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MANCHESTER UNITED will have to shell out a whopping £120m if they want to land Harry Kane this summer, according to reports.Meanwhile we’ve the latest on David De Gea, while the Red Devils are also said to have become less keen on Erling Haaland following Mino Raiola’s visit to Barcelona and Real Madrid.

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LUKING GOOD
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer substituted Luke Shaw on Thursday’s Europa League win over Granada at half-time.
There were concerns that Shaw was dealing with an injury ahead of Sunday’s clash at Tottenham.
However, Solskjaer confirmed that it was just a precautionary measure.
He said: ““I had to protect Luke. But I think and hope he should be okay for the weekend”
NO CHANCE
Paul Merson was very critical of Manchester United’s opponents on Sunday as he claimed Tottenham have no chance of finishing in the Premier League top four.
Merson told Sky Sports: “I don’t give them a chance of reaching the top four. I just can’t see them putting five or six wins together.
“They go to Newcastle, who are struggling like mad, and all of a sudden it has opened up for them. Chelsea have been beaten, Leicester have been beaten and Spurs had a chance to stamp their authority on the race for the top four.
“But they go to St James’ Park and it was never comfortable for them. I never sat watching the game thinking Spurs have definitely won this. It just wasn’t like that.
“That’s why I can’t see them stringing enough wins together. They do tend to shoot themselves in the foot. They’ve got that inconsistency about them”
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FRANK STATEMENT
Recently departed Chelsea manager Frank Lampard revealed that he tried to sign West Ham ace Declan Rice in the summer transfer window.
Rice was among Manchester United’s top targets in the summer but the talented midfielder ultimately stayed with the Hammers where he continues to impress.
Lampard said during Q&A for the Willow Foundation: “I have probably given it away with how I spoke about him, but I think it’s common knowledge that I was a big fan of his.
“It didn’t happen for various reasons, but we brought in a lot of players in the summer. But I was a big fan of him.
“For understandable reasons, West Ham know the player that they have on their hands”
NEVE-S SAY NO
Manchester United have added Wolves star Ruben Neves to their summer transfer list.
That is according to 90Min, who claim that the Wolverhampton outfit is prepared to sell their star midfielder.
Wolves are facing the prospect of having to let a handful of stars go because parent company Fosun are looking to restructure their commitment to the club.
That is why super agent Jorge Mendes has been instructed to find potential buyers that will meet Wolves’ asking prices for some of their top Portuguese players.
Neves appears to be one of them and although United are keeping an eye on potential midfield acquisitions they are still prioritising a centre-back and a winger
KYLING TIME
Paris Saint-Germain sensation Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a host of Europe’s top hitters ahead of the summer transfer window.
Reports suggest that Manchester United are among them, although the Red Devils appear to be prioritising a new centre-back and a winger.
Mbappe is reportedly stalling over a new contract with PSG as his current deal runs out in 2022.
According to Cuatro, however, the star striker wants to join Real Madrid
LEEDS UPSET
Leeds shocked high-fliers Manchester City at the Etihad with a surprise 2-1 win, despite playing with 10 men for 45 minutes.
Liam Cooper was dismissed following an ugly lunge on Gabriel Jesus, which was upgraded from a yellow card to a red after VAR intervened.
Cooper was sent off just four minutes after Stuart Dallas opened the scoring for the visitors.
City equalised with Ferran Torres after 76 minutes but Marcelo Bielsa’s men wouldn’t be denied as they got a late winner during stoppage time with Dallas.
That means second-placed Manchester United are now 14 points below their rivals ahead of Sunday’s clash with Tottenham
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ED-ING OUT
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani appears to be ‘closer than ever’ to a move to Boca Juniors at the end of the season.
That is according to ESPN, who claim Cavani is set to cut his two-year deal with United in favour of a move back to South America.
A source told ESPN: “He has the option to continue in Manchester, where he feels very welcome, but the option to return to South America at this point is very real.
“Those close to him think that ‘he ultimately will be the one making the decision’ and that ‘it seems he has it [decision] all very clear”
TOTTENHAM WARNING
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged his players to maintain a cool head and not to get “conned” by Tottenham on Sunday.
United are looking to avenge October’s 6-1 thrashing at Old Trafford where Anthony Martial got sent off after retaliating to an elbow from Erik Lamela with a push in the Argentine’s face.
Solskjaer said: “We didn’t look anything like [them] and we got conned into a red card and that’s something we have to be aware of.
“We can’t react, because in games there’ll be situations you’ll be wound up; we’ve learnt from that.
“I think the players will remember that game with a lot of pain and their pride has been hurt.
“Pre-season was short … but we were so poor and I’m sure we’ll see some players wanting to prove we’re better than that”
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BIDDING WAR
Manchester United have joined the race for Sheffield United prospect Kyron Gordon.
Gordon has impressed at centre-back with the Under-23s and while training with the first team.
And thus, the 18-year-old has turned many heads around the Premier League.
According to the Daily Mail, United, Leeds as well as Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton are reportedly keeping tabs on Gordon
HAALAND PRAISE
Bayern Munich star striker Robert Lewandowski praised Borussia Dortmund talisman Erling Haaland by saying he has what it takes to become the “best forward in the world”.
Haaland has been linked with a host of Europe’s top hitters, with Manchester United being among them.
Lewandowski told CBS: “He’s a great player. He has great potential, but he’s still very young.
“In the future, he has the chance to become the best forward in the world, for sure”
POTENTIAL KANE DEAL
Manchester United would be open to a part-exchange player-plus-cash deal for Tottenham star Harry Kane.
That is according to The Athletic, who claim that United can’t afford Spurs’ asking price, which is said to be in the region of £120million.
That is why the Red Devils would only be open to a move if Spurs would accept a part exchange.
Kane is reportedly likely to leave Tottenham if they fail to qualify for the Champions League
MAKE A DE-CISION
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes doesn’t agree with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s claim that both David de Gea and Dean Henderson are the club’s No1.
Scholes told BT Sport: “I think it’s always awkward when you’re trying to keep two goalkeepers happy.
“I was in a team that tried to replace Peter Schmeichel for years and it wasn’t until we got Edwin van der Sar, five or six years later, until it seemed to settle down again. Who’s number one here?
“Ole’s said both of them, he’s clearly wrong. I think he couldn’t wait to give Dean Henderson a chance and with David de Gea’s girlfriend or wife having a baby, it gave him the opportunity to play Dean Henderson, which he’s done.
“I think the number one is the one that plays in Premier League games. Has Dean Henderson totally convinced Ole? I think he’s got a big chance to do it, I don’t think he has over the past five or six games.
“You have to say, David is a quality keeper, the service he’s given to United. What he did for four or five years when United were really struggling.
“They could’ve been a mid-table team without him. He’s lost a bit of form and a bit of confidence, but I wouldn’t write him off”
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ED’S UP
Manchester United ace Edinson Cavani remains unsure about his future at the club.
That is according to United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer amid speculation that Cavani may be on his way to Boca Juniors in the summer.
Solskjaer said: “I’ve kept in touch with Edi, of course, and we keep an open dialogue.
“He’s still unsure what he wants to do next season, which I find fine.
“It’s not been an easy year either for him or the rest of the world this season, so he still wants time to make his mind up”
MAJOR KANE UPDATE
Tottenham star Harry Kane is going to push for an exit from the club if Spurs fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
That is according to The Athletic, who claim Kane has grown increasinly frustrated with the north Londoners’ lack of silverware and general direction.
The England captain has said he will clarify his future after this summer’s delayed Euro 2020 competition.
However, Kane appears reluctant to spend another year outside of Europe’s elite tournament and may have to look for a different club if Tottenham fail to finish in the top four.
Manchester United have been previously linked with the 27-year-old but Tottenham are not keen on letting their star striker join a Premier League rival
SIR-TAINLY WRONG
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has hit back at Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following his claim that trophies are for egos.
Mourinho takes on his former club tomorrow at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and believes Solskjaer’s legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson would disagree with the Norwegian coach, who said before United’s FA Cup quarter-final exit at Leicester that cups are an ‘ego thing’.
The former Chelsea manager said: “It’s his opinion. But I’m pretty sure his big boss Sir Alex had a different opinion about it.
“But I respect what Solskjaer thinks. I think different. It’s not a problem, he’s not being disrespectful.
“But, I repeat, I believe that his big boss, and the biggest in Premier League history, has a different view in relation to that”
COOLING OFF
Manchester United have cooled off their interest in Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland.
That is according to ESPN, who claim the “road show” Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola and his father Alf-Inge put together in Barcelona and Madrid reminded United why they pulled back last year.
The Red Devils were interested in the star striker while he played for Red Bull Salzburg.
But they ultimately decided to hold fire and thus the Norway international went to Dortmund
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RASHFORD CLAIM
Manchester United legend Dimitar Berbatov believes Marcus Rashford will ‘dominate the future’ alongside Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain talisman Kylian Mbappe.
Berbatov told Betfair: “I hope he can continue improving because his pace, his agility and technique is all there, when he is on form United are dangerous.
“Rashford is still a very young player and he is a superstar in world football, he’s been leading United’s attack for a while now too, I think he is getting the credit he deserves and hopefully he is only just getting started.
“Mbappe, Haaland and Rashford are the players I am looking at to dominate the future.
“Although he’s only 23, he’s already got lots of experience, he’s going into his fifth year of being a senior player and a big part of the team.”
KANE THEY SIGN HARRY?
Manchester United have been long-term admirers of Tottenham superstar Harry Kane, according to reports.
However, signing Kane will be no easy feat for any Premier League side as Spurs are not willing to let their star striker join a domestic rival.
Plus, the England captain is rated at about £120million, which poses as a sky-high fee following the coronavirus pandemic’s financial impact.
The 27-year-old has stated that he will clarify his future after the summer’s delayed Euro 2020
TOTTENHAM VS MANCHESTER UNITED
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes to have Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw fit for Sunday’s clash at Tottenham.
Rashford was taken off from Thursday’s Europa League clash at Granada after his goal due to an ongoing ankle issue.
Shaw, on the other hand, came off due to an unspecified problem but there is yet no update ahead of the upcoming match with Spurs.
Solskjaer will be without Anthony Martial and Phil Jones, who are nursing a knee injury, as well as Eric Bailly who recently tested positive for coronavirus.
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho will take on his former club without Ben Davies and Matt Doherty who are sidelined with an ankle and muscle injury respectively
MAN UTD 1 LIVERPOOL 0
Sir Alex Ferguson can celebrate another win in Liverpool today – thanks to his Grand National runner.
The Manchester United legend’s horse Give Me A Copper will run in the world’s most famous race – after the ex-Man Utd boss already landed a 108-1 treble at the Liverpool course.
The horse, who Fergie co-owns with four others, has been targeted at the big one since 2019.
Give Me A Copper is currently a 50-1 shot for the 40-runner contest.

