MANCHESTER are reportedly weighing up a move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Pedro Goncalves.
The Portuguese side signed the playmaker as a replacement for Bruno Fernandes, but the pair could soon be together at Old Trafford.
Also on the transfer front, we’ve the very latest on Jules Kounde as well as updates on Jadon Sancho and Pau Torres.
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GLAZER VOWS MAN UTD WILL SPLASH OUT
Manchester United owner Joel Glazer has promised supporters Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be backed in the transfer window.
The 50-year-old made his first Fan’s Forum appearance in 15 years on Friday where he outlined his vision for the future of the Red Devils.
United supporters have longed for Glazer and his family to sell their stake in the club, and their anger towards the American’s reached boiling point over their intentions to join the European Super League.
Joel Glazer, right, has promised Manchester United fans that signings will be made this summer Furious supporters stormed inside Old Trafford in protest against the Glazers last month, which forced the clash against Liverpool to be rescheduled.
And in an attempt to appease the United fanbase, Joel Glazer has vowed to splash the cash in the summer, as well as creating a Fan Advisory Board and a Fan Share Scheme.
He said: “Our goal is to win every competition we compete in, and we will continue to invest in our Academy and in the transfer market to support the manager in an effort to meet the club’s goals.
“As a club we have devoted a lot of time and resources over the last several years updating and further developing our vast global scouting network to adapt to the modern football environment.
“This is a project that should provide a foundation for long-term success in the years to come.
“In addition, as you all know, we have also been focused on growing and developing our women’s team in line with the traditions and values of the club, and we are committed to continuing that process.”
LIVERPOOL ‘HEAD UTD IN RAPH RACE’
Liverpool have stolen a march on Manchester United in the race to sign Raphinha, reports say.
The Reds are in pole position to land the Brazilian winger after his impressive debut season at Leeds.
According to the Express, Liverpool are ahead of their rivals Man Utd and Manchester City in the race.
But the report also states that Leeds have no intention of letting the 24-year-old go.
KANE URGED TO MAKE SPAIN MOVE
Gary Lineker has admitted he would like to see Harry Kane follow in his footsteps and sign for Barcelona.
A host of English clubs are chasing the Tottenham man but fellow ex-Spurs striker Lineker would be interested to see him move abroad.
He told Goal: “I would love to see him at Barcelona but they are going for Aguero and are short on cash at the moment.
“I think it is between Manchester City, Manchester United and maybe PSG.
“They have [Mauricio] Pochettino and he would win things, guaranteed.
“I think it is more likely that one of the Manchester clubs can afford him outside of Chelsea. I don’t think he would go to Chelsea and do that to the Tottenham fans but who knows?”
TARGET MAN
Manchester United are hopeful of finally signing Jadon Sancho this summer, reports say.
The Red Devils are ‘pressing ahead’ with a deal for the 21-year-old Dortmund rising star.
The Athletic report that talks are underway again between United and the German side.
And the Old Trafford side hope they can sign him for less than the £108million asking price last summer.
The Red Devils were desperate to land Sancho last summer. But Dortmund’s previous asking price proved to be more than United were willing to pay.
Bundesliga side Dortmund are reportedly holding out for £80m plus another £20m in add-ons.
BLISTERING
A hell of a goal for Anthony Elanga on his Sweden Under-21s debut last night.
NOT LONG TO WAIT
There is less than a fortnight to go until next season’s Premier League fixtures are announced…
Mark Wednesday, June 16 on your diaries for the 9am release.
And the opening weekend is just over two months away and set for August 14.
SAUL LATEST
More on Saul Niguez’s future as Chelsea are interested in signing the Atletico Madrid star, according to reports.
Saul, 26, is reportedly eager for a new challenge having spent his whole career at Atletico, and he does not feel as important to Diego Simeone after making just 22 league starts this term.
The midfielder has a release clause of £128million but the Spanish champions are willing to let him go for a lot less, according to journalist Matteo Moretto.
Matteo reports Chelsea and PSG’s ‘attentive’ interest in Saul, but believes nothing is advanced at this stage.
The journalist adds that Bayern Munich are also interested in the Spaniard, as we told you earlier.
UNITED STARS IN ACTION
Bruno Fernandes and David De Gea will go head-to-head tonight as Portugal face Spain in a Euro 2020 warm-up.
