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      Man Utd ‘line up Napoli star with Ten Hag ready to pay £13m MORE than release clause to secure transfer’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to offer £13million MORE than Kim Min-Jae’s release clause in order to land one of Napoli’s Serie A heroes. Napoli blew their competition out of the water to win the Italian league with five games to spare.
      Man Utd want to recruit one of Napoli’s Serie A championsCredit: Rex
      And now Erik ten Hag wants to bring in some of that title-winning flair by recruiting Napoli star defender Kim.
      According to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, the 26-year-old has a £40m release clause which foreign clubs can trigger this summer.
      However, in an effort to ensure they land the South Korean United are said to be willing to pay £53m, an excess of £13m more than needed.
      United reportedly feel this will convince Napoli to sell to them rather than rivals.
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      Long-term injuries to Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane ahead of the season run-in have highlighted United’s lack of quality at centre-back.
      Luke Shaw has been forced to fill in as an auxiliary CB as opposed to his usual left-back role.
      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.
      South Korean Kim has appeared in 33 games this season, scoring twice.
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      Kim Min-Jae has a £40million release clauseCredit: Rex
      And Man Utd want to sign him after his exploits helping Napoli win the Serie A title
      Kim’s influence has been widespread with him helping to marshall the meanest defence in Italy’s top tier – 17 clean sheets with just 23 goals conceded – following his transfer from Fenerbache last summer.
      United have also been keeping an eye on Victor Osimhen, who will doubtless have a number of suitors after his title-winning exploits which see him top the goalscoring charts with 23 goals. More

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      Man Utd fans call for Amad Diallo to start instead of Antony and Sancho as star scores worldie for Sunderland

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      FANS want Amad Diallo to replace Antony and Jadon Sancho at Manchester United after a worldie for loan club Sunderland.The Ivorian winger helped the Black Cats sneak the final Championship play-off spot with a 25-yard opener in the 3-0 win at Preston.
      Amad Diallo didn’t hesitate with this glorious first-time finishCredit: Twitter@SkySportsPL

      Diallo’s strike put Sunderland on the way to securing sixth place in the Championship, the last play-off placeCredit: Twitter@SkySportsPL
      Many United supporters believe it shows the 20-year-old has progressed enough to be a starter when he returns to Old Trafford for next season.
      Brazilian Antony and Englishman Sancho, both 23, have produced occasional magical moments rather than sustained consistency for Erik ten Hag’s men.
      And one fan said of Diallo, “Sell Sancho, bring in this kid” while another posted: “45x better than Antony”.
      A third wrote: “This loan deal to the Championship could be the best thing in his career, we’ll find out next season.”

      Sunderland and Diallo have improved together over the campaign.
      The Black Cats nicked sixth place on Monday, ahead of Blackburn on goal difference.
      Millwall dropped a point below and out of the play-off zone after losing 4-3 at home to Rovers.
      And Red Devils’ supporters were impressed by the way Diallo sparked a decisive three-goal burst for Sunderland early in the second period.
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      Seizing on a half-clearance, he swerved a left-footer into the far top corner with virtually no backlift.
      Alex Pritchard and Jack Clarke then completed an 11-minute triple salvo for the Black Cats.
      Praise from Red Devils fans flowed in for ex-Rangers loanee Diallo, who arrived at Old Trafford from Atalanta in 2021
      One insisted, “Need him back at United” and another argued: “He could be better than short tempered Antony.” More

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      Man Utd in transfer raid on Gary Neville’s Salford as they take winger Kelly N’Mai, 19, on trial

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have raided Gary Neville’s Salford for a young starlet.The Red Devils took Dutch winger Kelly N’Mai on trial last week.
      Gary Neville’s Salford City have been raided by Man Utd for starlet Kelly N’MaiCredit: Getty

      And the 19-year-old, who has appeared 11 times for the League Two outfit, was given a run out for Utd U21’s last Friday in a 2-2 draw against Leicester City.
      Teenager N’Mai previously had a trial with Manchester City before he was snapped up by the Ammies in 2020.
      The Netherlands-born wideman committed his future to Salford by signing a new deal with the club in 2021.
      However, Salford won’t stand in his way if United decide to add him to their development squad.
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      Erik ten Hag’s side would have to pay a compensation fee to sign him, should they wish to make the move permanent.
      Meanwhile, Neville led the celebrations after Salford scraped into the League Two play-offs.
      But they were made to sweat after they were beaten 1-0 at home by Gillingham this afternoon.
      Goal difference proved to be the decisive factor – with both Salford and Mansfield Town finishing their campaign on 75 points.
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      The Stags managed a 2-0 win away at Colchester – which put their goal difference up to +17.
      Astonishingly, Salford – who are joined by Stockport, Carlisle and Bradford in the play-offs – ended their campaign with a +18 goal difference.
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      However, if Salford had conceded another and the goal differences were level, it would have been Mansfield who made the play-offs instead on goals scored.
      Neville revealed his relief at the final whistle on Twitter.
      He wrote: “”I did not enjoy that @SalfordCityFC! 😧! Well done lads over the season and to all the other teams! 👍🏻🙏” More