GOOD MORNING MAN UTD FANS
Manchester United visit Tottenham on Sunday and Jose Mourinho told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that Sir Alex Ferguson would never have stood for his claim that trophies are for egos.
Tottenham boss Mourinho took a dig at his United successor ahead of the Prem clash in London.
Solskjaer — potless since he took over from the Portuguese in December 2018 — said before United’s FA Cup quarter-final exit at Leicester that cups are an ‘ego thing’.
He also argued how a league finish is the true barometer of progress. But Mourinho hit back: “It’s his opinion. But I’m pretty sure his big boss Sir Alex had a different opinion about it.
“But I respect what Solskjaer thinks. I think different. It’s not a problem, he’s not being disrespectful.
“But, I repeat, I believe that his big boss, and the biggest in Premier League history, has a different view in relation to that.”
Elsewhere, Manchester United’s Under-23s threw away a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at home to West Ham last night.
Former Red Devil Ademipo Odubeko scored a hat-trick for the Hammers as the Londoners took a win back down south.
And Marcus Rashford will ‘dominate the future’ alongside Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.
That is the view from former Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov, who hailed the England international as the main man at Old Trafford.
He told Betfair: “I hope he can continue improving because his pace, his agility and technique is all there, when he is on form United are dangerous.
“Rashford is still a very young player and he is a superstar in world football, he’s been leading United’s attack for a while now too, I think he is getting the credit he deserves and hopefully he is only just getting started.
“Mbappe, Haaland and Rashford are the players I am looking at to dominate the future.
“Although he’s only 23, he’s already got lots of experience, he’s going into his fifth year of being a senior player and a big part of the team.”
In transfers, United star Edinson Cavani is said to be closer than ever to sealing a move to Boca Juniors.
The Uruguayan, 34, appears to be heading for the Old Trafford exit door in the summer with his contract coming to an end.
ESPN claim Boca’s vice president, Juan Roman Riquelme, is personally handling the negotiations to ensure the striker’s arrival.
Cavani is believed to be unsettled in England but United big wigs are said to have met with him in a bid to convince him to stay for another season.
Spanish goalkeepers David De Gea and Kepa could be loaned out by United and Chelsea, according to reports.
Both stoppers have fallen out of favour at their clubs with Dean Henderson edging his way towards being permanent No1 ahead of De Gea at Old Trafford.
And Kepa has been well and truly ousted by Edouard Mendy at the Blues.
As a result, ESPN report the pair could be farmed out on loan this summer as both clubs look to free up some wages.
IT’S THE KNEE FOR DEENEY – EXCLUSIVE
Troy Deeney says footballers should continue taking the knee next season.
Watford captain and SunSport columnist Deeney is part of a Premier League advisory group discussing the issue. Players have taken the knee to highlight the need for racial equality since football came out of lockdown last June.
And, as black players continue to be targeted on social media, Deeney urged his fellow pros to continue the practice. He said: “It’s my personal belief that taking a knee has made a real difference — that it has highlighted the issue and provoked conversation.
“I think taking the knee in front of full houses will have even more of an impact. There need to be further talks about what happens if some supporters boo or show dissent in other ways.
“But in my view that would only add to the difficult and necessary conversations on racism continuing. A lot more discussions are needed between players, clubs and the leagues.
“I would like unity on this and I’d like us to continue reinforcing the key message of civil rights and equality. People of colour simply want the same rights as everyone else. We’re not asking for reparation for what has happened in the past — just equality going forward.”

MOUR JIBE
Jose Mourinho told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that Sir Alex Ferguson would never have stood for his claim that trophies are for egos.
Tottenham boss Mourinho took a dig at his Manchester United successor ahead of their Prem clash this weekend.
Solskjaer — potless since he took over from the Portuguese in December 2018 — said before United’s FA Cup quarter-final exit at Leicester that cups are an “ego thing”.
He also argued how a league finish is the true barometer of progress. But Mourinho hit back: “It’s his opinion. But I’m pretty sure his big boss Sir Alex had a different opinion about it.
“But I respect what Solskjaer thinks. I think different. It’s not a problem, he’s not being disrespectful.
“But, I repeat, I believe that his big boss, and the biggest in Premier League history, has a different view in relation to that.”

KARREN BRADY COLUMN
The negotiations around Erling Braut Haaland resemble those before the marriage of a prince in years gone by.
Monarchs depended on the knowledge of ambassadors and the bargaining power of favourite relations for securing a bride with a huge dowry, lands, a title of her own and, with luck, beauty. These negotiators travelled far and wide and were often well rewarded.
Should this remind readers of agent Mino Raiola and Alf-Inge Haaland, it is no coincidence — the couple have been on a tour of Europe inspecting possible match-ups for young Erling.
The fee for the 20-year-old blond giant and serial goalscorer is said to be £100-£150million — a sum only affordable to the wealthier aristocracy among clubs. The two envoys have so far talked to hard-up Barcelona and Real Madrid and include the two Manchester clubs and Chelsea among their targets.
Erling may have liked to join Leeds, where he was born and where his father played for three years, but I don’t think they are in the running.And, make no mistake about it, money is the critical factor.
Daddy Haaland and his Italian mate are looking for, it is reported, £25m each in agent fees. Should this or the transfer fee prove beyond the reach of clubs, then Erling will remain at Borussia Dortmund for a season more.

DANNY HIGGINBOTHAM – EXCLUSIVE COLUMN
When I look at West Ham I see a team who collectively feel they have a point to prove.
In previous seasons, it seemed some players felt the club should be privileged that they were there.
But now they have a squad and a manager who feel proud to be at a club instead of using it as a stepping stone.
You have got Jarrod Bowen and Said Benrahma trying to prove their worth in the Premier League, as well as Craig Dawson trying to show he can still cut it. Then Jesse Lingard who is showing his class after being given the opportunity after joining from Manchester United on loan.
On top of all that you have former Red Devils manager David Moyes managing them. Who after a great career at Everton, was suffering from his experience of trying to succeed Alex Ferguson at United.
There is a mentality at the club which is shining through every game.And Moyes has got them playing to their strengths.

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MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly so keen to get David de Gea off their wage bill that they could let him leave on loan.And the Red Devils are also said to have become less keen on Erling Haaland following Mino Raiola’s visit to Barcelona and Real Madrid.

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IT’S THE KNEE FOR DEENEY – EXCLUSIVE
Troy Deeney says footballers should continue taking the knee next season.
Watford captain and SunSport columnist Deeney is part of a Premier League advisory group discussing the issue. Players have taken the knee to highlight the need for racial equality since football came out of lockdown last June.
And, as black players continue to be targeted on social media, Deeney urged his fellow pros to continue the practice. He said: “It’s my personal belief that taking a knee has made a real difference — that it has highlighted the issue and provoked conversation.
“I think taking the knee in front of full houses will have even more of an impact. There need to be further talks about what happens if some supporters boo or show dissent in other ways.
“But in my view that would only add to the difficult and necessary conversations on racism continuing. A lot more discussions are needed between players, clubs and the leagues.
“I would like unity on this and I’d like us to continue reinforcing the key message of civil rights and equality. People of colour simply want the same rights as everyone else. We’re not asking for reparation for what has happened in the past — just equality going forward.”

MOUR JIBE
Jose Mourinho told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that Sir Alex Ferguson would never have stood for his claim that trophies are for egos.
Tottenham boss Mourinho took a dig at his Manchester United successor ahead of their Prem clash this weekend.
Solskjaer — potless since he took over from the Portuguese in December 2018 — said before United’s FA Cup quarter-final exit at Leicester that cups are an “ego thing”.
He also argued how a league finish is the true barometer of progress. But Mourinho hit back: “It’s his opinion. But I’m pretty sure his big boss Sir Alex had a different opinion about it.
“But I respect what Solskjaer thinks. I think different. It’s not a problem, he’s not being disrespectful.
“But, I repeat, I believe that his big boss, and the biggest in Premier League history, has a different view in relation to that.”

KARREN BRADY COLUMN
The negotiations around Erling Braut Haaland resemble those before the marriage of a prince in years gone by.
Monarchs depended on the knowledge of ambassadors and the bargaining power of favourite relations for securing a bride with a huge dowry, lands, a title of her own and, with luck, beauty. These negotiators travelled far and wide and were often well rewarded.
Should this remind readers of agent Mino Raiola and Alf-Inge Haaland, it is no coincidence — the couple have been on a tour of Europe inspecting possible match-ups for young Erling.
The fee for the 20-year-old blond giant and serial goalscorer is said to be £100-£150million — a sum only affordable to the wealthier aristocracy among clubs. The two envoys have so far talked to hard-up Barcelona and Real Madrid and include the two Manchester clubs and Chelsea among their targets.
Erling may have liked to join Leeds, where he was born and where his father played for three years, but I don’t think they are in the running.And, make no mistake about it, money is the critical factor.
Daddy Haaland and his Italian mate are looking for, it is reported, £25m each in agent fees. Should this or the transfer fee prove beyond the reach of clubs, then Erling will remain at Borussia Dortmund for a season more.

DANNY HIGGINBOTHAM – EXCLUSIVE COLUMN
When I look at West Ham I see a team who collectively feel they have a point to prove.
In previous seasons, it seemed some players felt the club should be privileged that they were there.
But now they have a squad and a manager who feel proud to be at a club instead of using it as a stepping stone.
You have got Jarrod Bowen and Said Benrahma trying to prove their worth in the Premier League, as well as Craig Dawson trying to show he can still cut it. Then Jesse Lingard who is showing his class after being given the opportunity after joining from Manchester United on loan.
On top of all that you have former Red Devils manager David Moyes managing them. Who after a great career at Everton, was suffering from his experience of trying to succeed Alex Ferguson at United.
There is a mentality at the club which is shining through every game.And Moyes has got them playing to their strengths.

