MANCHESTER UNITED could capitalise on a move for Frenkie de Jong, with news that Barcelona could be forced to sell the star because of Financial Fair Play.
United are also interested in signing Benfica’s Darwin Nunez and Wolves’ Ruben Neves.
The news comes as Paul Pogba has reportedly been offered a whopping £8million-a-year contract from former club Juventus.
The Frenchman set to leave Old Trafford this summer and the Old Lady are eager to bring him back to Turin.
Meanwhile Erik Ten Hag has reportedly lined up N’Golo Kante as a top transfer target.
United are said to believe the 31-year-old France World Cup winner to be attainable, given he has a year left on his contract at Chelsea.
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Return of the Mac
Mancxhester United have finalised deals to bring Mitchell van der Gaag and Steve McClaren in as part of incoming manager Erik ten Hag’s backroom staff.
Van der Gaag has been Ten Hag’s No2 at Ajax since last year and helped the Dutch giants clinch the Eredivisie title for a third season in a row.
Meanwhile, former England boss McClaren had the Dutchman as his assistant back when they won the Dutch title with Twente in 2010.
And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that the pair will be arriving to work with Ten Hag at Old Trafford.
Speaking on social media, he said: “Mitchell van der Gaag and Steve McClaren will be part of new Man United coaching staff, confirmed.
“Full agreement at final stages and set to be signed with both of them”
Rangnick to juggle two roles
Ralf Rangnick is determined to make the most out of the consultancy role he has agreed to take up at Manchester United once the season comes to an end.
Rangnick joined United in November as interim boss following a deal that will see him being promoted as a consultant for the club in June.
The German head coach was later announced as the next Austria manager, which raised questions as to how he will be able to juggle his next managerial job when he moves upstairs at Old Trafford.
According to The Times, however, the 63-year-old tactician is committed to his upcoming duties and wants his position at the club to be “meaningful”.
Rangnick is already in contact with incoming boss Erik ten Hag via Lars Kornetka, who is a mutual friend
More on Dybala
Juventus star Paulo Dybala, who was previously linked with Manchester United, is set to leave Turin in the summer.
As mentioned earlier, Dybala will be looking to join a team that will be playing in next season’s Champions League.
If that’s so, the United are ruled out as they look set to finish either sixth or seventh.
And the forward would need a £10million signing-on fee as well as wages of about £200,000-a-week
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Dybala transfer message
Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign outgoing Juventus star Paulo Dybala, who has been previously linked with Manchester United, but there is a catch.
Dybala is only keen on signing for a club that will be playing in the Champions League next season.
And that will make it even more crucial for any suitor to make it to the competition.
Therefore, the Red Devils may be unable to lure the forward to Old Trafford as they will not be in next season’s Champions League
Man Utd eye Kante
Incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been linked with a sensational swoop for Chelsea star N’Golo Kante this summer.
The takeover disruption at Stamford Bridge has convinced a number of teams that some of the Blues’ prized assets are up for grabs at the end of the season.
According to The Mirror, this has led to United chiefs, including Ten Hag, believing a swoop for Kante is realistic.
The news comes after SunSport exclusively revealed that the West Londoners were fearing the midfielder would be one of a number of players on their way out of the club.
Chelsea are already losing Antonio Rudiger, who is joining Real Madrid, as well as Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen, who have been linked with Barcelona.
That is after the club were restricted from doing business back in March following sanctions placed on departing owner Roman Abramovich
Timber transfer boost
Bayern Munich, who are interested in Ajax star Jurrien Timber confirmed he may join Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.
But Florian Plettenberg, a correspondent for the German champions, tweeted an update which is good news for United fans.
Plettenberg said: “Bayern inquired about him but it is said the 20 year-old could join Ten Hag at Manchester United.
“Talks with his management have taken place and Manchester United is seriously interested”
Jurr my guy
Ajax star Jurrien Timber could follow Erik ten Hag to Manchester United in the summer.
That is according to Sky Sports, who claim Timber is on his way out of the Dutch champions.
Bayern Munich have also been linked with the 20-year-old, who can play as a centre-back and a full-back.
Ten Hag also wants to bring former Ajax star Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Ince named manager
Manchester United legend Paul Ince has been named as Reading manager after an impressive spell as interim boss.
Ince was handed the reins temporarily in February when Veljko Paunovic was given the boot.