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      Harry Kane drops big hint over Tottenham future as Man Utd transfer target eyes chance to finally end trophy drought

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      HARRY was a problem for the Palace yet again on Saturday.But after the Premier League’s now second-highest scorer netted his 11th goal against the Eagles to win this tight game, he spoke like a man not looking to cause his own club a headache by pushing for a summer move.
      Harry Kane scored the winner as Tottenham beat Crystal Palace on SaturdayCredit: Alamy
      Instead Kane was more concerned by the importance of Tottenham ensuring they qualify for Europe — whatever the competition — this season to boost their trophy prospects.
      And he even talked of the possibility of sitting down with Daniel Levy before the campaign is out over the chairman’s plans for a permanent successor to former boss Antonio Conte.
      Cynics will argue what else would you expect of England’s greatest goal-getter, a model pro who holds all the power, with 13 months to go on his contract and Manchester United circling.
      That may be the case but the feeling from within Spurs is that a summer sale is unlikely, with a free transfer a year later more palatable.
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      We will see how the close-season pans out — and if Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils, or any other super club, really do test Levy’s famous resolve.
      Yet Kane’s focus is clearly unaffected by talk of any potential move, unlike the season before last where he netted just once in the first half of the campaign after seeing a dream switch to Manchester City fall flat.
      He was the difference here in what was an even contest, showing all his skills as the perfect hybrid of No 9 and No 10 by creating and scoring the winner in first-half stoppage time.
      Kane found the excellent Pedro Porro out wide with a clever pass before racing to the far post to nod  the Portuguese’s pinpoint cross  into the Eagles’ net.
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      Kane’s header was his 26th goal of the seasonCredit: Alamy
      The goal was his 26th in the Prem this season and his 209th overall, moving him past Wayne Rooney into second on the all-time lists.
      It also saw him break Duncan Ferguson’s 25-year record of most headed goals in a Premier League season, setting the new bar at ten.
      And it kept Spurs in the hunt for Europe, even if the Europa Conference League may be the best they can hope for if Brighton capitalise on their three games in hand.
      Kane, who turns 30 in July, said: “If we can come away from this season with European football, that’s a small prize at the end of a tough season.
      “We’ll be fighting for that and fighting in the three games left to try to pick up three wins.”
      Some Spurs fans would prefer not to finish in Europe at all, seeing the third-tier competition of the Conference League as a bit of a booby prize.
      Yet Kane, who has famously never won a trophy, retorted: “You can’t disrespect any competition that you play in.
      “It’s one of those, if you end up in the Conference League and win it, it’s worth it. If you don’t, then people probably look at it as an inconvenience. But when you’ve been at a club where we haven’t won a trophy for 15 years, if we do end up in it, it could be an opportunity to try and put that to bed.”
      Spurs had shipped a whopping 12 goals in their last three games against Newcastle, Manchester United and Liverpool but picked up a first clean sheet since February 26 here.
      That was in large part due to the solid tactics of interim boss Ryan Mason, who reverted to a 4-4-2 out of possession and the familiar 3-4-3 with the ball.
      Kane talked ahead of last week’s 4-3 thrilling defeat to Liverpool how he felt the club had lost some of its values.
      When asked if he backed Mason for the job full-time, he pointed to how he felt the caretaker boss was bringing some of those values back.
      Kane said: “We’re all behind him. We know the club is in a situation where I spoke about getting some of the values back. I feel like Ryan brings all those attributes.
      “He’s been here through the academy, he knows what it’s like as a fan, he knows what it’s like to play here.”
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      The likes of Julian Nagelsmann, Xabi Alonso and Feyenoord chief Arne Slot are all under consideration to replace Conte, who exited in March.
      Asked if he has been enthused by what he has read about the manager search, Kane replied: “That’s down to the club. If I end up speaking with the chairman towards the end of the season, then I’m sure he’ll fill me in on what he’s thinking.”
      Kane is behind old pal Ryan MasonCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd transfer target Frenkie de Jong told to reduce salary AGAIN as Barcelona try to free up funds for Messi

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Frenkie de Jong is set for a meeting to discuss his Barcelona future, according to reports.De Jong was one of United’s main transfer priorities last summer and the club even had a £72million bid accepted by Barcelona.
      Barcelona want Frenkie de Jong to accept a wage reductionCredit: Getty
      Barcelona are keen on re-signing Lionel MessiCredit: PA
      But the midfielder refused to make the move and Erik ten Hag instead signed Casemiro from Real Madrid.
      However, the Red Devils boss is still said to be keen on De Jong, who is facing an uncertain future at the Nou Camp.
      Barcelona want the 26-year-old to agree to a salary reduction amid their financial problems, according to Mundo Deportivo.
      De Jong could extend his contract, which expires in 2026, for another two or three years.
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      But Barca want to cut his wage – something De Jong may reject given he is owed £14.5m by the club after deferring his wages during the coronavirus pandemic.
      Barcelona also asked De Jong to accept a wage reduction last summer and they could be tempted to sell once again if he refuses.
      The LaLiga leaders are desperate to re-sign Lionel Messi, whose time at Paris Saint-Germain appears to be approaching an end.
      The 35-year-old was suspended by the club after an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia which saw him miss training on Monday.
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      PSG are reportedly set to allow his contract to expire, with Barca chiefs ready to pounce.
      On Messi potentially returning, vice president Rafa Yuste said: “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp.
      “Leo knows how much we appreciate him and I’d love for him to come back.
      “For sure Messi loves Barca and the city, so we hope to find the right conditions to continue his history here.” More

