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      How Man Utd could line up under Jim Ratcliffe with big money Harry Kane transfer and raid on Ineos chief’s other club

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      IT is set to be a summer of change at Manchester United, and not just on the pitch. The Red Devils’ takeover is set to reach its conclusion following a gruelling five-month process.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the preferred bidder for Man UtdCredit: PA
      His takeover could see the likes of Harry Kane brought inCredit: Getty
      SunSport exclusively revealed the Glazer’s preferred bidder for the club is Sir Jim Ratcliffe ahead of Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani.
      The Ineos owner is understood to have incentivised his offer by inserting a clause allowing co-chairman Joel and Avram to remain at the club.
      US-based Raine Group, who have been overseeing the club’s sale, are expected to name the winning bid within days.
      And with the issue of ownership finally set to be settled, United can get down to business in the transfer market.
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      Erik ten Hag is planning big changes of his own in order to bring the squad up to scratch.
      And one of the first changes he is set to make will be between the sticks, with the Dutchman desperately wanting a goalkeeper who can play out from the back better than David de Gea can.
      The Spaniard’s recent mistake against West Ham has seen the top-four race blown wide open as Liverpool seek to pinch United at the death to earn Champions League football.
      David Raya is one such star linked with the position, but there could also be new faces in defence.
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      Jean-Clair Todibo may be brought in as part of a double raid on NiceCredit: Getty
      A new-look central defensive partnership could be seen at Old Trafford next season, with Ratcliffe sanctioning a raid on his other club Nice in France.
      This may see ex-Barcelona CB Jean-Clair Todibo line up alongside Napoli’s Kim Min-jae, with reports suggesting United will trigger the South Korean’s £52million release clause in the first 15 days of June.
      With no change at full-back, the next change may come in central midfield.
      In this case, Ratcliffe may look to poach another star from Nice in the form of Khephren Thuram, the son of legendary Frenchman Lilian.
      Here’s how United could line up next season
      With Lilian Thuram’s son, Khephren, being brought in to bolster the midfieldCredit: Getty
      The 22-year-old ranks among the best midfielders in Ligue 1 for ball carrying. Thuram finds himself ranked No7 for carries into the final third while he also scores in the top 12 for progressive carries.
      This shuttling ability could be useful alongside United’s other potential recruit, Declan Rice.
      The West Ham captain could be on the move to Old Trafford with Arsenal now fearing they could be priced out in a bidding war for him.
      The Irons are reportedly ready to allow bids to be pushed all the way up to £130m, with the Gunners said to want to strike a deal worth £80m.
      Finally, the attack could see Ratcliffe’s statement signing of Harry Kane.
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      Ten Hag has been crying out for an ace to help score more goals, with just two players from the current squad having 10 or more in all competitions this season.
      Kane, 29, has 26 in the Premier League alone – three less than United’s top scorer Marcus Rashford has managed in all comps. More

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      Man Utd loanee Amad Diallo has ‘special FA Cup final suit reserved’ as fans ask ‘who will he bench?’

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      AMAD DIALLO will be invited to attend the FA CUP final ahead of a possible role in the Manchester United squad next season.According to the Manchester Evening News, Diallo has had a suit reserved in his measurements for the showdown against rivals Manchester City next month.
      Diallo is preparing for a possible role in the United squad next seasonCredit: Getty
      The Ivory Coast international has scored 13 league goals for Sunderland this seasonCredit: PA
      Although he can’t play in the final, United are understood to want Diallo to feel involved as he prepares to return to the club ahead of their pre-season tour of the United States.
      The 20-year-old joined the Red Devils from Serie A side Atalanta in 2019 for a fee that could rise to £37million.
      The Ivory Coast international has only made nine appearances for the Old Trafford outfit and joined Rangers on loan midway through last season.
      However, Diallo has enjoyed a very successful loan spell at Sunderland this season scoring 13 goals in 37 appearances as the Black Cats secured a Championship play-off spot.
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      If Sunderland overcome Luton in the play-off semi final then Diallo will be returning to Wembley a week after the FA Cup final for Tony Mowbray’s side.
      After their 3-0 win against Preston on Monday in which he scored a screamer, Diallo hinted he could stay at Sunderland beyond this season.
      He said: “Playing against Luton is very hard but I hope we’ll be in the Premier League next season and maybe I’ll come back, I don’t know.”
      United fans took to social media reacting to the news with a lot of clamour for Diallo to return.
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      One user said: ” Give him the right wing position next season, have to make Antony feel some threat.”
      A second commented: “Nice touch, definitely feels there is a better organized pathway for Amad and other young players under this management team.”
      A third replied: “Question is who is he going to bench? Rashford on the left, antony on the right.. and we might be shopping for a centre forward.?”
      United manager Erik ten Hag opted against recalling Diallo from Sunderland in January as he did not want to halt his development.
      He said: “We consider everything but I have a little bit of reservation about [recalling Amad] because I don’t want to stop the process.
      “He has made really good progress there so I’m happy with that.
      “But young players need experiences and when we decide for him to come back, he has to be a player who can compete for the starting XI or minimum to come on for a lot of games and make an impact.
      “I didn’t see him in the starting XI or a player who had already had an impact [in pre-season]. But I see and value his potential and capabilities.
      “What I saw is that he needs experience in men’s football, senior football. I think there are many aspects of football to get strong physically and mentally, and also skills-wise, to improve and develop that so he can have value for us.” More

