MAN UTD are preparing a £90m transfer bid for England captain Harry Kane, as the Glazer family look to placate angry fans.
Meanwhile Dortmund are now reportedly willing to sell Jadon Sancho for £85m – the fee United were willing to pay for the winger last summer.
On the pitch, United are through to the Europa League final after beating Roma 8-5 across two thrilling legs.
They face Villarreal in the final and it will be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first final as the club’s boss.
Get all the latest Man Utd news and transfer updates here…
FANDEMIC
Joel Glazer’s words have received a lukewarm reception from the Man Utd Supporters Trust, who want actions and not words.
In a statement, MUST said: “The response could in theory – and we emphasise in theory only – be a change in direction and approach by the owners versus their silence and disregard for communication over the last 16 years.
“We will, however, determine our position based on the resulting actions rather than these words alone. We have seen empty words too many times previously.
“We will seek a mandate from our members and from the wider fanbase before proceeding. We only wish to engage in this process should our supporters want us to.
“The onus remains on the club to put right the problems of the past, not just the European Super League but the overall lack of communication and consultation by the owners.
“Our primary objective remains to ensure a supporter share scheme is put in place which carries equal voting rights to the shares held by the Glazer Family.”
MUST have delivered a response to Joel Glazer STADIUM ARCADIUM
Joel Glazer also vowed to invest in Old Trafford and the Carrington training complex – as well as Man United’s squad.
Glazer added: “Our top priority is, and will always be, competing for the most important trophies, playing entertaining football with a team comprised of top-quality recruits and some of the world’s best homegrown talent.
“Success on the field must be underpinned by solid foundations off it. We have supported sustained investment in the team over many years, and that will continue this summer.
“We recognise that we will need to significantly increase investment in Old Trafford and our training complex to ensure that the club’s facilities remain among the best in Europe.”
Joel Glazer has promised to invest in Old Trafford GLAZER OFFER
Joel Glazer says he will meet with Man Utd’s Fan Forum at the end of the season following Sunday’s protests.
Glazer wrote in an open letter: “I want to acknowledge the need for change, with deeper consultation with you as our main fan representative body across a range of important issues, including the competitions we play in.
“We also recognise the importance of fan and football interests being embedded in key decision-making processes at every level of the club, and we are open to constructive discussions on how to reinforce that principle.
“We will reach out to members of the forum to schedule a meeting in which I shall participate as soon as possible after the final game of the season. “
NEXT UP
It is Aston Villa away on the horizon for Manchester United.
The trip to Villa Park kicks off live on Sky at 2.05pm on Sunday, May 9.
And there is some good news for the visitors as Dean Smith has confirmed Jack Grealish will miss the match.
GDANSK CALLING
Donny van de Beek earned a rare start in last night’s game and looked forward to the Europa League final on Twitter.
The Dutchman made the most passes in Roma’s half of any Manchester United player last night (31) and enjoyed a better passing accuracy (81.4%) than Bruno Fernandes.
SEMPER FI
Harry Maguire is among the Premier League stars reportedly in talks to sign up to an eSports company.
Semper Fortis Esports, valued at £14million on the stock exchange, are said by Evening Standard to be on the verge of bringing in the defender as a brand ambassador.
Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin is also named as being in discussions.
Former Football League chairman Keith Harris is chairman of the British company.
AMAZING JOURNEY
One of the Roma players to feature against Manchester United last night had taken a very difficult journey to get there.
Ebrima Darboe left Gambia along while still a teenager and spent time in a Libyan refugee camp having passed through human traffickers.
He made it to Sicily via boat before making a name for himself in the Italian game, and making his debut for Roma on the weekend.
Darboe said yesterday: “I was nervous when I was coming on.
“Four or five years ago I was in Africa, watching players on the TV – and today I was out there playing against some of them. So, I was very excited about that.
