CRISTIANO RONALDO has added to the speculation of his time at Old Trafford coming to an end.
The Portuguese icon appeared to mouth the words “I’m not finished yet” during a post-lap of honour on the weekend.
But the 5x Ballon d’Or winner has claimed that this was not what he said.
Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard’s brother has gone on a rant as he believes that the United forward didn’t get the send off he derserved.
And former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher doesn’t believe that the infusion of Ralf Rangnicks role in Manchester and Austrian managerial role will work.
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Varane has no United regrets
Raphael Varane insists he made the right choice to join Man Utd – despite his struggles this season.
The ex-Real Madrid star declared: “The experience it’s amazing. The feeling to be a United player is something special.
“I am very happy to play in the Premier League and it’s a great experience.
“Obviously, it’s not the result what we expected but I’m still positive and I think that the next season will be better.”
“I think I need a full pre-season to be fit but I think next season will be better.
“I think this season was not bad but we can improve and we can do better.”
Too good to be Tchou
Premier League clubs have been given a boost in the hunt for Aurelien Tchouameni.
That’s because the Monaco star reportedly wants a move to England’s top flight this summer.
Di Marzio claims Tchouameni is ready to snub interest from Spain for a Prem switch.
Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal are among those keen on the £60million-rated France midfielder.
Pogba tipped for European transfer
Paul Pogba will have no problem finding a new club this summer if he leaves Man United.
That’s the opinion of ex-Unite star Luke Chadwick who reckons top clubs such as PSG and Real Madrid will be eager to snap the ‘world class’ Frenchman up.
Chadwick said, via Caught Offside: “I’d imagine at the end of the season there’ll be big clubs who’ll be interested in him, even if his stock has fallen a bit.
“That might cost him a few grand a week in whatever contract he receives, but it does look like he’ll move on and it’s the right time to do so.
“I still think we’ll see the big clubs like Real Madrid and PSG trying to take him on and get the best out of him, which United haven’t managed to do.”
Jaap Stam backs Maguire
Man United legend Jaap Stam has backed Harry Maguire to rediscover the form that drove the club to splurge £100m on him.
Stam told the PA news agency: “I still think Harry is a good player, is a good defender.
“You need to understand, every player – and I’ve had it myself as well – goes through rough spells that he’s having a hard time, the confidence is a bit low, he’s not feeling well, making mistakes.
“But when you cost 100 million and you’re making a mistake, yeah, the pressure on you is a lot more than when you’re costing a few quid.
“He’s played this season good games as well. Having this season now and maybe a new coach coming in, having a fresh start, (he will be) learning a lot from this season as well and what he’s done and what he needs to do.
“Does he need to make a change or not? Maybe having different players next to him or in front of him can help him out as well in terms of feeling more confident, so maybe next season you’ll see a total different player.”
McKen you believe it
Former Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna is being touted as the next Watford boss.
The Hornets’ position will be open when Roy Hodgson leaves the club at the end of the season.
And McKenna is one of the front-runners to replace the 74-year-old, as reported by The East Anglian Daily Times.
The 35-year-old is currently managing at League One Ipswich just four months after leaving his role at United.
Man United face Ronaldo battle
Man United are facing a battle to keep Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.
The 37-year-old legend is considering a move away after just a year back at the club with the Red Devils’ Champions League qualification hopes over.
The hierarchy at United are aware of this but are desperate to keep one of the most marketable names in the game.
Ronaldo signed for two years when he returned this season with the option of a further year.
Much will come down to what incoming boss Erik Ten Hag’s plans are but he has yet to communicate what he wants to do about the Portuguese ace.
Ten Hag does not want to discuss any player plans with the club until he has concluded the title race with his Ajax side in the Eredivisie.
Man City fear revealed
Gary Neville has revealed what he thinks rivals Man City will fear the most when they take on Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg.
Man United legend Neville said: “This is a monstrous game in midweek for City.
“Manchester City versus Real Madrid is an event.
