Cavani recommends Man Utd sign De La Cruz, Varane ‘wants £400k in wages’, Jadon Sancho ‘tells team-mates he’s joining’

‘DISGRACE’

This is the shock moment that Cristiano Ronaldo booted the captain’s armband seconds after throwing it to the floor after Portugal were dumped out of Euro 2020.

The Juventus striker and former Man United star was obviously fuming after the defending champs were eliminated by Belgium thanks to a Thorgan Hazard thunderbolt.

Ronaldo was seen throwing the blue armband to the turf while Belgium players celebrated reaching the quarter-finals.

And now further footage has emerged of the 36-year-old then launching it with his boot as his frustration boiled over.

CAMA HAVE A GO

Man United are reportedly lining up a move for Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga.

The Mail claims United will meet the Frenchman’s representatives once they seal a deal for Jadon Sancho.

However, PSG are leading the race for Camavinga, who would prefer to stay in France.

KO BLOW

David De Gea is out of Spain’s Euro 2020 last 16 clash with Croatia.

The Manchester United goalkeeper was injured in training ahead of today’s showdown.

De Gea, 30, took part in the session at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium yesterday.

But he was forced out of the training drills with what is believed to be a thigh injury.

JA PAY DAY

Jadon Sancho looks set to become Manchester United’s second-highest earner, writes JOSHUA JONES.

The England winger, 21, is closing in on a mega transfer from Borussia Dortmund.

The two clubs are finalising an agreement on the fee but, as revealed by SunSport, personal terms are already sorted.

Sancho will pen a five-year deal at Old Trafford worth £91million – or £350,000 per week. 

That will see his wages more than trebled from the £100,000-per-week deal he is on at Dortmund.

And it will also see him among the very best-paid players in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad.

‘I’M SURE HE KNOWS THE PLAYERS’

Marcus Rashford has backed England team-mate Jadon Sancho to make an impact against Germany.

The Man Utd-linked winger Sancho currently plays in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dourtmund.

And tomorrow he’ll be facing some familiar faces when England take on Germany at Wembley.

Rashford said: “In a way, yes, because he’s played a lot of football against them, more than the rest of us.

“I’m sure he knows the players, their characteristics, strengths and weaknesses and he’s definitely someone that can exploit them.

“If one thing doesn’t quite work we have a big opportunity to change things and adapt in the game.

“Adaptability is one of the biggest skills in football and there’s a lot of times in a game where you have to change or tweak something slightly to hurt your opponents.

“The fact that he’s played against them a lot, he’s hurt them a lot as well, it will be a big factor for us.”

TROPHY HUNTING

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VARANE STUMBLING BLOCK

Raphael Varane wants to join Man Utd, but his wages appear to be a problem.

According to the Independent, the 28-year-old wants to pick up an eye-watering £400,000 a week.

And it will cost upwards of £50m to even tempt Real Madrid to sell the four-time Champions League winner.

PSG are also an option for Varane, but he has his sights set on the Premier League.

BARTHEZ’S BIRTHDAY

Former Man Utd goalkeeper Fabien Alain Barthez is celebrating his 50th birthday today!

KING’S LANDING

Liverpool are reportedly weighing up a bid to sign Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich this summer, writes SUNNI UPAL.

The Reds are lining up the French winger as a replacement for Divock Origi and to boost their forward options.

Coman, 25, is out of contract next summer and Bayern are said to be keen on extending his stay.

But the German giants also face losing him on a free in 2023 if a new deal can’t be agreed.

And Sport1 in Germany report that Liverpool have started talks with his representatives to rival interest from Manchester United.

Bayern would reportedly accept around £43m for Coman, who is reported to be seeking a new challenge.

LIVERPOOL EYE BAUMGARTNER

Liverpool are interested in 21-year-old Hoffenheim midfielder Christoph Baumgartner, according to reports.

Baumgartner has impressed at Euro 2020 for Austria scoring the winning goal in the Group C game against Ukraine, which ensured a second-placed finish. 

According to German outlet Kicker, both Liverpool and Man Utd are keeping an eye on the midfielder.

But Baumgartner recently signed a new deal at Hoffenheim keeping him at the club until 2025 – giving the Bundesliga club some bargaining power.

NEW DEAL

Jesse Lingard is expected to be offered a new deal, which would keep him at Man Utd.

The 28-year-old has just one year left on his current deal, and has been heavily linked with a move to West Ham.

Lingard found his form whilst on loan at the Hammers, scoring nine goals and providing four assists in just 16 Premier League games.

And his fine form helped West Ham qualify for the Europa League.

But a new deal could end the Hammers’ pursuit of Lingard, and according to The Star, a new three-year deal is being prepared.

TITLE WINNERS

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EYES ON THE PRIZE

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DON STOP ME NOW

Manchester United have been given a clear path to Jadon Sancho as Borussia Dortmund were given the green light to sign Donyell Malen as his replacement, writes JOSHUA JONES.

The Red Devils are desperate to land a right winger in the summer window with Sancho their priority.

As revealed by SunSport, the England star, 21, is closing in on a five-year deal worth £350,000 per week at Old Trafford.

Sancho has reportedly told Three Lions team-mates he is making the switch.

And according to the Mirror, the move has taken another step closer as Dortmund continue their search for someone to fill his boots in Germany. 

And they have settled on  PSV Eindhoven and Holland sensation Malen.

HIGHEST EARNERS

Paul Pogba could leapfrog De Gea at the top of Man Utd’s highest earners IF he signs a new contract.

