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      Man Utd and Arsenal learn mammoth transfer fee for Xavi Simons as they battle Bayern for PSG star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal have been told to cough up a king’s ransom of £85million for Euro 2024 star Xavi Simons.The playmaker is currently lighting up the tournament for Holland.Man Utd and Arsenal have been told to pay £85m for Xavi SimonsCredit: GettyAnd interest is high in Paris Saint-Germain’s next superstar.Simons, who has only played 11 games for the French side since joining from Barcelona in 2019, spent last season on loan at RB Leipzig.He bagged eight goals and 11 assists during his time in Germany.And Bild claims United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich have all put Simons high on their shopping lists.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUnited are known to be in the market for a new midfielder, with Simons boasting all the qualities needed for an attacking No8.While Arsenal are determined to continue building a mega-star squad so they can go one better than the previous two seasons by lifting the Premier League title.As for Bayern, they are ready to tear their squad up and rebuild under new boss Vincent Kompany.Simons took to German football like a duck to water and would slot straight in alongside Jamal Musiala.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSHowever, PSG are reluctant to lose Simons while never seeing him shine at the Parc des Princes.Luis Enrique still hopes to convince the Dutch maestro to stay put and finally have a proper season in the French capital.Barcelona youth sensation Xavi Simons snapped up by PSG – here is whyAnd to ward interested clubs off, PSG have reportedly put an £85m price tag on Simons.The eye-watering fee is likely to keep suitors at bay for now, especially United who need to sell before they can buy.But as the window goes on, and should Simons express a strong desire to move on, PSG could be forced to lower that fee.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Man Utd ‘open talks with Lazio over Mason Greenwood transfer’ with rivals also keen on £30million deal

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      LAZIO have opened talks with Manchester United over a deal for Mason Greenwood.The England winger caught the eye of several teams with a string of impressive performances during his loan spell with Getafe last season.Lazio are keen on signing Mason Greenwood this summerCredit: EPAItalian giants Juventus were interested in acquiring his services, although SunSport revealed this week they’ve cooled their interest.But a move to Serie A could still materialise for the 22-year-old as Lazio have opened talks with United about signing him.SunSport understands the Rome club are eyeing a £30million move for the forward.Napoli also hold an interest in signing Greenwood.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSo Lazio’s move could spark an all-Italian battle for the signature of the Red Devils academy graduate.Greenwood has one year left on his current contract at Old Trafford.United do have the option to extend his deal at the Theatre of Dreams.Lazio were one of several clubs keen on signing Greenwood last summer. Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSBut Getafe ultimately won the race to sign the exiled Red Devils.Greenwood joined the Madrid-based club last September in a bid to rebuild his career after he had charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault dropped six months earlier.Mason Greenwood releases 52-word statement on future as Getafe fans make new chant begging Man Utd ace to stayBut new United shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently opened the door for a shock return for the England international.He said: “We will make a decision, correct. All I can do is talk about the principle of how we will approach decisions like that.”Is he the right type of footballer, are we happy with if he’s a good person or not?”He’s a Manchester United footballer, so we are in charge of football.”So the answer is ‘Yeah, we have to make decisions.”It’s quite clear we have to make a decision. There is no decision that’s been made.”He’s on loan, obviously, but he’s not the only one.”We’ve got one or two footballers that we have to deal with and we have to make a decision on so we will do that.”The process will be: Understand the facts, not the hype.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Then try and come to a fair decision on the basis of values, which is basically is he a good guy or not?”Could he play sincerely for Manchester United well, would we be comfortable with it and would the fans be comfortable with it?”THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Man Utd open talks with Lazio over Mason Greenwood transfer with two rivals also keen on £30million deal

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      LAZIO have stolen a march on Juventus in the race for Mason Greenwood, The Sun can reveal. The Serie A giants are battling to persuade the Manchester United striker to sign for them. Mason Greenwood was sent out on loan by Manchester United last seasonCredit: EPAThe 22-year-old was loaned out to Spanish side GetafeCredit: GettyHis displays have prompted Serie A giants Lazio to swoop for his services.Credit: EPALazio tried and failed to sign Greenwood on loan last season after United bosses ruled he needed to leave Old Trafford after he was charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling coercive behaviour.When he was made available for loan last September, Lazio president Claudio Lotito tried and failed to sign the forward.He blamed United for failing to complete the paperwork in time before the Italian transfer window closed, leaving Spanish club Getafe able to swoop in.He went on to win player of the season for the La Liga minnows after returning ten goals and six assists in 36 appearances.READ MORE ON MAN UTDGreenwood, 22, was retained on United’s list of players and his contract at Old Trafford runs until 2025, with the club having the option to extend it by another 12 months.But The Sun understands the club has told the £75,000-a-week player’s representatives he is free to leave United if they receive a suitable offer.United want £40m for the academy graduate but both Lazio and Juventus believe they could strike a deal for around £34m with add-ons.Juventus are understood to be offering Greenwood a £100,000-a-week three-year contract.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSMason Greenwood had a successful year in SpainLazio finished seventh last season qualifying for the Europa League, while Juventus are in the Champions League after coming third.Greenwood joined the Madrid-based club last September in a bid to rebuild his career after he had charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault dropped six months earlier.Mason Greenwood releases 52-word statement on future as Getafe fans make new chant begging Man Utd ace to stayNew United shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently opened the door for a shock return for the England international but the club have seemingly performed another U-turn on his future.He said: “We will make a decision, correct. All I can do is talk about the principle of how we will approach decisions like that.”Is he the right type of footballer, are we happy with if he’s a good person or not?”He’s a Manchester United footballer, so we are in charge of football.”So the answer is ‘Yeah, we have to make decisions.”It’s quite clear we have to make a decision. There is no decision that’s been made.”He’s on loan, obviously, but he’s not the only one.”We’ve got one or two footballers that we have to deal with and we have to make a decision on so we will do that.”The process will be: Understand the facts, not the hype.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Then try and come to a fair decision on the basis of values, which is basically is he a good guy or not?”Could he play sincerely for Manchester United well, would we be comfortable with it and would the fans be comfortable with it?” More

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      Man Utd complete first summer transfer as they beat Premier League rivals to sign NINTH-TIER wonderkid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten their Premier League rivals to the signing of wonderkid James Overy.United offered a scholarship deal to bring the starlet into their academy. Man Utd have signed James OveryAnd according to Manchester Evening News, the transfer has now been wrapped up. The 16-year-old left Perth Glory last year when his family moved to England.He has since been playing for Newton Abbot Spurs’ first team in the English NINTH TIER. But the right-back impressed during a pre-season friendly last summer against West Ham while playing for Perth at just 15. READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Hammers joined Everton and Leicester in tracking Overy, who is eligible to play for England and Australia. But United won the race and the teenager is expected to feature for their Under-18s next season. Scholarships are offered to young players and represent a milestone on the way to potentially being offered a pro contract that can be signed at 17.Overy comes into a United set-up still led by Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman kept his job with a contract extension now also in talks. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTen Hag told Dutch TV station NOS: “We had a good chat and several topics have been discussed.”And we drew the conclusion that we continue with each other. But the conclusion is also that we’ll sit down to extend the contract.”We have to come to an agreement. No, that’s done as easy as one-two-three, we need to discuss that.”Nine managers Man Utd considered before keeping Erik ten HagERIK TEN HAG appears to be safe as Man Utd manager, but the Dutchman edged dangerously close to the sack.
      Here are nine managers Red Devils chiefs are reported to have considered for the job and what allegedly happened with each.
      Gareth Southgate
      Enjoys plenty of support among Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos chiefs but made clear he wouldn’t talk to any clubs until after Euro 2024. There is yet to be any suggestion that contact was made with the England boss.
      Kieran McKenna
      Talks were opened with McKenna’s representatives before the FA Cup final, but the former Man Utd coach opted to sign a new deal with Ipswich after Ten Hag’s Wembley win.
      Roberto De Zerbi
      Allegedly sounded out before the FA Cup final with salary expectations discussed. But Ineos chiefs concluded ex-Brighton boss was not the right fit for the project.
      Thomas Frank
      Brentford boss met Man Utd representatives the day before the FA Cup final. The Dane also dined with Ratcliffe, Roy Hodgson and Frank Lampard at the launch of a new Ineos car in February.
      Marco Silva
      Fulham boss reportedly met Man Utd representatives face-to-face two days before the FA Cup final, around the same time as Ten Hag was conducting his press conference.
      Mauricio Pochettino
      Fell out of Man Utd’s thinking in the first week of June, despite being a favourite of Sir Alex Ferguson.
      Thomas Tuchel
      Made a very strong impression and came across well during a Monaco meeting. Personal terms were discussed before the ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss decided to step back from the process.
      Ruben Amorim
      Sporting boss was discussed by the Man Utd hierarchy but did not make the final reckoning.
      Roberto Martinez
      Portugal manager was considered in the early stages.

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      Man Utd make ‘unacceptable’ opening offer for Jarrad Branthwaite as Everton immediately reject transfer proposal

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      EVERTON have reportedly rejected Manchester United’s ‘unacceptable’ £35m opening offer for Jarrad Branthwaite.The Merseyside club value the talented defender at £70m, despite reports that United agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old.Everton deem United’s initial offer ‘unacceptable’Credit: AlamyBranthwaite, 21, emerged as one of United’s priority targets ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window.As such Everton will demand a premium for Branthwaite amid concerns over their compliance with the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).But Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not prepared to overpay for the Toffees centre back and is reluctant to meet the asking price, according to reports last week.So much so that United have only initially offered half of Everton’s valuation.read more football newsThe Old Trafford hierarchy are determined not to be forced into paying over-inflated fees as they overhaul the squad ahead of next season.United’s finances are somewhat restricted by PSR after having spent £400m in the previous two summer windows.Nonetheless, Everton are holding out for £70m, according to The Athletic.The Toffees believe Branthwaite, who narrowly missed out on a place in England’s Euro 2024 squad, is in the same bracket as fellow central defender Harry Maguire who left Leicester for £80m in 2019.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBranthwaite enjoyed a sensational season at Goodison Park which saw him earn his first international cap against Bosnia & Herzegovina.And SunSport understands if an Everton takeover is completed then they will not allow the 6ft4in defender to leave.Erik ten Hag STAYS at Man Utd – so now what?But Branthwaite’s arrival at Old Trafford would make him the club’s first signing since co-owner Ratcliffe purchased his stake.News of Everton’s rejection of the ‘unacceptable’ offer also comes just 48 hours after it was revealed manager Erik ten Hag will be staying. More

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      Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s world class new Man Utd training facilities as club announce £50m renovation

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have announced grand plans to upgrade their Carrington training ground.New Red Devils bigwig Sir Jim Ratcliffe has commissioned the long-overdue renovation of the club’s once state-of-the-art training facilities.Manchester United’s Carrington training ground has long needed an upgradeCredit: GETTYSir Jim Ratcliffe has commissioned a huge upgrade of the training groundCredit: ALAMYThe club will sink a whopping £50million into the renovationCredit: MANCHESTER UNITEDThe planned upgrade, as revealed in these snaps, will be commissioned by Foster + PartnersCredit: MANCHESTER UNITEDIt aims to make Carrington a ‘world-class football facility’Credit: MANCHESTER UNITEDUnited will sink a whopping £50MILLION into their Carrington upgrade, which will get underway next Monday and last the duration of the 2024/25 season.An excerpt of a club statement read: “Manchester United will commence work to modernise the men’s first team building at Carrington Training Complex next week, with a focus on creating a high-performance collaborative environment for players and staff.”The £50million project will result in all areas of the building being refurbished to deliver a world-class football facility with a positive culture to support future success.”Ratcliffe is excited by the upgrade, which will be carried out by Foster + Partners, saying: “We want to create a world-class environment for our teams to win.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”When we conducted a thorough review of the Carrington training facilities and met with our men’s first team players, it was clear the standards had fallen below some of our peers.”This project will ensure Manchester United’s training ground is once more renovated to the highest standards.“Lord Foster, a fellow Mancunian, has brought some great inspiration to the design, in conjunction with the Manchester United team.”And we look forward to seeing the improvement to the facilities but most importantly on the pitch.”Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFoster + Partners chief Lord Norman Foster said: “We are delighted to lead the renewal of Manchester United’s training facility in Carrington.“Our aim is to modernise and revitalise the building as a catalyst for future footballing success, creating spaces that inspire a culture of collaboration, unity and belonging.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to replace Old Trafford with a ‘Wembley of the North’“As a proud Mancunian, it is a particular honour for me to see Foster + Partners given this responsibility.”And we will ensure that our design captures the spirit of industry, grit and ambition that exemplifies both Manchester and Manchester United.”The renovations will initially focus on bringing the training ground’s gym and recovery areas up to scratch.There will also be a big focus on the medical and nutrition areas.The major developments, however, won’t have an impact on the players’ ability to train next season. More

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      ‘Why you laughing’ says Man Utd star Kobbie Mainoo to Cole Palmer as he’s forced to dispel long-standing myth