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      I travelled 300 miles with my son to watch Man Utd play… only to be turned away because of an honest mistake

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      A FATHER and son were left devastated after travelling 300 miles to watch Manchester United play, only to be turned away because of an honest mistake.Lifelong fans Michael Mulholland and his 18-year-old son Jack made the long journey by ferry and coach from Belfast to watch the Red Devils in action.
      A father and son were left devastated after travelling 300 miles to watch Manchester United before being turned awayCredit: PA
      The pair were in high spirits as they finally arrived at Old Trafford to watch their club’s Premier League clash against Aston Villa on April 30.
      The Manchester United tickets were purchased by Michael’s wife as part of a package.
      And they were a Christmas present the father and son had been looking forward to for months.
      Arriving at the stadium two hours early, Michael and Jack went to go take their seats in the stands.
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      Michael claims he was able to pass through the turnstile easily, but when he looked behind him, Jack appeared to have got stuck.
      The family believe Jack successfully scanned his ticket, but made the mistake of not passing through the turnstile quickly enough, causing it to lock before he could go through.
      Amid claims security staff said they couldn’t help, Michael went back through the turnstile and the pair tried to get help from management.
      But after two hours of trying, the pair claim nobody was able to help them, and they were forced to abandon the game.
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      Jack’s sister Shauna said her father and brother were left devastated.
      She told the M.E.N: “They booked a package and had travel to Dublin, then get the boat to Wales and then get a coach to Manchester where they stayed the night before.
      “My dad and brother got to the ground two hours before and my dad went through the turnstile fine, but my brother wasn’t able to get through.
      “The only thing we think could have happened is that he didn’t go through quickly enough and it locked.
      “Nobody around them could help. They said there was no other way to let my brother in. My dad wasn’t going to leave him so came out of the turnstile as well.
      “They spoke to several members of staff. One was very nice and got on the radio and told them to issue two new tickets, to which he was told ‘no’.”
      Shauna said her dad and brother spoke to another member of staff who said they could purchase two new tickets for £90.
      The father and son were prepared to do this having travelled so far, but when they got to that stand they were told they were sold out.
      Shauna continued: “My brother is 18 and this was only the second game he’d been to. My dad is 53 and had only been a handful of times.
      “It was booked as a Christmas present for both of them and they had been really looking forward to it. They are lifelong Manchester United fans.
      “The whole package cost £550 and they had to buy membership to be able to go to the game. Despite showing their tickets, membership and photo ID at the game – nobody would let them in.
      “I just want Manchester United to acknowledge what happened and just apologise.
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      “A refund for the tickets would also be appreciated since they didn’t get to watch the game.”
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      Forgotten Man Utd keeper signed by Sir Alex Ferguson ‘set for Premier League return in controversial Liverpool transfer’