ROUGH RIDE FOR REDS
Manchester United’s Under-23s threw away a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at home to West Ham tonight.
Former Red Devils Ademipo Odubeko scored a hat-trick for the Hammers as the Londoners took a win back down south.
⌚ FT — #MUAcademy U23s: #MUFC 2 West Ham 3A disappointing night for our young Reds, who fell to three goals from Ademipo Odubeko, after leading 2-0.The focus turns to the Manchester derby next week for Neil Wood’s side 🔴 pic.twitter.com/xEzbb5cp6M— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 9, 2021

KANE YOU BELIEVE IT
It would cost between £120million and £150m to prise Manchester United target Harry Kane away from Tottenham, according to ESPN.
The England striker has three years left on his contract and has been heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham as their season threatens to collapse into mediocrity once again.
And ESPN report: “Tottenham are adamant Kane is going nowhere and although they occupy a strong negotiating position, the situation is more complicated.
“Kane has a genuine affection for Tottenham and ideally wants to win silverware with them. But if they end up trophy-less again, how much longer can he wait?
“The forward cannot instigate a move – he also isn’t the type of character to rock the boat – but he is also fiercely ambitious and has previously hinted at his frustration that there hasn’t been more of a tangible return for the progress Spurs have made.
“A concrete, competitive bid of between £120m-£150m would have to be taken seriously by a team that invested £1bn in a stadium to maximise income from live events just before crowds were banned for a year.”

EFL ON PRINCE PHILIP’S DEATH
There will be a two-minute silence before every EFL game this weekend after the death of Prince Philip.
An EFL statement read: “Following the sad passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the EFL can confirm that there will be a two-minute silence ahead of all EFL fixtures taking place tonight and across the weekend (9-10 April).
“Players, coaches, and match officials will also be wearing armbands as a mark of respect to the late Duke.”
Rick Parry, EFL Chair said: “The EFL is truly saddened to learn of the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the age of 99.
“As a patron of over 800 organisations, his high regard for the encouragement of sport and welfare of young people was unequivocal, and his loss will undoubtedly be felt not only here in the UK but across the world.
“Our collective thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family at this difficult time.”

TOP MARCS
Marcus Rashford will ‘dominate the future’ alongside Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.
That is the view from former Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov, who hailed the England international as the main man at Old Trafford.
He told Betfair: “I hope he can continue improving because his pace, his agility and technique is all there, when he is on form United are dangerous.
“Rashford is still a very young player and he is a superstar in world football, he been leading United’s attack for a while now too, I think he is getting the credit he deserves and hopefully he is only just getting started.
“Mbappe, Haaland and Rashford are the players I am looking at to dominate the future.
“Although he’s only 23, he’s already got lots of experience, he’s going into his fifth year of being a senior player and a big part of the team.”

EDS TURNED
Manchester United star Edinson Cavani is said to be closer than ever to sealing a move to Boca Juniors.
The Uruguayan, 34, appears to be heading for the Old Trafford exit door in the summer with his contract coming to an end.
ESPN claim Boca’s vice president, Juan Roman Riquelme, is personally handling the negotiations to ensure the striker’s arrival.
Cavani is believed to be unsettled in England but United big wigs are said to have met with him in a bid to convince him to stay for another season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has even publicly admitted plans to keep the veteran forward but declared the decision was down to the player.
Yet SunSport previously reported how Boca chief Riquelme has been in ‘direct contact’ with the ex-Paris Saint-Germain star.

LEAVE US A LOAN
Spanish goalkeepers David De Gea and Kepa could be loaned out by Manchester United and Chelsea, according to reports.
Both stoppers have fallen out of favour at their clubs with Dean Henderson edging his way towards being permanent No 1 ahead of De Gea at Old Trafford.
And Kepa has been well and truly ousted by Edouard Mendy at the Blues.
As a result, ESPN report the pair could be farmed out on loan this summer as both clubs look to free up some wages.
Their report states: “Two goalkeepers — United’s David de Gea and Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga — are prime candidates to be loaned out because they’ve both lost their first-team place, are tied to long contracts and earn big wages.
“Potential buyers for either player are likely to be thin on the ground, but if United and Chelsea can find a team willing to share some of the wage outlay and give two high-profile international keepers some much-needed game-time, everyone benefits.”

LIONEL JESSE
Jesse Lingard said ‘practice makes perfect’ when asked about his vast improvement since moving from Man Utd to West Ham on loan.
The midfielder scored a ‘goal of the season’ contender for the Hammers against Wolves last time out and the England star revealed he has been practicing such goals in training.

GRAVE RAIDERS
Manchester United have reportedly joined the race for Ajax’s Ryan Gravenberch – who has been dubbed a ‘better Paul Pogba’.
Dutch outlet SoccerNews reports the Red Devils are after the talented 18-year-old following his rapid development.
The report states the Eredivisie giants could receive up to £26million for their prized asset. United face plenty of competition with Prem rivals Chelsea and Liverpool also linked.
Runaway league leaders Manchester City have also been mentioned as well as LaLiga giants Barcelona. Both United and the Blues did business with Ajax last summer which could help them negotiate a deal this time around.
Donny van de Beek arrived at Old Trafford from the club for £40m but has struggled for Premier League minutes under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Chelsea hammered out a deal for playmaker Hakim Ziyech, with the transfer agreement announced in February 2020 before the player arrived ahead of this season.

DEJA VIEWS
Manchester United are reportedly lining up a move for Juventus star Dejan Kulusevski.
Italian journalist Daniele Longo claims the Red Devils have renewed their interest in the Swede after attempting to sign him from Atalanta. Yet the report adds that United face a battle to sign Kulusevski with Serie A giants Juventus reluctant to sell.
Andrea Pirlo is set to remain in charge next season despite a poor season and wants to continue the club’s rebuild around the 20-year-old. SunSport revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was keeping tabs on Kulusevski before he completed a £31.5million move to Turin in January 2020.
United sent scouts to watch him in action during his loan stint at Parma before Juve moved to sign him from parent club Atalanta. But Kulusevski has struggled to make an impact in his first season with the Bianconeri, leading to speculation surrounding his future this summer.
He has operated as a second striker and winger this term but has scored just three goals in 26 Serie A appearances.
Juve however remain convinced he is destined to become a superstar and Kulusevski is learning under United legend Cristiano Ronaldo.

FANNING THE FLAMES
Uefa has revealed that FOUR planned host cities have not been able to give the fan commitments required to host Euro 2020 games.
And the news increases the prospect of more matches being shifted to English soil. As expected, Euro chiefs are set to dump Dublin – due to host a potential England last 16 game – and the other planned Group E venue of Bilbao.
But Rome, due to host the opening game and also Wales’ final Group A game with Italy, and Munich, also failed to meet Uefa’s deadline for guaranteeing fans will be allowed.
Like Dublin and Bilbao, they have until Uefa’s ruling executive committee meets on April 19 “to provide additional information on their plans” but the clock is ticking.
Uefa is aware that England is keen to take on extra games in addition to the seven scheduled for Wembley if needed, with the Dublin matches the most likely to be moved at this stage.
Of the eight venues who have said turnstiles will be opened, Uefa confirmed the FA will allow “a minimum” 25 per cent of Wembley’s capacity – 22,500 fans – to attend the three England group games and the last 16 match in the stadium, with the hope to add numbers for the two semi-finals and Final in July.
MARK OF RESPECT
British sport will stand in silence for the Duke of Edinburgh tomorrow but all fixtures and events will go on as planned.
Prem clubs joined the League and FA in paying their condolences after Prince Philip’s death was announced at the age of 99. The League said it was ‘deeply saddened’ by the news.
All Prem players will wear black armbands and there will be a minute’s silence before kick-off of all 10 fixtures this weekend, starting with Fulham’s clash with Wolves last night “as a mark of respect”.
The EFL swiftly followed suit by implementing the same policy across the 72 clubs. And while the Prince Philip’s grandson, the Duke of Cambridge, is FA President, Wembley chiefs said that, after ‘seeking guidance from the Royal Household and the Government’, it was approving matches.
The FA, which is ‘recommending’ 60-second silences and black armbands, said: “We can confirm all football fixtures this weekend can continue at the discretion of the competition organisers.
“As a mark of respect, all flags at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park will fly at half-mast and the Wembley arch will also be lit.”

‘SHE’S OVER THE MOON’
Jesse Lingard has revealed his mum is loving his stunning performances for West Ham.
The Man Utd loanee has been in scintillating form since his January switch to the East Londoners and he is widely believed to want to make the move permanent in the summer.
And the England star has also revealed his outstanding form has been wonderful for his mum to see.
Lingard has spoken in the past of her struggles with depression and is delighted his mum is now getting the help she needs.
Jesse Lingard’s bringing joy to many but especially his “proud” Mum. “She’s over the moon!” The famous quote ‘You never know what someone is going through’ hit us all when we discovered Jesse’s Mum was ill. Now Jesse’s urging anyone struggling to “Speak up! It’s a relief.”#beINPL pic.twitter.com/N0irouctLd— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) April 9, 2021

RASH DECISION
Manchester United have been handed a boost with Marcus Rashford set to be fit to start this weekend’s clash against Tottenham.
The England star was on target in the 2-0 Europa League win over Granada but was withdrawn during the game due to a lingering ankle issue. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted pre-match that Rashford was not 100 per cent fit after he was also forced off in the win over Brighton.
But the Norwegian played down any fears that the 23-year-old’s injury problems had worsened meaning he is likely to start on Sunday.
He said: “I don’t think you need to be concerned about his fitness, no, of course barring any injury. His fitness is really good, he’s an athletic boy, he’s a fit boy, a strong boy. You see tonight when he goes into headers and challenges, he can look after himself.
“At one point of course you hope to get to a postion where he doesn’t have to play every game, every minute and at the moment we have to take him off because his foot’s a little bit sore.
“Hopefully that’ll improve as the season goes on because I think he was better tonight than he was on Sunday.”

