MANCHESTER UNITED are ramping up their chase for Jadon Sancho with an improved bid submitted to Borussia Dortmund.
Meanwhile, United have tabled a bid for Raphael Varane of £50million, according to separate reports.
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LIN IT TO WIN IT
Jesse Lingard has been urged to leave Man United on a permanent deal to West Ham.
Lingard scored nine goals and bagged five assists in just 16 games on loan at the Hammers this year,
Trevor Sinclair told TalkSport: “Can I just say, Jesse Lingard, get to the capital of England rather than the capital of France.
“You are loved at West Ham. Get yourself there, boy.”
PAU WOW
Man Utd are willing to launch a transfer bid for Pau Torres, according to reports.
But they face competition from Real Madrid for the defender’s signature.
According to AS, the Red Devils may make an official bid in the coming weeks.
Torres was in the Villarreal side which beat United in the Europa League final.
And he is currently starting for Spain alongside Aymeric Laporte at the Euros.
RAM RAID
Manchester United have reportedly been given a clear path to sign Sergio Ramos after Paris Saint-Germain dropped out of the race, writes ANTHONY CHAPMAN.
RMC claims Mauricio Pochettino is keen on signing the former Real Madrid captain, whose shock Bernabeu departure was confirmed this week.
However, Ramos is demanding a two-year contract on wages worth £200,000-a-week.
And PSG are refusing to enter talks unless Ramos, 35, has a change of heart and drops his demands.
That means United could now be frontrunners for the veteran defender after he also refused to entertain an offer from former side Sevilla.
Ramos is seen as an ideal partner for Red Devils captain Harry Maguire.
FERDINAND ON SANCHO
Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand has questioned whether Jadon Sancho has upset important people behind the scenes.
The outstanding creative winger hasn’t played one minute of football at Euro 2020.
And the decision to leave him out has left fans, ex-pros and pundits scratching their head.
On his Five YouTube channel, he said: “The substitutions, I thought they were poor.
“You can make a lot of substitutions now, he only made two substitutions when you can make five.
“Utilise that bench, that’s what it’s there for. We’ve got all these players. Sancho? What’s he done? He must have done something behind the scenes.
“He [Sancho] for the last three seasons has the second most goal involvements in this England squad after Sterling and Harry Kane.”
IMPROVED BID
According to Sky Sports, Man Utd have made an improved bid for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
An offer believed to be in the region of £75m has reportedly been submitted to the German club.
Dortmund are believed to be looking to to get a sum of £80m, but there is a willingness to sort the situation out.
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Man Utd start the 2021-22 Premier League season against rivals Leeds United.
‘HE WAS MY IDOL’
Man Utd newboy Amad Diallo has revelased that team-mate Paul Pogba was his hero.
Speaking in an interview with the club’s official website, he said: “I met him when I was a kid at that trial at Juventus.
“After the session, they asked me who I would like to have a photo with, and I asked for Paul. He was my idol!
“Then, when I received the bid from United and I realised that Paul was here, I didn’t have to think twice and I wanted to come here straight away.
“To be playing with him five years later is incredible.
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I could not possibly ever imagine it happening. But these things happen once in a lifetime and, when such occasions come along, you have to seize them.
“To play with Paul five years later is unbelievable, and hard to describe, really.
“Diallio (left), Bailly (centre) and Pogba (right)Credit: GETTY IMAGES SHAW BACKS KANE
Man Utd defender Luke Shaw has backed his England captain Harry Kane after his poor performance against Scotland yesterday.
Kane was substituted in the late stages of the game by Marcus Rashford, and he has failed to score in the opening two group games.
When asked if he is concerned over Kane’s performance, Shaw said: “No concern at all, for me personally I think he is the best striker in the world.
‘He is a very important part of the team, in fact the most important part.
“I think whether he has not been at his best or not he is a massive part and a crucial player for us.
“We need him whether his performances are as people expected or not, but this happens in tournament football, you can score a goal at any moment and he is such a crucial player – not just on the pitch but off the pitch, he has got all of our backing and I’m not worried at all.”