The 6.30pm kick-off is live on Sky Sports from Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano.
Manchester United target Nuno Mendes may also feature for the visitors.
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SAUL ANSWERS THE CALL
Reports in Spain have detailed Saul Niguez’s imminent move to Bayern Munich.
Linked with Manchester United, the Atletico Madrid midfielder is heading to Germany for £71million.
Radio Marca state that Atleti would then use the cash to buy Udinese star Rodrigo de Paul.
LUKE AND LEARN
Luke Shaw has been hailed as the star man of Manchester United’s campaign by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The right-back voted for his fellow defender in the Players’ Player of the Year award, which Shaw won.
Wan-Bissaka told the club website: “I gave mine to Luke but I think Bruno [Fernandes] is up there as well.
“Luke has been the stand-out for me. His performances, that pushes me as well, to compete with him to get the best out of all of us.
“He’s been positive throughout, making the most out of every game. He’s not taken his foot off the pedal, he’s kept going, pushed himself until the whistle goes. That’s good. He helps the team as well.”
THE KANE IN SPAIN
Gary Lineker has admitted he would like to see Harry Kane follow in his footsteps and sign for Barcelona.
A host of English clubs are chasing the Tottenham man but fellow ex-Spurs striker Lineker would be interested to see him move abroad.
He told Goal: “I would love to see him at Barcelona but they are going for Aguero and are short on cash at the moment.
“I think it is between Manchester City, Manchester United and maybe PSG.
“They have [Mauricio] Pochettino and he would win things, guaranteed.
“I think it is more likely that one of the Manchester clubs can afford him outside of Chelsea. I don’t think he would go to Chelsea and do that to the Tottenham fans but who knows?”
Credit: Ryan Browne-The Guardian LEED THE RACE
Liverpool have stolen a march on Manchester United in the race to sign Raphinha, reports say.
The Reds are in pole position to land the Brazilian winger after his impressive debut season at Leeds.
According to the Express, Liverpool are ahead of their rivals Man Utd and Manchester City in the race.
But the report also states that Leeds have no intention of letting the 24-year-old go.
STILL GOT IT
Former Manchester United player Bebe was up to his old tricks for Rayo Vallecano last night.
This whopping free-kick made it 3-0 in the Segunda Division play-off semi-final versus Leganes.
NETFLIX AND CEL
Lille defender Zeki Celik is on the radars of Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal.
That is according to Evening Standard, who claim the right-back would cost just £13million this summer.
United are after competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka while Arsenal may have to replace Hector Bellerin.
Likewise, Spurs are likely to lose Serge Aurier after he expressed his desire for a move.
BAD TRIP
Manchester United will miss out on Kieran Tripper, according to reports in Spain.
Following claims that the Atletico Madrid star is already ready to move back to England, Mundo Deportivo have shut down the notion.
Despite the LaLiga champions holding just a year left on the player’s contract, they do not countenance a sale and neither does Trippier.
Credit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail ‘STATEMENT SIGNING’
Manchester United hero Gary Pallister has urged the club to sign Harry Kane.
The Tottenham striker is considering his future amid links to the Red Devils, Manchester City and Chelsea.
And ex-defender Pallister told Metro: “What a statement it would be if Manchester United were able to get hold of Kane.
“It seems to me that Man City are favourites, Harry has talked about how he’d love to play with De Bruyne, so we’ve got a good idea of what he’s thinking.
“But if Manchester United could sign him, what a statement.”
Credit: Ryan Browne-The Guardian MOR OF THAT
Manchester United, neighbours City, and Chelsea are all interested in Barcelona wonderkid Ilaix Moriba, according to reports.
And the Catalans are believed to be willing to sell the 18-year-old, who has just one year remaining on his current contract.
Barcelona are struggling for cash and are unwilling to meet Moriba’s contract demands, report Mundo Deportivo.
In March the Spanish outlet claimed several clubs were chasing the midfielder, with United making a ‘firm offer’.
Moriba has a buyout clause of £86million but Barcelona will cash in if he does not lower his demands.
ATLET IT GO
Atletico Madrid have reportedly slapped a £51million price tag on Manchester United target Saul Niguez.
The midfielder helped Los Colchoneros win LaLiga but could be let go if the valuation is met, according to Fichajes.net.
Atleti are experiencing tough financial times and may have to cash in on their recent success, with Kieran Trippier also linked to United.