NUDE AWAKENING
When Olmo Garcia revealed himself to the world during Manchester United’s Europa League game on Thursday, the people of Granada could be forgiven for having seen it all before.
A famous night for the LaLiga club had only reached the sixth minute when the game was interrupted by a streaker. The man raced across the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes pitch before taking a tumble and being arrested by police.
But it would not have taken long for the authorities to identify the perpetrator, who has reportedly been arrested 15 TIMES in the last few months alone.
Garcia, 37, is something of a local celebrity in Granada and is often seen baring all on his walks around the city. In the summer of 2016, he was inspired to live life in the buff during a trip across the Americas.
And this way of life culminated in Thursday’s demonstration that took some time to prepare.
According to Granada newspaper Ideal, he snuck into the ground at 9am on the day of the game and hid under a tarpaulin for 14 HOURS before emerging once the game had kicked off.

MOURINHO ON SPURS V MAN UTD
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho has reflected upon his side’s 6-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford earlier this season, insisting it has no bearing on the reverse fixture this weekend.
He said: “I believe that 6-1 doesn’t reflect the reality. It can happen. Of course it can happen, between two great, the results they can happen in an isolated way.
“I go much more in the direction of the other two previous matches between us and United.
“We lost 2-1 at Old Trafford, with the penalty, and we draw 1-1 at home last season, also with a penalty. I think this is more the reality. We are not far from each other so I think it is going to be a difficult match for both.
“If Solksjaer is going to use that result I don’t know. If it was the opposite. If it was my team losing 6-1 to them I would just say to my guys that it happened once and it’s not going to happen twice. This doesn’t reflect the reality.
“The game is going to be tight and we can win, but I don’t know, maybe Solksjaer has different things.”

HAALAND OR KANE?
Among this debate around Harry Kane and a possible move to Manchester United, there is also the question as to whether they would consider moving for Erling Haaland this summer.
Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves had that conversation last night…
“He has taken real considered steps in his career, this is not going to be about money.””I can’t think of a player this young and that has been this coveted by everyone.”Erling Haaland will be top of many wanted lists this summer…But who will be the right fit? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/BPfT0mJaEz— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 8, 2021

SOLSKJAER ON KANE
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken about Spurs star Harry Kane as Man Utd prepare to come up against him this weekend.
Kane, 27, is being linked with a move away from north London at the end of the season.
And Solskjaer could not be more complementary about the brilliance he possesses.
He said: “When you’re playing against one of the best centre forwards in European football, of course it’s something that we prepare for.
“I think every team when they play Tottenham or England, you know Harry Kane’s qualities.
“But we prepare the defenders for every single opponent.
“The season that Son and Kane have had, their relationship is one of Tottenham’s strengths and they have other quality players we have to be aware of.”
Credit: PA
MAN UTD BACK CORONAVIRUS PASSPORT
Manchester United have officially declared their support for the Premier League’s decision to write to Boris Johnson in a bid to back vaccine passports to pack out stadiums this summer.
The footy body and other major sports groups including the England and Wales Cricket Board, Wimbledon and the RFU told the PM and other party leaders ‘Covid certificates’ are needed to ditch social distancing in stadiums.
And the Red Devils have now released their own statement on the matter.
Collette Roche, Manchester United Chief Operating Officer, said: “Manchester United fully endorses the open letter signed by a range of sports governing bodies, including the Premier League.
“We support the ongoing work of the Premier League and DCMS to deliver a timetable and a framework for the safe return of our fans.
“We have worked closely with the Premier League as they negotiate the challenges, consult with medical experts and review the different options open to them.”
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DEATH OF PRINCE PHILIP
Manchester United’s official Twitter account have just sent out their condolences following the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh.

READY TO JO
So, earlier today defender Joachim Andersen – on loan at Fulham from Lyon – was linked with a permanent move to Manchester United at the end of the season.
What do we think of that Red Devils fans? Has he impressed you enough in the Premier League so far in the 2020-21 campaign?
Credit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
LEVEL HEADED
Paul Pogba remained level headed this morning despite Man Utd’s positive result last night.
Here’s what he said:

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MANCHESTER UNITED picked up a handy 2-0 win in their Europa League quarter-final first leg at Granada after goals from Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes.Meanwhile, the Red Devils could swap struggling midfielder Donny van de Beek with Juventus star Adrien Rabiot.
And we have the latest updates on chases of Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho.

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MARK OF RESPECT
British sport will stand in silence for the Duke of Edinburgh tomorrow but all fixtures and events will go on as planned.
Prem clubs joined the League and FA in paying their condolences after Prince Philip’s death was announced at the age of 99. The League said it was ‘deeply saddened’ by the news.
All Prem players will wear black armbands and there will be a minute’s silence before kick-off of all 10 fixtures this weekend, starting with Fulham’s clash with Wolves last night “as a mark of respect”.
The EFL swiftly followed suit by implementing the same policy across the 72 clubs. And while the Prince Philip’s grandson, the Duke of Cambridge, is FA President, Wembley chiefs said that, after ‘seeking guidance from the Royal Household and the Government’, it was approving matches.
The FA, which is ‘recommending’ 60-second silences and black armbands, said: “We can confirm all football fixtures this weekend can continue at the discretion of the competition organisers.
“As a mark of respect, all flags at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park will fly at half-mast and the Wembley arch will also be lit.”

‘SHE’S OVER THE MOON’
Jesse Lingard has revealed his mum is loving his stunning performances for West Ham.
The Man Utd loanee has been in scintillating form since his January switch to the East Londoners and he is widely believed to want to make the move permanent in the summer.
And the England star has also revealed his outstanding form has been wonderful for his mum to see.
Lingard has spoken in the past of her struggles with depression and is delighted his mum is now getting the help she needs.
Jesse Lingard’s bringing joy to many but especially his “proud” Mum. “She’s over the moon!” The famous quote ‘You never know what someone is going through’ hit us all when we discovered Jesse’s Mum was ill. Now Jesse’s urging anyone struggling to “Speak up! It’s a relief.”#beINPL pic.twitter.com/N0irouctLd— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) April 9, 2021

RASH DECISION
Manchester United have been handed a boost with Marcus Rashford set to be fit to start this weekend’s clash against Tottenham.
The England star was on target in the 2-0 Europa League win over Granada but was withdrawn during the game due to a lingering ankle issue. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted pre-match that Rashford was not 100 per cent fit after he was also forced off in the win over Brighton.
But the Norwegian played down any fears that the 23-year-old’s injury problems had worsened meaning he is likely to start on Sunday.
He said: “I don’t think you need to be concerned about his fitness, no, of course barring any injury. His fitness is really good, he’s an athletic boy, he’s a fit boy, a strong boy. You see tonight when he goes into headers and challenges, he can look after himself.
“At one point of course you hope to get to a postion where he doesn’t have to play every game, every minute and at the moment we have to take him off because his foot’s a little bit sore.
“Hopefully that’ll improve as the season goes on because I think he was better tonight than he was on Sunday.”

NUDE AWAKENING
When Olmo Garcia revealed himself to the world during Manchester United’s Europa League game on Thursday, the people of Granada could be forgiven for having seen it all before.
A famous night for the LaLiga club had only reached the sixth minute when the game was interrupted by a streaker. The man raced across the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes pitch before taking a tumble and being arrested by police.
But it would not have taken long for the authorities to identify the perpetrator, who has reportedly been arrested 15 TIMES in the last few months alone.
Garcia, 37, is something of a local celebrity in Granada and is often seen baring all on his walks around the city. In the summer of 2016, he was inspired to live life in the buff during a trip across the Americas.
And this way of life culminated in Thursday’s demonstration that took some time to prepare.
According to Granada newspaper Ideal, he snuck into the ground at 9am on the day of the game and hid under a tarpaulin for 14 HOURS before emerging once the game had kicked off.

MOURINHO ON SPURS V MAN UTD
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho has reflected upon his side’s 6-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford earlier this season, insisting it has no bearing on the reverse fixture this weekend.
He said: “I believe that 6-1 doesn’t reflect the reality. It can happen. Of course it can happen, between two great, the results they can happen in an isolated way.
“I go much more in the direction of the other two previous matches between us and United.
“We lost 2-1 at Old Trafford, with the penalty, and we draw 1-1 at home last season, also with a penalty. I think this is more the reality. We are not far from each other so I think it is going to be a difficult match for both.
“If Solksjaer is going to use that result I don’t know. If it was the opposite. If it was my team losing 6-1 to them I would just say to my guys that it happened once and it’s not going to happen twice. This doesn’t reflect the reality.
“The game is going to be tight and we can win, but I don’t know, maybe Solksjaer has different things.”

HAALAND OR KANE?
Among this debate around Harry Kane and a possible move to Manchester United, there is also the question as to whether they would consider moving for Erling Haaland this summer.
Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves had that conversation last night…
“He has taken real considered steps in his career, this is not going to be about money.””I can’t think of a player this young and that has been this coveted by everyone.”Erling Haaland will be top of many wanted lists this summer…But who will be the right fit? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/BPfT0mJaEz— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 8, 2021

SOLSKJAER ON KANE
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken about Spurs star Harry Kane as Man Utd prepare to come up against him this weekend.
Kane, 27, is being linked with a move away from north London at the end of the season.
And Solskjaer could not be more complementary about the brilliance he possesses.
He said: “When you’re playing against one of the best centre forwards in European football, of course it’s something that we prepare for.
“I think every team when they play Tottenham or England, you know Harry Kane’s qualities.
“But we prepare the defenders for every single opponent.
“The season that Son and Kane have had, their relationship is one of Tottenham’s strengths and they have other quality players we have to be aware of.”
Credit: PA
MAN UTD BACK CORONAVIRUS PASSPORT
Manchester United have officially declared their support for the Premier League’s decision to write to Boris Johnson in a bid to back vaccine passports to pack out stadiums this summer.
The footy body and other major sports groups including the England and Wales Cricket Board, Wimbledon and the RFU told the PM and other party leaders ‘Covid certificates’ are needed to ditch social distancing in stadiums.
And the Red Devils have now released their own statement on the matter.
Collette Roche, Manchester United Chief Operating Officer, said: “Manchester United fully endorses the open letter signed by a range of sports governing bodies, including the Premier League.
“We support the ongoing work of the Premier League and DCMS to deliver a timetable and a framework for the safe return of our fans.
“We have worked closely with the Premier League as they negotiate the challenges, consult with medical experts and review the different options open to them.”
Credit: Getty – Contributor
DEATH OF PRINCE PHILIP
Manchester United’s official Twitter account have just sent out their condolences following the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh.

