MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paul Parker has advised the club to replace Jadon Sancho with Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma.
Mitoma, 25, has been a standout player this season while Sancho has just registered 10 goals and four assists since making his £73million move from Dortmund in 2021.
Meanwhile, talisman Marcus Rashford has rubbished claims that he is seeking £500,000-per-week to sign a new contract at Old Trafford.
And Man United goalkeeper David de Gea has rejected a new contract at Old Trafford, according to reports.
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Wayne Rooney praised Manchester United for moving on quickly after offloading Cristiano Ronaldo.
Rooney added: “I suppose he got what he wanted.
“For Manchester United, it was important to move on as quick as possible from that and really refocus on the group of players who were there and wanted to be there.
“And I think that’s where [Erik] ten Hag has done a really good job in refocusing the players and getting them in a position where they are, obviously, comfortably in the top four, and also winning the [Carabao] Cup.”
Rooney moving Ron
Manchester United record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has said “it’s a shame how it ended” for Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.
DC United boss Rooney told CNN about Al-Nassr superstar Ronaldo: “I think what he’s done for Manchester United is great. He’s won Premier League titles, won the Champions League, scored many goals.
“So I think certainly for the fans and certainly for the players, his former team-mates who played with him from my time especially, we’ll never forget what he did for Manchester United.
“In my eyes, he’ll always be a club legend and it’s a shame the way it ended of course this time round. But I don’t think that takes anything away from his legacy at the club.”
Man Utd transfer advice
Manchester United have been urged to freshen up their attack by replacing Jadon Sancho with Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma.
Former United star Paul Parker told MyBettingSites: “I would love to see him at Man United but then they have to offload some of their wingers and they could start with getting rid of Jadon Sancho. I would rather have Mitoma in the squad than him.
“He has proven himself in the Premier League and I doubt that Sancho will ever do that.
“I think he should go back to Germany and play in his comfort zone where he is best.”
De Gea future
Manchester United star David de Gea has turned down a new contract as the club attempts a pay cut on his current £375,000-a-week deal.
According to The Athletic, United’s opening proposal has been rejected by De Gea.
Manager Erik ten Hag is keen for the Spain international to remain his first-choice goalkeeper for many more years.
And while the 32-year-old wants to stay at Old Trafford, he also feels his performances warrant him still being one of the best-paid players in the team.
Rashford rubbishes claims
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has dismissed claims he is asking for up to £500,000-a-week in wages to extend his contract.
Rashford tweeted: “Just before this one starts to do the rounds! It’s complete nonsense.
“The club and myself have been respectful to one another, and that’s how it will remain.
“My focus is purely on finishing as well as possible in the league and winning trophies.”
Brighton’s Mitoma ‘should replace Sancho’
Man United have been urged to freshen up their attack.
That’s by replacing Jadon Sancho with Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma.
Paul Parker told MyBettingSites: “I would love to see him at Man United but then they have to offload some of their wingers and they could start with getting rid of Jadon Sancho. I would rather have Mitoma in the squad than him.
“He has proven himself in the Premier League and I doubt that Sancho will ever do that. I think he should go back to Germany and play in his comfort zone where he is best.”
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Brighton are plotting to hand a new deal to teen sensation Evan Ferguson.
The Ireland international is wanted by Man United, Chelsea and Liverpool after a stunning breakthrough season.
And there is also strong interest from Spurs.
But despite only giving him a new deal in autumn, Brighton are ready to improve Ferguson’s terms on another fresh contract immediately.
Bellingham boost for Red Devils
Man Utd have received a boost in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham.
That’s because Real Madrid are only willing to spend £88million on the England star.
United are one of several clubs hoping to sign Bellingham, who is set to leave Borussia Dortmund.
Real are favourites to sign him, but they are only able to spent up to £88m… significantly less than what Dortmund are looking for.
Potential United XI next season
Man Utd are set to dip into the transfer market this summer.
And they could line up in a totally different way next season.
United could boast a new goalie and striker in their XI, as well as a playmaker and right-back.
Is this how United will look under Erik ten Hag for the 2023/24 campaign?
United in hunt for Mount
Man United are firmly in the race to sign Chelsea contract rebel Mason Mount.
BonusCodeBets has the Red Devils down as second-favourite for the England midfielder behind rivals Liverpool.
