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      Ferdinand begs Man Utd to ‘move heaven and earth’ to sign Mbappe or Haaland as he gives Solskjaer his transfer wishlist

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand has begged his former employers to ‘move heaven and earth’ to sign either Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.
      The 42-year-old has urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sign one of the two strikers as he stated the club cannot allow their Premier League rivals to nab them.

      Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are widely regarded as two of the world’s top strikersCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Borussia Dortmund marksman Haaland has been heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford, but United are understood to face competition from Chelsea and Manchester City.
      Meanwhile Paris Saint-Germain star Mbappe is believed to be attracting interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid.
      With Edinson Cavani set to become a free agent in the summer, Ferdinand has declared a striker must be brought in if United want to compete for the title.
      Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel, he said: “Cavani, yes, he’s a good stopgap but (we need) a centre-forward.

      “If people like Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe are available, you can’t allow them to go somewhere else and you need to move heaven and earth to get them here. 
      “United are used to having superstars and those boys would change the narrative at this football club, that’s how good they are. 
      “There’s room for improvement and opportunity to improve this squad, there’s players out there available, it seems. We need to be in the mix.”
      Ferdinand then stressed a quick centre-back must be eyed up, as he added: “Manchester United were playing catch up from everybody last season.

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      Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United must sign either Haaland or MbappeCredit: PA:Press Association

      “They finished 30 points behind Liverpool last season, now they’re above them.  That’s a big, big achievement in that sense.
      “I see progress. I still see room for improvement, we definitely need to buy a centre-back, a commanding centre-back with pace.”
      Real Madrid ace Raphael Varane is believed to be a key target for Solskjaer, along with his Los Blacos team-mate Sergio Ramos.
      United are also reportedly keen on bringing Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic to the Theatre of Dreams, with the defender open to the move.
      And the club are also said to be keeping tabs on Torino’s Nicolas Nkoulou, who is also on Leeds’ radar.

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      Omar Richards completes shock Bayern Munich transfer as Reading ace agrees four-year deal with Bundesliga giants

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      OMAR RICHARDS sealed a bombshell free transfer to Bayern Munich.
      The Reading defender, 23, will swap Berkshire for Bavaria this summer, after agreeing to a shock four-year deal with the German champions.

      Omar Richards has agreed to join Bayern Munich from Reading this summerCredit: Rex Features

      The stunning transfer was hashed out between his entourage and Bayern on Monday afternoon, following three months of negotiations.
      And he has already passed a medical in the UK, due to coronavirus travel restrictions.
      The highly-rated Londoner turned heads at the Allianz after his scintillating form for Reading in both a defence and a wide-midfield role this term.
      He has played a key part in Veljko Paunovic’s promotion push, with the Madejski boss desperate to keep him.

      The Lewisham lad has gone on to make 92 appearances, including 77 starts, for Reading since his 2017 bow.
      And the Championship outfit will be entitled to training compensation when his deal comes to an end in June.
      Richards will face stiff competition for a starting spot in Hans-Dieter Flick’s starting XI.
      He will start as back-up for Alphonso Davies on the left-side of the Bayern defence, after the Canadian made the position his own last season.

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      The 20-year-old played 43 times in Bayern’s Treble-winning season in the last campaign and was named in the Uefa, Fifa and Champions League Team of the Season.
      Richards could be used as replacement for David Alaba, 28, who is set to leave for free this summer, with versatile Lucas Hernandez often played in the middle.
      It will come as a blow to Everton who were said to be keeping tabs on the defender in a bid to provide Lucas Digne with competition.
      The youngster’s one and only cap for England’s Under-21s came off the bench against Slovenia in October 2019.

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      Man Utd could land Griezmann for just £50m as cheaper Jadon Sancho transfer alternative with Barcelona ‘ready to sell’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could try and land Antoine Griezmann in a £50million deal if Jadon Sancho is too expensive, according to reports.
      The 20-year-old Dortmund star would set the Red Devils back over £100m this summer.

      Antoine Griezmann could be a cheaper option than Jadon Sancho for Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex Features

      Jadon Sancho could cost Manchester United over £100m this summerCredit: Reuters

      And Spanish reports claim that Griezmann could be available for half that fee.
      OK Diario say that Barcelona are looking to recoup about £50m for the 30-year-old having signed him for £104million two years ago.
      That price might tempt Manchester United into a summer swoop as they look for more quality up front.
      The World Cup winner has scored just 15 LaLiga goals for Barcelona in two seasons and the Catalans are facing a financial crisis.

      They’re also looking to rebuild a squad that look set to miss out on the Spanish title again and are 4-1 down to PSG in the Champions League last 16.
      Dortmund, meanwhile, are reportedly open to selling Sancho this summer.
      And having failed to lure the player to Old Trafford last campaign, the Red Devils are understood to have retained their interest in the England international.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also let it be known that he is keeping tabs on Sancho’s Dortmund team-mate Erling Haaland.

