PERSONAL terms between Man Utd and Jadon Sancho are ‘mostly agreed’, according to reports.
Meanwhile the French press state that United are leading the chase for Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane.
And Atletico Madrid are reportedly willing to sell Saul Niguez for £40m with Man Utd said to be leading the race.
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EUR IN TROUBLE
UEFA are planning to make a ‘robust’ defence after the European Super League attempted to wage war on them.
Remaining members Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus claim Uefa have violated European Union competition law by seeking to block the ESL, and are now suing.
But a Uefa statement read: “Uefa takes note of the announcement by the European Court of Justice of the referral from a Madrid court on the so-called European Super League, notwithstanding the withdrawal of nine of its founding member clubs.
“Uefa is confident in its position and will defend it robustly.”
PAUL THE OTHER ONE
Man United have been dealt a transfer blow with long-term target Paulo Dybala set for a new Juventus contract.
Goal claims the Red Devils have been tracking the Argentina playmaker for some time.
Dybala lost his place in Juve’s side under Andrea Pirlo, despite being regarded as one of the best in his position.
But returning boss Max Allegri is a huge fan and wants to make Dybala a key figure in his team.
Talks are now set to begin on a long-term deal, with Dybala eager to stay in Turin.
RON HIS WAY
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly likely to leave Juventus this summer.
Corriere dello Sport claims the Portuguese legend is ready to quit Turin following the return of Max Allegri.
Manchester United and PSG are both said to be interested.
But Juve’s asking price, and his mammoth wage demands, could prevent either from making a bid.
DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER
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Former full-back Patrice Evra has taken to Instagram to mock Liam Gallagher and Man City, after their defeat to Chelsea at the weekend.
RAM RACE
Manchester City want to sign Man United target Sergio Ramos, according to reports.
And Pep Guardiola’s side are willing to offer the Spaniard a two-year deal.
The defender’s contract is set to expire on June 30, and he is set to meet with Madrid chiefs once again in the next few days to try and trash out an agreement.
But City could steal a march on the LaLiga giants, according to ESPN.
They claim that City could offer Ramos a two-year deal with an option for a third that, depending on performances, could mean a move to New York City FC.
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Manchester United target Saul Niguez is ‘determined’ to leave Atletico Madrid this summer, according to reports.
But Juventus currently lead the race for the Spaniard’s signature, AS claim.
The report claims that Saul wants to take ‘another direction in his career’.
Atletico ace Saul, 26, is expected to demand around £115,000-a-week.
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Rumoured Manchester United target Jan Oblak has refused to be drawn on his future, amid Atletico exit talks.
The Slovenian, 28, told Marca: “I can’t see the future, neither myself nor the club nor anyone can.
“It will depend on a lot of factors, such as if the club needs to sell any players or not.
“I have nothing to say about my future, I have been at Atleti seven years and I have two years left on my contract.
“I have played more than 300 games here and, while I enjoy having won La Liga Santander, I’m not thinking about anything else.
“I’m here, I’m happy. We’ll see what the future brings.”
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Manchester United are ahead of PSG in the race to sign Raphael Varane from Real Madrid, according to reports.
The French defender, 28, is set to have just a year remaining on his Madrid contract – and could leave this summer.
Ligue 1 giants PSG would love to bring Varane back to France ahead of next season.
But according to AS, it is Man United that ‘sound the strongest’ in the race for Varane’s signature.
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Manchester City are plotting a sensational double swoop on England’s superstar pairing and Man United targets Harry Kane and Jack Grealish, according to reports.
Boss Pep Guardiola is ready to open the cheque book after missing a golden opportunity to end the club’s wait for a Champions League trophy.
SunSport exclusively revealed earlier in May how City are ready to splurge £100million on Aston Villa’s Grealish.
But a new striker remains top of his priority list with club legend Sergio Aguero playing his last game for the club.
Tottenham captain Harry Kane is the man that City want to fill his boots.
Kane has made it no secret of his desire to leave Spurs this summer in search of silverware.
Rivals Man United are also interested in both players but the Athletic write how they would rather sign for the blue half of Manchester.
BETTER CALL SAUL
Manchester United have been handed a major boost in the race to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, according to reports.
The Spaniard will push for a move to the Red Devils with Atletico willing to cash in for £40million.
