MANCHESTER UNITED have released a EIGHT stars, including Sergio Romero.
Juan Mata has also been released – but a one-year contract is being negotiated with the veteran Spaniard.
Also on the transfer front, we’ve the very latest on Jules Kounde as well as updates on Jadon Sancho and Pau Torres.
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THE MISSING WINK
Man Utd are lining up a shock move for Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks, according to reports.
The Spurs outcast started just nine Premier League games for the Lilywhites last season as he found himself out of favour under Jose Mourinho.
And now Man Utd are said to be considering a surprising move for the former England international.
Stretty News are claiming that Tottenham are open to a £25million offer for Winks and that the Red Devils are assessing the option.
However, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is notoriously tough to strike a deal with in the transfer market so the North London club may well hold out for a bigger offer.
Winks came through the youth set-up at Spurs having signed for them as a young boy.
FIT FOR A KING
Manchester United have received a boost in their pursuit of Kingsley Coman after reports his contract talks with Bayern Munich have stalled.
The 24-year-old has two years left on his current deal, with the German giants trying to tie him down to a new contract.
But Sport1 are now reporting that those contract discussions between Bayern and Coman’s father have hit a roadblock.
Meanwhile, Man Utd are reportedly willing to offer Coman £200,000 per week AFTER tax.
The Red Devils have apparently ‘indicated’ to the Frenchman they are willing to meet his demands – and make him their joint fifth top earner.
But there is no guarantee of a quick transfer as Bayern are in no rush to make a decision on his future.
And the Bundesliga champions will be able to demand a hefty fee with Transfermarkt valuing him at £58.5million.
Kingsley Coman could be set for a move to England if he cannot agree a new contract with Bayern MAGUIRE UPDATE
Manchester United ace Harry Maguire has been training on his own ahead of tomorrow’s friendly match with Romania.
England have stated that the reason behind it is to “manage load”.
But Maguire has also been training alone due to his recent ankle injury.
Tottenham superstar Harry Kane and Arsenal star Bukayo Saka have also been doing the same by undergoing a different fitness routine indoors
MANCHESTER TRIP
Atletico Madrid ace Kieran Trippier is looking at houses in the north-west of England.
Trippier has been linked with a £10million move to Manchester United this summer transfer window.
According to The Athletic, the right-back has been seen trying to find a new house near Old Trafford.
However, the England international may simply be looking to buy a property in the area because he’s originally from Bury, a town in Greater Manchester.
SANCHO SITUATION
Manchester United are becoming increasingly confident of landing Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho in the summer.
According to The Athletic, United continue their pursuit to sign Sancho and negotiations have begun with the star winger.
The England international has a “gentlemen’s agreement” to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer if their terms are met.
The 21-year-old is currently focused on Euro 2020 with his England team-mates
IT’S RON
Cristiano Ronaldo is in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a summer move.
That is according to AS, who report that Ronaldo has “welcomed” the approach.
The star forward’s future at Juventus has cast major doubt following a hapless season that saw the Bianconeri giving away their Serie A crown to Inter Milan.
The 36-year-old has also been linked with a Manchester United comeback
VARANE UPDATE
Manchester United are facing a significant hurdle in their bid to sign Real Madrid star Raphael Varane in the summer transfer window.
According to The Athletic, Real want significantly more than their reported £35million release clause for Varane.
That is despite the fact the star centre-back only has one year left on his current contract.
United are looking for a new defender to partner up with Harry Maguire at the back
GETTY IMAGES KEEP OLE OF THEM
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned the club’s hierarchy that they will need to hold on to their best players if they want to win trophies.
Solskjaer told TV2: “We want the best players here, and the club knows what I want.
“I do not know how the dialogue goes, but if we are to fight for the best trophies, we must have the best players.”
Solskjaer has thus hinted that players like Paul Pogba need to stay
ZEK IT OUT
Lille ace Zeki Celik has been linked with a move to Manchester United after a title-winning campaign in France.
Celik played quite a role in his team’s shock Ligue 1 triumph as he registered 29 appearances in the league.
However, the right-back has also attracted interest from Arsenal and Tottenham.
The £13million-rated defender is set to compete in Euro 2020 for Turkey
CAVANI FAMILY GROWS
Manchester United star Edinson Cavani has become a father once more.
Cavani shared a picture of his newborn child on social media and United congratulated their striker.
This comes at a special time for the Uruguay international as he was just awarded with a new contract at Old Trafford.
Check it out:
WILD WES
Manchester United hero Wes Brown welcomes the initiative of getting the fans involved with the club.
United executive co-chairman Joel Glazier revealed plans to get the fans more involved with the club.
This comes after the recent European Super League fiasco, which led to fan protests.
Here’s what Brown had to say:
PFA TOTY
Let’s have another look at the PFA Premier League Team of the Year:
As you can see, two Manchester United players, Luke Shaw and Bruno Fernandes, made the cut.
Six Manchester City players are included after a stunning title-winning campaign.
The line-up is completed with two representatives from Tottenham and one from Liverpool
RELEASED
Manchester United have released eight players from their contracts ahead of the new season.
Those are Sergio Romero, Joel Pereira, Jacob Carney, Mark Helm, Iestyn Hughes, Arnau Puigmal, Max Taylor and Aliou Traore.
United are now in talks with Lee Grant and Juan Mata over new contracts.
The Red Devils are also trying to seal the signing of Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho and are on the lookout for a new centre-back
MORE FROM GLAZER
Manchester United’s executive co-chairman Joel Glazer has outlined his plans to better the board’s relationship with the fans after the European Super League fiasco.
Glazer said: “Fans are the lifeblood of Manchester United.
