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    Marcus Rashford posts first update since surgery with Man Utd ace saying he’s ‘sore’ with shoulder covered in bandages

    MANCHESTER UNITED star Marcus Rashford has posted his first post-surgery photo after an operation on his shoulder.The England star needed pain-killing injections throughout the Euro 2020 campaign, and decided the only option was to go under the knife.
    Man Utd and England star Marcus Rashford is rehabilitating after having shoulder surgery
    Rashford is not expected to be back in action for his club until October.
    The 23-year-old shared a photo on Instragram showing his bandaged up shoulder.
    He captioned it: “Thank you for all the well wishes.
    “I had my surgery on Friday morning and everything went very well. A little sore but other than that I’m feeling good.
    “Hope you’re all having a great day!”
    Rashford had a scan after the Euros to determine the severity of the muscle tear in his shoulder, which he has been managing since last November.
    The 23-year-old took pain-killing injections to ensure he was available for the Three Lions’ journey to their Wembley defeat against Italy in the final.
    Rashford will miss the season opener against rivals Leeds United on August 14 and could miss eight league games and three Champions League ties in total.
    He could also miss five England World Cup qualifiers in September and October as well.
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    Solskjaer also has a number of other decisions to make before they kick-off their season on Saturday.
    He will look at teenager winger Amad Diallo’s short-term future after he returns from Olympic duty with Ivory Coast.
    Blockbuster new signings Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho are both in line to play, although they haven’t trained much and will likely start from the bench.
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    Jerome Boateng wants ‘dream’ Man Utd free transfer move this summer after Bayern Munich contract expired

    FREE agent Jerome Boateng is desperate for a ‘dream’ move to Manchester United this summer, according to reports.The former Manchester City defender, 32, was released by Bayern Munich when his contract expired last month.
    Jerome Boateng reportedly has his heart set on a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    However, he has struggled to find any suitors since leaving the Bundesliga champions.
    Juventus, AC Milan, Napoli and Roma have all been credited with an interest in the German centre-back.
    But, according to Calciomercato.it, Boateng has his heart set on a move to Old Trafford.
    The Red Devils have already agreed a deal in principle for France defender Raphael Varane.
    It is unknown if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in the market for another defender, given his capture of the Real Madrid star.
    Jose Mourinho’s Roma have made contact with Boateng’s camp, but it is believed the World Cup winner wants to play for a club in next season’s Champions League.
    Spain is said to be another possible destination, with Sevilla, who finished fourth in LaLiga last term, reportedly keen on the 6ft 3in star.
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    Boateng was a youth product at Hertha Berlin, before he made his name at Hamburger.
    In 2010, Manchester City paid £11million for his services, but he failed to impress and was shipped out a season later to Bayern Munich.
    He spent the next 10 years with the Bavarians – winning the Bundesliga nine times, as well as two Champions League titles before he was released.
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    Man Utd star Andreas Pereira wanted by Turkish giants Fenerbahce in summer transfer after ‘Tony Yeboah goal’ in friendly

    MANCHESTER United star Andreas Pereira has become a shock target for Fenerbahce, following his wonder strike in a pre-season friendly.The 25-year-old Belgian-born midfielder struck a sumptuous right-foot volley in a 2-2 draw with Brentford reminiscent of Tony Yeboah’s goal for Leeds against Liverpool back in 1995.
    Man Utd star Andreas Pereira is wanted by Turkish giants FenerbahceCredit: Getty
    Pereira moved to the Red Devils in 2015, but has struggled to cement a place in United’s first team.
    During his time at the club, he has been loaned out to three different clubs, including Granada, Valencia and Lazio.
    At the end of the last campaign, the Serie A giants enquired about signing Pereira on a permanent deal – but were told to stump up around £21million.
    Instead, Lazio turned their attentions to Felipe Anderson, who they snapped up from West Ham in a £3m deal.
    Now Fenerbahce have thrown their hat in the ring, along with an unnamed Premier League club, for Pereira’s services.
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    The Turkish giants have enquired about his transfer valuation, but are said to be reluctant to pay his £21m fee.
    According to the report by TNT Sports, United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer kept in regular contact with Pereira when he was on loan in Italy.
    Solskjaer is reportedly wary of losing the player, who he approved a new contract for in 2019, if Paul Pogba does leave for PSG.
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    Man Utd to resume pre-season training after Covid scare that saw friendly axed turns out to be NINE ‘false-positives’