Niguez, 26, has been a long-term target of United having attempted to sign him a year ago.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hasn’t lost interest in the midfielder and is preparing to make his move with a fresh offer.
His availability is expected to attract interest from both Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.
But the Mirror write how Niguez would prioritise a move to Old Trafford above their European rivals.
Manchester United are preparing a £40m move for Saul Niguez DAL’S BACK
Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot is unsure over his future at the club.
The 22-year-old had a successful loan spell at Italian giants AC Milan, helping them finish second in the Serie A.
Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Dalot said: “I like to become more and more complete.
“The Italians love football, they always talk about it and being part of this culture has been a fantastic experience. And on the pitch, I feel I have improved a lot tactically.
“There are some defensive aspects I learned here and it was fantastic to develop these qualities too.
“That’s not the only thing either, as I improved in pressing high and recovering the ball as soon as possible.
“Very useful stuff. I say that I had a fantastic year and met beautiful people.
“It was a real pleasure to play for Milan but now I think about the Euros and I really don’t know (on his future) what will happen.”
GET IT JA-DON
Manchester United have ‘mostly agreed’ personal terms with Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
And the player’s representatives are ‘expecting’ a £77million transfer to get over the line this summer.
United tried to sign Sancho last year but were put off by Borussia Dortmund’s £108m asking price.
Now Sport1 in Germany reckon the Bundesliga side have dropped their demands and an accepted bid will open the door for negotiations to be completed.
But after the discussions that took place in 2020, it should not take too long to seal an agreement between United and Sancho.
The report does add, though, that a formal transfer bid is yet to be lodged by the Old Trafford club.
It is thought United are prioritising winger Sancho over strikers Erling Haaland or Harry Kane this year.
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SOL SEARCHING
Donny van de Beek is ‘set for talks’ with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after a disappointing first season in England.
The Dutchman arrived at Manchester United from Ajax for £40million last summer, but made just four starts in the Premier League.
Van de Beek, 24, didn’t feature at all in last week’s Europa League final defeat to Villarreal in Gdansk.
And according to The Telegraph, the midfielder will talk to Solskjaer to ‘see where he stands’ within the squad ahead of the summer transfer window.
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Chelsea are lining up a sensational transfer for ex-Manchester United star Romelu Lukaku, according to reports.
But they would need to stump up a British-record £100million to convince Inter Milan to sell.
The Blues sold the Belgian to Everton in 2014 for £28m before he joined Man United three years later then headed to Italy in 2019.
Since arriving at the San Siro, Lukaku has banged in 64 goals in 95 appearances and fired the club to their first Serie A title in 11 years.
However, Thomas Tuchel is desperate to bolster his squad this summer to mount a serious Premier League challenge.
According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have identified Lukaku as a more plausible transfer option ahead of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.
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CALLING DYBS
Paulo Dybala is reportedly set to sign a new contract at Juventus, in a transfer blow for Manchester United.
The Argentine’s current deal has just one year remaining, which has sparked plenty of interest.
But following the return of Massimiliano Allegri to the Turin club, Dybala’s Juve career is set for a new lease of life.
Extension talks between the club and Dybala, 27, are said to have broken down earlier this year.
Since being re-appointed on Friday, however, Allegri has chatted with the attacking midfielder over his role in the team.
According to Goal, the Italian is keen to tie the playmaker down to a new deal.
And talks are set to recommence later this week.
GOOD MORNING UTD FANS
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is “lucky” to still be the Red Devils’ manager, according to Arsenal hero Martin Keown.
Keown told talkSPORT: “They’ve had a succession of managers at the club but have not really been trusted and had a working relationship [with the club] and I do feel that with Ole.
“I do feel, when you look at it, he’s lucky to still be there really.
“He knows the standards that are being set and he can’t keep suffering disappointments, semi-final after semi-final, getting to finals.
“I do think he’s fortunate but this is the current-day Manchester United.”
However, United’s Europa League final defeat to Villarreal could see them be handed a favourable Champions League group next season.
The Red Devils lost on penalties in last week’s final in Gdansk as the Spanish side won the first major honour in their history.
Solskjaer’s squad found themselves in Europe’s second-tier competition after failing to get out of their Champions League group.
And United’s attempt to reach the knockout stages of next year’s European Cup have been boosted after missing out on Pot 1.
