MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ‘considering’ a move to bring Tammy Abraham back to the Premier League this summer.
The former Blues striker has flourished since signing for Roma scoring 23 goals in 40 appearances under Jose Mourinho.
Bruno Fernandes has been handed a new Manchester United contract worth £240,000 a week, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
The United midfielder, 27, has been convinced to sign till 2027 at United after discussions with Old Trafford chiefs over the future of the club.
This is despite him not knowing the identity of the club’s next manager yet.
Also, Paris Saint-Germain have joined the race with United to sign Wolves attacker Pedro Neto according to rumours.
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Red Devils vs PSG for Neto
Manchester United have competition from Paris Saint-Germain in the fight for Pedro Neto this summer, according to reports.
The Red Devils are eyeing a £50million-plus summer move for the 22-year-old Wolves star.
However, The Daily Mail report that PSG are “monitoring his progress” for the rest of the campaign.
The midfielder recently signed a contract extension until 2027 so Wolves can push up the transfer price for wannabe suitors.
Man Utd could have signed Neto for next to nothing back in 2016 when he came to Carrington on trial from Portuguese side Braga.
He made his first start for Wolves in 330 days against Crystal Palace earlier this month.
R-on fire
Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned Manchester United player of the month for the third time this season.
The 37-year-old returned to Old Trafford last summer and made an instant impact upon his arrival.
He has netted 18 times in 32 games so far this season, making him the club’s top goalscorer.
Credit: EPA Ronaldo had the perfect start to the season, winning the player of the month award for both September and October.
Now, he has added a third award to the collection.
The Red Devils only recorded one win during the month of March, but it was a crucial result.
Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to help his side to a 3-2 win against fellow top four competitors Tottenham.
Cont-down is on
Rangers legend Ally McCoist believes that Antonio Conte should become the next Manchester United manager.
Conte has been linked with the role since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left Old Trafford in November.
The Italian has since joined Tottenham, but he is still on the Red Devils’ list of potential candidates.
And McCoist believes that he would be the perfect man for the job.
When speaking to FourFourTwo, he said: “I think United missed the boat by not appointing Conte at the end of last year, and in normal circumstances you would think that ship had sailed, however, nothing surprises you in football.
“You hear the rumours that Mauricio Pochettino wants to go back to Spurs, and doesn’t fancy United, so I wouldn’t rule out Conte going to United.
“The one thing Conte wants is financial backing, and I am not sure he is happy with what he is getting at Spurs.
“He has done a few strange interviews, and made a few comments that would indicate that is the case.
“United have great players, but they are not a great team, and I think Conte could help mould them into that. It is a time for real change.”
Hear me Ror
Three Premier League big hitters – including Manchester United – are chasing 40-goal Rangers wonderkid Rory Wilson, according to reports.
Liverpool and City are locked in a battle with United to sign the Scottish sensation.
According to the Daily Star, Wilson has turned down Rangers’ approach with a professional contract and looks to follow the same path as Chelsea’s Billy Gilmour and turn pro in England.
Credit: Kenny Ramsay Like Wilson, Gilmour spent many years in Rangers’ academy, but he made a switch to England in 2017 – something the striker is yet to do.
The 16-year-old goal scorer is regarded as one of Scotland’s hottest prospects and both United and City watched him bag a brace for the international’s U17s against the Czech Republic this week.
Wilson’s 40-goal heroics this season has also drawn interest from Newcastle and Leeds.
And a move to any Premier League outfit could only come at the cost of a £300,000 compensation fee.
Man Utd and Arsenal ‘consider Tammy Abraham transfer swoop’
Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Tammy Abraham in the summer.
The England international has flourished since leaving Chelsea for Italian giants Roma, scoring 23 goals in 40 appearances for Jose Mourinho’s side this season.
And the former Blues man’s displays in the Italian capital have reportedly caught the eye of United and Arsenal – both of whom are in the market for a new striker.
That’s according to Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, who claim United are contemplating signing Abraham as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Man Utd joined by PSG in Pedro Neto transfer race
Manchester United have competition from Paris Saint-Germain in the fight for Pedro Neto this summer, according to reports.