Man City are third in the race for Mount, who looks likely to depart Stamford Bridge for around £50million in the summer.
He has also been strongly linked with a Thomas Tuchel reunion at Bayern Munich.
De Gea future remains uncertain
Manchester United star David de Gea has rejected a new contract as the club attempts a pay cut on his current £375,000-a-week deal.
According to The Athletic, United’s opening proposal has been dismissed by De Gea.
Manager Erik ten Hag is keen for the Spain international to remain his first-choice goalkeeper for many years to come.
And while the 32-year-old wants to stay at Old Trafford, he also feels his performances warrant him still being one of the best-paid players in the squad.
United target gets Barcelona message
Manchester United have been put on red alert after Barcelona star Ansu Fati was urged to quit the Nou Camp by his dad.
Bori Fati said: “It bothers me how they are treating Ansu. I am very disappointed, Ansu deserved much more.
“As a father, I see Ansu [playing] for a short time and it p****s me off but I think as a father, not as a coach.
“I have told Ansu that it is better for him to have a change of scenery.[But] Ansu does not agree with me. He wants to stay and succeed at Barcelona.”
Erik ‘jealous’ of flying Gunners
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been accused of jealousy after bemoaning Arsenal’s luck with injuries.
Sutton told BettingSites: “That could well be a bit of sour grapes maybe from Ten Hag.
“I don’t think that you can say Arsenal have been lucky with injuries. The players have obviously been doing the right things and working hard.
“Ten Hag has done well but he’s probably jealous to be looking and seeing Arsenal just miles ahead of them at the minute.”
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Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has become the first ever manager, along with Arsenal great Arsene Wenger, to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
Fergie said: “It’s an honour when you receive recognition like this. However, it’s not just about me as a person.
“It’s about the job at Manchester United and the bond we had over many years, so I’m also proud for the club, the staff and my players.
“My job was to send the fans home happy. United’s history and my own expectations were the things that drove me, and I then had to try and develop all my players with the same expectations and make sure we could go out and achieve them.”
Meanwhile, United star David de Gea has rejected a new contract as the club attempts a pay cut on his current £375,000-a-week deal.
According to The Athletic, the Red Devils’ opening proposal has been dismissed by De Gea.
Manager Erik ten Hag is keen for the Spain international to remain his first-choice goalkeeper for many more years.
While the 32-year-old wants to stay at Old Trafford, he also feels his performances warrant him still being one of the best-paid players in the squad.
And United have been put on red alert after Barcelona star Ansu Fati was urged to quit the Nou Camp by his dad.
Bori Fati said: “It bothers me how they are treating Ansu. I am very disappointed, Ansu deserved much more.
“As a father, I see Ansu [playing] for a short time and it p****s me off but I think as a father, not as a coach.
“I have told Ansu that it is better for him to have a change of scenery.[But] Ansu does not agree with me. He wants to stay and succeed at Barcelona.”
Finally, United have given Ten Hag the green light to bid £80million for Tottenham superstar Harry Kane.
And the Red Devils want to wrap up a deal to sign Kane before the end of the season.
The 29-year-old is a long-term target for the Manchester giants, who desperately want a new striker this summer after axing Cristiano Ronaldo.
But it remains to be seen if Spurs are finally willing to sell the England captain after all those years
Chris of life
Manchester United star Christian Eriksen is ahead of schedule and could be back in action in just 10 days.
Eriksen, 31, was expected to be out until May with an ankle injury he suffered.
But the playmaker has returned to training and there is optimism around the club that he could be available soon.
Eriksen said: “It is going well. I have just started being outside with football boots on.
“And then we take it from there, that is the next step. I have been in the gym for some weeks now and now it is time to do the next rehab session outside.”
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Jim in a jam
Manchester United could miss out on Champions League qualification even if Jim Ratcliffe takes over and they finish in the top four.
The issue stems from Ratcliffe, who is Britain’s richest man, owning Nice.
Under UEFA rules, that would mean if the Red Devils and the Ligue 1 club both finish in Champions League qualification spots, only the side finishing higher could be allowed to enter the competition.
So if Nice come third in France and United finished fourth in the Premier League, then Ratcliffe’s Frenchmen would make it.