Of the eight teams in Pot 1, the winners of the top six ranked domestic leagues are included, as well as the two champions from this term’s European competitions.
England’s Manchester City, France’s Lille, Germany’s Bayern Munich, Italy’s Inter Milan, Spain’s Atletico Madrid and Portugal’s Sporting Lisbon are in Pot 1.
And finally, Harry Maguire seems confident of featuring in England’s Euro 2020 kick-off match against Croatia on June 13.
The Manchester United star suffered an ankle injury against Aston Villa and has since been in a race against time to be fit for the summer’s Euros.
According to the Daily Mail, however, the centre-back’s progress is looking good and there is confidence that he will be fit in just two weeks.
The Red Devils are reportedly set to meet Maguire on Monday for a fresh check-up, with the results once again beamed to Gareth Southgate’s physios.
JUAN AND ONLY
Manchester United will struggle to replace Juan Mata’s influence in the dressing room next season.
SAINTLY MOVE
Chris Sutton claims Southampton star Danny Ings may go to either Manchester United or Manchester City in the summer as a cheaper striking option.
Sutton told BBC Radio 5Live: “There’s talk about Danny Ings leaving.
“He could end up at Manchester City or Manchester United.
“There are all sorts of rumours flooding around the Norfolk area, but that’s what I have heard.
“And how could they [Southampton] possibly replace him?”
SAUL SEARCHING
Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez is pushing for a move away from the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
That is according to the Daily Mirror, who claim that Saul is ready to bid farewell to Atletico.
The midfielder has been linked with a move to Manchester United.
However, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are also keeping tabs on the 26-year-old.
DEVIL DELIGHT
Manchester United’s Europa League final defeat to Villarreal could see them be handed a favourable Champions League group next season.
The Red Devils lost on penalties in last week’s final in Gdansk as the Spanish side won the first major honour in their history.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad found themselves in Europe’s second-tier competition after failing to get out of their Champions League group.
And United’s attempt to reach the knockout stages of next year’s European Cup have been boosted after missing out on Pot 1.
Of the eight teams in Pot 1, the winners of the top six ranked domestic leagues are included, as well as the two champions from this term’s European competitions.
England’s Manchester City, France’s Lille, Germany’s Bayern Munich, Italy’s Inter Milan, Spain’s Atletico Madrid and Portugal’s Sporting Lisbon are in Pot 1.
NOT SO S-MART
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is “lucky” to still be the club’s head coach, according to Arsenal hero Martin Keown.
Keown told talkSPORT: “They’ve had a succession of managers at the club but have not really been trusted and had a working relationship [with the club] and I do feel that with Ole.
“I do feel, when you look at it, he’s lucky to still be there really.
“He knows the standards that are being set and he can’t keep suffering disappointments, semi-final after semi-final, getting to finals.
“I do think he’s fortunate but this is the current day Manchester United.”
BRU BEAUTY
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Rooney also reckons it’s crucial for the Three Lions’ hopes this summer that Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire and Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson recover from injuries.
He said: “England have a good chance and will be very hard for any team to beat if they reach the last four, with the semi-finals and final at Wembley.
“But to succeed I think Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson have to be fit.
‘Those two plus Harry Kane are the spine of England’s team. Gareth needs them on the pitch.
“Those players being there allows Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford to go and express themselves, and every side has those leaders, those rocks, whom the rest depend on in a crisis.
“If the going gets tough in a game, Jordan and the two Harrys are the ones all the other players will look to.”
OVER TO ROO
Wayne Rooney ‘would have tried absolutely everything’ to persuade Jamie Vardy to play at Euro 2020 – as he rates him an ideal strike-partner for England skipper Harry Kane.
Vardy, 34, retired from international football in 2018 but is still in hot form for Leicester.
Derby boss Rooney, 35, wrote in his Sunday Times column: “One man I wish was in Gareth’s squad is Jamie Vardy.
“I would have tried absolutely everything to lure him out of retirement for these finals.
“I know some people may be surprised at this, especially with the legal case between my wife and Jamie’s wife, but this is my honest football opinion.
“He may be 34, but Jamie is still a brilliant player, who was involved in 24 goals in the Premier League this season and would have been a great asset – not only as an impact sub but as a potential starter.
“Look at how Kane has been playing for Tottenham Hotspur, dropping deeper and playing through balls – Jamie could have been running on to them.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
