MANCHESTER UNITED want to make Paul Pogba the highest-paid player in the Premier League with a new £104m contract, as exclusively reported by SunSport.
Meanwhile, the club are ramping up their chase for Jadon Sancho with a reportedly improved bid submitted to Borussia Dortmund.
And, United have tabled a bid for Raphael Varane of £50million, according to separate reports.
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KANE REACTION
Tottenham star striker, and Manchester United target, Harry Kane has previously insisted he doesn’t let any transfer speculation shift his attention away from England and Euro 2020.
Kane previously stated: “Absolutely not.
“All my focus is on how I can help this team and how we can be successful in this tournament.
“I understand from a media point of view there is speculation, but I am fully focused on the job here”
KANE DO THAT
Tottenham are set to reject Manchester City’s whopping £100million offer for star striker Harry Kane, who has also been linked with Manchester United.
City are determined to sign Kane in the summer transfer window and are even willing to swap a few players, such as Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Aymeric Laporte.
According to The Guardian, however, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is determined to keep the England captain, who has three years left in his deal.
Kane has informed the north Londoners he wishes to leave in the summer and has also been linked with Chelsea
EURO STARS
Gareth Southgate is set to stick with what he knows when England play Czech Republic tomorrow.
Despite calls for Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho to be involved, Southgate is instead likely to keep faith with the same group that drew 0-0 with Scotland and barely beat Croatia 1-0.
Indeed, the only changes that are set to be made are full-backs Luke Shaw and Reece James dropping out for Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker again.
CITIZEN KANE
Man City have launched a £100MILLION cash bid for Tottenham striker and Man United target Harry Kane, according to reports.
It is believed the Premier League champions are willing to include one or more players in the deal, including England star Raheem Sterling.
According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, City have offered Spurs £100m ‘guaranteed’ for Kane, 27.
City are also reportedly willing to include players in the deal, with Sterling, Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus among those rumoured.
It is understood Tottenham chief Daniel Levy will not accept City’s offer – and Kane’s future will not be decided until after Euro 2020.
MOUR’S SERG
Jose Mourinho is reportedly looking to usurp his old club Manchester United and sign his former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos for Roma, writes GARY STONEHOUSE.
The legendary Spanish centre-half will leave the Bernabeu after an epic 16-year stint at the end of the month when his contract expires.
Ramos, 35, is believed to want a two-year contract worth £200,000-a-week as he plots his next move.
Those demands saw both Man City and Paris Saint-Germain drop out of the race to sign him.
And with Ramos already ruling out a return to Sevilla and a controversial Barcelona switch, United appeared to be his biggest and best option this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looked to partner him with captain Harry Maguire.
However, Calciomercato claims new Roma boss Mourinho wants to bring the defender to the Italian capital.
ONE TO WATCH
Italian defender has revealed that he enjoys watching tricky Man Utd defender Dan James.
Chiellini, who missed yesterday’s game against Wales, revealed before kick-off in an interview that James is someone he likes to watch.
Speaking to ITV, he said: “I love Aaron Ramsey, we play together, he’s a fantastic player, a little bit unlucky with many injuries,” the veteran told ITV.
“But when he is fit, he is an intelligent and fantastic player.
“Bale… He is known by everyone.
“Also, I like very much James, he has grown up so much at Manchester United.”
WILLIAMS TO BE LOANED OUT
Brandon Williams is set to be loaned out this season, according to BBC journalist Simon Stone.
The Man Utd left-back was being tracked by the likes of Southampton last year.
But boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to keep him instead.
JAY-MAKER
Heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua has called out his next opponent… Manchester United star Jesse Lingard, writes THOMAS BLOW.
Thankfully AJ doesn’t want to meet the winger in the boxing ring, with the two agreeing to do battle on video game FIFA.
Lingard, 28, was the first to pipe up by tweeting: “So Anthony Joshua thinks he’s king of the ring and FIFA!
“Well I’m gonna show him June 21 at 11.30am UK time as part of the world’s biggest charity eSports festival Gamers Without Borders
“Lets see who’s the real heavyweight champ.”
ON THIS DAY
On this day three years ago, Man Utd signed Brazilian midfielder Fred!
‘DISINTERESTED’
Former Republic of Ireland forward Tony Cascarino has said that Bruno Fernandes looked ‘disinterested’ in Portugal’s game against Germany.
Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “By the way, Fernandes… I’ve not a seen a performance like that for a long time in an international line-up. He looked disinterested completely.
“I don’t know for what reason, it’s not like Fernandes had a bad game, he gave away the ball and made passes, he just had no impact on the game at all.
“He looked like he was disinterested in grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck, he had no interest at all.”
FIXTURE LIST
Man Utd start off the 2021-22 Premier League season against rivals Leeds!
RAM OFF
Sergio Ramos is keen on completing a free transfer to French side PSG this summer.
Manchester United are also high on the Spaniards list of potential clubs to move to.
According to 90 min, the 35-year-old has received the best offer from PSG.
But there are some hurdles in the way, with the report stating that PSG hold an interest in former team-mate Raphael Varane – similarly to United.
FINAL 16
Man Utd’s Dan James helped Wales to reach the Round of 16 at Euro 2020!
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Ronaldo still remains Man Utd’s record sale despite leaving 12 years ago.
ROCK SOLID
Luke Shaw is the strongest player in the England squad, according to team-mate Reece James.
In an interview with the FA’s Lion’s Den YouTube channel, James was asked who would win in a strength test.
And it appears that the Man Utd left-back is stronger than he looks.
James said: “Luke Shaw is strong. They (Mings, Maguire) are definitely strong but Luke is a beast, a brick.
“If there’s one guy I play against that I know is going to be strong, it’d definitely be him.”
TOP POG
Manchester United plan to make Paul Pogba the highest-paid player in the Premier League with a new £104MILLION deal, writes DANIEL CUTTS.
The France star, 28, is going into the final 12 months of his contract and United are willing to offer him a staggering £400,000 a week over the next five years.
The Red Devils are desperate to keep midfielder Pogba and do not want him to go into the new season without him tied down.
Old Trafford chiefs are now set to put the bumper new terms on the table – a huge increase on his current £290,000-a-week salary.
His new pay packet would eclipse the £375k a week which United team-mate David de Gea earns.
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Man Utd have made an improved bid believed to be worth more than £75million for Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
Sky Sports are reporting that the structure of the deal will see Man Utd pay more money up front.
The original bid was believed to be in the region of £67m up front with rightly £8m in add-ons.
Borussia Dortmund are considering the offer, but reports in Germany suggest they value him in excess of £80m.
RED DEVIL’S WISH LIST
Man Utd are keen on Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane and Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho.
MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWS
New speculation over Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos has been overshadowed by talk of making Paul Pogba the Premier League’s highest-paid player.
France midfielder Pogba could land a £104MILLION deal – £400,000 a week over the next five years.
United are desperate to keep the 28-year-old as he enters the last 12 months of his contract
Reports earlier had suggested Old Trafford chiefs are prepared to consider a part-exchange deal involving Pogba and his Euro 2020 team-mate Varane.
Varane is rated United’s preferred option as a new central defender to partner skipper Harry Maguire.
And it’s also claimed Varane’s Real Madrid side-kick Sergio Ramos, 35, is another alternative – especially as Prem champs City have reportedly rejected signing the legend.
Finally, it’s claimed United are willing to sell left-back Alex Telles to fund a move for Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier.
United are already thought to have had a £10m bid rejected for the versatile England ace.
‘UTD & LIVERPOOL WERE SUPER LEAGUE DRIVING FORCES’
Barcelona chief Joan Laporta claims Manchester United and Liverpool were the ‘real founders’ of the controversial European Super League.
The football world was stunned in April when 12 of the continent’s top clubs – including the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ – announced they were forming a breakaway division.
The closed-shop project would have replaced the Champions League and guaranteed annual participation for its ‘Dirty Dozen’ founders.
However, a furious fan backlash prompted nine members to swiftly withdraw, leaving just Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus in the ESL.
But despite looking like one of the main guilty parties, Barcelona president Laporta insists that English giants United and Liverpool were the original orchestrators of the ESL.
Laporta claimed: “Liverpool and United were the real founders of the Super League.
“Uefa threatened and was demagogic. The clubs have still not paid the compensation for leaving.
“The Super League project is alive. It will be the most attractive competition in the world, and it will be based on meritocracy and solidarity.”