VARANE DEAL
Man Utd are still keen on signing Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, despite his £80m price tag.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Man Utd made a £50m move but it was swiftly turned down.
The report states that despite club captain Sergio Ramos leaving, they are prepared to sell Varane this summer with free agent David Alaba arriving.
Real Madrid are trying to tie Varane down to a new deal, but if things don’t work out they wan’t a sizeable transfer fee.
Worst case, Man Utd wait until next summer to sign the Frenchman for FREE.
SANCHO CLOSER THAN EVER
According to Si Lloyd, Man Utd are closer than ever to signing Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
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Manchester United are willing to sell left-back Alex Telles to fund a move for Atletico Madrid’s Kieran Trippier, according to reports.
The Mirror are reporting that Man Utd are still keen on Trippier and a reported bid of £10m was turned down not long ago.
And Atletico boss Diego Simeone doesn’t want Trippier to leave for anything less than what they value him at, £40m.
Trippier’s ability to play at both right and left-back provides cover if Telles is sold.
‘A BOY WITH SOME FEARS’
Former Man Utd manager Jose Mourinho talked about his relationship with Luke Shaw.
He said: “I found a boy. I found a boy after an incredible injury that put his career at risk.
“A boy with some fears and scars from that awful night.
“Then to work with me in a club where I was trying to improve mentalities and make ambitions and responsibilities to grow up.
“It was not easy for him. I push players to the limit and sometimes players aren’t ready to follow me in that mentality. We had good periods.”
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GET IT ‘DON
Manchester United have submitted an opening bid for Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
As revealed by SunSport this month, £350,000-a-week personal terms have already been agreed between the player and the Old Trafford club.
And German newspaper Ruhr Nachrichten state a formal offer has been lodged for United’s No1 summer transfer target.
It is unclear how much the bid was but United are thought to want Sancho for just £60million.
However, the report states Borussia Dortmund are demanding £82m plus bonuses – with the fee described as ‘non-negotiable’.
That figure is £26m less than the £108m the Bundesliga side wanted last summer when a deal could not be agreed.
BIG BUYS
Paul Pogba and club captain Harry Maguire are Man Utd’s top-two expensive signings!
GOOD MORNING UNITED FANS
Manchester United were handed a transfer boost when Sergio Ramos quit Real Madrid earlier this week – but could his exit actually be a negative for the Red Devils?
The Spanish defender’s departure means Real are more likely to offer United target Raphael Varane a new deal, although rumours suggest the Frenchman still wants to leave the club.
One man who’s on the verge of moving to Old Trafford is Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton, with his signing expected to be announced shortly.
The Jadon Sancho saga continues to dominate headlines, with reports claiming talks have advanced between United and the player’s current side Borussia Dortmund.
The Red Devils’ transfer budget may be limited this summer, though, as the club have posted a £21.7m loss due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was handed an injury boost as Harry Maguire made the bench for England’s 0-0 draw with Scotland at Euro 2020, although he didn’t feature at Wembley.
Finally, United’s Premier League opener against Leeds United on Saturday, August 14 has been brought forward to 12:30pm.
NEV’S MAGUIRE FEAR
Gary Neville fears for Harry Maguire’s recall chances at Euro 2020 as the Manchester United skipper sat out England’s clean sheets against Croatia and Scotland.
Maguire hoped to return against the Scots tonight but Gareth Southgate retained John Stones’ central-defensive partnership with Tyrone Mings.
In one sense, the United centre-back might be glad to have missed the shocking 0-0 draw with Scotland, following the more solid 1-0 group win over Croatia.
But Old Trafford legend Neville told ITV: “I think he would have started if he was fit.
“He mustn’t be fit and that must be a concern as the tournament goes on.
“If Gareth doesn’t think he can play against Scotland then that would cast a shadow on him across the rest of the tournament for me, as it gets to the point where you can’t bring him into a knockout game mid-way through the competition.”
KANE WAS SOU DISAPPOINTING
Graeme Souness has slammed England captain and United target Harry Kane after his anonymous showing against Scotland, saying: “Football isn’t coming home with this squad.”
