told talkSPORT: “I’ve got a contract until the summer of 2022. I haven’t really acknowledged them [transfer rumours].

“I’ve just been focused on each game. Ultimately, I’ve still got a contract here. My main focus is to finish the season strong.”

CASH N’ HARRY

Manchester United will compensate Harry Kane over any lost earnings if he forces a transfer from Tottenham, according to reports.

SunSport exclusively revealed United and City are both ready to offer the England striker £80MILLION in wages to tempt him from Spurs.

The Sunday Times claim United will also pay him a multimillion-pound signing-on fee to cover any loyalty bonuses Kane, who has three years left on his contract, would forsake if he were to formally hand in a transfer request.

Kane, 27, has told Tottenham he wants to leave and has openly flirted with an exit – but has NOT put in a written request.

United hope their compensation package will move them ahead of City and Chelsea in the race.

The club’s England stars also plan to charm Kane at the Euros and lure him to Old Trafford.

GOOD MORNING MAN UTD FANS

Chelsea could look to steal Jadon Sancho from under the noses of Manchester United.

According to the Daily Mirror, however, the Blues are looking to test the waters with a bid in the region of £80million.

The star winger made a “gentlemen’s agreement” with Dortmund that he will be allowed to leave in the summer if an interested party meets certain demands.

Juan Mata will not be drawn in any discussions about his future and remains focused on Wednesday’s Europa League Final against Villarreal.

The Spaniard is out of contract in the summer but proved his worth after scoring in the 2-1 win over Wolves.

He told Sky Sports: “In three days we have an important game which is where my mind is. I still feel I can play good football.

“I know what I want. I’m still hungry to play football.”

Meanwhile Andrea Pirlo sparked Cristiano Ronaldo exit rumours after dropping him for Juventus’ clash with Bologna.

The Old Lady headed into the away fixture needing to win to stand a chance of qualifying for the Champions League.

In what is undoubtedly one of the biggest games in Pirlo’s reign, he sensationally left Ronaldo on the substitute bench.

It didn’t matter as Juve when on to win 4-1 and seal a top four finish.

Ronaldo has been linked with a return to both Manchester United and Real Madrid.

IT S-AINT A NO

Danny Ings has refused to rule out a shock transfer to Manchester United or City.

The Southampton striker is a target for both clubs after impressing with 12 Premier League goals in an injury-hit season.

He told talkSPORT: “I’ve got a contract until the summer of 2022.

“I haven’t really acknowledged them [transfer rumours].

“I’ve just been focused on each game. Ultimately, I’ve still got a contract here.

“My main focus is to finish the season strong.”

PIRL OF WISDOM

Andrea Pirlo has fuelled Cristiano Ronaldo exit rumours after dropping him for Juventus’ clash with Bologna.

The Old Lady headed into the away fixture needing to win to stand a chance of qualifying for the Champions League.

In what is undoubtedly one of the biggest games in Pirlo’s reign, he sensationally left Ronaldo on the substitute bench.

The Portuguese ace is the league’s top scorer with 29 goals.

But his exclusion, just four days after winning the Coppa Italia, will raise huge doubts over his future.

Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Ronaldo is not injured and it is a ‘technical decision’ made by Pirlo.

It is only the fifth time in three seasons as a Juventus player that Ronaldo has been benched.

‘NEED EDUCATING’

Rio Ferdinand has revealed he was subjected to a vile monkey chant while working at Wolves’ clash with Manchester United.

West Midlands Police later confirmed that a man had been arrested in connection with the abuse at Molineux.

The Red Devils legend, 42, was in attendance on Sunday for the final day of the Premier League.

Despite old club United securing a 2-1 away win, his day was ruined by one scumbag, with the culprit now in police custody.

Ferdinand shared the shock racist abuse he had received via his Twitter account.

The former centre-half wrote: “The last couple weeks, it’s been unreal to see fans back.

“However to the Wolves fan who has just been thrown out for doing a monkey chant at me.

“You need to be dismissed from football & educated. Come meet me & I will help you understand what it feels like to be racially abused!”