MANCHESTER UNITED will face hot competition for Erling Haaland’s signature as Manchester City want him to replace Sergio Aguero.
Meanwhile, Jack Grealish’s agent Jonathan Barnett has teased the Villa forward could leave this summer.
Stay up to date with our blog, below, for all the latest from Old Trafford…
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MOR THE MERRIER
Barcelona are prioritising sealing a new deal for Manchester United target Ilaix Moriba over signing Georginio Wijnaldum, according to reports.
Boss Ronald Koeman is set to try and reshape his squad this summer, as Barca aim to rebuild following a tumultuous 18 months.
But according to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona’s limited funds are more likely to be allocated elsewhere.
Club chiefs, with Koeman’s blessing, are desperate to renew wonderkid Moriba’s deal in the coming months.
At 18, the supremely gifted midfielder has already become a trusted member of Koeman’s squad, having made his LaLiga debut last month.
GDANSK ALL NIGHT
UEFA chiefs are ready to let travelling fans into the Champions League and Europa League finals.
And that is potentially great news for supporters of the five English teams left in Europe.
A meeting of Uefa’s ruling executive committee formally lifted the 30 per cent capacity cap on fans that was put in place in October, allowing local authorities the right to set stadium limits for the rest of this season.
Away fans remain banned for the remaining games in the last eight and semi-final stages of both competitions, which resume next week.
But Uefa will review the measures ahead of the two finals, due to be played in Gdansk and Istanbul at the end of May.
DAN THE MAN
Dan James revealed the best advice he’s ever been given is to just “be himself” by Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs.
BRAVE MANC
Manchester United have been sensationally linked with a stunning free transfer swoop for Sergio Aguero.
SunSport exclusively revealed that LaLiga giants Barcelona are set to go all-out to try and land the legendary City forward.
Inter Milan have also emerged as contenders to bring the veteran striker to Italy.
But should United somehow win the race – and Aguero risk his reputation on the blue half of the city – he would join a select group of players to represent both Manchester clubs.
We take a look at seven of those who have done so HERE.
RETURN OF THE POG
A fresh report in Italy has claimed Paul Pogba is set to leave Manchester United as early as this summer with Juventus keen to re-sign him.
The French midfielder is still the Red Devils’ record signing after his £89.3million return from the Old Lady in 2016.
Pogba’s deal expires in June 2022 and Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed Juventus remains the star’s ‘preferred destination’.
Despite the Serie A giants attempting to lower their wage bill, with Cristiano Ronaldo rumoured to be available, they hope to thrash out a deal for the 28-year-old.
Tuttosport has claimed Pogba is still in touch with his former team-mates at Juventus through a WhatsApp chat.
DAN THE MAN
Lovely little interview with Man Utd winger and Wales’ hero from last night Dan James on the Utd podcast today.
MIL-ING IT OVER
Striker Arkadiusz Milik could be heading to the Premier League and Manchester United – but it won’t happen just yet.
The 27-year-old hitman made a name for himself at Ajax between 2014 and 2016, scoring 47 goals in 76 appearances, before then signing for Napoli.
Milik – along with plenty of team-mates – has fallen out with the Italian club and is now on an 18-month loan at Marseille, who have an obligation to make the deal permanent in 2022 for £10.6million.
But Manchester United, Everton, West Ham and Tottenham have all showed interest and impressive form in 2021-22 could see Marseille sell up to an English club for an easy profit.
PREMIER LEAGUE TABLE
As we approach the end of the international break, here’s a reminder of what the Premier League table looks like. We’re entering the business end.
NANI INSPIRED RASHFORD’S FREE-KICK TAKING
Marcus Rashford has revealed ex-Man Utd man Luis Nani inspired him to ‘knuckle-ball’ free-kicks.
Speaking on Twitter, Rashford said: I used to love to watch @luisnani he was one of the only ones that could knuckle ball.”
Nani then replied: “Thanks, mate we’ve got to do a shoot around together sometime.”
To which Rashford added: “Bro, you know where I am x.”
And Nani finished: “You can count on it!”
LUK-ING FOR A NEW CLUB
Romelu Lukaku next club odds – Betfair:
- Chelsea 6/1
- PSG 7/1
- Bayern Munich 8/1
- Juventus 10/1
- Real Madrid 14/1
- Man City 14/1
- Man Utd 25/1
For more info check out our in-depth piece on the potential new clubs Lukaku could move to here.
Credit: Reuters RIO ON SCHOLES
Rio Ferdinand has backed Paul Scholes as his ‘favourite ever team-mate’ in a debate over the top England midfielders of his generation.
The 42-year-old said: “Scholes is the hardest player to keep back because he’s probably my favourite player that I’ve played with.
“He’s going to be my man because he’s done everything. I used to thank him for letting me be on the same pitch as him when we scored goals.
“I’d say, ‘Thanks man, it’s been a pleasure’. He used to think I was mad, I’m sure.
“I used to run up to celebrate all the time, I used to sprint up there after he’s done something, set up a goal or scored.
“And I’d go, ‘Scholesy! Thank you man, I love you man. Thanks man, thanks for letting me play with you’. I’d say mad stuff, Giggsy the same.”
