Man Utd transfer news

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is being targeted by a Championship club 19 months after his dismissal from Manchester United, reports suggest.Solskjaer was sacked by United in 2021 following a disastrous campaign that saw the team finishing sixth and has since been a free agent.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being targeted by a Championship club ahead of the summer transfer windowCredit: AFP
Manchester United legend Solskjaer is facing competition from other candidatesCredit: Getty
According to The Mail, the Norwegian tactician may get the chance to return to action.
The club in question want to seal a permanent appointment this week as they target an immediate return to the Premier League after their relegation to the Championship.
Solskjaer initially replaced Jose Mourinho on an interim basis in 2018 but won over Man Utd fans, just like he did as a player.
The club legend started led the Red Devils to second place in the 2020-2021 season, which is their joint best finish since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.
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And that record seems to have drawn Leicester’s owners to him.
The club are newly relegated, but did enjoy a lot of their success, including their 2016 title triumph, by playing the kind of counter-attacking football favoured by Solskjaer.
However, the 50-year-old will be facing competition for the Foxes job as the club’s hierarchy is also considering other options.
The East Midlanders initially prioritised Graham Potter, who is still a free agent after his dismissal from Chelsea.
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However, Potter is not keen to work in the Championship and is holding out for a potential return to the Premier League.
Therefore, Leicester are also eyeing Scott Parker, who previously won promotion with Fulham and Bournemouth.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s assistant Enzo Maresca has also been touted.
Dean Smith, who replaced Brendan Rodgers until the end of the season, is still talking to the club about a full-time agreement even though he failed to save the team from relegation.
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KYLIAN MBAPPE has declared an interest in joining Man Utd, according to reports from Spain.It comes following the news that the French superstar will NOT renew his PSG contract.
Kylian Mbappe during a France training sessionCredit: AFP
In a statement to AFP, Mbappe revealed he informed the Ligue 1  champions of his decision to leave LAST YEAR.
His deal – believed to be worth over £500million – runs through to 2024 and has an optional extension clause to 2025.
But with Mbappe ready to run down his deal, PSG will not allow him to leave for free and will instead look to sell him.
According to El Pais, should United be taken over by Qatari investors, it could pave the way for a stunning transfer.
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A move to Man Utd had been proposed by PSG’s owners, who are also from Qatar, in January.
And though Mbappe did not make a decision, Parisian sources told the Spanish paper that he stated that the project was of interest to him.
Reports in the Middle East on Tuesday claimed Sheikh Jassim has won the race to take charge at Old Trafford.
Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani has been vying with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos to buy United from the Glazer family.
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Ineos had been the front-runners to purchase a 60 per cent stake in United, which would have seen the Glazer family stay on in a reduced role.
But according to paper Al-Watan, owned by Sheikh Jassim’s dad, the Qatari bid for Man United has been successful.
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They add that following “successful” talks – an announcement of Sheikh Jassim’s takeover will arrive “soon”.
It was only last summer that United target Mbappe walked away from a move to Real Madrid in favour of extending his PSG deal.
But it has now been revealed the World Cup winner never considered committing his future any further.
A statement from Mbappe, 24, read: “I have NEVER discussed any contract renewal with PSG.
“The board has been informed since July 15th, 2022 of my decision not to extend beyond 2024 — and the letter sent was only meant to confirm what I already told them.”
Mbappe was later forced to deny rumours that he had agreed a deal to finally move to Madrid.
And Spanish sports program Carrusel Deportivo report that PSG want to sell the player to anyone BUT Real Madrid.
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Although Sky Sports in Germany say Bayern Munich are ruled out of the race as the deal is just too expensive.
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MANCHESTER UNITED’S first transfer of the summer has been “confirmed” with Kim Min-jae set to sign.The Napoli defender “will join on July 1” with his Old Trafford wages also revealed.
Kim Min-jae has been ‘confirmed’ as Manchester United’s first summer signingCredit: Rex
United have been strongly linked with the 26-year-old this summer as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his defence.
However, the Red Devils faced competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United, who had looked to hijack their deal.
Kim’s current club Napoli even attempted to block the move after reportedly offering him a new deal in a bid to remove his release clause.
According to reports in Italy, though, United have won the race for the South Korea international’s signature.
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Il Mattino report that Kim has agreed to sign for United and will join the club on July 1.
The report adds that he has “accepted” the club’s contract offer of £9million-per-year, which equals around £175,000-per-week.
Kim enjoyed a breakthrough debut season in Italy last term after joining Napoli from Fenerbahce in 2022.
He made 45 appearances as Luciano Spalletti’s side romped to a first Serie A title for 33 years.
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Kim’s arrival as United’s first summer signing will likely be followed by more business at Old Trafford.
The club remain in talks over a move for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.
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JAMIE CARRAGHER has picked the star who is a “better fit than Mason Mount” for a Manchester United transfer.The Red Devils have been strongly linked with a move for the Chelsea midfielder this summer.
Mason Mount has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summerCredit: Getty
Jamie Carragher believes another player is a “better fit” for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
Mount is expected to leave Stamford Bridge after failing to agree a new deal as he enters the final year of his current contract.
United are understood to be the frontrunners to land the England star as they remain in talks over a move.
Premier League rivals Liverpool had also been in the hunt for Mount but are now thought to have admitted defeat.
Despite United edging closer to signing Mount, Carragher believes one of his England team-mates is a “better fit” for the club.
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Carragher has called on Erik ten Hag to sign West Ham United captain Declan Rice instead.
He told Metro.co.uk: “Mason Mount is an upgrade on Christian Eriksen in terms of where he plays.
“But going back to Declan Rice, United are one of the few teams at the top who don’t play 4-3-3, it’s usually two midfielders with Bruno Fernandes.
“Declan Rice and Mason Mount, they are very different players and it shouldn’t be one or the other but when you look at what Manchester United have got right now, I actually think Declan Rice would be a better fit for them. A lot more expensive of course.
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“I do think he (Mount) is a good player and I like him, I wanted Liverpool to get him. Lots of coaches have picked him and like him. 
“There is already a good player in there but Declan Rice would suit United more than Mason Mount in terms of how they set up.”
Rice is also expected to change clubs this summer, with the Hammers anticipating bids following their Europa Conference League triumph.
United are one of a number of clubs who have been linked with the 24-year-old, but Arsenal seem his most likely destination.
The Three Lions star is said to have his heart set on the Gunners as they chase a £100million deal to sign him.
Manchester United have been told to sign Declan Rice instead of Mason MountCredit: PA More

MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced a sensational swap deal for Kylian Mbappe is on the cards.That’s with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly chasing a £60million move for Jadon Sancho.
Man Utd fans are hoping to do a swap deal with PSG for Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
PSG are interested in £60m England winger Jadon SanchoCredit: Getty
The French giants have been left stunned after Mbappe delivered a letter vowing not to renew his contract.
It means the World Cup-winner must be sold this summer, otherwise he can depart as a free agent next year.
And PSG have no intention of losing their star man for nothing.
CBS Sport claims the Ligue 1 champs were already exploring attacking targets before Mbappe’s bombshell.
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And one of those is Man United flop Sancho.
The England international has failed to live up to billing at Old Trafford, scoring just 12 goals in 79 outings.

Erik ten Hag delivered a warning to Sancho earlier this month after losing the FA Cup final.
And Tottenham have been linked with a bid this summer, with Serie A winners Napoli thought to be interested too.
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However, PSG could now swoop in a £60m move for Sancho as they also look to make up for Lionel Messi’s departure.
And United fans believe they can take advantage by bringing Mbappe to Old Trafford in exchange.
One said: “Switch for Mbappe? Who says no?”
Another declared: “A swap deal and cash for Mbappe to United looks feasible.”
One noted: “Swap deal for Mbappe we’ll even throw in money.”
Another added: “Let’s do a swap please.” More