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      KOBBIE MAINOO has proved he will measure up for England – by confirming he is much taller than the internet suggests he is.England’s breakout stars sat down with presenter John Denzel and discussed why the web had the Manchester United star down as 5ft 7ins.Kobbie Mainoo was forced to get the measuring tape outCredit: Youtube, EnglandAs Cole Palmer had to confirm his height in real timeCredit: Youtube, EnglandThe pair managed to confirm that Mainoo is indeed 6ft tallCredit: Youtube, EnglandBut Mainoo, 19, insisted he is 6ft to team-mate Cole Palmer on the FA’s Lions’ Den show at their Euros base in Blankenhain, Eastern Germany.Host Josh Denzel kicked things off by cheekily asking: “I found something quite interesting Kobbie.”When I searched the internet it says your height is 5ft7ins, but I know you’ve been telling people you’re 6ft.”To which Palmer asked: “How tall are you?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMainoo told the Chelsea star: “I’m six foot, bro. Why you laughing? I swear down.”Palmer then put his pal to the test by getting the tape measure out – and Mainoo came out at 184cm, with shoes on, which does indeed equate to 6ft.Let’s hope the teenager walks just as tall when representing his country this summer, after facing criticism following England’s 1-0 warm up defeat to Iceland.Meanwhile, Palmer admitted he did not expect his season to end with him making the Euros squad when he left Manchester City for Chelsea in a £45million deal last summer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe 21-year-old said: “When I went to Chelsea, this was the last thing I thought about. So to be here, it just happened so fast.”Palmer added that he received his first call-up to the senior England team after Chelsea drew 4-4 with Man City in November last year.Watch adidas’ Jude Bellingham advert that leaves England fans with ‘goosebumps’ and features cameo from Laura Woods The Premier League Young Player of the Year scored a stoppage-time penalty to deny his former club all three points in a thriller at Stamford Bridge.Palmer went onto score plenty of goals after, with his total season tally hitting 22 Premier League goals in his debut campaign.He also hilariously admitted that he has been watching Love Island during his down-time in Germany.Meanwhile Palmer’s fellow Manchester-born pal Mainoo explained the moment he received his first call-up in March this year.The teenager said: “Steve Holland met me in the reception of my U21s call-up, and he was like you are going to train with us for the whole week.”Jack Wilshere’s England XI vs SerbiaSunSport columnist Jack Wilshere wants Engand to start with just one holding midfielder – Declan Rice.
      That means playing Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham in attacking midfield roles, with Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka on the wings, either side of Harry Kane up top.
      Wilshere said: “In the group stage against teams we should beat, we can  afford to be more expansive, let’s attack.
      “It wasn’t that long ago we were saying we didn’t have the Spanish-type of players who can dominate the ball, now we have.
      “So let’s try to utilise that, dominate the ball and go for goals.”
      And the ex-England midfielder wants Trent Alexander-Arnold to get the nod at right-back, with Kyle Walker centre-back.
      He added: “If you play Trent at right-back and he drifts in midfield, he can switch the play at speed. Walker’s pace will get you out of trouble.”
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      Noel Gallagher brutally names two teams that would ‘f***ing annihilate’ Man Utd’s iconic 1999 Treble winning side

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      NOEL GALLAGHER has ruthlessly claimed that the current Manchester City and Liverpool teams would have “ANNIHILATED” Manchester United’s iconic 1999 treble winning side.The Oasis guitarist is a Man City super fan and never passes up an opportunity to hit out at his cross-city rivals.Noel Gallagher brutally trolled Manchester United’s treble winning sideCredit: GettyAs he believes that the current Manchester City and Liverpool sides would have destroyed Fergie’s sideCredit: AlamyBut, first, he found time to half-praise the manager of the team who have come closest to challenging City’s supremacy in recent years – Jurgen Klopp.He told The Athletic: “I don’t like the chest-beating and all that s***. But I’ve met him a couple of times.”He was a bit tall for my liking and he was a bit of a sore loser — the grass was too wet, it was a bit windy. But he was a lovely dude. “His teams were unbelievable and, if it wasn’t for Pep Guardiola, they would have won three leagues. That Liverpool team would have destroyed pretty much every team that came before us.”read more football newsBy that, he includes the historic United squad that won the treble under Fergie.He added: “We would have annihilated them. And Liverpool would have f***ing annihilated them, too.””In 1999, football was not what it is today. I was watching Sky Sports the other day when they showed an old United game in their pomp. “There was nobody pressing. One player lofts the ball out one way, another player lofts it back. It was so slow.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Then I watch City play Liverpool and it’s the best football I’ve ever seen.”So when people ask, ‘Would today’s City beat Ferguson’s United side?’, the answer is, ‘Yes, I’ve seen the evidence’.”Watch Man City fan silence Man Utd legend Gary Neville with cheeky ‘milk’ comment The hitmaker also responded to Gary Neville’s recent comments, after the Sky Sports pundit had a pop about Gallagher living in London.Neville, 49, told the BBC: “He’s been a big part of Manchester’s history but he lives in London.”Do you know what I mean, Noel? Don’t talk about Manchester… you live in London. 25 years he’s not been here.”To keep their ongoing feud alive, Gallagher said: “Is that the best he’s got? That I’ve lived in London for 25 years?”When he and Jamie Carragher came along, they were a breath of fresh air. I liked them. They were fresh out of the dressing room, fresh off the pitch, and they knew what they were talking about.”We’re at a tipping point with those two now, though, where I just think, ‘You’re full of s***, the pair of you’. “Neville can’t see past that United team. And fair enough, that’s the team he played for. I just think they’re becoming dinosaurs. They’re stale.” More