READY TO JO
So, earlier today defender Joachim Andersen – on loan at Fulham from Lyon – was linked with a permanent move to Manchester United at the end of the season.
What do we think of that Red Devils fans? Has he impressed you enough in the Premier League so far in the 2020-21 campaign?
Credit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
LEVEL HEADED
Paul Pogba remained level headed this morning despite Man Utd’s positive result last night.
Here’s what he said:

THE UNITED WAY
Eric Cantona has written and will star in a new documentary about the ‘epic’ history of Manchester United.
The Old Trafford legend, 54, lends his voice to a new film – taking on the role of narrator – set for release next month.

OLE BACKS FERNANDES
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed Bruno Fernandes after he controversially won his side a penalty against Granada on Thursday.
He said: “To be honest, I haven’t seen it, just seen his eye when he came on, he got hit.
“Mick Phelan was sat behind me in the dugout and he said he took one in the face, so it’s a clear penalty.
“I’ve not seen it, I’ve got to say. His eye is red and to score with just one eye open is also a skill!”
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BEEK ON THE BRINK
Manchester United legend Gary Neville is confused by Donny van de Beek’s inability to establish himself at Old Trafford.
Who else agrees?

RASHFORD AND POGBA INJURY UPDATES
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given an update on the fitness of Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba following their win in Granada.
Speaking to MUTV after the match, he said: “Marcus, as we spoke about, his foot is a bit sore. Paul had a bit of a niggle but we should be okay.”
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‘LUCKY BRUNO’
Paul Scholes feels Bruno Fernandes was ‘lucky’ to win a penalty for Manchester United in their 2-0 win over Granada last night.
He told BT Sport: “[Fernandes] makes a meal of it I think he’s lucky to get the penalty. Lucky to score it as well as the goalkeeper should do better.
“You know when it’s given and it goes to VAR [that] they’re going to give it because it’s not a clear and obvious error and he has touched him, so there’s no way they were going to overturn it.
“Fernandes does very well to get the penalty, they’ll be very disappointed.
“He was just feeling where his player is and the ball’s nowhere near him anyway.
“It was always [Edinson] Cavani going to get the header. Fernandes was very clever and he’s fooled the referee and he’s fell for it.”

MAKING THEIR MARC
Has Marcus Rashford’s stunning finish last night put him in pole position for a starting place in Gareth Southgate’s England side for Euro 2020.

SPURRED ON
Turning their attention away from Europe, Man Utd now focus on the trip to Tottenham this weekend.
Will they remain scarred from the 6-1 hammering Jose Mourinho’s side gave them at Old Trafford earlier this season.
A lot has changed since then…
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NEVILLE NAMES MAN UTD TRANSFER PRIORITIES
Gary Neville has named the three positions Manchester United need to add to in the summer transfer window.
Answering a Q&A on Friday, he simply said: “Centre back, striker and right winger.”
Do you agree?
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PAUL-ING FOR HAALAND
Paul Scholes has backed Manchester United to sign Erling Haaland this summer.
Asked about a United bid on BT Sport, the former midfielder explained: “I think they probably would, why not? I think it’s about the club who can pay for him. I don’t think there’s too many of them.
“You think of Real Madrid and Barcelona, all the noises you hear. They probably couldn’t pay that type of money. Man City look like they don’t want to pay that type of money.
“To be fair, they very rarely play with a No9 anyway. Even with [Sergio] Aguero and Gabriel Jesus, he’s hardly played them. So is that the type of player that Guardiola wants? I’m not sure it is.
“It’s a player United will be desperate for, Chelsea will be desperate for. They’re probably the two clubs who I think could probably afford it this summer.”

‘NOT A PERFECT NIGHT’
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists his side’s 2-0 win over Granada in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final ‘was not the perfect night’.
The Red Devils all but completed the job in 90 minutes in Spain, but the Norwegian remained reserved after the game.
“It was not a perfect night,” he told BT Sport.
“We got three yellow cards and three suspensions. 2-0 is very good result. We know how difficult it is to come to Spain. We’ve got to play well to get a result.
“Same as always [attitude for next week]. We want to win every game. It’s still a young team, a learning team.”
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ED-ING TO BOCA
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is ‘closer than ever’ to joining Boca Juniors at the end of the season, according to ESPN.
The Uruguyan is out of contract at Old Trafford come the summer and is set to look for a move away from England.
And Boca look to be unquestionably the front-runners to secure his services.
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SHAW THING
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given an update on the fitness of both Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford.
“I had to protect Luke but I think and hope he should be okay for the weekend. Marcus: fantastic goal, great pass by Victor [Lindelof], great run, the skill to take it down like this, we’ve seen it a few times before and that’s a top, top quality goal.
“It was an important goal, the second one there, because a 1-0 lead, losing three players is not a good position to be in. I don’t think we deserved those five yellow cards or however many we got, but that’s happened. Delighted with the result, of course.
“It’s the same thing as before [with Rashford]. He’s not recovered from it and hopefully it’s not gotten any worse from this, because he lasted 70 against Brighton, 65 now, so hopefully he’s ready. I think he should be ready for Sunday and the goal is exceptional.
“Marcus is someone we have to protect but he was ready and he was vital for us today.”
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THREE AND OUT
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be without THREE key players for the Europa League quarter-final second leg against Granada.
The Red Devils boss saw centre-back Harry Maguire, left-back Luke Shaw and midfielder Scott McTominay all booked during the 2-0 win.
It means the Norwegian will face something of a defensive crisis at Old Trafford next Thursday.
Eric Bailly would usually be next in line to start alongside Victor Lindelof, but the Ivorian tested positive for coronavirus during the international break.
It is not known when he tested positive and when he will be clear to play again.
That could potentially see Solskjaer selecting Axel Tuanzebe, who has started just ONE game all season.

HENDS DOWN
Dean Henderson is now Manchester United’s No1, according to Paul Scholes.
“It’s always awkward when you try and keep two goalkeepers happy.
“Who is the No1 here? Ole is saying both which is clearly wrong. With David de Gea’s wife having a baby, it gave Ole the chance to make Henderson number one.
“I think No1 plays in Premier League but has Henderson totally convinced Ole?
“I think he has a big chance but I don’t think he has these five or six games he’s played.
“What David de Gea did for 4-5 years, United could have been a mid-table team without him. I wouldn’t completely write him off.”

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IRN BRU
⚽ Bruno Fernandes has scored his first goal in 6 apps, ending his longest scoreless run since joining Man UtdHe has 24 goals in all comps this season, the most in a single campaign for Man Utd since Romelu Lukaku (27) in 2017-18 #UEL— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) April 8, 2021

BRUNO FERNANDES – 7
Made himself busy as he tried to create in tight spaces among the home side’s densely packed half.
Put through on goal by Dan James with eight minutes to go but missed from close range. Replays show he would have been offside anyway.
Won a late penalty when he was struck in the face by Yan Brice Eteki. Got up, hit it bottom left and it somehow squeezed under the keeper who should have saved it.
DANIEL JAMES – 5
Found it difficult to get going on the right hand side in the first half. Had a little more joy in the second-half when he switched to the left flank.
Set up Fernandes for a big chance in the last ten minutes which the Portuguese missed. All in all a fairly quiet evening.
MARCUS RASHFORD – 8 (subbed 65mins)
Limited to half chances until he opened the scoring as Granada sat deep, but excellent run and delightful touch to pluck Lindelof’s long ball out the sky before stabbing it past the on rushing keeper on the half hour mark.
Showed no sign of the ankle problem that threatened to keep him out of this game but was taken off just past the hour mark with his team looking comfortable.
MASON GREENWOOD – 5 (subbed, 84mins)
Limited to very few touches in the first half by the deep-lying hosts.
Started drifting out to the right to try and get on the ball but was quickly snuffed out. Not much more luck after the break.
LUKE SHAW – 5 (subbed, half-time)
The limited joy Granada had seemed to come down his side but it was very limited, but looked a little out of sorts throughout. Nothing disastrous but an uncharacteristic display.
Booked for an awkward collision towards the end of the first-half as Granada tried to break. Will miss the second-leg.
Hooked at half-time. Wasn’t clear why but could have been an injury which would explain his lacklustre display.
SCOTT McTOMINAY – 6
Industrious performance at the base of the midfield.
His main job was to keep the ball moving swiftly and attempt probing passes between Granada’s tightly packed back TEN.
Booked for a high footed challenge five minutes before half time and will miss the second-leg.
PAUL POGBA – 6 (subbed, 73mins)
Booked for a late tackle in his own half after seven minutes having lost the ball with a sloppy touch.
Fairly quiet evening thereafter as him and McTominay tried to dictate play from their deep lying roles.
RATINGS
Here is how SunSport’s Will Pugh rated and slated Man Utd.
DAVID DE GEA – 6
Nothing to do in the first half bar block a cross-cum-shot at his near post and scoop up an audacious Kenedy volley.
Even less to do in the second. Not given a chance to stake a claim for the No 1 jersey in the Premier League as was barely involved in the game.
AARON WAN-BISSAKA – 7
Stood up to the few challenges he was faced with in the first 45.
The door remained shut for left-winger Kenedy who had next to no joy down United’s right.
VICTOR LINDELOF – 8
Inch perfect ball over the top to set Rashford away for the opener.
Dealt with Granada’s limited attacks at a canter. Thoroughly decent performance.
HARRY MAGUIRE – 6
Gave the hosts nothing at the back.
And looked dangerously close to pulling off a ‘Vincent Kompany vs Leicester’ wondergoal when he had an effort from 30 yards after a marauding run from the heart of the defence.
But he dragged it wide of the left hand post. Booked for dragging back Tottenham flop Roberto Soldado with 20 minutes to go which also keeps him out the return leg.
FULL-TIME
Manchester United are all but through to the Europa League semi-finals after beating Granada 2-0.
Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty in stoppage time in Spain to make it a comfortable night for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
The Red Devils are favourites to win the competition for the first time since 2017.
THE UNITED WAY
Eric Cantona has written and will star in a new documentary about the ‘epic’ history of Manchester United.
The Old Trafford legend, 54, lends his voice to a new film – taking on the role of narrator – set for release next month.
Cantona also co-wrote the documentary – entitled The United Way – which encompasses ‘the dark days of Munich through to a historic Treble in 1999’.
As well as telling his own story, Man Utd icon Cantona has roped in a host of old pals to star in the movie.
Class of ’92 legends such as David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt have their say on all things United.
Current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also stars in the documentary having played a huge role as a player in the club’s famous Treble of 1999.
BACK UNDERWAY
And we are back underway for the second half!
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be happy so far, but you feel as though one more Man Utd goal and that could be the tie over.
STREAKING CLEAR
Man Utd’s behind-closed-doors clash in Spain was somehow held up by a streaker.
No fans were allowed in for Europa League quarter-final against Granada on Thursday night.
But that didn’t stop one fan from getting into the Estadio Municipal Nuevo Los Carmenes.
And he ran right across the middle of the pitch, causing a delay in the last-eight tie.
A streaker held up Manchester United’s clash with Granada
KICK-OFF
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BLACK AND BLUE
Failing to make the grade at Old Trafford might have bruised his ego – but Ravel Morrison is now getting battered for real after starting MMA.
The ex-Red Devils wonderkid is without a football club and showed off a huge bruise on his arm after beginning sessions in the octagon with UFC star Lerone Murphy.
Morrison cancelled his contract with Dutch side ADO Den Haag in January.
And the 28-year-old has not been holding back in training, as he keeps fit with close pal and featherweight fighter Murphy.
The midfielder is on the look-out for his 12th club since leaving Manchester United in 2012, having been tipped for greatness after making his debut aged 17.
Ravel Morrison showed off his war wounds from MMA training
TEAM NEWS
Here is how Man Utd start away at Granada for their Europa League quarter-final first leg.