“The game last week was, but this on Wednesday is like a heavyweight boxing clash of the century. Real Madrid were on the canvas a couple of times but they got up, and that is the thing Pep will fear most.”
Mourinho plans Man United raid
Jose Mourinho is eyeing another English raid by targeting Aaron Wan-Bissaka at old club Manchester United.
Former Red Devils boss Mourinho has had great success with the signing of Three Lions striker Tammy Abraham, who has blasted 24 goals this term.
Now he is considering a move for Abraham’s compatriot Wan-Bissaka.
The full-back is also drawing admiring glances from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
AWB is waiting to speak to incoming Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag to see if he is in the Dutchman’s plans.
The defender, 24, has endured a difficult campaign at Old Trafford.
Lingard tipped for Prem stay
Jesse Lingard has been tipped to remain in the Premier League even if leaves Man United.
Lingard’s fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and has most likely kicked his last ball in a Man United shirt.
However, Newcastle or West Ham could provide solace for Lingard.
That’s the opinion of former Premier League ace Charlie Austin.
He said to talkSPORT: “You’d have to say West Ham [as a destination], you’d have to put Newcastle in the mix.
“Every player that’s part of the top six that’s no longer wanted by their clubs, Newcastle’s name is going to pop up.”
Didn’t Mata at Real Madrid
Juan Mata is one of the Premier League’s most decorated stars with stints at Man United and Chelsea – but he failed to make the grade with Real Madrid.
Originally a Real Oviedo youth product, Los Blancos pounced on attacking midfielder Mata when he was 15.
He played his way through the youth ranks to the second string, where he scored ten goals in a team that was relegated from the Spanish second division.
Mata had a release clause in the final year of his contract that allowed him to talk to other clubs – and in 2007 he moved to Valencia.
It was at Valencia where Mata made his name, before moving to the Premier League with Chelsea and then on to the Red Devils.
Season ticket changes revealed
Man United have announced a series of changes to the stipulations of a season ticket for fans.
The new rules allow for flexibility for fans when choosing a season ticket.
United’s media said: “From next season, Season Ticket-holders will be able to opt in or out of each of the cup competitions the team competes in.
“The changes have resulted from consultation with the Manchester United Fans’ Advisory Board (FAB) and Fans’ Forum, whose members have worked closely with the club to develop the revised policies.”
Dybala’s future plans revealed
Paulo Dybala is reportedly on the verge of joining Inter Milan on a free transfer.
According to Italian outlet La Gazzetta delo Sport, Dybala has chosen Inter Milan as his next club.
He will earn a staggering £5million per-year at LEAST.
He has been at the centre of a four-way Premier League transfer battle with Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham.
Ramsdale defends Fernandes taunt
Aaron Ramsdale has defended taunting Bruno Fernandes after the Man United star missed a penalty against the Gunners.
Ramsdale said on Peter Crouch’s podcast: “It was good sh**housery, but I think it got blown out of proportion because there was five or six Arsenal players in front of me so I celebrated with them.
‘It looked like it, I probably had that a bit in my head then stopped halfway, but it’s just emotion.
‘Nothing to do with him or to do with the football club or anything like that. It was just pure emotion.”
Mat some of that
Juan Mata is set to leave Man United this summer when his contract is up.
But the midfield veteran isn’t short on offers it’s been claimed.
According to Sport, Valencia, Real Sociedad, and Real Betis are all interested in giving Mata a new home.
Match made in heaven
Erik ten Hag is the perfect match for Man United.
That’s the opinion of ex-Brighton star Joel Veltman.
Veltman told Sky Sports: “I think it’s a good choice only because he’s tactically really good, and I think that’s the most important thing that they need right now.
“They have the major players. Every player showed already they are amazing and can perform well in this league at the highest level,
“So they just need a gaffer who is like, ‘Guys, you have to do this, this and this.’
“He needs time of course, but I think he’s probably the perfect match.”
Man United in transfer blow
Man United look set to lose out on Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly to Barcelona.
Man United have been tracking the defender over the last few years.
But AS claim Koulibaly’s in advanced talks with Barca over a summer switch.