The Red Devils are eyeing a £50million-plus summer move for the 22-year-old Wolves star.
However, The Daily Mail report that PSG are “monitoring his progress” for the rest of the campaign.
The midfielder recently signed a contract extension until 2027 so Wolves can push up the transfer price for wannabe suitors.
Man Utd could have signed Neto for next to nothing back in 2016 when he came to Carrington on trial from Portuguese side Braga.
He made his first start for Wolves in 330 days against Crystal Palace earlier this month.
United look set to miss out on Milenkovic
Manchester United look set to miss out on Nikola Milenkovic – because West Ham have a “gentleman’s agreement” to sign him, according to reports.
The Fiorentina centre-back, 24, has been at the centre of a transfer tug of war.
A whole host of Premier League sides have been linked with the defender in recent seasons.
Tottenham, Newcastle, Wolves and Arsenal were among them, as well as United and West Ham.
However, Milenkovic signed a contract extension last summer, tying him down until 2023.
Should United miss out on Milenkovic who looks bound for the London Stadium, they may look elsewhere in their pursuit of defensive reinforcements.
Max Kilman, Jules Kounde, Manuel Akanji and soon-to-be-free-agent Antonio Rudiger are all targets.
Good morning Red Devils fans
Bruno Fernandes is close to agreeing a new five-year deal at Manchester United, reports Neil Custis.
The Portuguese star will more than double his salary to £240,000 per week after the club hierarchy convinced him of their plans for the future that include bringing in Erik ten Hag as new boss.
Meanwhile, the Glazer family’s unwillingness to pay substantial compensation to land Mauricio Pochettino is another reason why Ten Hag is now the preferred candidate to take over at Old Trafford.
In an intriguing stand off, Paris Saint-Germain officials are considering sacking Pochettino, but don’t want to hand him to United for nothing.
ESPN report that PSG would rather force the Red Devils into paying a sizeable fee for the Argentine’s services – which United officials are refusing to do.
The compensation package necessary to bring Ten Hag to the Premier League is understood to be both less costly and less complicated.
But United will need to move quickly to secure the Dutchman as their new manager – because he is reportedly attracting interest from other clubs.
According to The Mail, two other European clubs have also spoken to the 52-year-old.
Elsewhere, Anthony Elanga has praised Man United mentor Cristiano Ronaldo.
He said: “It’s really good [to have Ronaldo as a mentor] because I go to training quite early and see him there.
“If we have had a game the day before, we’ll speak about the game or training. He’s a really good person to have around the building, not just because of what he does on the pitch, but what he does off the pitch as well.
“If we (younger players) need any help we can speak to him, so he’s a really good person to be around.”
And finally, Paul Pogba has admitted that being called up for international duty with France is a welcome break away from Man United.
He told Telefoot: “Absolutely. You have to speak the truth.
“Yes, it’s true that there have been moments, especially in Manchester, when there was a need for this break to regain this energy, this confidence.”
Ronaldo issues warning
Cristiano Ronaldo has warned Portugal to respect North Macedonia in their World Cup play-off final.
Ronaldo and Co will meet Italy’s conquerors in the World Cup play-off final in Porto on Tuesday.
Manchester United star Ronaldo, 37, tweeted: “The first step has been taken towards our great objective, towards the 2022 World Cup.
“Nothing is won, nothing is achieved.
“We have to continue to work in a serious and focused way, respecting the opponent but always believing in our abilities. Power Portugal! Go to Qatar!”
Ten Hag’s a wanted man
A Dutch journalist claims that Erik Ten Hag is wanted by two other clubs aside from Man United.
Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan told Sky Sports:“There are three major opportunities for Erik ten Hag. Manchester United is only one of them.
“I don’t want to dampen the excitement in England but maybe United have not done all the work yet.”
Sancho thanks fans
Jadon Sancho has thanked fans for wishing him a happy birthday.
He said on Twitter: “Thank you everyone for your birthday wishes, I appreciate everyone sending love.