“I’ve had a pretty unusual time. It’s true that I had to go through a long journey, that was a bit tough, in order to get here, but since I have been here [in Italy] my life has changed.”
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leads the Premier League Manager of the Month nominees for April.
Marcelo Bielsa, Sam Allardyce and Steve Bruce also feature on the shortlist, which will be voted for by fans until next Friday.
Meanwhile, Mason Greenwood and Jesse Lingard are among those nominated for April’s Premier League Player of the Month.
The shortlist also includes Stuart Dallas, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kelechi Iheanacho, Allan Saint-Maximin and Chris Wood.
OBLAK ONUS
Jan Oblak would be keen on a move to a top English side this summer, according to reports.
ESPN claim the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper’s camp want to draw interest from the Premier League after seven years in Spain.
But the LaLiga club hold a £104million release clause on the star shot-stopper.
Manchester United have previously been linked to Oblak.
PUSH & PAUL
Paul Pogba is yet to discuss a new Manchester United contract, it has been reported.
The Frenchman’s deal expires at the end of next season after the Red Devils enacted an optional 12-month extension to the deal he signed in 2016.
And, according to Sky Sports, United have not opened talks over a renewal with Pogba focused on a successful end to the season.
HARG TO ARGUE
Owen Hargreaves has urged Manchester United to focus their attentions elsewhere amid their push for Erling Haaland.
Both the Norwegian and Harry Kane are said to be interesting the Red Devils for a mega-money move.
But former star Hargreaves reckons a new deal for Edinson Cavani plus two other signings are better value for money.
He told BT: “Get [Cavani] to sign a new deal, there’s no transfer fee then – obviously there are big wages – but then I think you can spend elsewhere.
“I think they need a right-winger, whether that’s Jadon Sancho or Raphinha from Leeds or somebody like that.
“Declan Rice for the base of midfield to get the best out of Pogba and Fernandes, I’d love to see that and another centre-back. You could spend that Haaland or Kane money on three players.”
SIGN HIM UP
Edinson Cavani showed exactly why Manchester United want to keep him for another season last night, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said.
The Uruguayan’s stunning performance in the semi-final versus Roma left the manager thrilled.
He said afterwards: “It was always going to be an open game because they had to score goals and that was going to make it a chance for us to create chances.
“I think both teams could have scored five more, so it could have been 6-6, 7-6, it could have been a different scoreline.
“But for me now the main thing is we’re in a final, we know we have to play better than this but we’re here because we’ve had a centre forward who has scored four goals during the tie, during the two legs.
“Edinson’s shown again why we want to keep him at Old Trafford.”
WAR GAMES
Sky Sports have revealed there could be ‘war’ between Erling Haaland’s representatives and Borussia Dortmund this summer.
The German club reportedly want £150million for the striker, regardless of whether they qualify for the Champions League.
But agent Mino Raiola has already talked openly about a move and Dortmund finishing outside the top-four in Bundesliga could heighten that push.
Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all credited with wanting to sign Haaland.
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Marcelo Bielsa has praised the ‘competitiveness’ of English football as the reason behind three of this year’s four European finalists being from the Premier League.
The Leeds boss said: “The refereeing in England can be better or worse, but they always try to ensure the rules favour the game.
“This helps the structure. It can’t be better – considering, for example, the pitches and to not even talk about the influence of the fans who don’t just prize the victory.
“Its financial power is not the determining factor.
“The greatness in the English game is in the competitiveness of the leagues and the assimilation of the natural results.”
MEMORY LANE
Here is some of the best social media reaction from Manchester United’s stars as they looked forward to another Europa League final.
SOL DESTROYING
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has slammed the decision to make Manchester United play twice in 48 hours to solve their fixture mayhem.
The Red Devils must face Leicester on Tuesday before the rearranged Liverpool clash on Thursday, which was delayed by fan protests.
And the boss said: “It’s unheard of. It’s made by people who have never played football at this level.
“It’s physically impossible for the players. We have not been dealt a good hand.