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      FORMER Manchester United keeper Ron-Robert Zieler could be set for a return to the Premier League amid interest from Liverpool.The German shot-stopper, 34, left Old Trafford 13 years ago in search of first-team football.
      Ron-Robert Zieler has played more than 300 games for HannoverCredit: Getty – Contributor
      He featured for Manchester United’s youth team but never played a first-team gameCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Signing for Man Utd in 2005, Zieler was included in Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad for their League Cup clash against Middlesbrough during the 2008/09 campaign.
      But he never made an appearance for the Red Devils and left to join Hannover in 2010.
      A short spell back in England with Leicester in 2016 saw him play nine Premier League games.
      He then returned to the Bundesliga for a stint with Stuttgart and is now enjoying a second spell at Hannover.
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      But according to Bild, he could be set for a shock move to Anfield.
      That is because Hannover’s ex-sporting director, Jorg Schmadtke, is expected to make the switch to Liverpool.
      And Zieler is being heavily linked as his first signing on Merseyside given Schmadtke brought him to Hannover more than a decade ago.
      Liverpool are in the market for a back-up keeper to Alisson as their No2 Caoimhin Kelleher is attracting interest from Tottenham, Brentford and Brighton.
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      The Irishman, 24, has played just 20 matches during his five years under Jurgen Klopp and is now understood to be seeking more game time.
      His departure could leave a vacant space for Zieler – who was Joachim Lowe’s third-choice keeper in Germany’s 2014 World Cup-winning squad.
      Zieler has one year left on his contract with Hannover after the club triggered an extension in March.
      And the club’s sporting director, Marcus Mann, recently said: “Ron has a contract with us, we’re making plans with him.”
      But Liverpool will remain confident they can prise him away from the German outfit, particularly if they snatch Champions League qualification.
      Klopp’s men sit one point adrift of fourth-place Manchester United in the Premier League table having played one game more.
      But they have just three matches to close the gap on the Red Devils – which come against Leicester, Aston Villa and Southampton. More

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      Jose Mourinho ‘identifies first PSG transfer target amid manager links – and move would scupper Man Utd plans’

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      JOSE MOURINHO has reportedly identified his first signing at Paris Saint-Germain.And the move could tear apart Manchester United’s transfer plans in the process.
      PSG target Jose Mourinho has already identified his first signing for the French clubCredit: Getty
      Former Red Devils, Chelsea and Tottenham boss Mourinho is being strongly tipped for the PSG job this summer.
      Christophe Galtier is expected to be dismissed after a poor showing in the Champions League.
      There are also claims of a massive squad fracture, with Lionel Messi set to depart along with world-record signing Neymar, who SunSport understands is another target for United.
      And Roma gaffer Mourinho could be the man hired to solve the situation.
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      According to Foot Mercato, the Special One has already held a meeting with PSG chiefs expressing his desire to join.
      Mourinho is also aware they appreciate their former player Thiago Motta, who is in charge at Bologna.
      And he has now told PSG about one signing he believes can be a game-changer next term.
      It’s claimed Morocco’s World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat is Mourinho’s first target should he get the PSG job.
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      Mourinho hopes to land Man Utd target and Fiorentina star Sofyan AmrabatCredit: Getty
      The talented holding midfielder has been starring for Fiorentina over the past three years.
      And Mourinho is so eager for Amrabat to anchor his PSG side that he’s already spoken to the player’s agent.
      Amrabat hit headlines at the Qatar World Cup for helping Morocco to an impressive fourth-place finish.
      Chelsea made a deadline day bid for him in January when a deal for Enzo Fernandez looked in doubt.
      And Liverpool have also expressed interested as Jurgen Klopp plans a midfield revamp.
      However, Man United have been leading the race recently in England.
      Like Chelsea, they too tried landing Amrabat in January.
      And it’s reckoned Erik ten Hag remains keen on a deal this summer, even though the player is believed to favour a move to Barcelona.
      Amrabat’s agent said last month: “I can name three clubs who were concrete in the last two or three days of the transfer window.
      “Man Utd wanted a loan with an option to buy, Fiorentina rejected.”
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      However, United may have to look elsewhere for midfield reinforcements should Mourinho and PSG come knocking.
      Amrabat is out of contract in 2024 but Fiorentina are reluctant to sell for less than £50million. More