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GIGGS ADVICE TO JAMES
Dan James has revealed the crucial piece of advice he received from Wales boss Ryan Giggs.
“When people ask me what’s the best advice you’ve ever been given, it would probably be from him [Giggs]. It was just ‘be yourself’,” he told the UTD podcast.
“I relate back to maybe the end of last season, I came away from that and tried to be like other players, I looked at other players and thought I need to be like him and be like that.
“It was this season and I kind of thought I’m here for a reason and I looked back at loads of old clips of me being me and then looked at my new clips [and thought] I’m not doing that [anymore].
“It was a reality to check for me in that you can take from him and you can take from different players around you but ultimately, you’re here because of what you do, and it goes back to what Giggsy said to me to just ‘be yourself’, that was so important.”
Credit: Reuters REMEMBERING CHARLTON’S CAREER
It’s a special day for Man Utd legends.
Not only is it the anniversary of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s final goal for the club, it’s also 48 years to the day since Bobby Charlton hit the back of the net for the final time as a Red Devil!
BLOODIED RONALDO
Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo was left dripping with blood from his face after being taken out by three Luxembourg players during Portugal’s 3-1 win on Tuesday night.
He took an arm to the nose when three Luxembourg players attempted to stop him in his tracks.
He drew blood from his nostril and had it checked from the medics but they didn’t appear overly concerned.
Ronaldo went on to score the second goal for Portugal as they came from behind to beat the international minnows.
It’s been an eventful few days for Ronaldo following his antics in the dramatic draw with Serbia.
14 YEARS ON
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored his final goal for the club on this day in 2007.
RED DEVILS FOR ENGLAND
Which Man Utd players could feature for England tonight against Poland?
Here are the United players in Gareth Southgate’s squad:
Dean Henderson, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Jesse Lingard (on loan at West Ham).
Marcus Rashford was selected by withdrew from the squad through injury.
Credit: Getty MARTIAL INJURY UPDATE
France manager Didier Deschamps has given an update on Man Utd forward Anthony Martial’s injury that forced him off against Kazakhstan earlier this week.
And it is good news for fans of the Red Devils.
Deschamps said: “Anthony has a small issue on his knee. Nothing is decided yet [as to whether he can face Bosnia-Herzegovina].
“He won’t be taking part in the training session a bit later. We’ll see tomorrow (Wednesday). Anything serious has been dismissed.
“We’ve run some tests, but there’s still the pain, and having travelled as long as we have, that hasn’t helped.”
Credit: AFP BALE HAILS JAMES STRIKE
Gareth Bale has praised Dan James’ ‘massive’ goal after the Man Utd forward scored in Wales’ crucial 1-0 win over Czech Republic last night.
“It was a massive result. We didn’t get off to the best start against Belgium, so it was massively important to get the win,” Bale told Sky Sports.
“We showed a lot of heart and desire to match a very physical team.
“It was very chaotic, especially second half, but we were ready and kept going until the end and the most important thing is to get that winner.
“We need to win games to qualify and we want to win every game. Football doesn’t always go the way you expect it to.”
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A sensational report has claimed Manchester United have offered Sergio Aguero a deal to make a controversial free transfer move from neighbours City.
The Argentine striker, 32, is leaving the Etihad in June when his contract expires and already has a host of clubs chasing his services.
Now French outlet Foot Mercato claims Aguero could stay in England as both United and Chelsea have already made an offer for his services.
And they also claim PSG are keen to land him with countryman Mauricio Pochettino and Parc des Princes boss desperate to add him to his attacking ranks.
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Manchester United forward Dan James scored the crucial winner for Wales in their 1-0 win over Czech Republic last night.
MOURINHO’S SHAW CRITICISM WAS PERSONAL
Luke Shaw’s agent Jonathan Barnett has described Jose Mourinho’s criticism of the left-back at Manchester United as ‘personal’.
“My job in that situation is to make sure the player’s spirits are kept up. We try behind the scenes to help them understand what’s gone wrong,” Barnett told The Athletic.
“A lot of it is personal. We had to rebuild his confidence, which we did. We took certain steps. But Luke is a very strong man. He never got too down.
“His family had to be there for him and we had to be there for him. We didn’t force Luke Shaw out of Man United. He wanted to stay there. And that’s what he’s done. And today, he’s a great, great player.”
Credit: Getty – Contributor NICKY BUTT FOR ENGLAND UNDER-21S?
Nicky Butt is being tipped to take over from Aidy Boothroyd as England Under-21 boss, according to The Times.
England have lost their first two games at the European Championships against Switzerland and Portugal.
Could the Man Utd legend be poised to take over the role Boothroyd describes as ‘impossible’?
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Manchester United remain in the race to sign Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, according to AS.
The Red Devils will have to fend off Chelsea, PSG and Real Madrid if they are to secure his services in the summer.
Camavinga, 18, has played 32 times for the French side this season, scoring one goal.
Credit: Getty QUESTION FOR MAN UTD FANS
Man Utd fans, would you rather see Kane or Haaland at your club this summer?
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