SWAP-PORTUNITY KNOCKS
Man Utd are reportedly exploring a swap deal involving Declan Rice and Jesse Lingard after ‘talks on England duty’.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has long been a fan of the Hammers star, 22, who has continued his meteoric rise to become the Three Lions’ top defensive midfielder.
Chelsea are among a host of European giants keen to sign former Blues academy product Rice.
And David Moyes has warned it would take bids in excess of £100MILLION to sign him.
Even then, Moyes wants to keep Rice at the London Stadium – particularly if West Ham manage to keep their place in the top four and qualify for next season’s Champions League.
But according to The Athletic, Man Utd are keen to discuss a swap deal involving Lingard in order to tempt the Hammers into selling their star man.
ON THE PAUL
Paul Pogba’s goal last game against AC Milan saw Man Utd advance into the Europa League quarter-finals.

RACISM PROTECTION
Instagram have issued a statement saying it does everything possible to protect players from abuse – at the same time as they told a user calling an England star a n**** was NOT offensive.
The social media giant, owned by Facebook, told SunSport discrimination had no place on its platforms and claimed they “want to hold people who share it accountable”.
They said in a statement: “We don’t want discriminatory abuse on Instagram or Facebook. We share the goal of tackling it and want to hold people who share it accountable.
“We do this by taking action on content and accounts that break our rules and cooperating with law enforcement when we receive a valid legal request.
“We also recently announced that we’ll take tougher action when we become aware of people breaking our rules in DMs and we have built tools to help protect people, including the ability to never receive a DM from someone you don’t follow.
“This work is ongoing and we are committed to doing more. We also know these problems are bigger than us, so are working with the industry, government and others to collectively drive societal change through action and education.”
NO FERGIE TIME
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he could no longer dish out his infamous “hairdryer” blasts in the modern-day game because snowflake footballers have been known to cry.
The ex-Manchester United boss became renowned for his many close-up screaming and spitting outbursts.
But Fergie now bemoans the fact that current football managers are restricted from using his fearsome motivational weapon because society has changed and players have become too sensitive.
Speaking to The Athletic, he said: “Jim Smith told me one of his players started crying when he got criticised.
“I thought, ‘What is the game like now? Where are we going?’
“Obviously you have to be tactful nowadays about the criticism you give them.”
LIN & OUT
Jesse Lingard has what it takes to succeed at Manchester United – but must accept a bit-part role like Daniel James, according to Gary Neville.
The ex-Man Utd full-back told Sky Sports: “At Manchester United because there is that expectation of what you need to be.
“To be a wide player there, [Lingard’s] always going to get a difficult press.
“He’s a really good player. He’s going to have a great career. Manchester United have sent him out to West Ham to boost his career, maybe with the thought of boosting his price tag.
“But they might be thinking, ‘actually, we might want him back, he could be a real help to us’.
“If he’s willing to go back there and compete and be the player that Dan James has been for the last few weeks, in and out, then there’s no doubt he can play for Manchester United.”
‘MAN UTD NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR HAALAND’
Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara believes Manchester United will not be able to sign Erling Haaland in the summer as they are ‘not good enough’.
The 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker has been linked with a move to Old Trafford as well as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool.
But O’Hara feels it is unrealistic to think the Norwegian could join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
“They can’t get Haaland – because they’re not good enough,” he told talkSPORT. “Why is he going go to Man United? Why?
“It’s alright needing him, but you’ve got Real Madrid, Barca, Man City. They need him.
“[United] paid £100m for Paul Pogba and he’s gone there thinking they’re gonna go to the next level. And it hasn’t worked and he’s been trophyless.
“Haaland’s not going to go to Manchester United and be thinking ‘We might win something, we might not, he’s going somewhere where he might win everything.”

READY FOR GRANADA
Looks like the Man Utd boys are enjoying themselves out in sunny Spain.

IT’S A TREBLE!
Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated his best treble since 1999 after landing a massive £169,000 payday at the Grand National Festival.
The Manchester United legend co-owns the first THREE winners at Aintree.
Fergie won with Protektorat in the first, Monmiral in the second and Clan Des Obeaux in the third.
The three horses winning were monumental odds of 108-1 before the off.

FERGIE AT THE DOUBLE
Sir Alex Ferguson has had the first two winners at Aintree today! Winning in Liverpool once more…

POGBA IMPACT
Could this man play a key part for Man Utd this evening?

ON KUL
Manchester United have shortlisted Juventus winger Dejan Kulusevski as a potential summer transfer target.
The 20-year-old has struggled for first team football with the Old Lady and the Red Devils are said to be thinking about trying to prise him away from Italy, according to journalist Daniele Longo.

SCORE PREDICTION
What do we think tonight then? Can United get the job done against Granada by the end of the evening? Or will they be forced to fight back in the second leg?
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STICK OR TWIST
Man Utd face Granada tonight as they chase the only trophy left on offer for them this season.
In 72 hours they also face Tottenham in the Premier League having already established themselves comfortably in second place.
Does Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prioritise tonight or the weekend when it comes to his team selection?
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MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly have £150m to spend this summer on Erling Haaland. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund have admitted that they are willing to sell injured Jadon Sancho for the right price this summer too.

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NO FERGIE TIME
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he could no longer dish out his infamous “hairdryer” blasts in the modern-day game because snowflake footballers have been known to cry.
The ex-Manchester United boss became renowned for his many close-up screaming and spitting outbursts.
But Fergie now bemoans the fact that current football managers are restricted from using his fearsome motivational weapon because society has changed and players have become too sensitive.
Speaking to The Athletic, he said: “Jim Smith told me one of his players started crying when he got criticised.
“I thought, ‘What is the game like now? Where are we going?’
“Obviously you have to be tactful nowadays about the criticism you give them.”
LIN & OUT
Jesse Lingard has what it takes to succeed at Manchester United – but must accept a bit-part role like Daniel James, according to Gary Neville.
The ex-Man Utd full-back told Sky Sports: “At Manchester United because there is that expectation of what you need to be.
“To be a wide player there, [Lingard’s] always going to get a difficult press.
“He’s a really good player. He’s going to have a great career. Manchester United have sent him out to West Ham to boost his career, maybe with the thought of boosting his price tag.
“But they might be thinking, ‘actually, we might want him back, he could be a real help to us’.
“If he’s willing to go back there and compete and be the player that Dan James has been for the last few weeks, in and out, then there’s no doubt he can play for Manchester United.”
‘MAN UTD NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR HAALAND’
Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara believes Manchester United will not be able to sign Erling Haaland in the summer as they are ‘not good enough’.
The 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker has been linked with a move to Old Trafford as well as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool.
But O’Hara feels it is unrealistic to think the Norwegian could join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
“They can’t get Haaland – because they’re not good enough,” he told talkSPORT. “Why is he going go to Man United? Why?
“It’s alright needing him, but you’ve got Real Madrid, Barca, Man City. They need him.
“[United] paid £100m for Paul Pogba and he’s gone there thinking they’re gonna go to the next level. And it hasn’t worked and he’s been trophyless.
“Haaland’s not going to go to Manchester United and be thinking ‘We might win something, we might not, he’s going somewhere where he might win everything.”

READY FOR GRANADA
Looks like the Man Utd boys are enjoying themselves out in sunny Spain.

IT’S A TREBLE!
Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated his best treble since 1999 after landing a massive £169,000 payday at the Grand National Festival.
The Manchester United legend co-owns the first THREE winners at Aintree.
Fergie won with Protektorat in the first, Monmiral in the second and Clan Des Obeaux in the third.
The three horses winning were monumental odds of 108-1 before the off.

FERGIE AT THE DOUBLE
Sir Alex Ferguson has had the first two winners at Aintree today! Winning in Liverpool once more…

POGBA IMPACT
Could this man play a key part for Man Utd this evening?

ON KUL
Manchester United have shortlisted Juventus winger Dejan Kulusevski as a potential summer transfer target.
The 20-year-old has struggled for first team football with the Old Lady and the Red Devils are said to be thinking about trying to prise him away from Italy, according to journalist Daniele Longo.

SCORE PREDICTION
What do we think tonight then? Can United get the job done against Granada by the end of the evening? Or will they be forced to fight back in the second leg?
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STICK OR TWIST
Man Utd face Granada tonight as they chase the only trophy left on offer for them this season.
In 72 hours they also face Tottenham in the Premier League having already established themselves comfortably in second place.
Does Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prioritise tonight or the weekend when it comes to his team selection?
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DREAMING OF AN UPSET
Granada boss Diego Martinez on their clash with Manchester United this evening as they look to spring a surprise on the 2017 Europa League champions.
We respect every team and we’re not going to find out right now what United is. It’s a giant in Europe, it’s an amazing team. But if we are in the quarter-finals and we’re facing them it’s because we’ve done many good things.
We’re going to play 180 minutes, plus injury-time, and we believe in our possibilities. Last year we were candidates, one, two or three to be back in the second division and we ended up in Europe.
“There’s a sentence in our dressing room ‘they didn’t know it’s impossible so they did it” so this is what we try to think of. We are very proud of the people we have here because with this we can go anywhere.
“We can go to the desert or anywhere because we feel strong, we want to make the most of the moment and this is something that makes us grow in itself.
“It’s very stimulating, very rewarding to be in a match like this one not only because we are in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, but also the game itself, the match itself. We of course want to give our perfect game – the match of our lives. This is what we need to win. This is what we have to focus on.”
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EUROPA LEAGUE GLORY?
Will Manchester United be adding to this come the end of the season?