The England captain, 27, went missing yet again as Gareth Southgate’s team were booed off the pitch after deservedly being held 0-0 against Scotland.
Kane struggled against Croatia on Sunday and barely had a sniff against the Scots either.
England now sit second in Group D behind Czech Republic on goal difference and will need to win their final game to win the group.
And ex-Liverpool and Scotland midfielder Souness took particular aim at Kane for his lacklustre showing in front of goal.
Speaking on ITV, Souness said: “The centre-backs had an easy night again him.
“Harry Kane looks a shadow of the player we know he is. In two games, he looks leggy, lacking enthusiasm…”
But Kane added: “A centre-forward is 90 per cent relying on the passes he’s getting and he’s not getting a great deal from that midfield.
“I don’t care what anyone says; that ain’t working.”
UTD ‘£20m SHORT FOR JADON’
Manchester United could be up to £20million short of Borussia Dortmund’s £80m valuation of Jadon Sancho.
United are thought to have agreed personal terms with The England wideman, 21.
But the Mirror claim there is still A BIG difference between Old Trafford chiefs and the Bundesliga giants over the total fee – AND how it will be paid.
WARMING UP FOR HEAT
Tom Heaton will soon be announced as a Manchester United player.
According to BBC Sport, the anticipated deal to bring in the ex-Red Devil from Aston Villa as a free transfer is near completion.
The goalkeeper is expected to provide back-up to David De Gea and Dean Henderson.
ALL IN VARANE FOR UTD?
Manchester United could miss out on long-term target Raphael Varane after Sergio Ramos’ dramatic exit from Real Madrid.
Madrid’s decision to end Ramos’ 16-year stay in the Spanish capital has forced club president Florentino Perez to rethink Varane’s future at the club.
The club has now opened talks with the France international over a new contract to fill the void left by Ramos, which could bring an end to Man Utd’s interest in the player.
Talks previously haven’t progressed well with Madrid, and at one point an exit looked inevitable for the 28-year-old.
Varane will most likely form a centre-back partnership with new signing David Alaba, who signed as a free agent from Bayern Munich.
Either way, returning boss Carlo Ancelotti has a defensive headache to sort out.
LUKE SORE
Jose Mourinho claims Luke Shaw had ’emotional scars’ that he tried to help the recalled England left-back heal.
Mourinho famously criticised Shaw’s form and fitness during their up-and-down relationship at Manchester United.
The new Roma chief told talkSPORT: “I found a boy after an incredible injury which risked his career.
“I found a boy with some fear and emotional scars.
“I was trying to improve mentalities, I was trying to make ambition and responsibility – to grow up.
“It was not easy for him and I have to admit that I pushed the players to their limits, and sometimes players are not ready to follow me.
“We had a good period. He has a lot of talent.”
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Manchester United have reportedly been given a clear path to sign Sergio Ramos after Paris Saint-Germain dropped out of the race.
RMC claims Mauricio Pochettino is keen on signing the former Real Madrid captain, whose shock Bernabeu departure was confirmed this week.
However, Ramos is demanding a two-year contract on wages worth £200,000-a-week.
And PSG are refusing to enter talks unless Ramos, 35, has a change of heart and drops his demands.
That means United could now be frontrunners for the veteran defender after he also refused to entertain an offer from former side Sevilla.
Ramos is seen as an ideal partner for Red Devils captain Harry Maguire.
COME BACK JESSE
Jesse Lingard has been urged by Trevor Sinclair to seal a permanent transfer to West Ham and return to where he is ‘loved’.
The playmaker made a move to the Hammers on loan in January after being frozen out of Manchester United’s squad.
With nine goals and five assists in 16 games, it leaves West Ham pushing to bring the England international to the club full-time.
And ex-Hammer Sinclair, who made 196 appearances for the Londoners, called for Lingard, linked also with PSG, to remain with David Moyes’ side.
He told talkSPORT: “Can I just say, Jesse Lingard, get to the capital of England rather than the capital of France.
“You are loved at West Ham. Get yourself there, boy.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