ENGLAND’S ‘YIKES!’ TO DYKES
Scotland hardman Lyndon Dykes claims England did not like it up ’em when they collided at Wembley on Friday night.
The Aussie-born striker made his intentions clear right from the off when he clattered Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw in the first minute of the cross-border clash.
And England’s spiky reaction to the physical approach left Dykes convinced he had rattled Gareth Southgate’s men.
He said: “It set the tone when I smashed into Shaw and I think that a few of the boys from the England team didn’t really want it.
“It was right from the kick-off and it was up to me to win the first challenge and I’ve taken him out as well, so it was a good start for us.
“It wasn’t deliberate but I caught him with my knee on his leg and I knew he didn’t like it.
“Shaw didn’t say anything but the referee tried to make me say sorry after I’d got him.
“The ref had actually pulled me in the warm-up before the game had even started and tried to warn me about my headers and stuff.
“But if the ball is there to be won I’m going to challenge for it and that’s what I did.”
UTD TO RESIST POGBA EXIT WITH HUGE PAY OFFER
Manchester United plan to make Paul Pogba the highest-paid player in the Premier League with a new £104MILLION deal.
The France star, 28, is going into the final 12 months of his contract and United are willing to offer him a staggering £400,000 a week over the next five years.
The Red Devils are desperate to keep midfielder Pogba and do not want him to go into the new season without him tied down.
Old Trafford chiefs are now set to put the bumper new terms on the table – a huge increase on his current £290,000-a-week salary.
His new pay packet would eclipse the £375k a week which United team-mate David de Gea earns.
United will wait until after the Euros with France, before finalising the structure of his new terms.
Pogba has been in talks with agent Mino Raiola over the last year on what his plans are for the future.
He could demand huge wages and a hefty signing on fee if he was to become a free transfer next summer.
The £89m superstar revealed earlier this week no agreement had been settled with United yet. But SunSport understands that could not be far away, and the early noises between both camps have been positive.
‘POGBA FOR VARANE SWAP TALK’
Manchester United are prepared to offer Paul Pogba to Real Madrid in exchange for Raphael Varane, according to reports.
The France defender, 28, has been on United’s radar for some time and is said to be one of the club’s top targets this summer.
Previous managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho both wanted to bring Varane to Old Trafford.
Ed Woodward was even prepared to spend £100million on the defender in 2018, but never came close to striking a deal.
But Varane now reportedly prefers a move to United over PSG, and his representatives are keen to hold a meeting with the Red Devils.
And according to AS, via the Express, United could offer up Pogba in order to get a deal over the line.
United fear Pogba will not agree a new contract and leave on a free next summer.
The club had previously placed a £150million asking price on the midfielder to ward off interest from Juventus and Real Madrid.
Talks opened over a new contract for Pogba earlier this month, while the Italian press claim a swap deal involving Cristiano Ronaldo is also on the cards.
ROONEY MISSES ULTIMATE UTD TOURNAMENT XI
Manchester United stars have shone on the international stage down the years.
Ryan Giggs may have never made it to a tournament with Wales, but plenty of other United greats have.
The Red Devils are well represented once again at Euro 2020, with the likes of Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford hoping to sprinkle their stardust on the biggest stage.
Prior to the tournament, United themselves compiled an XI of players that have thrived for their countries while turning out for the Red Devils.
There’s no place for the likes of Wayne Rooney or Paul Scholes – so let’s take a look at who DID make their cut.
JAY-MAKER
Heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua has called out his next opponent… Manchester United star Jesse Lingard.
Thankfully AJ doesn’t want to meet the winger in the boxing ring, with the two agreeing to do battle on video game FIFA.
Lingard, 28, was the first to pipe up by tweeting: “So Anthony Joshua thinks he’s king of the ring and FIFA!
“Well I’m gonna show him June 21 at 11.30am UK time as part of the world’s biggest charity eSports festival Gamers Without Borders
“Lets see who’s the real heavyweight champ.”
Gamers Without Borders is a charity aiming to distribute the Covid-19 vaccine to underdeveloped countries.
Several celebrities have agreed to get involved in the scheme, including Joshua and Lingard.
AJ couldn’t believe the audacity of Lingard’s tweet, responding: “No chance, Jesse Lingard [followed by a laughing emoji]. See you there.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