CAVANI FRUSTRATION
Edinson Cavani was not involved as Uruguay missed the chance to win in their 2022 World Cup qualifiers overnight.
The 0-0 draw with Paraguay left the Manchester United forward’s nation fifth in the Conmebol group, out of an automatic spot in Qatar.
GOOD MORNING UNITED FANS
Manchester United are reportedly still firmly in the hunt for Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic.
Milenkovic’s current deal with Fiorentina is due to expire next June and it does not appear he will be penning an extension, making a summer exit likely.
Man United’s interest in the Serbia international had thought to have cooled but according to La Nazione, the Red Devils are still keen on a deal for the defender.
Elsewhere on the transfer front, United have fallen behind Liverpool in the race for Raphinha, according to journalist Gianluigi Longari.
The Leeds United ace has enjoyed an excellent first season in the English top-flight. He has thrived under Marcelo Bielsa and has seen his value skyrocket in recent months.
His performances have attracted the attention of some of the league’s top teams, including Manchester City.
Leeds are not ready to part ways with their star man and with a number of clubs in the fray, the deal is far from straightforward.
However, the Red Devils are reportedly prepared to offer a massive sum of €80 million [£68.8million] in order to sign Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window.
According to a report from Spanish publication El Gol Digital, United are plotting a summer raid on La Liga champions Atletico Madrid for the transfer of midfielder Saul Niguez.
Saul’s stock is high in the footballing community, as evidenced by the interest he is courting from Barcelona.
COMPETITION FOR TRIPPIER
Everton are reportedly interested in Manchester United target Kieran Trippier.
The Manchester Evening News understands that United have revived their interest in Atletico Madrid’s Trippier, after they abandoned a move for the right-back in the January transfer window.
It’s reported that although Trippier still has two years remaining on his contract in Spain, the cash-strapped Atleti are open to offers.
A centre-back, defensive-midfielder and right-winger are the priority targets for United, but it’s understood that competition at right-back for Aaron Wan-Bissaka is also on the agenda.
‘CLEVER FOOTBALLER’
Sven Goran Eriksson believes that Jesse Lingard should have been included in the 26-man England squad for the upcoming European Championships.
The 28-year-old has undergone a tremendous career turnaround since joining West Ham United on loan from Manchester United in January.
ingard was included in Gareth Southgate’s preliminary squad for the Euros but was cut when the final list was announced.
Eriksson was shocked at Lingard’s omission, with the former England manager questioning current boss Gareth Southgate’s decision.
He told talkSPORT: “It’s a surprise that Lingard’s not there because even to have him on the bench with his pace and one-on-one ability, he’s a clever footballer.
“He had a good season with West Ham. I didn’t see him play every game, but the games I saw he has been very good.
“It’s always difficult. In the end, you can only pick the number [of players] that you’re allowed to pick. Someone will be disappointed – it’s always like that.”
TELL ALL
Manchester United outcast Alex Telles has opened up on his relationship with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer amid exit talks.
Telles endured a tricky start to life in Manchester after he tested positive for coronavirus early on, which forced him to sit out two league games due to self-isolation rules.
The full-back has made just nine appearances in the Premier League as a result of failing to dislodge Luke Shaw from the starting eleven.
The Brazilian told United’s official club website: “Yes, I believe I’ve made the most of this season, I’ve learnt a great deal, I learnt a lot of things, I’ve developed as a player and a person as well.”
He discussed next season with optimism, claiming: “I’m really happy with my first season at United and I’m sure that next season will be even better.
“I think I always took the opportunity to do my best whenever I was on the pitch. I had good games, with the adaptation process the first season isn’t easy.
“But I believe that when Ole gave me the opportunity and placed his trust in me and put me on the pitch, I did my best.
“I’m sure that I’ll continue doing even better to spend more time on the pitch and get a lot more minutes.”
NIK HIM AWAY?
Manchester United are reportedly still firmly in the hunt for Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic.
Milenkovic’s current deal with Fiorentina is due to expire next June, though, and it does not appear that he will be penning an extension, making a summer exit likely.
Man United’s interest in the Serbia international had thought to have cooled, but according to La Nazione, the Red Devils are still keen on a deal for the defender.
The report claims that AC Milan are also keeping a close eye on developments, while West Ham United could also reportedly compete for his signature during this summer’s transfer window.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