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      Man Utd’s biggest transfers ever, both in and out, including Ronaldo
      But according to Bild, the Bundesliga outfit are desperate to keep hold of the Norwegian striker beyond this year.
      That is despite the Norwegian striker being available for just £65m in 2022 due to a clause in his contract.
      Instead of cashing in on the ex-Red Bull Salzburg marksman, the German news outlet states Dortmund would rather sell Sancho at the end of the season instead of Haaland.
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      They state that they are willing to part ways with the former Manchester City youth star if they receive a fee in the region of £104m.
      It was claimed last week that Sancho’s exit from Signal Iduna Park was ‘set in stone’.
      He could be one of eight players that could be offloaded by Dortmund as they look to recoup their losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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      Marcus Rashford shows support to ex-Man Utd team-mate Timothy Fosu-Mensah after Bayer Leverkusen star ruptures ACL

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      FORMER Manchester United star Timothy Fosu-Mensah has suffered an injury nightmare just weeks after joining Bayer Leverkusen.
      The 23-year-old defender quit Old Trafford for the German side during the January transfer window in order to get regular action.

      Timothy Fosu-Mensah has torn his ACL and faces at least six months outCredit: AFP

      Now his season is over and potentially the rest of 2021 after tearing his ACL.
      Former United team-mate Marcus Rashford tweeted his support, posting: “Thinking about you @tfosumensah”.
      Fosu-Mensah’s injury occurred yesterday during Leverkusen’s 2-1 home defeat by Freiburg.
      The Dutchman was substituted at half time, with Voetbal Zone later claiming he had informed directly of the damage.

      That was only his seventh appearance for the Bundesliga outfit.
      Manager Peter Bosz said afterwards: “I hope it’s not true, but I’m afraid it’s something with the cruciate ligament again.”
      It will be the second time in Fosu-Mensah’s fledgling career he has had to bounce back from an ACL.
      During a loan spell at Fulham back in 2019 he sustained the same blow, although Bosz says his latest one is to ‘the other knee’.

      Fosu-Mensah made his United debut five years ago under countryman Louis van Gaal in a victory over Arsenal.
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      But he has struggled to nail down a regular place in the side since, heading out to Crystal Palace as well as Fulham.
      He battled back from that previous blow at the Cottagers to feature for United in last season’s FA Cup semi-final and in the Champions League.
      But his contract at Old Trafford was due to expire in June and the Red Devils allowed him to depart earlier in order to sign for Leverkusen.
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      Ex-Arsenal duo Mustafi and Kolasinac ‘lead player revolt’ as Schalke set record with FIFTH different boss this season

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      SCHALKE’S shambolic season will reach a new low next week, as they hunt a record FIFTH manager of the campaign.
      The boss search will recommence after ex-Arsenal duo Sead Kolasinac and Shkodran Mustafi reportedly led a player revolt against Christian Gross.

      Shkodran Mustafi has been unable to improve Schalke’s leaky defenceCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Sead Kolasinac hasn’t had a good time back at SchalkeCredit: EPA

      The former Spurs manager, Schalke boss No4 of this season, had only been in charge since December 27.
      But the Swiss managed only one win in 11 games at the helm, losing his final match 5-1 at Stuttgart on Saturday.
      He now joins David Wagner, Manuel Baum and Huub Stevens on the Schalke scrapheap.
      The Gelsenkirchen side will now the set a record as first club in Bundesliga history to have five managers in just one season.

      Hamburg and Hertha Berlin had both previously also gone through four.
      According to Bild, Kolasinac, Mustafi and veteran Klaas-Jan Huntelaar led a ‘player revolt’ against Gross.
      Among their bones of contention were reportedly Gross’ tendency to confuse players’ names and his tone while addressing the club’s stars.
      They also questioned his training methods and tactical nous.

      Christian Gross was axed after 11 games in chargeCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Club chief Jens Buchta announced the decisionCredit: AFP or licensors
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      Schalke’s shambolic season has seen them win just one of their 23 league games – while drawing six and losing the other 16.
      That win did come under Gross, 66, a surprise 4-0 victory over Hoffenheim in early January, but it didn’t spark a run.
      Defender Ozan Kabak left for Liverpool while the arrivals of Mustafi and Kolasinac haven’t sparked an improvement at the back.
      As for Huntelaar, the 37-year-old has played just ten minutes since re-joining last month.
      The Dutchman is struggling with muscle injuries.
      In addition to Gross, Schalke also sacked assistant Rainer Widmayer – as well as squad manager Sascha Riether and head of performance Werner Leuthard.

      Sascha Riether, left, has also been axedCredit: AFP or licensors

      Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has been unable to make an impact on the pitch since returning to SchalkeCredit: Reuters
      Academy coach Peter Knabel has taken interim charge.
      Club chief Jens Buchta said: “The decisions made today became inevitable after the disappointing results against Dortmund and Stuttgart.
      “We must not beat around the bush, the sporting situation is obvious. That’s why we must think ahead to the new season with every personnel decision we take now.”
      According to ESPN, the club’s ultras had visited the team hotel prior to their 4-0 derby defeat to Borussia Dortmund last weekend.
      Rock bottom of the table, Schalke are nine points behind Arminia Bielefeld in the relegation play-off place, and Hertha Berlin in 15th.