“It’s hard for me to respond to everyone but it doesn’t go unnoticed.”
David James on Kalvin Philips
Ex-England goalkeeper David James has urged Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips to snub other clubs in favour of a move to Aston Villa
He said to GG recon: “Kalvin could become a member of Stevie’s group at Villa and then if he does well then he can go with Stevie to the next club he moves onto.
“Once Stevie likes a player then he sticks with them, which is something you can sense from his relationships.
“I can see Stevie bringing success to Villa and that would be one exciting bus for Kalvin Phillips to be on.”
Man United need to flog troublemakers
Man United will need to flog troublemakers Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba and Harry Maguire if Erik Ten Hag as the Ajax boss isn’t Zinedine Zidane,
That’s the view of ex-Holland international Rene van der Gijp has given the Red Devils an astonishing tip.
Van der Gijp told Vendaag Inside: “He is not a Zidane, for example, would be.
“He just needs to get rid of those troublemakers. Ronaldo, Pogba, Maguire. Ronaldo would get along fine with Zidane.
“They are on the same level.”
Wolves hope to keep Neves
Wolves have opened contract talks with Ruben Neves in a bid to keep him out of Arsenal’s clutches this summer.
The Arsenal boss sees the £50million-rated Molineux midfielder as key to his rebuilding plans with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain also monitoring Neves, who will have two years left of his current contract this summer.
However Wolves know they must move now to convince Neves to extend his current deal – or cash in this summer while his value remains high, to fund new signings for Bruno Lage.
“We’re obviously talking to him and we all know how much he loves playing for the club. We know how much he has settled here, but he is also an ambitious young man,” said Wolves Technical Director Scott Sellars.
“As with all players, you try and have an open dialogue with them and their representatives to come to the best scenario for the club and the player.
“Rightly so, elite clubs all over Europe will have Ruben on their radar, but we have an excellent relationship with him and will do things properly, and collaboratively, when the time is right.
“Ruben is having a fantastic season and everybody should take a pat on the back in terms of how well he is playing.”
McCoist on Man United job
Ally McCoist reckons Man United messed up by not recruiting Antonio Conte as new boss when they sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Conte subsequently joined Tottenham but McCoist thinks United can prise the Italian away from White Hart Lane if they fail to bring in Mauricio Pochettino whose reportedly keen on a return to Spurs.
McCoist told FourFourTwo: “I think United missed the boat by not appointing Conte at the end of last year, and in normal circumstances you would think that ship had sailed, however, nothing surprises you in football.
“You hear the rumours that Mauricio Pochettino wants to go back to Spurs, and doesn’t fancy United, so I wouldn’t rule out Conte going to United.”
Pogba on France duty
Paul Pogba has admitted that being called up for international duty with France is a welcome break away from Man United.
He told Telefoot: “Absolutely. You have to speak the truth.
“Yes, it’s true that there have been moments, especially in Manchester, when there was a need for this break to regain this energy, this confidence.”
Merson on Sancho for England
Paul Merson reckons Gareth Southgate should’ve picked Jadon Sancho instead of Raheem Sterling for the England squad.
Merson said in his Daily Star column: “Gareth Southgate should have picked Jadon Sancho instead of Raheem Sterling in his England squad.
“Surely you’re better off having Sancho in the squad than Sterling? We know what Sterling can do.
“We know he’s going to the World Cup. Sterling always performs for England. Leave him out, he’s got big games coming up for Manchester City. And put Sancho in.”
Rivaldo backs Ten Hag appointment
Brazilian legend Rivaldo has backed Erik Ten Hag to become Man United’s new boss.
He said to Betfair: “According to reports this week, Manchester United have spoken to Erik ten Hag about becoming their next manager and he is now the odds-on favourite in the betting.
“Looking at what the Dutchman has been doing with Ajax, I’m sure he could be a great option to become United’s next manager. He is an excellent coach.”
Elanga on Fernandes
Anthony Elanga has revealed that Bruno Fernandes helps to keep him calm and relaxed on the pitch.
