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      Erik ten Hag admits he’s in dark about Man Utd’s transfer budget this summer but says ‘it’s clear what I want’

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      ERIK TEN HAG has admitted that he has no idea what his transfer budget will be this summer.Manchester United’s ownership situation remains in limbo, with the Glazers yet to accept a bid.
      Erik ten Hag is in the dark as to what his transfer budget will be next seasonCredit: Alamy
      Qatari Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS are among bidders for the Red Devils, while the Glazer family could even accept an offer for a minority stake, which would see them stay on at Old Trafford.
      Ten Hag, 53, is eager to improve his squad this summer – with United in pursuit of a striker ahead of next term.
      Asked if he is aware of what his transfer budget will be for next season, the Dutchman said: “I don’t know.
      “The only thing I know is that Man United is one of the biggest clubs in the world.
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      “But you need funds to construct squads because the level from your players decides if you are successful or not.
      “High-level players cost a lot of money.”
      Further quizzed if he’d like to know as soon as possible, Ten Hag added: “Yeah, it’s clear what I want, but it’s not up to me.
      “It’s about others in this club. I’m focusing on improving the squad and the team development.”
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      United are eager to sign Harry Kane this summer, with the forward’s Tottenham contract set to run into its final year.
      While they are also considering moves for Victor Osimhen and Randal Kolo Muani.
      Potential owner Sheikh Jassim could even target Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, should he successfully buy the club.
      And PSG chiefs are set to listen to offers for the Brazilian.
      Man United could bid for PSG star NeymarCredit: Getty More

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      Sheikh Jassim ‘wants Kylian Mbappe and two France team-mates at Man Utd’ in transfer splurge if takeover successful

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      POTENTIAL new Man United owner Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is eyeing a swoop for THREE France stars including Kylian Mbappe.And United have also been boosted in their bid to buy Neymar with PSG “willing to listen to offers.”
      Sheikh Jassim hopes to sign Kylian Mbappe if he completes a takeover of Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Qatari billionaire is also plotting swoops for two of Mbappe’s France palsCredit: AFP
      Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim is hoping to complete a full takeover of United after submitting a new bid at the end of April.
      The Middle Eastern banker hopes to see off interest from British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      And Bild claims Sheikh Jassim has big plans for the Red Devils should he replace the Glazers this summer.
      The ambitious tycoon is hoping to land not one, not two, but THREE members of France’s squad who finished runners-up in December’s World Cup.
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      The top name on Sheikh Jassim’s list is Paris Saint-Germain superstar Mbappe, who has 35 goals this season.
      The 24-year-old only signed a new contract with the Ligue 1 champs last year and reportedly pockets a mammoth £5.3million each month.
      Sheikh Jassim also hopes to bolster Erik ten Hag’s midfield with the capture of Eduardo Camavinga, 20.
      The youngster has clocked up over 90 games in less than two years at Real Madrid.
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      Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is in Sheikh Jassim’s sightsCredit: Getty
      United could also move for Bayern Munich winger Kingsley ComanCredit: Getty
      But he could jump at the chance to re-establish himself as a midfielder after being deployed at left-back for most of the season.
      Real are also confident of winning the race for Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.
      And that would likely relegate Camavinga to an even lower spot in Carlo Ancelotti’s midfield pecking order.
      The last player on Sheikh Jassim’s list is winger Kingsley Coman.
      Despite only being 26 years old, he has already won titles in numerous countries with Bayern Munich, Juventus and PSG.
      And Coman would likely solve United’s problem right-hand side, with Antony and Jadon Sancho both struggling to impress consistently following their own big-money moves.
      The reports of Sheikh Jassim targeting the trio come after The Sun revealed Neymar was a top target for the mega rich banker.
      Brazil’s golden boy looks likely to leave PSG this summer alongside suspended teammate Lionel Messi. More

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      Jude Bellingham ‘on verge of sensational Real Madrid transfer after Man City join Liverpool in dropping out of race’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly on the verge of signing Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.The England international is one of the most sought-after players in Europe after his performances over the last two years.
      Real Madrid are reportedly close to signing Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      The midfielder will sign a contract until 2029Credit: Getty
      Premier League sides were keen on his signature, but Madrid are close to sealing a deal on a contract worth £12million-a-year, according to Marca.
      Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have all been tipped with an interest in the midfielder.
      Liverpool dropped out of the race last month after discovering that a transfer would be too expensive.
      Whereas now they have been joined by Man City on the wayside.
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      The report suggests that Bellingham has opted to move to the Santiago Bernabeu despite being offered more money by the Premier League side.
      The Spanish outlet claims that Madrid have been planning the transfer for over a year and now have an “agreement in principle”.