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      Inside David de Gea’s mega savings that leave thrifty Man Utd goalkeeper able to almost HALVE pay for new deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED goalkeeper David De Gea has reportedly racked up £20million worth of savings in recent years.The Spaniard has just one month remaining on his contract, but he is set to sign a new deal before the summer transfer window opens.
      De Gea has saved £20million during his playing careerCredit: Alamy
      Although he is currently the top earner at Old Trafford – on £375,000-a-week – De Gea is expected to accept a huge pay-cut in order to stay at the club.
      From July, he is expected to rake in £200,000-a-week – almost half of what he’s been earning for the past four years.
      However, according to The Daily Mail, the goalkeeper has stockpiled enough money to cover the losses.
      De Gea has gathered £20m of savings in the firm he uses to hold his image rights cash.
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      The Spaniard runs a firm called Bedamarse Limited to take in payments linked to his name.
      De Gea joined Man Utd from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and has since made 539 appearances for the Red Devils.
      However, Erik ten Hag is reportedly keen on signing a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window, so the Spaniard could fall down the pecking order from next season.
      United are reportedly interested in signing Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.
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      The 28-year-old has a £9m release clause which is being considered by the Red Devils.
      Ten Hag is also keen on the prospect of signing David Raya from Brentford.
      Raya has so far refused to sign a new deal with the Bees, so a transfer could be on the cards this summer. More

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      Ex-Man Utd flop Nick Powell to quit Stoke with Potters to use his massive wages to go on summer transfer overhaul

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      NICK POWELL is leaving Stoke at the end of his lucrative contract.Talented attacker Powell wants a new challenge after his four-year spell at the club.
      Stoke ace Nick Powell is set to leave in the summer transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Powell played for Manchester United before joining StokeCredit: Getty
      And he will be one of the better free agents on the market.
      The former Manchester United prospect, 29, was on a big deal at Stoke.
      His exit will give Potters boss Alex Neil extra space in the budget to sign a couple of new faces.
      Neil has stated that Stoke will concentrate on “educated gambles” in the upcoming summer transfer window.
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      The Scottish tactician outlined his plans ahead of Monday’s Championship clash at Watford.
      Neil said: “There are going to have to be some educated gambles.
      “There might be a certain quality we can acquire we need to take an element of risk on.
      “If we were to take a hard line on that and say everyone is going to have to have played 90 per cent of games completed or we don’t sign them… I don’t think we’re at that stage yet.
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      “That might be in a couple of windows when we have the basis of a core squad and we’re adding the final touches. We’re not there at the moment.
      “We need to get to a point where the fundamentals are in place and know this is the group we’re going to go forward with in the next two or three seasons.
      “I think that is what the club needs. It hasn’t had that for a number of years.
      “Then we can push that on and start to add the bits around it.
      “Preferably we want players who don’t get injured and recruitment is a big part in that but there will be a few educated gambles, I imagine, in there.” More

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      Man Utd transfer plans plunged into chaos as budget freeze imposed on ‘concerned’ Ten Hag amid drawn out takeover saga

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      ERIK TEN HAG’S summer plans have been thrown into chaos after a transfer budget freeze was imposed on Man Utd, leaving him “concerned”.The potential sale of the Premier League club has led to a “worrying vacuum at a crucial stage” which is now threatening to scupper the manager’s recruitment.
      Erik ten Hag’s transfer plans have allegedly been left in limboCredit: Getty
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is currently in talks with the Glazer family alongside Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani over purchasing United with a preferred bidder believed to be close to being announced after three rounds of bidding.
      And the Daily Mirror claims that Ten Hag is “concerned that what should be a positive moment for the club could be derailed by the uncertainty caused by the club’s sale”.
      The Dutchman has already secured his first piece of silverware at Old Trafford with the Carabao Cup in February.
      United also look set to return to the Champions League and have an FA Cup final against Man City at Wembley on June 3 to look forward to also.
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      Ten Hag wanted to continue that momentum by bringing in some top-notch additions over the summer window.
      SunSport exclusively revealed how Neymar could potentially be heading to United.

      Tottenham striker Harry Kane and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen also remain top targets for the Red Devils.
      Meanwhile, PSG megastar Kylian Mbappe has also been linked with a sensational switch.
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      However, this fresh update states that all moves “are now all on the back-burner while rival bidders compete for control of United”.
      Due to the ongoing takeover, The Mirror states that club chiefs have put a “budget freeze in place” which has left Ten Hag’s plans in limbo.
      That means that he is at risk of missing out on his preferred transfer targets until “a clearer picture emerges” of who will be in charge of the club.
      And this report also states that Ten Hag is feeling “frustrated” over the situation and that he has sought out chief executive Richard Arnold for direction. More