But the Frenchman is attracting interest from Spain.

NIC HIM

Man Utd are interested in signing River Plate star Nicolas De La Cruz, according to reports.

The tricky winger has just 18 months left on his current deal and is attracting interest from a host of European clubs.

River Plate are believed to want between £13.75m-£17m for De La Cruz, according to TNT Sports Argentina.

The 24-year-old has received recognition for this fine form, which has seen him score 19 goals and 28 assists in 128 games for River Plate – earning himself eight caps for Uruguay.

De La Cruz – if he was to join United – would link up with fellow-countryman Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellistri.

CAM TO MANCHESTER

Man Utd are interested in signing French teenage wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga, according to reports.

According to the Daily Mail, United plan to make contact with the Frenchman’s representatives this week.

Camavinga only has one year left on his current deal.

And the midfielder could be tempted to leave Rennes for a new challenge abroad.

However, Man Utd aren’t the only team interested in Camavinga.

French giants Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in Camavinga, and offer a good alternative to moving abroad.

BACK ON TOP

Man Utd will start the 2021-22 Premier League season against rivals Leeds at Old Trafford!

MORNING, UNITED FANS

Jadon Sancho has reportedly told his Borussia Dortmund team-mates he will definitely join Manchester United this summer.

It’s also claimed United could offload striker Anthony Martial and midfielder Donny van de Beek after the Euros.

SunSport revealed earlier this month that England Sancho has agreed a five-year, £350,000-a-week deal.

But there is still wrangling over the fee of around £80million plus add-ons.

Meanwhile, boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to have been unhappy with Martial’s attitude, while Van de Beek had a timid first season after arriving from Ajax.

West Ham loan star Jesse Lingard is tipped for a new three-year United contract.

The England midfielder, 28, just missed out on Gareth Southgate’s 26-man Euros squad after nine goals in 16 games for the Hammers.

And United target Marcos Llorente admits ‘anything can happen’ over his future but insists he is happy at the Spanish champions

The Spain midfielder told AS: “I have many years left (on my contract). My idea is to stay, I’m fine, I’m happy at Atletico Madrid.”

United are also being linked with a move for Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 18.

SHAW: JOSE OBSESSED WITH ME

Luke Shaw has accused his ex-Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho of being obsessed with him.

The England defender, preparing for Tuesday’s Euro 2020 last-16 clash with Germany, is stunned he is still being criticised by his former boss at Manchester United.

Mourinho criticised Shaw for his “dramatically bad” and “poor” set-pieces in the 1-0 win over Czech Republic.

Shaw, 25, said: “There is no hiding that we didn’t get on. It is time to move on. I am trying to move on but, obviously, he can’t.

“Hopefully he can find his peace with that and finally move and stop worrying about me. Clearly I am in his head a lot and he clearly thinks about me a lot.

“I don’t really understand it, to be honest. I don’t know why he is still going on and wanting to point at me. I don’t feel like the set pieces were as bad as he was saying.

“Look, he has got to do his job. He has got his opinion. I am used to him saying negative stuff about me now, so I just pass it by.

“I leave it be, I ignore it. I just focus on what the coaching staff say here, what Gareth says and that’s that, really.”

SOME-VING SPECIAL

Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga is reportedly on Manchester United’s summer wishlist.

That is according to the Daily Mail, who claim United will battle Premier League rivals Arsenal for Camavinga.

The Red Devils are closing in on top target Jadon Sancho and are already thinking ahead.

However, the talented French midfielder has also attracted interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

MARTIAL AND VAN DE BEEK AT RISK

France striker Anthony Martial and Holland midfielder Donny van de Beek are reportedly at risk of summer exits from Manchester United.

But Old Trafford boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not offload frontline players unless he gets a decent price.

That’s the claim from the Mail On Sunday as United prepare for a major summer shake-up.

UTD TO OFFER LINGARD 3-YEAR DEAL

West Ham loan star Jesse Lingard is tipped for a new three-year Manchester United contract.

The England midfielder, 28, just missed out on Gareth Southgate’s 26-man Euros squad after nine goals in 16 games for the Hammers.

KEANE CHEEKY DIG AT GUNNERS

Roy Keane heaped praise on Bukayo Saka but also aimed criticism at Arsenal while doing so.

The ITV pundit was discussing Saka, 19, alongside Ian Wright, who applauded Saka’s “glorious pace”.

And former Manchester United star Keane was equally as complimentary towards the youngster.

But he could ignore old rivalries, bashing Arsenal in his assessment of Saka.

In ITV’s pre-match coverage of Belgium vs Portgual, Keane said: “He’s been playing well in a poor Arsenal team.”

But Keane is accurate in his view, as the Gunners underperformed last season, finishing the campaign without a trophy.

Mikel Arteta’s side finished eighth in the Premier League and perhaps the most disappointing moment came in the Europa League semi-final exit to Villareal.

And despite their problems Saka still shone, scoring seven and assisting ten goals in all competitions.

JADED SANCHO SAGA

Old Trafford legend Gary Neville says Jadon Sancho (apparently) joining United is the most boring transfer saga he’s ever known – and many on social media agree.

The latest news seems to be Borussia Dortmund’s England attacker edging near an £80million move on a five-year deal, perhaps next month.

But it’s been more than a year since the move first appeared likely.

And it’s even been suggested United fans will have sprouted beards akin to some of football’s most famous hairy faces, like ex-Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo.