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      Man Utd’s Jesse Lingard ‘wanted by Real Madrid, PSG and Inter Milan’ after reviving career on loan transfer at West Ham

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      JESSE LINGARD’S remarkable resurgence could earn the midfielder a move to Real Madrid, according to reports.The LaLiga giants are named as one of several clubs keeping an eye on the England international’s stunning form for West Ham.
      Jesse Lingard is catching the eye of Europe’s biggest clubs at West HamCredit: AFP
      Since joining the Hammers on loan in January, he has tallied eight goals and four assists – losing just one of his nine games.
      That has elevated him to the radars of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan, as reported by ESPN.
      Champions League football is said to be Lingard’s desire for next season.
      United surprised many when extending his contract until June 2022 in December.
      But it means the club will hold sway over a potentially lucrative sale this summer, or award the academy product a fresh run in the side.
      A permanent move to West Ham is also an option, but the 28-year-old reportedly has no interest in being used as a makeweight in a deal for skipper Declan Rice.
      The Hammers are hoping to offer Champions League football next season having returned to the top-four and beaten third-placed Leicester in the past week.
      Talks over a transfer are yet to take place with SunSport revealing Arsenal are also among those keen on the England international.
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      Lingard has earned huge praise for his form while Manchester United contemplate their next move.
      Gary Neville believes it is a win-win scenario for the club and former Red, Andy Cole, reckons cashing in is the right move.
      Ex-defender Neville told his Sky Sports podcast: “We know he’s a good player.
      “United have a big decision to make. Do they cash in and get good money for him, and then replenish the squad in an area they want to, and bring in extra quality?
      “Or do they think he’s part of a good 23-man squad? He can’t lose with the decision, [Ole Gunnar] Solskjaer.
      “Lingard’s value has gone up, Jesse is enjoying himself, so he either comes back to United and plays a big part in a title challenge, or he gets a good move, United get the money for him, and they can use that money to spend elsewhere.
      What I give Jesse credit for is he’s turned up without much football at United.Roy Keane
      “I don’t think United or Lingard can lose, it’s a win-win for both parties.”
      While Cole told talkSPORT: “I think if I was Manchester United, I would move him on.
      “And if I was Jesse I would want to go and play games. Definitely.”
      Roy Keane credited Lingard with staying in top condition despite a lack of playing time at Old Trafford.

      The Irishman said on the weekend: “He’s been outstanding.
      “What I give Jesse credit for is he’s turned up without much football at United.
      “He obviously kept himself in good shape which is the sign of a good pro. He maybe took his eye off the ball off the field, but he always had that talent and it’s great to see it.”
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      Man Utd led by Leicester in Boubakary Soumare transfer race as Tottenham also keep tabs on 22-year-old Lille midfielder

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      LEICESTER are reportedly ‘confident’ of beating Manchester United and Tottenham to the signature of Boubakary Soumare.The Frenchman, 22, has been a key part of Lille’s title bid with the Ligue 1 leaders three points clear of Paris Saint-Germain.
      Boubakary Soumare has once again caught the eye of Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
      Having made a name for himself at Stade Pierre-Mauroy after leaving PSG as a youngster, he has aroused the interest of several teams.
      Newcastle failed with a £35million bid for Soumare in the January of last year.
      And Premier League outfit Leicester are the latest to make their interest known with just over a year left on his contract.
      According to the Star, the Foxes are hunting down a deal worth around £30m.
      Bolstering the side for Champions League football will be a priority for Brendan Rodgers’ side, if they qualify for the competition.
      Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to West Ham left the team on the brink of losing their top-four spot, with similarities to last season’s collapse.

      Soumare, who has over 100 appearances for Lille and 12 for France Under-21s, is also said to be catching the eye of United and Spurs.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be preparing for a busy summer window with a new centre-back and striker hotly tipped to be arriving.
      While Jose Mourinho have been linked with a surprise move for Marouane Fellaini amid their hunt for a midfielder.
      Soumare rejected a move out of Lille in January and boss Christophe Galtier praised how the player has dealt with speculation over his future.
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      The 54-year-old said in February: “At every transfer window, we talk about him.
      “I know that he was in demand this winter, but he was very clear with the president, he wants to continue with us.
      “The competition, the transfer window, the situation has not always been easy for him, but I think he has greater clarity in his mind.”
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      Roy Keane slams ‘dreadful’ Fred despite Man Utd ace scoring first Prem goal in over two years at Tottenham

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      ROY KEANE was less than impressed with Fred’s performance against Tottenham on Sunday, despite a rare goal for the Brazilian.With Manchester United a goal down in North London, the midfielder popped up to poke home a rebound for the leveller.
      Fred ended a long Premier League drought with a goal on SundayCredit: AFP
      Manchester United icon Roy Keane nevertheless criticised the Brazilian’s performanceCredit: Getty
      It was his first Premier League goal in over two years, having last scored against Wolves in September 2018.
      Since then, Fred, 28, had fired off 73 shots to no avail but could hardly have missed Sunday’s open goal.
      Yet United legend Keane felt he was likely to MISS the opportunity, and credited everyone but Fred for the goal as Edinson Cavani, Bruno Fernandes, and weak Spurs defending played a role.
      The 49-year-old told Sky Sports: “Just as well Fred scored – I thought he was dreadful.
      “I don’t know what people are talking about, saying he played well. I thought he was dreadful.
      “But again good link-up play from United – what they’re good at. Quick play. One-two in and around the box. Poor defending from Tottenham and Fred on the spot.
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      “I thought he was even going to miss, but lovely movement from United.
      “Lovely little play [from] Fernandes, this is what good players do – quick play, clever play, intelligent play.
      “Keeper maybe could have done better, defenders with their hands up in the air. Slow.
      “But just good movement from Cavani, lovely goal and United never looked back after this.”
      The stats suggested Fred was a key player in the 3-1 win for the Red Devils.
      He provided the most passes (73), passes in the opposition half (43) and touches (96) of any player on the pitch, as well as the goal.
      Fred hit the equaliser in a 3-1 win for the Red DevilsCredit: EPA

      Cavani and Mason Greenwood completed the comeback to secure the points.
      Before the game, Keane took aim at Tottenham as ‘soft’ and clashed with fellow pundit Jamie Redknapp on the state of the club.
      And the Irishman didn’t even spare Jesse Lingard from his trademark criticism.
      After the loanee’s brace against Leicester, Keane hilariously handed out a 1/10 for his ‘Bacardi and coke’ dance celebration.
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      Man Utd’s Europa League streaker is local celeb nudist eco-warrior who hid under canvas for 14 HOURS before stunt

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      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.
      Olmo Garcia was arrested after streaking at Manchester United’s game with GranadaCredit: Getty
      The 37-year-old is something of a local celebrity in AndalusiaCredit: Instagram @guerreroolmo
      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.
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      Garcia has been seen out and about, in more ways than one, in GranadaCredit: Twitter
      The nudist has spoken of his desire for world peaceCredit: Instagram @guerreroolmo
      The game, played behind closed doors, was briefly paused before Manchester United saw out a 2-0 win.
      Garcia has previously spoken of being met with angry responses from passers-by in the streets, and does occasionally dress up.
      The Europa League outing will have been somewhat familiar territory for the nudist as he runs a sports nutrition business.
      And he explained to Ideal in 2016 his passion for environmentalism, sustainability and world peace.
      Garcia has reportedly been arrested 15 times in recent monthsCredit: Instagram @guerreroolmo

      He said: “I had always thought about doing it, but never had the courage and confidence.
      “Going naked has psychological benefits. It is a way to claim purity, peace, to show that when you take off your clothes you are more sincere with everything that surrounds you.
      “I don’t bother anyone and I think it is good for society.
      “Peace in the world, for me, is harmony, good words, a planet without aging, a world without death.”
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      Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes ‘fooled referee’ by ‘making a meal’ of incident that led to penalty, says Paul Scholes

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      BRUNO FERNANDES was ‘lucky’ to win a penalty for Manchester United in Thursday’s win over Granada, Paul Scholes has said.The former midfielder, 46, did not believe the Portuguese playmaker was fouled enough for him to go down in the area.
      Artur Soares Dias pointed to the spot after Bruno Fernandes’ late fallCredit: Rex
      Paul Scholes did not feel the incident merited a penaltyCredit: EPA
      But he pointed the finger at referee Artur Soares Dias for ‘falling for’ Fernandes’ tumble.
      With the score at 1-0, he hit the deck after a tangle with Yan Brice and stepped up to squeeze the spot-kick home.
      United legend Scholes told BT Sport, via the Mail: “[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.
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      “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.”
      The second goal in the Europa League quarter-final first leg could prove vital as the tie heads to Old Trafford next week.
      United will host Granada with a two-goal advantage but Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay are all suspended.
      Bruno’s eye is red and to score with one eye open is also a skill.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defended Fernandes after the win and insisted he was injured in the collision – adding that he scored the penalty ‘with one eye’.
      The manager told reporters: “I haven’t seen it.
      “I’ve just seen his eye when he came off, he got hit. Mike Phelan was sat behind me in the dugout and said he took one in the face.
      “His eye is red and to score with one eye open is also a skill.”
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      Scholes believes Man Utd WILL splash out £150m on Erling Haaland transfer and only Chelsea can afford to rival them

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      PAUL SCHOLES has backed Manchester United to sign Erling Haaland this summer.Borussia Dortmund have put a £150million price tag on the strike sensation, leading Scholes to believe that only United or Chelsea can afford him.

      Paul Scholes believes only Manchester United or Chelsea can afford Erling HaalandCredit: Rex
      Barcelona and Real Madrid have already held talks with the 20-year-old’s entourage, while Manchester City have also been linked.
      But Scholes, 46, does not believe the LaLiga giants have the finances to pull off the deal.
      And he also doubted Pep Guardiola’s desire to spend big on a striker.
      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.
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      “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.”
      However, fellow former Premier League player Jamie O’Hara has told United they will struggle to sign the Norwegian.
      Paul Pogba’s situation was used by the ex-Tottenham star to outline how Haaland may be nervy about joining a team short on trophies.

      He told talkSPORT: “Look at Pogba. They paid £100million for him and he’s gone they’re thinking we’re going to the next level.
      “And it hasn’t worked. He’s been almost trophyless.
      “Haaland’s not going to Manchester United where it will be, ‘We might win something, we might not’.
      “He’s going somewhere where he is winning everything.”
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      Jerome Boateng available on FREE transfer in summer as Bayern will not renew deal with ‘several English clubs’ keen

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      PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have been alerted to Jerome Boateng’s availability after Bayern Munich decided to let the defender go.Out of contract in the summer, the defender will follow David Alaba in departing as a free agent.
      Jerome Boateng is set to become a free agent at the end of the seasonCredit: AP
      The 32-year-old has made over 350 appearances for Bayern, winning the treble twice, since a 2011 move ended a flop spell at Manchester City.
      But, according to German publication Kicker, Boateng’s exit has been rubber-stamped by Munich bosses.
      And his entourage have already been informed of the decision to move him on.
      A departure from Allianz Arena has been rumoured for some time and the interest of some clubs was piqued when Bayern secured the signing of Dayot Upamecano for next season.
      Bild report on ‘several’ English clubs monitoring his situation with a move to MLS not out of the question.
      The German has previously featured in links to Arsenal and Chelsea.
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      Mikel Arteta is in the midst of a huge squad rebuild at Emirates Stadium while a new centre-back is thought to be on Thomas Tuchel’s long list of targets in the next window.
      Boateng missed Saturday’s 1-0 win over RB Leipzig due to suspension but has otherwise remained a first-choice for the Bundesliga giants.
      Coach Hansi Flick recently defended his player after Bayern advisor Uli Hoeness criticised calls for his return to the German national team.
      The World Cup winner was one of the veteran players discarded by Joachim Low two years ago, a decision called into question after the recent defeat to North Macedonia.
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      Bruno Fernandes slams Man Utd for sloppy home form and reveals first Solskjaer chat that helped him hit ground running

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      BRUNO FERNANDES has issued a rallying cry to his Manchester United team-mates to ‘stop dropping as many points as we do at home’.The Portuguese playmaker has been instrumental in helping United into second spot in the Premier League.
      Bruno Fernandes gave an honest interview with FourFourTwo magazine
      And while they are some way off champs-in-waiting Manchester City, boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is coming close to crafting his side into genuine title contenders.
      But Fernandes, ever the perfectionist, wants improvements – and sorting their home form is the main area to address.
      United’s four defeats this season have all come at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils unbeaten away.
      Speaking to FourFourTwo magazine, the 26-year-old said: “It’s tough in England, because the games are so tight.
      “Every team genuinely has a chance to win the match. It’s 50/50 before every game, and we see it with the results. But we’re doing better.
      “We can’t drop as many points as we do at home, but we’ve been in second, and at the start of the season there weren’t many people who were saying United would be second.
      “After a few games and a bad start, nobody was saying United could reach the top of the table, but we ignored what people were saying on the outside.
      “We knew what we had said on the inside, we had confidence that things would improve, and they did.

      “We still have to be the best United we can, but we have improved.”
      Fernandes is one of the first names on Solskjaer’s teamsheets and has become one of the most creative midfielders in the Premier League.
      And the former Porto star has put his fine form down to the ‘trust’ in him from the manager.
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      Fernandes has praised Solskjaer for trusting himCredit: Reuters
      He added: “He simply told me to be myself. To enjoy it, to play my own game.
      “He said that he’d watched me for Sporting and that he wanted the same Bruno here – someone who tried to lead the team.
      “It was important that the club trusted me to be me.”
      Fernandes has 16 goals and 11 assists in 30 Prem games this season.
      United paid just shy of £50million for the midfielder – one of the bargains of recent seasons.
      This month’s FourFourTwo is in shops on Wednesday, April 7 and has a 10 page interview with Manchester United forward Bruno Fernandes. Also in this issue, The Football League Top 50, an interview with Leeds star Raphinha and former Spurs star Steven Caulker opens up. For a special Sun subscription offer of three issues of FourFourTwo for £3: www.magazinesdirect.com/fft/81at 
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