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      Man Utd ‘in advanced talks to sign Kim Min-jae’ and ready to trigger £52m transfer release clause for Napoli ‘Monster’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are in advanced talks to sign Napoli defender Kim Min-jae, according to reports. Kim, 26, has been one of Napoli’s star players this season as they cruised to the Serie A title.
      Kim Min-jae is in ‘advanced talks’ to sign with Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      And now according to Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb, United are eager to activate his release clause.
      The report suggests Kim’s release clause with the newly-crowned Italian champions is between £43million and £52m.
      The Red Devils will reportedly activate this clause in the first 15 days of June.
      Negotiations between the two parties appear to have been ongoing for some time.
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      United are said to have been in contact with Kim since the World Cup, and have made him their first priority in the summer.
      The 47-cap South Korean has appeared 33 times in the league for Napoli this season.
      His influence on their success cannot be understated either.
      He has helped them to marshal Italy’s meanest defence, conceding just 23 goals and registering 17 clean sheets.
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      Kim has been one of the key stars in Napoli’s title win this season
      And having only joined for £16m from Fenerbache as Kalidou Koulibaly’s replacement last summer, they may see it as the perfect opportunity to make a big profit.
      Erik ten Hag wants to add to his defensive roster after seeing both Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane suffer long-term injuries in the season run-in. #

      This has seen Luke Shaw forced to fill in as an auxiliary left centre-back.
      Club captain Harry Maguire could be on his way out in the summer as Ten Hag seeks to improve his options in a bid to return United to the summit of the English game. More

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      Man Utd ‘plan to pair Harry Kane with Benfica star Goncalo Ramos in sensational £200m-plus double transfer swoop’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly weighing up a potential record breaking bid for Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos – and plan to partner him with Harry Kane.Spurs and England striker Kane is United’s main target this summer as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his striking options.
      Ramos has stepped into the void left by Darwin Nunez who joined Liverpool last summerCredit: Rex
      However, the Red Devils are reportedly prepared to spend big on other targets as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani battle to become the club’s next owner.
      According to The Mirror, 21-year-old striker Ramos is seen as an exciting prospect for the future and has scored 25 goals in all competitions for the Portuguese giants this season.
      The report adds that United are now set to initiate contact with the Portuguese international who scored a hat-trick at the World Cup against Switzerland.
      Ramos has stepped into the void left by Darwin Nunez who joined Liverpool last summer.
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      The report adds that it could take a fee of between £70-£100million for Benfica to part ways with one of their star players.
      Any potential deal could eclipse the club record fee of £89.3m United paid Juventus in August 2016 for Paul Pogba.
      The report states that Ten Hag is an admirer of Ramos and wants to work with him.
      The Dutchman will be aware United need more firepower with Marcus Rashford the club’s top scorer on 29 goals followed by Bruno Fernandes with 11.
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      England’s record goal scorer Kane is also on United’s radar but they face having to pay £100m upfront for the 29-year-old.
      The England skipper is under contract with the North London side until 2024 and Spurs are faced with the prospect of having to sell their star man this summer – or lose him for free a year later.
      Sun Sport revealed last month that United are confident of signing Kane should Spurs fail to qualify for the Champions League.
      The Red Devils believe that missing out on Europe’s premier club competition would see the north Londoners reduce their £100m asking price.
      The Old Trafford outfit would also be able to increase Kane’s wages by £100,000 to £300,000 per week.
      United face competition for Kane from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich who are looking for a replacement for Robert Lewandowksi. More

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      Man Utd joined by rivals Man City in transfer race for Benfica wonderkid Cher Ndour, 18, dubbed ‘new Pogba’

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      MANCHESTER CITY have joined the chase for Italian wonderkid Cher Ndour.Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and AC Milan are all considering summer swoops for the midfielder, 18, who is currently at Benfica.
      Man City have joined Utd in the transfer chase for Benfica wonderkid Cher NdourCredit: Getty
      But City are now also in the hunt for a player who has been compared to Paul Pogba – his childhood idol.
      The Pogba link led to assumptions that Ndour would be keen to join his hero at Juventus.
      But the 6ft 3in teenager is not thought to favour a return to Italy as he considers his options.
      SunSport understands that City scouts have been watching him closely in action for both Benfica and Italy’s Under-20 side.
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      Ndour will be out of contract in the summer and so available without a transfer fee, although training compensation will be payable to Benfica and former club Atalanta.
      He joined Benfica in 2020 and at the end of his first season made his debut for the club’s B team in the second tier of Portuguese football.
      At just 16 years and 269 days, Ndour was the youngest player ever to represent the team – beating the record set by Chelsea loan star Joao Felix.
      He made his debut for Benfica’s first team in March and has seven caps for Italy’s under-20 side.
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      Ndour, who plays mostly as a central midfielder but is also effective further forward, is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in Europe.
      City are looking to recruit ready-made first-team midfielders this summer but are also looking to the future. More