    MANCHESTER UNITED’s stars will be allowed to return to pre-season training after a major Covid scare.Nine players and staff reported positive lateral flow tests and club doctors ordered everyone to go home and self-isolate.
    Manchester United can return to training after their Covid scare last ThursdayCredit: Getty
    The Red Devils were due to play Preston North End in a friendly today, but were forced to cancel the game.
    However, PCR tests carried out on Friday concluded that all nine tested as ‘false positives’.
    That means United’s players and staff can return to Carrington to prepare for next week’s friendly against Everton.
    A United statement read: “After further testing yesterday and today, we can confirm there are no positive cases within the first team group.
    “Following consultation with the Premier League, they are satisfied that all Covid protocols have been followed correctly and the squad can return to training immediately.”
    So far, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have stuttered along with their pre-season preparations.
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    In their last match a fairly inexperienced side were held to a 2-2 draw by newly promoted Brentford.
    And before that, they fell to an embarrassing 4-2 defeat to Championship side Queens Park Rangers.
    United’s friendly against the Toffees is their last before they begin their Premier League campaign on August 14 at Old Trafford against old enemy Leeds United.
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    Man Utd transfer target Leon Goretzka’s camp ‘irritated’ at Bayern Munich over slow contract negotiations

    BAYERN MUNICH star Leon Goretzka’s representatives are reportedly ‘irritated’ over ‘slow’ contract negotiations.The midfielder has been linked with a sensational transfer to Manchester United this summer.
    Leon Goretzka, 26, would have no shortage of suitors should he decide to leave Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
    Bayern are in talks over extending the midfielder’s contract, which runs out in 2022.
    The 26-year-old’s agent, Jorg Neubauer, was recently forced to retire and Neubauer’s wife has taken charge instead along with Bundesliga heavyweight agent Thomas Kroth.
    However, Sport Bild claims Goretzka’s camp are ‘irritated’ that contract talks have not yet resumed over an improved extension.
    The star has emerged as a target for Real Madrid and Barcelona, as well as a host of Premier League clubs.
    Manchester United are seemingly in pole position to snap up the Bayern star.
    Reports in Germany state United have tabled a ‘concrete offer’ to the ace for him to join them when he becomes a free agent in June.
    The Red Devils are not actively pursuing a new central midfielder at the moment.
    But with Paul Pogba’s future still uncertain, it appears Goretzka could be targeted as his replacement with a reported £200k-a-week package.
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    In three seasons with Munich, Goretzka has won a trio of Bundesliga titles plus two German Cups and a Champions League.
    Meanwhile, Pogba’s Old Trafford contract expires in summer 2022 and he has given no indication as yet that he is willing to commit to a new one.
    The 2018 World Cup winner’s agent Mino Raiola has already discussed personal terms with French giants PSG.
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    Man Utd hand Arsenal and Tottenham transfer boost after pulling out of Jules Kounde race to focus on Raphael Varane

    ARSENAL and Tottenham’s hopes of signing Sevilla star Jules Kounde have been boosted after Manchester United turned their attention elsewhere, reports suggest.Kounde enjoyed a stunning campaign with the Andalusians as he made 49 appearances across all competitions and earned immense interest from the Premier League.
    Sevilla star Jules Kounde has attracted interest from the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
    United, Arsenal and Tottenham are said to be keeping tabs on the star centre-back, whose impressive performances in LaLiga earned him an international call-up by France for Euro 2020.
    But Dean Jones recently told The Done Deal Show that the Red Devils are prioritising other defensive targets, mainly Real Madrid star Raphael Varane.
    The Manchester giants are initially looking to officially seal Jadon Sancho’s move from Borussia Dortmund.

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    Real Madrid star Raphael Varane is Manchester United’s top defensive targetCredit: Getty
    United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is then determined to sign a top centre-back that will partner up with Harry Maguire.
    But the Manchester giants are focused on Varane and Villarreal ace Pau Torres, who could move to Old Trafford in a swap deal that would see Eric Bailly going back the other way.
    That works as a major boost for Arsenal and Tottenham, who are highly likely to move for the 22-year-old defender.
    The Gunners appear to be prioritising Brighton ace Ben White but Manchester City have also joined the bidding war for the England international.

