HARRY KANE has told Tottenham Hotspur he is off – sparking a £150m war for the striker’s signature.
Manchester United are IN the hunt, alongside rivals City and Chelsea.
Elsewhere, Jadon Sancho is dreaming of a Premier League move according to the German press.
And, United are reportedly willing to part company with star Paul Pogba if they receive a bid of around £55m.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to keep the Frenchman on board but his situation has become a concern with his contract set to expire in a year.
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OPEN DOR
Chelsea are set to launch an £80million bid for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho.
SunSport understand that the Blues are looking to battle Manchester United over Sancho’s signature.
Manager Thomas Tuchel is said to be a huge admirer of the star winger who has stood out in the Bundesliga this season.
The 21-year-old England international appears set to leave Dortmund and join the Premier League
SOL DESTROYING
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that skipper Harry Maguire is losing his race to be fit for the Europa League final next week.
The 28-year-old is currently sidelined with an ankle injury he picked up during the 3-1 win against Aston Villa earlier this month.
United had been confident that he could start against Villarreal on May 26 in Gdansk, but Solskjaer has declared his chances look bleak.
Speaking in the post-match press conference following the 1-1 draw against Fulham, Solskjaer stated: “Harry, we are working on. It doesn’t look great.”
KANE IS ABLE
Harry Kane is at the centre of a summer transfer tussle between Manchester United, City and Chelsea.
And in stats obtained by The Times, the England captain would fare better better at Old Trafford as opposed to City or Chelsea.
They have calculated that Spurs striker Kane takes most of his shots from inside the six-yard box, or from the top left of the box.
Should he make the move to the Theatre of Dreams, the stats show that United create more chances in the areas where Kane likes to shoot.
GARD DOWN
Manchester United are considering offering Jesse Lingard to Tottenham as part of a deal for striker Harry Kane, according to reports.
It was revealed by SunSport on Tuesday that the Red Devils and local rival Manchester City are preparing to hand the Spurs
And now The Times are reporting that Lingard is being considered as a potential sweetener for Tottenham in a deal involving Kane.
However, Man Utd are also said to be cautious about attempting to negotiate with Lilywhites’ chairman Daniel Levy.
Man City is still thought to be Kane’s preferred destination if he is to depart North London this summer.
HEND’S OFF
David de Gea looks to have won the battle to claim the goalkeeper’s shirt for the Europa League final against Villarreal later this month.
Dean Henderson’s error-strewn performance in the 4-2 defeat at the hands of Liverpool saw him replaced for Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw against Fulham.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still weighing up his options for next Wednesday’s final against Villarreal in Gdansk.
But it looks like De Gea has now overtaken Henderson again, with the boss admitting: “I’ve got two very good goalkeepers.
“They’ve played in the last month and last six weeks more or less alternate games really. Both are ready and both are doing well.”
GOAL GETTERS
Bruno Fernandes has called on his team-mates to start converting their chances if they want to win the Europa League.
United had 13 shots in total against Fulham but it took a wonderstrike from Edinson Cavani to grab their only goal.
And Fernandes, 26, wants to see improvements in their final two matches.
He said: “We didn’t score the chances we had. Sometimes it’s our problem in games we draw and lose. We create many chances but we don’t score.
“I think in the future I think this problem will change and now our focus has to be on the next game against Wolves.
“We then have three days before the final in the Europa League and I think we have enough to prepare well.”
RON WAY BACK?
Manchester United icon Gary Pallister believes club legend Cristiano Ronaldo could return to Old Trafford in the summer.
Commenting on his future, former United defender Pallister told Compare.bet: “I could see him coming back.
“He had a great time at Old Trafford, and coming back here would suit Cristiano with Juve struggling with Champions League qualification.
“He didn’t have issues here the first time round under the leadership of Sir Alex, and you can see that he still looks after himself and has that hunger.
“He still wants to compete at the top level and play Champions League football, and if he comes to United you have to find a place for Cristiano Ronaldo.
“He’s a magnificent player and still has that hunger to prove himself as the best player that’s ever walked this planet.
“I think he’s on record as wanting to play until he’s 40 – sometimes when you’re bringing a player back to a club you worry about the hunger and desire if it’s something seen as more of a final payday.
“You see the way he talks and trains, he’s still keen and can be one of the best players in the world at United.”
SCOTT OF BOTHER
Rio Ferdinand has urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to build his Manchester United side around Scott McTominay.
He told his YouTube channel: “I think that McTominay can be and grow into the type of influence that Jordan Henderson has at Liverpool, if the team is built the right way.
“I think he’s got the personality, the character, the right attributes.
“He can cover the ground, he takes the ball… he’s not a passer like Bruno [Fernandes] or [Paul] Pogba, but he doesn’t need to be when you’ve got players like that in your team.”
GREAT SCOTT
Manchester United star Scott McTominay has been named in Scotland’s squad for the Euros this summer.
YELLOW CAR-D
Sir Alex Ferguson was lucky to avoid a fine after he was caught parking his Mercedes on double yellow lines as well as on a corner.
