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      Ten Hag gives Rashford outrageous goal target for next year as Man Utd look to step up transfer talks for Harry Kane

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      ERIK TEN HAG has set Marcus Rashford a 40-goal target for next season at Manchester United.The 25-year-old has become the first Red Devils star to find the net 30 times in a campaign since Robin van Persie achieved that feat a decade ago.
      Marcus Rashford has been set a huge 40-goal target by Erik ten Hag for next seasonCredit: Getty
      However, his manager has instantly challenged him to not only repeat that feat but produce even more next term despite ramping up efforts to sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
      United are desperate for a new No.9, and The Telegraph claims that they are “expected to step up their pursuit” of the England captain this summer.
      But even if they land Spurs’ all-time record scorer, who reached 30 top-flight goals for the campaign on the final day win at Leeds, Ten Hag still thinks Rashford can be even more prolific.
      He said: “I think yes. There’s a lot of room for improvement in his game.
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      “I am convinced he can score even more. When you take, for instance, the last ten games he didn’t score many goals. I think only two or three, so yes he can improve.
      “I am happy from what he did last season to now that he brings himself back. We supported him where we could, with the way we play but also in his mental mindset.
      “We are happy with that, but we must push him more. I think he’s capable of scoring 40 goals in a season. So for him that’s the next step.”
      Even though Rashford has enjoyed a stunning campaign in front of goal, Ten Hag admitted that he still wants to add more firepower to his frontline.
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      He added: “Across the squad we need more scoring abilities. 
      “You can’t be dependent on one. But it can also come from this squad.” More

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      Wayne Rooney urges Man Utd to ‘cheat a bit’ and play McFred in ‘90s line-up’ as fans say ‘lucky he’s not our coach’

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      WAYNE ROONEY raised eyebrows after calling for Manchester United to play a throwback 4-4-2 formation in the FA Cup final. United play bitter rivals City next Saturday at Wembley, looking for their second trophy of the season.

      And DC United boss Rooney revealed he would play with a four-man midfield to “cheat a bit”.
      He wrote in his column for The Times: “My strategy would be to go the other way and ask City to do something different.
      “I’d try something similar to a tactic José Mourinho sometimes deployed in his first spell at Chelsea, where he would get the likes of Joe Cole, Arjen Robben and Damien Duff to take up “half” positions where they didn’t come all the way back and defend when Chelsea were out of possession but instead cheat a bit and wait higher up the pitch in areas from which they could counterattack as soon as Chelsea won the ball back.   
      “We always found it difficult to play against. When you were attacking, you were thinking, ‘Where’s Robben? Where’s Cole? Who’s staying back? What’s the communication like to make sure we’re dealing with those players?’
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      “United could do similar using Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial: defend with eight players and have those two waiting in counterattack positions.
      “That would ask City different questions: should John Stones still come into the midfield or would it leave that side of the pitch open for Rashford to run into? Should Kyle Walker go high or would this open up space?”
      “I would set United up 4-4-2, with Martial and Rashford up top and a very solid midfield behind them: Casemiro in the middle with Christian Eriksen, or even Scott McTominay, and Bruno Fernandes and Fred either side.
      ” I’d want to keep the distances between my eight defending players small.
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      “Everyone in football knows that if you get a good block of eight players, do it well and keep your discipline, it’s very difficult to break you down. United have had a few successes against City in recent years playing on the counterattack — often with Rashford and Martial to the fore.
      “Playing my way carries risks but I feel you have to risk it against City and ask questions that force them to do something different.
      “Gamble and they may punish you but if you just sit back you’re going to get punished by them anyway — so why not take the initiative and try something?”
      Rooney’s old-school approach had United fans thanking that he is not in charge at Old Trafford.
      One said: “We are lucky that he is not our coach.”
      Another added: “442 this ain’t the 90s man.”
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      Man Utd star Amad Diallo reveals only condition for return to Sunderland as Red Devils fans beg him to come back

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S Amad Diallo is willing to go back to Sunderland — if boss Tony Mowbray stays.The 14-goal winger, 20, starred with the Black Cats on loan and is considering his next move.
      Ivory Coast wideman Amad Diallo is returning to Old Trafford after his Sunderland loan but his destination next season is up for grabsCredit: Rex
      A switch to Holland is an option but he enjoyed playing for Mowbray and could return.
      Mowbray’s future came into doubt after Sunderland’s failure to go up via the play-offs.
      Diallo, meanwhile, built up a strong rapport with Black Cats’ fans.
      And after their exit against overall play-off winners Luton, the Ivory Coast ace posted a message for them, saying “one day we will meet again”.
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      And as supporters ponder his future, one Sunderland follower wrote: “There is no doubt whatsoever that this boy is going straight to the top.”
      Another added: “His game has really really matured this year.”
      But United fans piled in too – many believing he’s a better option than their current widemen like Antony and Jadon Sancho.
      One said: “Hopefully get to see him cook next year for United.”
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      Others warmed to the theme, claiming: “More Brazilian than Antony” and “He is 10 times the player Anthony is”.
      And there was a cheeky message from a Newcastle supporter after Eddie Howe’s men sealed a top-four finish in the Premier League.
      He wrote: “He could be a cracking signing for us….good squad player for the extra Champions League games.” More

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      Ex-Man Utd & Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez set to be unemployed as he looks for third Premier League club on free transfer

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      A PREMIER League return could be on the cards for Alexis Sanchez.The Chilean forward, 34, is a free agent following a spell at Marseille.
      Alexis Sanchez fancies another shot at the English top flightCredit: Getty
      And Sanchez is keen on a third club in England after stints at Arsenal and Manchester United.
      Sanchez can stay with his French side — but the feelers are out to Prem sides.
      The ex-Udinese and Barcelona star was a huge hit at Arsenal from 2014-18, twice winning the FA Cup.
      But he flopped after moving to Old Trafford, heading off to Inter Milan, first on loan and then permanently.
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      And he’s nearing the end of his first season in Ligue 1, with Marseille likely to remain in third place.
      It’s been claimed in Chile that the Gunners are considering an offer.
      But the 153-cap ace has never looked the same player he was at the Emirates since his unwanted exit five years ago.
      Some supporters, however, have called for his return.
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      But many were angry at his departure to big rivals United for around £391,000 a week plus bonuses.
      Sanchez has revealed he was instead poised to join Manchester City.
      But an Etihad player set to switch the other way to the Emirates declined the move.
      Sanchez has previously said: “Everything was ready, there was a player who was going to go to Arsenal.
      “Then [Arsene] Wenger tells me you are not leaving because the other player did not want to come and they do not have another.
      “Suddenly the cell phone rings. (Jose) Mourinho tells me: ‘Alexis, here is the seven [shirt] available for you.'”
      Sanchez added: “That’s when I said to myself, Chilean footballer playing for Manchester United, something that has never happened.” More

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      Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit reveals he REGRETS Chelsea transfer and names club he wished he’d joined instead

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      ARSENAL legend Emmanuel Petit admits he regrets joining Chelsea over Manchester United.The French World Cup winner won nothing in three years at Stamford Bridge after arriving from Barcelona in 2001.
      Emmanuel Petit won the Prem and FA Cup double at Arsenal under Arsene Wenger and rejected the chance to return there in 2001Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      Ex-France hero believes he got it wrong in joining Chelsea from BarcaCredit: Getty
      Petit moved to Chelsea despite two calls from Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger urging him to return to Arsenal.
      The midfielder blames his decision on his then-wife wanting to live in London and not Manchester. 
      And having picked up no silverware in his one season with Barca, he had equally-mixed fortunes at Chelsea before retiring in 2004.
      Petit famously helped Arsenal win the Premier League and FA Cup double in 1997-98 then moved to the Nou Camp in 2000.
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      And he explained how a year later he was once more a wanted man in England.
      Petit, 52, told FourFourTwo. “Arsenal approached me but so did Manchester United.
      “I spoke to Arsene. He really wanted me back, but I was honest with him.
      “I said, ‘I appreciate it and it’s very tempting, but I didn’t feel that you wanted me to stay when I signed for Barcelona a year ago’. 
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      “It’s like divorcing somebody. When you don’t feel desired by them, what’s the point of going back?
      “I should have gone to Manchester United, because Sir Alex Ferguson called me twice. 
      “We had a very good conversation and it was tempting, but once again I listened to my wife. 
      “She wanted to go back to London – she didn’t want to live in Manchester – so I made the same mistake twice in one year.”
      However, the anchorman’s affections clearly still lie with the Gunners.
      And he’s backing Emirates manager Mikel Arteta to make further progress next season after being certain of finishing runners-up this term. More

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      Man Utd ‘some way off’ Mason Mount transfer agreement as Red Devils refuse to meet Chelsea’s sky-high valuation

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly a long way short of agreeing a transfer for Mason Mount.The Red Devils are keen to try and sign the Chelsea midfielder, 24, this summer as he enters the final year of his Stamford Bridge contract.
      Mason Mount is a transfer target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      But according to the Independent, the Blues are demanding a staggering £55million for the academy graduate.
      And the report insists the Old Trafford side are not even close to matching that sky-high valuation – especially amid uncertainty over the club’s ownership and transfer budget.
      Erik ten Hag is prioritising a new striker and a centre-back when the transfer window reopens.
      Liverpool and Arsenal have also shown interest in Mount.
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      But it is understood the 36-cap England ace would favour a move to United, where he would link up with a host of Three Lions team-mates.
      And the report adds that if a transfer fee can be agreed on with Chelsea, United would be in pole position and expected to complete the signing of Mount.
      That could even see the former Derby loanee link up with best pal Declan Rice again, although the West Ham captain is more likely to join Arsenal.
      Mount has refused any new contract offers put on the table by Chelsea.
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      Frank Lampard dismissed talk of the star’s future and said: “That’s not my answer to make. That’s between Mason and the club.”
      Incoming Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino is understood to be keen to have Mount as part of his set-up when he takes over.
      Should Mount join United, SunSport revealed it could trigger a transfer merry-go-round including Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek and Rice. More

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      Carlo Ancelotti ‘makes Harry Kane his No1 transfer target at Real Madrid as Spurs scramble to stop star joining Man Utd’

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI has reportedly made Harry Kane his top target for this summer’s transfer window.The under-pressure Real Madrid manager, 63, is looking to bolster his frontline and add competition for star striker Karim Benzema.
      Harry Kane has been linked with an exit from Tottenham this summerCredit: Alamy
      Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly made Kane his No1 transfer targetCredit: Getty
      Los Blancos fell away in the La Liga title race and were thrashed by Manchester City in the Champions League during a surprisingly underwhelming season.
      As a result the Spanish giants are looking to strengthen ahead of next season, with a deal for Jude Bellingham almost wrapped up.
      The Italian boss likes Kane, 29, due to his style of movement and his experience, according to Diario AS.
      The report states that the England international is viewed as the “ideal” replacement and complement to Benzema.
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      Kane is about to enter the final year of his contract at Tottenham and has been linked with an exit from the underperforming club.
      Spurs are on the edge of failing to qualify for a European competition after another trophyless season.
      Kane has been tipped for a move away from the club, with Manchester United suggested as his most likely destination.
      However, Tottenham would prefer to sell Kane to a foreign club to avoid strengthening one of their rivals.
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      Spurs are thought to have actively sought out Real Madrid to avoid having to face Kane in the Premier League next season.
      Kane has been linked to the club before but has stayed put in North London since emerging from Spurs’ youth academy in 2014.
      Despite failing to win any major trophies with the club, Kane has established himself as one of best strikers in the world.
      Kane has excelled this season, having netted 30 goals in all competitions. More

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      ‘SIX strikers on Man Utd’s transfer shortlist’ if they can’t get Kane after joke they’d have to ‘KILL’ Levy to sign him

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will turn their gaze towards as a shortlist of SIX strikers if they fail to land Harry Kane.England captain Kane, 29, has been earmarked to leave Tottenham following the club’s struggles this campaign.
      Harry Kane is top of Manchester United’s summer wishlistCredit: Getty
      But if they cannot land Kane, they will turn to stars such as Victor OsimhenCredit: Rex
      Goncalo Ramos is another name on United’s six-striker shortlistCredit: Reuters
      Man Utd want to land him, with manager Erik ten Hag said to be “obsessed” with Kane.
      However, Spurs will not be an easy club to negotiate with, owing to chairman Daniel Levy.
      According to the Manchester Evening News, one source who has worked with Levy joked United would need to “kill him” in order to land Kane.
      But after securing Champions League football after a 4-1 win over Chelsea, the Red Devils are reluctant to be drawn into a prolonged saga to land the 30-goal star.
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      Instead, they will turn towards a shortlist of six frontmen if Kane proves to be unattainable.
      MEN’s report states Napoli ace Victor Osimhen is top of this list.
      The Nigerian’s 23 league goals fired Napoli to their first Serie A title since 1990.
      However, a £130million price tag could prove to be too hefty a fee for the Red Devils’ liking.
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      Randal Kolo Muani has 38 goal contributions in all competitions this seasonCredit: Getty
      Rasmus Hojlund could be a cheaper alternative to other names on the listCredit: Getty
      Mohammed Kudus represents a versatile option given his proficiency at right wingCredit: EPA
      Keeping in the Italian top flight, United are said to be keeping tabs on 20-year-old Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, who has eight league goals from 18 starts this season.
      Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani is another star on their radar.
      The 24-year-old scored in the World Cup semi-final in Qatar, and has enjoyed a strong season in the Bundesliga, netting 14 goals and adding 13 assists.
      Ten Hag is also said to be an admirer of Ajax star Mohammed Kudus, 22, and Benifca’s Goncalo Ramos, 21.
      Both have hit double figures in their league campaigns, though Kudus has enjoyed his most prolific period coming off the right flank, so represents a versatile option.
      Finally, Brighton starlet Evan Ferguson is wanted, but a transfer for the teenager seems highly unlikely given the contract extension he signed last month.
      This being said, with the Irish ace admitting his idol growing up was Wayne Rooney, there may be room for a transfer in the future.
      While striker will be a position Ten Hag is desperate to address, other positions such as centre-back and midfield will need additions if the club are to fulfil his aim of fighting for the Premier League title.
      In these terms, Prem stars Declan Rice and Mason Mount have both been linked with a move to Old Trafford, along with defenders Kim Min-jae and Jermaine Frimpong.
      They will be unlikely to land Evan Ferguson following his Brighton contract extensionCredit: Getty More