“We are going to need everyone for these four games. It’s a short turnaround but we have to be ready.”
KEEP LOOKING
Jose Mourinho is reportedly eyeing up a move for Manchester United keeper David De Gea, according to reports.
The Portuguese manager was announced as the Italian club Roma’s successor to Paulo Fonseca earlier this week, just two weeks after he was sacked by Tottenham.
And according to Todofichajes one of the first transfers he wants to make as Roma manager is the acquisition of 30-year-old De Gea.
De Gea has recently been out of favour at Old Trafford following the promotion of Dean Henderson to the No1 spot.
SANCHO HOPE
Borussia Dortmund will reportedly be open to selling Jadon Sancho for £80million this summer.
Sky Sports detail Manchester United’s interest in the winger, with three other clubs for company.
The England star is said to want Champions League football next year, something Borussia may be unable to provide amid their Bundesliga top-four battle.
TOR-N BETWEEN?
Pau Torres has revealed his emotions at facing Manchester United in the Europa League final.
The Villarreal defender has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford.
He said after beating Arsenal 2-1 on aggregate: “We will face a great team that will surely make things very difficult for us.
“We didn’t want both European finals to be entirely English. It is fantastic that Villarreal will represent Spanish football in a European final.”
Credit: Getty LEX YOUR MUSCLES
Should Manchester United need a new left-back in the summer, Alex Sandro is reportedly available.
TuttoJuve name the Red Devils, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain as taking an interest in the Juventus defender.
He is said to be available for under £20million in the next window having been a long-term target for several clubs.
ED IN THE RIGHT PLACE
Edinson Cavani is in the form of his Manchester United career right now.
Has a player ever dominated a two-legged European tie like this?
GOOD MORNING RED DEVILS FANS
Man United booked their place in the Europa League final despite losing 3-2 in Rome.
Edinson Cavani scored twice in a thriller against the Italians, who gave the Red Devils a hard-fought game.
But United held out to ensure their first-leg thrashing helped them set up a final clash against Villarreal, who knocked out Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Mason Greenwood became the youngest Englishman to reach 100 games for United and the third youngest overall aged just 19 years and 217 days.
Greenwood is now ahead of club legends Ryan Giggs and Duncan Edwards in the top five list of players to hit 100 games.
But he is behind Norman Whiteside who reached the milestone before his 19th birthday.
And United icon George Best is also ahead of Greenwood, having reached the figure in 49 days fewer.
Finally, Lazio are considering a move for United star Juan Mata, according to reports.
The Spaniard is set to be out of contract this summer, having become a bit-part player at Old Trafford.
Having turned 33 last month, the attacking midfielder is seeking his next opportunity – and the security of a multi-year deal.
According to Il Tempo, Lazio could offer Mata a two-year contract – with the option of a third season on top.
RATINGS
David De Gea put in a stunning performance against Roma.
But Edinson Cavani also had a big night for Man Utd.
READ THE FULL RATINGS HERE
Who was United’s best player against Roma? MAGIC MAGUIRE
Harry Maguire has hailed Man United’s achievement of reaching the Europa League final.
He said: “It’s a great achievement.
“We started the game a bit edgy, they played a man-to-man pressing style which meant it was end-to-end like basketball.
“We had a good result at half time but gave them too many chances in the second half.
“We obviously don’t want to lose any match, we came tonight wanting to win.
“Thankfully we put ourselves in a great position in the first half.
“Now we’ve got to go to the final and win it.”
Harry Maguire is delighted to be in the Europa League finalCredit: Getty ROMA 3 MAN UTD 2 (5-8 AGG)
Man United booked their place in the Europa League final despite losing in Rome.
Edinson Cavani scored twice in a thriller against the Italians, who gave the Red Devils a hard-fought game.
But United held out to ensure their first-leg thrashing helped them set up a final clash against Villarreal, who knocked out Arsenal.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