The 79-year-old was snapped leaving his £75,000 Mercedes S350d in Cheshire before nipping to the shops.
And he can be grateful that he arrived back to his car without a penalty after a possible Manchester United-supporting traffic warden let him off.
Unless a person is the owner of a Blue Badge, under no circumstances can you park on double yellow lines at any time.
KANE TO CASH IN
Manchester United are both willing to hand Harry Kane a five-year, £300,000-a-week contract if he signs for them.
But the England superstar would still only be the second highest earner at at the Red Devils.
BRU BEAUTY
Bruno Fernandes has shared his delight at winning his second Player of the Year award at Old Trafford.
FAN THE FLAMES
Luke Shaw has told a Manchester United fan who threw a green and gold scarf on the Old Trafford pitch that he will fight to quash any stadium ban.
As the defender set up to take a corner in United’s draw with Fulham on Tuesday, the protest symbol landed in front of him.
BRAND NEW
Brandon Williams has turned his deep connection with his Manchester local area into an epic new tattoo sleeve.
A design by tattooist to the stars Dale McGovern was revealed on the artist’s Instagram page.
NEW ROO RISING
Manchester United fans were left dreaming of another young superstar coming through the ranks after Kai Rooney’s hat-trick.
The aspiring striker, 11, netted a treble and set up three more in a recent Under-11s win over Stoke.
According to Twitter account New Man Utd News, Rooney’s performance led his side to a 6-3 victory.
Young Kai signed for United’s academy in December of last year, following in the footsteps of club legend Wayne.
JOIN THE CLUB
Frank Lampard has joined Manchester United pair Eric Cantona and Roy Keane in the Premier League Hall of Fame.
HARRY ALONG NOW
Pep Guardiola has refused to comment on Manchester City’s interest in Tottenham star Harry Kane.
A five-year contract totalling a whopping £80million is in the works as City look to replace Sergio Aguero.
Yet Guardiola remained tight-lipped on the report when asked about the potential mega deal following his side’s defeat at Brighton.
He replied: “Next question, he is a Tottenham Hotspur player, please.”
Manchester United are set to rival neighbours City for Kane, 27, after he told Spurs he wants to leave.
NOT FER US
Bruno Fernandes claimed Manchester United’s Player of the Year award again but several of his team-mates voted for Luke Shaw instead.
The Portuguese playmaker romped home with 63 per cent of the vote from fans but some of his team-mates reckon it should have gone to England ace Shaw.
Scott McTominay told Man Utd’s official website: “Who gets my vote?
“Probably I’d say Luke Shaw. He’s just been top; really, really good. Like really, really good. It’s no surprise to me that he’s been that good.”
Shaw’s fellow full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka added: “I gave my vote to Luke but I think Bruno was up there as well.”
MORNING, MAN UTD FANS
So, yesterday marked the return of fans to Old Trafford after more than a year away – as United prepared to go head to head OFF the field with neighbours City for Harry Kane.
It was an emotional moment for many as the Red Devils were once again cheered on by their loyal supporters.
But, unfortunately for those inside the stadium, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men failed to do enough to win the game.
They were treated early on to a wonder strike from Edinson Cavani when his chip from 30 yards out sailed over Alphonse Areola and into the back of the net.
Credit to Fulham though, they never gave up despite having already been relegated back down to the Championship at the first time of asking.
And Scott Parker’s side got their reward 14 minutes from time when Joe Bryan headed an equaliser.
But SunSport’s exclusive revelation that United and City are willing to offer Tottenham’s wantaway England striker Kane a five-year contract work will cheer many Old Trafford supporters.
Solskjaer insisted it would be disrespectful to Spurs to discuss Kane – but he was upbeat despite only one point in the three Premier League games.
And the Norwegian boss had some inspirational words for the fans who made the trip out to the Theatre of Dreams.
He said: “We know it’s been a long long year for everyone but I’m so grateful to see you back here supporting everyone.
“Hopefully we can bring a trophy back in about ten days time.”
Can Man Utd re-find their form ahead of the Europa League final in just seven days’ time?
POST-MATCH MESSAGE
A little post-match message from talisman Bruno Fernandes. He won the Manchester United goal of the season award earlier today and then played in front of the Red Devils supporters for the first time in more than a year.
And here is the goal that won him the award…
MAN UTD PLAYERS LEFT DISAPPOINTED
The Manchester United players have left a little glum after failing to win against Fulham on the night their fans returned to Old Trafford.
CAV I HAVE IT?
Bruno Fernandes has won Manchester United’s goal of the season for his dipping effort against Everton.
But was he awarded it too soon? Edinson Cavani netted an absolutely sensational one tonight. Which one do you prefer?
MANCHESTER UNITED 1-1 FULHAM
Here is the goal which denied Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men the victory this evening.
FT: MANCHESTER UNITED 1-1 FULHAM
So, the return of fans does not mean Manchester United pick up all three points. They are held thanks to a second half Joe Bryan goal.
Credit: PA MANCHESTER UNITED 1-1 FULHAM
This wasn’t in the script for the Manchester United home fans. Joe Bryan has equalised for the visitors.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