And the 54-year-old was given control on a permanent basis for ensuring the Royals’ Championship survival.
The former midfielder will have Alex Rae beside him as assistant manager next season
Xavi on De Jong
Barcelona manager Xavi has conceded that Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong may leave in the summer.
The Spanish tactician said: “For me, he is a very important player.
“He has been a starter almost always, except when he has been rotated.
“He is a fundamental footballer, but then there is the financial situation of the club.
“He is a player that I like very much, but we are going to see how the situation is”
Darwin Nunez boost
Manchester United have received a transfer boost in their bid to sign Benfica star Darwin Nunez as his club closes in on signing a replacement.
According to The Athletic, the Portuguese giants are lining up a swoop for Stuttgart star Sasa Kalajdzic.
The Lisbon outfit are expecting to lose United target Nunez this summer and ideally want a deal completed as soon as possible to allow them plenty of time to fill the void.
Now moves are being made to bring Kalajdzic to replace their star striker, who has also been linked with Arsenal
Juventus want to re-sign Pogba
Juventus are ready to offer Paul Pogba an £8million-a-year payday to re-sign him in the summer transfer window.
That is according to the Daily Mirror, who report that Pogba, who is out of contract at the end of the season, will be offered a mega deal by former club Juve.
The same report suggests it will be worth £160,000-per-week, and will include a huge signing-on-fee as well as bonuses.
The star midfielder left the Bianconeri in 2016 to return to United on a club-record deal
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Wolves star Ruben Neves is set to depart from Molineux in the summer with Manchester United and Barcelona keen.
However, Sport are reporting Neves prefers a move to Barca as he is close to agreeing a deal with the Catalan giants.
The midfielder’s agent Jorge Mendes is playing a big part in the ongoing talks.
The Portugal international was tearful as he said goodbye to the Wolves fans after their game against Norwich
De Jong transfer blow
Barcelona star and Manchester United transfer target Frenkie de Jong is willing to leave nearly £6million in unpaid wages on the table to clinch a move to Manchester City, reports SunSport’s Phil Thomas.
As SunSport recently revealed, incoming United boss Erik ten Hag wants De Jong but City manager Pep Guardiola is also a big fan.
Barca are still fighting their way out of a financial crisis, which saw players defer 40 per cent of wages for an entire year.
And the Netherlands international is still owed a bumper figure, which he could waive to make a move happen.
Guardiola is in the market for a new midfielder to replace the departing Fernandinho
Laird loved life on loan
Man Utd youngster Ethan Laird spent the second half of the season out on loan at Championship’s promoted side Bournemouth.
The 20-year-old has made six appearances for the Cherries this season and speaking to the club’s website he said: “I didn’t stop screaming for days after the Forest game, I was keeping the vibes going in camp.”
“I realise that there are repercussions to that – losing my voice! I think it’s been very easy to see our feelings about promotion, we’re all buzzing.”
Bournemouth sealed promotion with a win over Nottingham Forest.
De Ligt up for sale?
Juventus are meeting Paul Pogba’s entourage today to discuss his possible return to the club.
Matthijs de Ligt has the same agent as Pogba and they will also discuss the Dutch defender’s future, according to journalist Alfredo Pedulla.
There is a chance he could leave the club with Chelsea interested as our Man Utd. Is a reunion with ten Hag possible after de Ligt worked with him at Ajax?
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Pogba wants talks with Ten Hag
In a dramatic twist in the Paul Pogba transfer saga, Sky Sports are claiming that the 29-year-old could now want to speak with new boss Erik ten Hag to discuss his future.
He looked set to leave the club with Juventus and PSG leading the way to sign him.
But there now appears a small glimmer of hope that he is stay at Old Trafford won’t be over.
Sky say Pogba would “welcome” a meeting with the former Ajax manager starting his United work today.
United helped Yorke get first job
Ex-United striker Dwight Yorke is set to make his move into management as he takes over Australian side Macarthur FC.
Yorke has been given a two-year deal and he said: “Having played in the inaugural A-League Men’s season I have continually followed the competition and am aware of both the footballing and fan demands in Australia”
And the Sydney Morning Herald revealed that Man Utd recommended him to Macarthur.
Yorke scored 48 goals for Man Utd in 96 appearances.