“I am committed to ensuring they are given an enhanced voice, through the creation of a Fan Advisory Board and Fan Share Scheme.
“The club has been in discussions with the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a number of months and has sought legal advice on options”
GETTY IMAGES SPLASH THE CASH
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may splash £140million on new players, such as Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, this summer.
United’s executive co-chairman Joel Glazer said: “We will invest in our academy and the transfer market to support the manager in an effort to meet the club’s goals.”
Glazer also opened up on his plans to upgrade Old Trafford, as well as their training ground.
And after angering fans with the European Super League fiasco, he insisted: “Fans are the lifeblood of Manchester United”
SANCHO BOOST
Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund and Jadon Sancho are “cautiously optimistic” a deal can be done.
That is according to Sky Sports, who claim that discussions over Sancho’s transfer are focused around Dortmund’s asking price.
But the Bundesliga giants are expected to ask for a fee significantly lower than the England international’s previous £108million release clause.
Dortmund’s conditions haven’t been made public but if any club meets them then they won’t stand in the 21-year-old’s way
KOUNDE RACE
Manchester United have been joined by Barcelona and Real Madrid in the transfer race for highly-rated Sevilla star Jules Kounde.
Kounde has also been linked with Premier League sides Chelsea and Arsenal in recent months.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barca have been monitoring the centre-back for two years.
Real are also thought to be keeping a close eye on the France international as they may need to replace Raphael Varane
GONCALVES WAR
Manchester United and Liverpool are prepared to go to war over Sporting Lisbon ace Pedro Goncalves.
According to Record, Goncalves is close to signing a new deal with Sporting that will see his wages increasing.
However, the attacking midfielder’s £52million release clause will stay the same.
The Portugal international amassed 23 goals and five assists in 37 appearances across all competitions this season
SAUL SEARCHING
Manchester United are likely to face a bidding war for Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez.
United have been linked with Saul amid the ongoing summer transfer window.
However, the likes of Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also keeping tabs on the star midfielder.
According to Marca, Atletico need to sell players if they are to make top signings this summer due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Matteo Moretto and Marca report that the Spain international has a release clause of €150million [£128m] but the Spanish champions are willing to let him go for a lot less
GETTY IMAGES VARANE OUR MAN
Rafael Varane has been offered one final contract deal with Real Madrid, as the France defender weighs up a move to Manchester United.
United hope the World Cup winner and four-time Champions League winner will give them the green light to weigh in with an offer to Real for a move to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils have long been looking for a top class partner for Harry Maguire with Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly failing to convince Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
And Varane, 29, is seen as a top-class, experienced star that can make a big difference to United’s defensive stability as they bid to close the gap on champions Manchester City.
EXCLUSIVE
Harry Maguire says missing Manchester United’s run-in was even tougher to take because he was in the form of his life.
The Old Trafford skipper is fighting to be fit for England at the Euros but is certain to miss the opener against Croatia on June 13.
Maguire, 28, said: “Myself and the United team had a really bad start. We did not get a good pre-season and started the season really slowly but we soon improved.
“At the time of the injury, I had been playing the best football of my career.
“I had been really happy with my game for a few months. I was playing with a lot of confidence and belief.
“My fitness levels before the injury were really good. I was playing week in, week out and that had put me in a really good place in terms of my defending and when I had possession.
“I have to remember that feeling when I was playing well and must work hard to be fit and be ready to go again and continue where I left off.”
MORNING MAN UTD FANS
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can splash £140million on new players this summer – with Jadon Sancho tipped to once again be a major target.
United’s executive co-chairman Joel Glazer said: “We will invest in our academy and the transfer market to support the manager in an effort to meet the club’s goals.”
He made it clear boss Solskjaer has a big transfer kitty – with Borussia Dortmund’s England attacker Sancho fancied because of his versatility across the front line
Glazer also revealed significant plans to upgrade Old Trafford, as well as their training ground.
And after angering fans with his European Super League bid, he insisted: “Fans are the lifeblood of Manchester United.
“I am committed to ensuring they are given an enhanced voice, through the creation of a Fan Advisory Board and Fan Share Scheme.
“The club has been in discussions with the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a number of months and has sought legal advice on options.”
MAGUIRE REVEALS INJURY AGONY
Maguire, 28, said: “Myself and the United team had a really bad start. We did not get a good pre-season and started the season really slowly but we soon improved.
“At the time of the injury, I had been playing the best football of my career.
“I had been really happy with my game for a few months. I was playing with a lot of confidence and belief.
“My fitness levels before the injury were really good. I was playing week in, week out and that had put me in a really good place in terms of my defending and when I had possession.
“I have to remember that feeling when I was playing well and must work hard to be fit and be ready to go again and continue where I left off.”
MAGUIRE: I WAS IN FORM OF MY LIFE
Harry Maguire says missing Manchester United’s run-in was even tougher to take because he was in the form of his life.
The Old Trafford skipper is fighting to be fit for England at the Euros but is certain to miss the opener against Croatia on June 13.
Maguire was sidelined for United’s last five games – including the Europa League final loss to Villarreal – with ankle ligament damage.
It was a nightmare end to a campaign which started in turmoil following his arrest on the Greek island of Mykonos after a clash with police.
He has appealed his 21-month prison sentence, which is suspended for three years, but the retrial is unlikely to happen until 2022.
The defender suffered a difficult start to the season with United and England and was sent off in the Three Lions’ 1-0 Nations League defeat to Denmark at Wembley in October.
But he quickly regained top form to become a key man for United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
FULL PREM RELEASE LIST
Big names could be on their way out this summer – after Premier League clubs revealed their released list.
Here’s our FULL GUIDE.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