He said to United’s media: “That’s why I feel comfortable [on the pitch] because I get the likes of Bruno [Fernandes] speaking to me every day.
“And on the pitch as well, which helps calm me down and stay relaxed when I have the ball.”
Elanga praises Ronaldo
Anthony Elanga has praised Man United mentor Cristiano Ronaldo.
“It’s really good [to have Ronaldo as a mentor] because I go to training quite early and see him there.
“If we have had a game the day before, we’ll speak about the game or training. He’s a really good person to have around the building, not just because of what he does on the pitch, but what he does off the pitch as well.
“If we (younger players) need any help we can speak to him, so he’s a really good person to be around.”
Lindelof congratulates Elanga on achievement
Victor Lindelof played his part in helping Sweden to a World Cup play-off semi-final win, and then afterwards congratulated his Manchester United teammate Anthony Elanga on making his international debut.
Lindelof played all 120 minutes as the Swedes defeated Czech Republic 1-0 after extra-time, a tie decided by Robin Quaison’s winner.
Nineteen-year-old Elanga came on for this Sweden bow with five minutes of extra-time remaining, and afterwards was pictured on social media celebrating with Lindelof.
And the centre-back went a step further, adding the image to his Instagram story and paying tribute to the teenager with the words: ‘Congratulations on the debut brother. So happy for you.’
Credit: @ManUtd Twitter
United must move quickly for Erik
Manchester United will need to move quickly to secure Erik ten Hag as their new manager – because he is reportedly attracting interest from other clubs.
Earlier this week, SunSport exclusively revealed that the Ajax head coach was at the top of the pile to be offered the position at Old Trafford, and it has since been confirmed that he has interviewed for the role.
But according to The Mail, Man Utd will need to be swift in their dealings with Ten Hag as two other European clubs have also spoken to the 52-year-old.
The other two unnamed sides are said to be Champions League regulars – with one having already tabled an offer to the Dutchman.
There are also reports in Holland that Ten Hag could stay at Ajax after he signed a new deal only last year following an unsuccessful interview with Tottenham.
Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino is the other candidate at the forefront of United’s consideration.
Parker: Maguire must perform well
Former Manchester United and England defender Paul Parker believes it is essential that Harry Maguire puts in a good performance when representing his country this weekend.
International friendlies are often a chance to experiment with tactics and selection, but Parker feels the spotlight will be firmly on the Red Devils captain.
Maguire has endured a difficult domestic season with many critics calling for him to be dropped from the United first team.
In an interview with OddsNinja, Parker said: “For certain players, these games are important.
“They’ve got to treat them as games to get themselves back into the system again, and Harry Maguire needs a good performance for his country because he’s going to be scrutinised by every single football supporter – and maybe even non-football supporters because even they’re gonna want an opinion about his performance for the country.
“It is really important, and Harry Maguire cannot afford to take his foot off the gas. He has to step forward and show it there.”
Poch waiting on United call
Mauricio Pochettino is ‘waiting to hear back’ from John Murtough after holding initial talks with Manchester United’s director of football several weeks ago.
According to reports in The Express, the PSG boss spoke to Murtough about the upcoming position, but is yet to receive confirmation of an official interview for the role.
The Argentine coach was a long time favourite for the job, but has now slipped behind Ajax manager Erik ten Hag in the betting.
And Ten Hag now appears in pole position after he was said to impress United officials at his interview earlier this week.
Whether Murtogh actually gets round to contacting Pochettino remains to be seen.
United and PSG in Poch stand-off
The Glazer family’s unwillingness to pay substantial compensation to land Mauricio Pochettino is another reason why Erik ten Hag is now the preferred candidate to take over at Old Trafford.
In an intriguing stand off, Paris Saint-Germain officials are considering sacking Pochettino, but don’t want to hand him to United for nothing.
ESPN report that PSG would rather force the Red Devils into paying a sizeable fee for the Argentine’s services – which United officials are refusing to do.
The compensation package necessary to bring Ten Hag to the Premier League is understood to be both less costly and less complicated.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