      Ex-Huddersfield boss David Wagner started the season in chargeCredit: EPA
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      Chelsea transfer target David Alaba demands to be played in midfield at next club as well as £400k-a-week wages

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      CHELSEA target David Alaba wants to be played in midfield at his next club, according to reports.
      The versatile Austrian will be out of contract in the summer, and has already confirmed that he will be leaving Bayern Munich for pastures new.

      David Alaba predominantly plays at centre-back for BayernCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      His next destination hasn’t yet been decided – but Alaba has reportedly made one key factor in his decision clear.
      According to Le Parisien, the 28-year-old is determined to finally be allowed to play in midfield.
      Alaba believes that this is his best position, despite having hardly been selected to play there for Bayern.
      Of his 418 appearances for the German champions, just 39 have been in the middle of the park.

      It’s a different story for his country, however, with 46 of his 78 international appearances having come in his preferred position.
      Alaba has most often played at left-back for Bayern, having played there 243 times.
      But centre-back is currently seen as his most suitable home by boss Hansi Flick – with Alphonso Davies now the preferred left full-back.
      As well as Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are said to be interested in the Bayern superstar.

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      In order to get their man, however, it seems that they will have to fork out a huge salary.
      Alaba is reportedly after a whopping £400,000-a-week at his next club.
      This would make him the highest paid player in the Premier League, with current top earner David de Gea pocketing £375k-a-week.
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      RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann ‘interested in Tottenham job’ if Jose Mourinho is sacked

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      RB LEIPZIG boss Julian Nagelsmann is interested in the Tottenham job if Jose Mourinho is sacked, according to reports.
      The German. 33, has been heavily linked with the North Londoners and previously admitted he likes the idea of moving to the Premier League.

      Julian Nagelsmann wants to be considered for the Tottenham job if it becomes availableCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Jose Mourinho is having a turbulent season at SpursCredit: EPA

      Spurs are having a rollercoaster campaign with Mourinho’s side ninth after 24 games having lost to bitter rivals West Ham last time out in the league.
      There is no suggestion the North Londoners are considering sacking Mourinho.
      But Nagelsmann would be keen to be considered for the role if it did become available, according to Bild.
      His Leipzig contract doesn’t expire until 2023 but he revealed earlier this month he would love to move to England and be a success like German counterpart Jurgen Klopp.

      He said: “The Premier League is a very interesting league and I can imagine it could be a big aim to be a big manager in the Premier League one day like Jurgen, who is very successful.
      “It could be a step in the future. You know, in football it’s not that easy to plan ‘how long will you be a manager in Leipzig? When will you go to the Premier League?’.
      “I could imagine going to the Premier League.
      “I could imagine staying as a manager in the Bundesliga for my whole career. It’s cool to be a manager in my own country, I love it.

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      “Then perhaps in the future we can meet face-to-face in the Premier League, who knows.”
      Leipzig chief Markus Krosche recently admitted there has been interest in their baby-faced coach but he urged Nagelsmann to see his contract out before considering a move away.
      He told Bild: “When you do a good job, you arouse desire.
      “But Julian feels comfortable because he has everything he needs here.
      “The team is developing great. That’s why I see no reason for him to switch, especially since he has a valid contract with us.”
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      Chelsea and Man City leading Erling Haaland transfer race this summer with Dortmund demanding £150m for striker

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      CHELSEA and Manchester City are the frontrunners for Erling Haaland’s signature this summer, according to reports.
      The Borussia Dortmund hotshot has hit 27 goals in 25 games this season, including a recent scissor kick spectacular against Schalke.

      Erling Haaland is set to be a hot property in the summer marketCredit: AFP or licensors

      A fee of around £150million is said to be required to prise the Norwegian from the Bundesliga club.
      In 2022, a release clause worth £75m will activate but Europe’s top clubs may not wait for such a reduction.
      According to Eurosport, Chelsea want to make a statement in the market to highlight their title ambitions under Thomas Tuchel.
      The Blues are described as confident of their chances of signing Haaland, having made contact with senior figures in his camp.

      A hefty £260m transfer kitty is reportedly being readied for Tuchel to produce the club’s first serious challenge since Antonio Conte won the Premier League in 2017.
      Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule and AC Milan’s Franck Kessie have also been linked, with Haaland increasingly seen as the priority target.
      Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are named as the main challenger for the 20-year-old striker.
      Sergio Aguero could leave the Etihad in the next 18 months, or sooner if the 32-year-old fails to earn a new contract.

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      Real Madrid and Manchester United are two other clubs touted for a Haaland bid.
      If a move for Kylian Mbappe fails, the LaLiga giants could turn to the Borussia star to revamp their frontline.
      While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted to sign his old Molde prodigy before he joined Dortmund, with a defender reportedly United’s priority when the market re-opens.
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