    Spurs new boss Nuno Espirito Santo is said to be keen on making Kounde his first signing in North London.
    However, both London rivals will have to splash some serious cash to convince Sevilla to sell their best defender.
    City tried their luck last summer but a bid of around £50million was not enough to do business with the Spanish giants.
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    Sergio Ramos ‘rejects £10m Man Utd offer after talks over free transfer as Arsenal and PSG eye Real Madrid legend’

    REAL MADRID legend Sergio Ramos has attracted interest from the Premier League after his exit from the Santiago Bernabeu, reports suggest.Ramos’ 16-year stint at Real came to an end last month after the player and club president Florentino Perez failed to reach an agreement over a new contract.
    Sergio Ramos has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal after leaving Real MadridCredit: Getty
    Los Blancos were willing to offer a one-year deal on reduced terms but the 35-year-old defender held out for a two-year contract and that standstill led to the former team captain’s departure.
    According to the Daily Star, Manchester United approached the Spain international and proposed a £10million deal, with the option of a second season.
    But Ramos rejected that offer and reports suggest he is close to joining Paris Saint-Germain, where he has been handed a straight two-year deal with his annual salary slightly minimised.

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    According to Goal, however, there has been no agreement between the player and PSG.
    The same source, though, confirms that the Ligue 1 giants and Ramos have indeed come in contact without a formal offer being tabled.
    Arsenal have also asked to be kept in the loop regarding the star centre-back’s future.

    United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to sign a top defender to partner up with Harry Maguire at the back.
    However, the Red Devils appear to be prioritising the likes of Real star Raphael Varane and Villarreal ace Pau Torres.
    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, on the other hand, would also like someone to lead his backline but seems to be prioritising the signing of a midfielder.
    If Ramos ultimately joins PSG then he will reunite with former Real team-mates Keylor Navas and Angel Di Maria as well as fellow Spain players Ander Herrera and Pablo Sarabia.
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    Inside Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho’s bromance with new Man Utd star asking England pal to get transfer over line

    MANCHESTER UNITED look to have FINALLY got the transfer of Jadon Sancho over the line.And Old Trafford favourite Marcus Rashford may just have proved instrumental in making it happen.
    Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho will be Man Utd team-mates as well as England ones
    The two players are away with England at the EurosCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    The two players, both on international duty with England at the Euros, appear to have a bromance in full blossom.
    According to The Athletic, Sancho text his mate to try and get his dream move to United done.
    The 21-year-old wrote: “Can you ask Ed to pay the money please?”
    But it took almost a year later for it to look like it’s finally happening as United held on to get their man for cheaper.
    The Premier League giants will pay £73million for the former Manchester City youth player.
    SunSport revealed last month that the England star had already agreed personal terms with the Red Devils, worth £350,000-a-week.
    And Rashford will be delighted he will get to share the changing room with his great friend.
    Last month Rashford appeared to reply to a tweet that read ‘Announce Sancho Marcus’ with ‘yes’ – sending United fans delirious.

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    Could Marcus Rashford have played a key role in United securing Sancho?Credit: Getty
    Rashford and Sancho appear to be great friends off the pitchCredit: PA
    I stand by you all the way! Growing up in London a lot of the kids their parents struggled financially so having free school meals was a saviour! This one is close to my heart ❤️— Jadon Sancho (@Sanchooo10) June 16, 2020

    But the morning after the United star said it wasn’t him and that his account had ‘a little hack’.
    Rashford also shared a photo of the pair in England training, captioning it ‘little bro’ and tagging in Sancho.
    He has also described Sancho, 21, as his ‘favourite player in the Bundesliga’ when asked by a fan on social media.
    The pair have wished each other ‘happy birthday’ over social media, and Sancho was in awe of Rashford’s fight with the government for free school meals for kids.
    The incoming United forward replied on one of Rashford’s statements with: “I stand by you all the way!
    “Growing up in London a lot of the kids their parents struggled financially so having free school meals was a saviour!
    “This one is close to my heart.”
    Sancho will be hoping to create many chances for Rashford next seasonCredit: Getty
    Hilariously, Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham jokingly tried to break their budding friendship.
    Last year United marksman Rashford took to Instagram to wish his compatriot a happy birthday.
    Posting a picture of the duo on international duty, the 23-year-old said: “Happy birthday bro!! @sanchooo10 Enjoy your day, indoors!”
    The ex-Manchester City youth star was quick to reply, as he messaged back: “Thank you Rashhyy, appreciate it bro.”
    In a now deleted comment, Abraham then chipped in where he warned Rashford, “Stay away from my Jadon,” followed by a laughing emoji.
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