Rice in charge
Man United will reportedly miss out on Declan Rice this summer.
The England ace is set to snub a move away from West Ham, the Mail reported.
The Hammers plan to reward Rice’s loyalty by naming him the club’s captain.
In Kroos control
Real Madrid ace Toni Kroos has revealed how close he was to joining Man United when David Moyes was boss.
Koss told the Daily Mail: “I knew beforehand that MUFC wanted me, and Moyes absolutely underlined that. It was a really nice afternoon with very pleasant people.
We talked a lot about United’s football plan, which convinced me.”
“United is too big a club to be there for a year or two. This is not a club where you go to finish your career.
“You have to be there for three or four years and both the player and club must have a clear idea.”
Man United players tax revealed
Several Man United players pay less in yearly tax than Cristiano Ronaldo.
Figures show that Jadon Sancho, David De Gea, and Raphael Varane’s tax bills are considerably lower than Ronaldo’s.
De Gea coughs up £9.40m, while Sancho’s tax bill is £8.77m, and Varane departs with £8.52m, City AM reported.
Ronaldo’s tax figures revealed
Half of Cristiano Ronaldo’s wages are dished out to the taxman, figures reveal.
Ronaldo reportedly rakes in just over £26.52m a year.
But he pays out £12.78m to HMRC tax and revenue department, City AM reported.
Tchou of luck
Man United’s transfer pursuit of Aurelien Tchouaméni has been given a huge boost as he’s reportedly interested in a move to the Premier League.
That’s the view of transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio who told wettfreunde: “A lot of clubs in the Premier League are following him (Aurelien Tchouaméni) also. Arsenal, Manchester United to name a few.”
“He prefers to play in the Premier League.
“Nowadays the players want to play in the Premier League. He stayed another year in Monaco because he was waiting for the possibility of going to the Premier League.
“I think this could be the summer for him to go.”
Serg of interest
Lazio are reportedly willing to lower their asking price for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
His consistent performances this season have made him one of the most sought-after players in the world.
He is out of contract in summer 2024, but Lazio are willing to let him go in the summer.
And according to Italian outlet CalcioMercato, the club have lowered their asking price.
Milinkovic-Savic was originally valued at £85million, but The Eagles will now consider offers of around £67million.
Ronaldo/Ten Hag success predicted
Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to have a successful relationship with Erik ten Hag at Man United next season.
That’s the view of Luke Chadwick who told CaughtOffside: “We all talk about his age but I think he’s certainly got the energy levels to keep on doing it at this level.
“I think the main issue this season has been his frustration with how things went under Ole, and the results not really coming under Rangnick either.
“Hopefully now we’re seeing that he’s a bit more positive, and hopefully the new manager can come in and bring everyone together. At his best, he’s obviously someone you’d rather have at the club than not.”
Time to modernise
Ralf Rangnick wants Man United to rebuild their attack with modern strikers with less reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo.
He said: “Cristiano isn’t a central striker or does not want to play in that position.
“It’s obvious the club needs at least two new strikers who give this team more quality and more options. I wouldn’t even call it wingers.
“Two strikers and modern strikers, that do not necessarily have to be wingers.
“If you look into international football, there aren’t many top teams who still play with two strikers. Most play with either three strikers or a false nine.”
Berbatov demands Ronaldo respect
Dimitar Berbatov has demanded that Cristiano Ronaldo is given more respect at Man United.
Berbatov, who also thinks Ronaldo can play for another three or four years said to United’s media: “To be honest, I’m not surprised.
“I just had the pleasure of playing one year with him, which was a short period, but I saw how he prepared himself when he was at United. And then I followed him up into his career and it’s not surprising to see him play like this.
“I am sure if he continues taking care of himself, like he is doing now, he can play for another three or four years for sure.
“Yes, time is waiting for no-one and, with time, some of your qualities are getting less but then you need to be smart and adjust your way of playing football.
“You can still be good and Ronaldo is a case of this, 18 goals at 37 years of age, in the best league in the world, come on! You need to show the respect there.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