EUR SAFE
Manchester United’s 12-year record unbeaten run in the Champions League remains intact after Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich.
The Red Devils went 25 games without loss between September 2007 and May 2009.
They beat Chelsea in the 2008 final for their third European crown and the following year finally lost to Barcelona at the same stage.
It was a stretch that included 15 wins and ten draws, including the one in Moscow as John Terry slipped in the shootout.
Bayern Munich were closing in on matching – and breaking – that 25-match tally.
But after brushing aside Lazio in the last 16 4-1 away and 2-1 at home, Hans-Dieter Flick’s side, missing the injured Robert Lewandowski, were eventually toppled in the Bavaria snow -ending their run at 19 games.

RASHFORD V WILLIAMS
Tasty little face-off between Marcus Rashford and Brandon Williams in training lyesterday. But who grabbed the bib first?

READY TO ATTACK
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also revealed his Man Utd team intend to attack Granada this evening.
He said: “I think we’ve proved to ourselves and everyone that we are good side home or away, but of course the neutral game against Sociedad was a very good one for us. We played against a very good team.
“Granada is a different team and a different set-up than Real Sociedad with different strengths and a different way of playing so we’ve got to find a way to get the best possible performance.
“I think that’s what we do best [attacking]. It’s always going to be in our DNA that we want to go and score goals.
“Of course you want a defensive foundation, but we know about away goals and also how good we are at Old Trafford as well. We’ve got a proud record at Old Trafford in Europe so if we get a good result to build on that’s all we can ask.”
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FITNESS UPDATE
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given fitness updates on Marcus Rashford, Alex Telles and Eric Bailly ahead of tonight’s game.
He said: “Marcus is okay-ish. He’s trained on Wednesday morning and Juan is back training as is Alex [Telles], so we’re looking stronger definitely. We didn’t lose anyone last weekend against Brighton.
“Yes of course [it shows Rashford’s determination] and it’s a big game. We’ve got loads of games and we need players to work together as a squad – is it from the start or is it coming on? He’s available to be selected as I said either as a sub or a starter.”
Speaking about Bailly, he then added: “He needs a negative test before he can come back to us. It’ll take the time it takes unfortunately. That’s the world we live in at the moment and we’ve got to take the precautionary measures. Hopefully Eric is still feeling okay, last time I spoke to him he was alright.”
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KEEPING DILEMMA
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has opened up about the difficult decision he has to make over who his No1 keeper will be moving forward.
Dean Henderson has played in the Red Devils’ last seven games, including against Brighton at the weekend despite the return of De Gea to the first team set-up.
Will he stick or twist tonight? Here is what the Man Utd boss had to say.
He said: “With the keepers, that’s the same, I’ve got two very, very good options and whoever plays will play well, I’m sure. I cannot prioritise the league, Europa League, every game here is the most important, the next one is the most important one.
“Every time I try to explain to players why they don’t play in this particular game and what they need to do, what my plans are for them, all those discussions remain private.
“David has been a top, top ‘keeper and is still a top, top ‘keeper and he’s working to be ready when he plays. If it’s Dean or David, I’m confident in them to play. When you’re a part of Man United, players are always going to come in, they don’t just come in to fill the bench or the squad, everyone’s got ambition to take your shirt.
“It’s the same at right-back, left-back, centre forward, goalkeeper. David has had 10 fantastic years at Man United, and he’s had challenges. Sergio [Romero] probably played less games than he deserved, Dean comes in and always gives it his all and his best. David does as well and it’s a healthy competition.”
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SEASPIRACY
Marcus Rojo wants to use FISHING as bait to persuade Edinson Cavani to follow in his footsteps and quit Old Trafford for Boca Juniors.
The ex-Man Utd defender said: “I promised to take him fishing if he comes here.
“He loves fishing, he’s always going on about it. He has a lake near his home and was always trying to get me to go out with him.”
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MAN UTD SQUAD FOR GRANADA TRIP
Goalkeepers: David De Gea, Dean Henderson, Lee Grant, Nathan Bishop.
Defenders: Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Alex Telles, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams.
Midfielders: Amad, Bruno Fernandes, Fred, Daniel James, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay, Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek.
Forwards: Edinson Cavani, Anthony Elanga, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford
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EL OF A PLAYER
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has listed Anthony Elanga’s ‘X-factor’ qualities, after promoting him to the first-team squad.
He said: “I’ve got faith in the young lads, of course, and, in Anthony, we have a player with good skills, a great attitude and he scores goals from either the right or left, and he’s got good pace.
“He’s not just there for experience, he might actually play a part, who knows?
“He’s got that X-factor and I like players with speed and acceleration and he’s definitely got that.”

START-LIN PRICE
Manchester United have put a £30million price tag on Jesse Lingard after his sensational spell on loan at West Ham, according to Sky Sports.
The 28-year-old has netted six times in eight games for the Hammers, a run of form which has seen him re-called to the England squad.
But David Moyes’ side will reportedly have to shell out a huge fee if they are to secure Lingard’s services on a permanent basis.
This is despite his contract expiring at Old Trafford in 2022.
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SET-FAC
Manchester United loanee Facundo Pellistri has suffered a fibrillar tear on his bicep while out on loan at Alaves.
The club’s statment read: “Facundo Pellistri left last Sunday the match against RC Celta de Vigo with some muscular discomfort and yesterday Tuesday he underwent tests to determine the exact extent of the same.
“The medical report of IMQ reveals that the Uruguayan player suffers a fibrillar tear in the short portion of the left femoral biceps that has prevented him from exercising with his teammates.
“Pellistri will follow a conservative treatment and his evolution on a day-to-day basis will mark his availability to join the group.”
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LIKE FATHER LIKE SAV
Robbie Savage’s son Charlie signed his first professional contract with Manchester United yesterday.
And the pair could not be more thrilled about the news.
Delighted to have signed my first professional contract @ManUtd . I would like to thank all of my friends, family and everyone @neweraglobalsports for all their support. The hard work continues 🚀 #mufc pic.twitter.com/HOKsDE8VwC— Charlie Savage (@charliesavage84) April 7, 2021

So so proud of you ! Your hard work , dedication and desire is paying off ! Keep working as hard as you possibly can there will be ups and downs but keep believing in yourself , people will want to knock you down but keep getting up and showing everyone what you can do ❤️ https://t.co/hVqhAfM9RA— Robbie Savage (@RobbieSavage8) April 7, 2021

LUC OUT FOR VAZQUEZ
Lucas Vazquez refused to commit his future to Real Madrid after the win over Liverpool amid interest from Manchester United.
That has sparked further discussions surrounding a summer free transfer when his current contract expires, with Chelsea also linked to the Los Blancos man.
Asked about renewing his contract, Vazquez said: “Now what I focus on is the present.
“I am enjoying this year with minutes, I feel comfortable playing and that is what makes me happy.
“I was always from Madrid and I will always be from Madrid.”
Lucas Vazquez left a cryptic message for reporters after being asked about his future.

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WE MUST FERN THE RIGHT
Bruno Fernandes moaned Manchester United are not good enough to win trophies in a damning assessment of their season.
The Portugal midfielder appeared on talkSPORT on Wednesday morning and said: “The improvement you have to see game by game not season by season. For us, it is improving as a team.
Bruno Fernandes believes this season for Man Utd is mainly about improvingCredit: Getty
“Of course we want to win trophies, we want to win everything we are included in. At the moment, we are not at that level this season.
“We have lost a lot of games. We have lost games we don’t expect to lose and have lost a lot of points at home and away our form is really, really different.
“I don’t remember if we have lost one game away. We are improving and this season is not finished and we have a lot to do until the end of the season.”
PEP SQWAK
Pep Guardiola has called Manchester United target Erling Haaland a ‘b******’ for being ‘always perfect’.
The Borussia Dortmund striker, 20, set up Marco Reus for his side’s equaliser during Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg.
When asked if he was taken aback by Dortmund’s midfield press, Guardiola told DAZN: “No, not surprised.
“I faced them when I was at Bayern Munich and they played five at the back.
“The rest of them play that system and the quality of [Mahmoud] Dahoud, [Jude] Bellingham and, of course, the pace of the people up front – the quality is there. We know it was.
“But when you want to press they play long balls. They play long balls to Haaland – Haaland is a b******.
“His link-up [play] is always perfect and they have the pace so we knew it was not easy to control them.”
HEADING AWAY
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the art of heading is becoming a thing of the past due to the dementia crisis in football.
Mason Greenwood nodded home the winner against Brighton on Sunday to keep Manchester United in second place and on course for a Champions League spot.
Solskjaer said: “If you look at players and look at the news now and the issue with dementia and too much heading, I think kids nowadays train less with heading than we used to do.
“Also with the astroturf and coaching it is very much more on the ground dominated.
“You don’t see many Ronaldo like headers like against Roma when he hangs in the air and heads.
“That is a rare player now who has that skill. Mason’s goal [against Brighton] was more a poachers instinct, he made a sharp movement it was not like he hung in the air.”
UNITED FRONT
How Manchester United could line up tomorrow night against Granada.

SNOOD YOU LOSE
Manchester United stars have been keeping warm after the UK experienced April snow.

MARTIAL FLAW
Manchester United hitman Anthony Martial is set to miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury, according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The France international injured his left knee in France’s World Cup qualifier with Kazakhstan late last month, which they won 2-0.
Anthony Martial may not be seen again this seasonCredit: Getty
And Solskjaer reckons his latest setback could rule him out for the remainder of the campaign.
The Norwegian told MUTV: “Unfortunately, he sprained his knee with France.
“It’s always when they go away on internationals… you can keep your fingers crossed and hope they come back fit.
“Paul [Pogba] has played in all three games, 30, 60, 90 minutes, so that was a boost for us.
“Losing Anthony for what might be the rest of the season is very disappointing, especially when reports from there [France] was that it wasn’t anything serious but it looks a bad one.”
KEEP FIGHTING
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told David De Gea to rise to the challenge set by Dean Henderson.
De Gea, 30, was left on the bench for Sunday’s 2-1 win over Brighton as the Manchester United boss went for Henderson in the clearest indication yet of who will be his No1 for next season.
But with De Gea set to play in the Europa League quarter-final first leg against Granada Solskjaer says the chance is there to change this mind.
Solskjaer said: “When you are part of Manchester United you are always going to have players coming in.
“They have not come here to fill the bench or the squad. Everyone has got the ambition to fill your shirt.
“I was there as a striker when we signed Dwight Yorke, Teddy Sheringham, Louis Saha, Ruud van Nistelrooy.
“The aim for me then is to prove to the manager that you might have made a new signing but I am still going to give it everything I can to play. David has had ten years here and had challenges.”
TIME TO SAY BAILLY
Eric Bailly has reportedly been offered an escape route from Manchester United by PSG.
The centre-back has struggled to make his mark with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opting to play Swede Victor Lindelof alongside skipper Harry Maguire.
Eric Bailly could reunite with Mauricio Pochettino at PSGCredit: Reuters
Reports across Spain and France suggest former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has pinpointed Bailly as a potential new signing.
It was the Argentine who first brought the Ivory Coast star to Europe at Espanyol as a 17-year-old in 2011.
Money bags PSG will have no problem coughing up the £18million United are set to ask for.
GRANADA SQUAD CONFIRMED
Manchester United are without Anthony Martial and Eric Bailly for the trip to Granada in the Europa League.
Bailly tested positive with Covid-19 while Martial could be out until next season with a knee problem.
Amad Diallo and Anthony Elanga are included a long with the experienced Juan Mata.
MAN UTD TRAVELLING SQUAD
Goalkeepers:
David De Gea, Dean Henderson, Lee Grant, Nathan Bishop.
Defenders:
Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Alex Telles, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams.
Midfielders:
Amad, Bruno Fernandes, Fred, Daniel James, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay, Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek.
Forwards:
Edinson Cavani, Anthony Elanga, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford.

🚨 Revealed: the Reds that will depart to Granada 👇#MUFC #UEL— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 7, 2021

YOU SAVAGE
Robbie Savage’s son Charlie is buzzing to have penned his first pro deal at Manchester United.
Delighted to have signed my first professional contract @ManUtd . I would like to thank all of my friends, family and everyone @neweraglobalsports for all their support. The hard work continues 🚀 #mufc pic.twitter.com/HOKsDE8VwC— Charlie Savage (@charliesavage84) April 7, 2021

BRU LOW
Bruno Fernandes moaned Manchester United are not good enough to win trophies in a damning assessment of their season.
He appeared on talkSPORT on Wednesday morning and said: “The improvement you have to see game by game not season by season. For us, it is improving as a team.
Bruno Fernandes is desperate for silverwareCredit: Getty
“Of course we want to win trophies, we want to win everything we are included in. At the moment, we are not at that level this season.
“We have lost a lot of games. We have lost games we don’t expect to lose and have lost a lot of points at home and away our form is really, really different.
“I don’t remember if we have lost one game away. We are improving and this season is not finished and we have a lot to do until the end of the season.”
FERGIE TIME
Sir Alex Ferguson can celebrate another win in Liverpool this Saturday – thanks to his Grand National runner.
The Manchester United legend’s horse Give Me A Copper is set to run in the world’s most famous race.
The horse, who Fergie co-owns with four others, has been targeted at the big one since 2019.
Give Me A Copper is currently a 50-1 shot for the 40-runner contest on Saturday.
EUR IN LUCK
Manchester United youngster Anthony Elanga is in contention to face Granada on Thursday after being added to the club’s Europa League squad.
The 18-year-old winger – who has chipped in with eight goals and three assists for the U23s this season – will fly out with the squad to Spain on Wednesday.
Youngster Anthony Elanga could make his debut against GranadaCredit: Getty
United issued a statement on their website where they announced the Sweden youth international has been added to their ‘B’ list for the Uefa competition.
Under Uefa rules, homegrown players are allowed to be added to a club’s Europa League squad, and Elanga has been included after recovering from a collarbone injury.
Elanga – who has been at United since the age of 12 – penned a new contract at Old Trafford last month after rising through the yanks.
He was awarded the prestigious Jimmy Murphy Youth Team Player of the Year award in September after banging in seven goals in nine U18 Premier League matches.
He got a taste of first-team football under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last summer when he came on as a substitute in the pre-season clash against Aston Villa.
BELL RINGING
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand branded Jude Bellingham the ‘real deal’ after his scintillating performance against Manchester City.
And former Red Devil Owen Hargreaves believes the Borussia Dortmund ace must start for England at the Euros.
Ferdinand tweeted: “Bellingham aka the real deal… has put on a clinic….a teenager! Driving licence still not through yet I think.”
Speaking before kick-off, Hargreaves said: “I think Bellingham will start for Gareth [Southgate] at the Euros.
“His all-around game is so good, he plays like a grown man. He’s already a star and he’s going to be one of the best in a short time.”
Erling Haaland was in the spotlight, but Jude Bellingham shone brightest in Manchester 💛🖤It’s time to get very excited about Dortmund’s English sensation! 💫 pic.twitter.com/4qGlTYSCDU— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 7, 2021

BRUING UP A STORM
Bruno Fernandes has claimed one trophy is not enough for a club like Manchester United.
The Portuguese midfielder has been a revelation since arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020.
On talkSPORT, Trevor Sinclair asked the ace whether second place in the Prem and winning the Europa League would count as a successful season.
And Fernandes replied: “It is never successful when you win just one trophy with this club.
“You always have to improve.”
NEW ZIDANE?
Manchester United have handed a first professional contract to teenage midfielder Zidane Iqbal.
The star will turn 18 on April 27 and is set for a big future.
The Manchester-born ace has bagged two goals in 9 Under-18 games this term.

HELLO DIOGO?
Diogo Dalot could be heading back to Manchester United, according to reports.
The Red Devils sent the full-back on loan to AC Milan in October but the Portuguese ace has struggled for game time.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be welcoming Diogo Dalot back to Old TraffordCredit: Getty
And after United booted Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Co out of the Europa League, the 22-year-old has an even more peripheral role.
Italian outlet Calcio Mercato carries the headline ‘Farewell Diogo’ as it reports Milan will not be making any great effort to hang onto the loanee at the end of the season.
WILL’S WAYS
Young left-back Brandon Williams opened up on his pre-game superstitions.

HAALAND VS MAN CITY ANALYSIS
By Neil Custis
After a week when he was being hawked around Europe this was the night for Erling Haaland to show what he was made of.
So we turned up, if you were lucky enough, turned on, if you were the rest of us, and waited, and waited on a night that fell flat for the striker.
The point is he was playing against, not for, City and that was the problem.
The chances presented to the home side would no doubt have been gobbled up by the son of their former player.
That’s what City need too.
Forget all the hipster joy about the false nine.
Every team still needs that scorer, that poacher.
It is also what neighbours Manchester United are missing.

KON THEY GET HIM?
United are reportedly set to lock horns with Liverpool for RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate.
Jurgen Klopp has had well-documented issues at centre-half, with first choices Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip out for the season.

GOOD MORNING UTD FANS
The Red Devils are one of the clubs that can afford to sign Erling Haaland, according to reports.
Dortmund are said to be looking for an offer of around £150m to part company with the Norwegian this summer – and The Athletic claim that fee would be in the club’s price range.
However, whether the deal can be pushed over the line or not depends on how willing United are to go back into business with Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola.
Raiola has exasperated senior figures at Old Trafford by claiming Paul Pogba wants to leave on numerous occasions.
Meanwhile, Southampton would like to revisit a loan move for Manchester United whizkid Brandon Williams.
Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl wants more depth in the full-back areas and likes Williams’ ability to play both on the left and right.
Hasenhuttl tried to borrow Williams, 20, from United in January but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to let him go.
Southampton are hopeful Solskjaer will reconsider his stance for next season though, with Williams starting just three games this term.
And finally, West Ham will reportedly do whatever it takes to try and sign Jesse Lingard from Manchester United permanently this summer.
The England star has rediscovered his top form on loan at the Hammers as he scored six goals in eight league games.
A senior West Ham source told Sky Sports: “We will do whatever it takes to sign him.
“He’s been outstanding for us.”
THE PRICE IS WRONG
Manchester United are closing in on Jadon Sancho, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
However, the Red Devils have yet to agree a free with Borussia Dortmund.
Romano told the Here We Go podcast: “Manchester United have everything set to sign Jadon Sancho this summer – they are just waiting for the final price.”

FATHER TALK
Charlie Savage hopes to go one better than his old man — and make the grade at Manchester United.
But the 17-year-old midfielder says Scott McTominay, not his dad Robbie, is the main inspiration behind his goal to reach the Old Trafford first team.
He told SunSport: “The main inspiration for me is Scott — he’s the best with us. He comes over to talk to us. He had it difficult in the youth team.
“He didn’t play many matches but he just kept going and he proved it’s not always the standout players who make the first team.
“Sometimes it’s the players who might have had a back seat but they keep pushing and pushing.
“Scott, Marcus Rashford and also Brandon Williams all inspire us to improve and move forward.”
HAAL OF FAME
Manchester United are one of the clubs that can afford to sign Erling Haaland, according to reports.
Dortmund are said to be looking for an offer of around £150m to part company with the Norwegian this summer – and The Athletic claim that fee would be in the Red Devils’ price range.
However, whether the deal can be pushed over the line or not depends on how willing United are to go back into business with Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola.
Raiola has exasperated senior figures at Old Trafford by claiming Paul Pogba wants to leave on numerous occasions.

WILL I NEVER
Southampton would like to revisit a loan move for Manchester United whizkid Brandon Williams.
Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl wants more depth in the full-back areas and likes Williams’ ability to play both on the left and right.
Hasenhuttl tried to borrow Williams, 20, from United in January but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to let him go.
Southampton are hopeful Solskjaer will reconsider his stance for next season though, with Williams starting just three games this term.

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