Just a Min
Manchester United have been handed a blow in their pursuit of Napoli star Kim Min-jae as Liverpool have entered the bidding war.
Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham have also been linked, but United are believed to be the favourites to sign Kim.
However, the Red Devils could be blown out of the water as Rai claim the Reds are intending to offer £60million for the centre-back.
The Merseysiders could be in the market for a new defender this summer to bolster manager Jurgen Klopp’s options.
Brentford’s Raya replacement
Manchester United have been handed a boost in their attempts to sign Brentford star David Raya.
Raya, 27, has become one of the most sought-after goalkeepers in the Premier League after his impressive displays.
The Spain international is keen on a challenge after turning down two contract offers to stay with the Bees.
Raya’s current deal expires at the end of next season, and the club are now lining up a move for his potential replacement.
And Brentford have identified Freiburg star Mark Flekken.
Marcel Sabitzer blow
Manchester United could miss out on the permanent signing of Marcel Sabitzer, who moved to Old Trafford on loan in January.
Sabitzer could be kept at Bayern Munich with new manager Thomas Tuchel set to make the decision on his future.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the midfielder is keen on continuing his career with Erik ten Hag as his manager.
However, the Austria international’s deal with United does not include an option to buy and therefore it will be up to the Bavarians and Tuchel to decide if he will be sold.
Under former manager Julian Nagelsmann, it had seemed that the 29-year-old’s career at the Allianz Arena was over, but that could now change.
Romano suggests that the final decision will be made “around May/June” time.
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Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal great Arsene Wenger have revealed how they have put the past behind them and become good friends.
Ferguson said: “They became a tough team to compete with and we both wanted to win, which motivated us further.
“Through the years since retirement, we’d go for dinner together in a little restaurant he knows well in Switzerland.
“He is a really interesting man and I enjoy his company, but it is still my job to pick the wine!”
Gift of the Gab
Manchester United have been dealt a transfer blow as Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga is “dreaming about joining Arsenal”.
According to Faro de Vigo, Napoli are “willing to activate” Veiga’s £35.2million release clause in the summer transfer window.
But it seems that the playmaker has no desire to move to Naples – with the publication instead saying that he wants to “fulfil the dream of signing for Arsenal”.
The Gunners are allegedly the 20-year-old’s “favourite” team and both he and his representatives like the club’s commitment towards youth and the sporting project being led by Mikel Arteta.
Ten Hag ‘jealousy’
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been accused of jealousy after bemoaning Arsenal’s luck with injuries.
Sutton told BettingSites: “That could well be a bit of sour grapes maybe from Ten Hag.
“I don’t think that you can say Arsenal have been lucky with injuries. The players have obviously been doing the right things and working hard.
“They’ll be doing stuff pre-training to make sure they’re conditioned and ready to play. And then warming down correctly after games.
“That’s not to say Manchester United players aren’t doing the same things but in some seasons you get more injuries than other seasons.
“But you know, as a consequence of Arsenal having that continuity while they’re doing so well. Ten Hag has done well but he’s probably jealous to be looking and seeing Arsenal just miles ahead of them at the minute.”
Rice is right
Arsenal are becoming more confident they will win the transfer race to land West Ham star and Manchester United target Declan Rice this summer.
Rice is also attracting interest from Chelsea ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to the Evening Standard the Gunner are confident of winning the battle for the midfielder.
That works as a major transfer blow for United, who are looking for midfield reinforcement.
Credit: Reuters Harry Kane bid
Manchester United have given manager Erik ten Hag the green light to bid £80million for Tottenham superstar Harry Kane.
And United want to wrap up a deal to sign Kane before the end of the season.
The 29-year-old is a long-term target for the Red Devils who desperately want a new striker this summer after axing Cristiano Ronaldo.
But it remains to be seen if Spurs are finally willing to sell the England captain.
Fati transfer boost
Manchester United have been put on red alert after Barcelona star Ansu Fati was urged to quit the Nou Camp by his dad.
Bori Fati said: “It bothers me how they are treating Ansu. I am very disappointed, Ansu deserved much more.
“As a father, I see Ansu [playing] for a short time and it p****s me off but I think as a father, not as a coach.
“I have told Ansu that it is better for him to have a change of scenery.[But] Ansu does not agree with me. He wants to stay and succeed at Barcelona.”
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