Ten Hag’s No2 nearly died during match
Man Utd’s potential next No2 Mitchell van der Gaag once collapsed during a match as a result of a heart problem.
The 50-year-old has been widely reported to be the club’s new assistant manager following advanced talks.
But what fans may now know about Van der Gaag is that he almost died in September 2013 when he was manager of Portuguese outfit Belenenses.
Van der Gaag helped the club win the second division title in the previous campaign and was looking to make his mark in the Primeira Liga early into the 2013-14 term.
However he was forced to take a temporary leave of absence having collapsed during the 1-0 win against Maritimo.
He required two shocks from a defibrillator to save his life.
Ten Hag’s right hand man is known for focusing on coaching defences.
It dozen look good
Man Utd’s list of released players could hit DOUBLE FIGURES with six first-team stars set to leave the club.
Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Juan Mata, Edinson Cavani and Lee Grant could all head out the exit door.
Also multiple young players could go such as, Ondrej Mastny, 20, left-back Reece Devine, 20, midfielders Charlie Wellens, 19, and Connor Stanley, 20, as well as forwards D’Mani Mellor, 21, and Mateo Mejia, 19.
All are out of contract.
Academy graduate Dylan Levitt, 21, is also in the final month of his deal.
Following in Ten Hag’s footsteps
Erik ten Hag has spoken about the potential of signing highly rated Ajax centre-back Jurrien Timber.
He is just 20-years-old but he has been a star of the title winning team and he’s been capped by the Dutch national team six times already.
A reunion with ten Hag at Man Utd could be on the cards.
The new manager said: “I think all top clubs have Timber in their sight.”
He also commented on Brazilian winger Antony, he said: “If Antony would go — it would be a blow for Ajax because in their current squad there is nobody to replace him.”
Henderson wanted by Newcastle
Manchester United backup goalkeeper Dean Henderson could be on his way out of Old Trafford over the summer with Newcastle keen to sign him for £20million.
The shot-stopper, 25, was linked with a loan move to Toon in January but the two clubs failed to reach a deal.
Now the Magpies could make a move this summer to sign Henderson on a permanent basis, report The Mirror.
Henderson is said to be keen to play first-team football and could seek a move if he fails to get assurances from Erik ten Hag that he will be first choice next season.
Newcastle reportedly view the England international as the ideal successor to current No1 Martin Dubravka.
Neves could choose against United
Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves is set to leave the club this season with Man Utd and Barcelona keen.
However, Sport are reporting the player is close to agreeing a deal with the Catalan giants.
The player’s agent is Jorge Mendes and he is playing a big part in the deal.
Neves was seen tearful yesterday as he said goodbye to the Wolves fans after their game versus Norwich.
Ten Hag comments land him in hot water
Erik ten Hag worked alongside former Arsenal winger Marc Overmars at Ajax helping to build a talented young team.
Overmars left the Eredivise champions back in February.
This came as a result of sending a series of “inappropriate messages” to female colleagues.
However, Ten Hag categorically stated that he believes Overmars could still have a future at Ajax.
As reported by newspaper Het Parool, he said: “If Johan Derksen can return to TV, Overmars can return to Ajax.”
TV presenter Derksen, 73, seemingly admitted live on air last month that he sexually assaulted an unconscious woman 50 years ago, although he later backtracked on his comments.
And while Dutch prosecutors have opened an enquiry, TV show Today Inside later revealed that he would be returning.
When elaborating on Overmars’ situation, Ten Hag added: “We humans are in this world to help each other and not to shoot each other.
‘I have said many times: this championship is also his championship. We built this team together.
“After the game against Heerenveen, I also congratulated Marc with the title via text.'”
Ten Hag plans to keep Ronaldo
Erik ten Hag has stated that he plans to keep Cristiano Ronaldo at the club and he does have a future at Old Trafford.
He told Dutch media: “I want to keep Cristiano at Man Utd, of course. He has been very important for this club.
“Ronaldo is a giant, because of everything he has shown so far and because of how ambitious he is.”
The 37-year-old has scored 24 goals in all competitions this season.
Ten Hag knows he must re-build
The soon to arrive Erik ten Hag has explained that he is well aware of the task he faces at Old Trafford
He said: “I had choices to work at a different club, with a better foundation. But I chose Man Utd.
“Things have to get addressed there and that’s a challenge.
“The club and I are on the same wavelength about how I want to do this.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