      This deal will see the Englishman become a Madrid player on June 30 and will sign a contract until 2029.
      However, the clubs are believed still yet to have agreed a fee.
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      German outlet BILD is suggesting that Dortmund are asking for £124million, while Madrid are prepared to offer between £90m and £105m.
      But Marca, suggests that the “friendly” Dortmund will “not push the operation” back and will take a lower fee.
      Should the transfer go through it would be a major coup for Madrid.
      Bellingham will be hoped to ease the loss of veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, who are both approaching the end of their careers.
      He is seen as the long-term successor for the latter.
      And it’s reckoned Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni have both spoken to Bellingham about joining them in Spain.
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      Man Utd handed huge Varane boost as Ten Hag confirms defender could return in ten days

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been boosted by the news of Raphael Varane’s imminent return to match fitness.The Red Devils feared their World Cup-winning defender would be out for the rest of the season after he hobbled off in their 2-2 draw with Sevilla last month.
      Raphael Varane has been crocked since United’s 2-2 draw with Sevilla last monthCredit: AP
      But manager Erik ten Hag has revealed the Frenchman will be back in action in ten days’ timeCredit: AP
      But the injury is not as bad as first feared and manager Erik ten Hag will have the Frenchman back at his disposal in just over a week and a half’s time.
      The Dutchman said: “The prognosis: I think Rafa is close at this moment as is Scott McTominay.
      “But still, the coming two games, he’s not available.”
      Ten Hag revealed late last month that he was optimistic about France international’s chances of making a faster-than-expected recovery.
      The former Ajax boss told talkSPORT: “I think so, yeah. Varane, for the cup final, he can return.”
      United booked their place in the FA Cup final with a shootout victory over high-flying Brighton – who they travel to on Thursday night.
      And Ten Hag fully expects Roberto De Zerbi’s troops to be out for revenge at The Amex.
      He said: “It’s a normal reaction.
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      ” I think everyone involved in top sport, if you get beaten, you want to have revenge and that is normal.
      “They have a huge motivation to beat us, but we have to match that and do more, show more hunger than them, to win this game – willingness is the word for tomorrow.
      “We want to win every game, we want to win every competition.
      “We want to be in the Champions League, that is the competition we are now fighting for and that is the only thing in this moment to focus on.
      “The FA Cup final is after the season.
      Erik ten Hag expects Brighton to be out for revenge against United on ThursdayCredit: EPA
      “I never want to talk during the season of pride or satisfaction. You know my statement – satisfaction leads to laziness.
      “We have six games to go and every game we want to win, therefore you need full focus, full energy, full preparation and tomorrow is definitely going to be a fight.
      “We have to be ready for that fight and the points available.
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      “I don’t think about away or home, we have to win every game, so we have to win tomorrow as well.”
      United travel to The Amex on the back of a 1-0 win over Aston Villa – which saw them narrow the gap between themselves and third-placed Newcastle to two points. More

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      Seven clubs Lionel Messi could join including Chelsea and Man Utd as it is revealed PSG ‘will NOT offer him new deal’

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      LIONEL MESSI is on the brink of leaving Paris Saint-Germain – just TWO YEARS after joining the French champions.The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s contract with the Ligue 1 giants expires at the end of the season.
      Lionel Messi is on course to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summerCredit: REUTERS
      Messi’s PSG contract expires in the summer and the club have suspended hm for an unathorised trip to SaudiCredit: REUTERS
      Teams around the world will be champing at the bit to land the footie iconCredit: AP
      And the Parisians are reportedly opting AGAINST extending the World Cup winner’s stay at the Parc des Princes.
      Teams across the world will now be on red alert following the news of Messi’s shock availability this summer.
      But only seven of them are, realistically, in with a shout of signing the 35-year-old – who was suspended by PSG for two weeks following an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.
      Here, SunSport runs through the list of clubs in contention to snap up the diminutive wizard.
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      Chelsea
      New Blues owner Todd Boehly has well and truly splashed the cash since taking the club off Roman Abramovich’s hands last year – forking out a whopping £500million on new players.
      It’s clear the American wants to bring marquee names to Stamford Bridge as part of his rebuild.
      So don’t be surprised if he tries to make an audacious swoop for the Argentine.
      Manchester United
      Like Chelsea, United are going through somewhat of a rebuild.
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      It’s likely whoever takes ownership of the club from the Glazers will look to make a massive signing as a statement of intent.
      And there is no bigger name out there that would do just that and send Red Devils fans wild than Messi.
      Manchester City
      Messi has been linked with a move to the Etihad ever since former manager Pep Guardiola took charge of the defending Premier League champions.
      The reunion would be a dream one for fans of Guardiola’s legendary Barcelona team – but it could be made tricky by to Financial Fair Play rules.
      A reunion with Pep Guardiola could be on the cards for Lionel Messi this summerCredit: AFP
      Barcelona
      Messi’s 21-year love affair with Barcelona came to an end in the summer of 2021 when the Catalans were forced to let him go due to their crippling financial crisis.
      Messi was heartbroken to be forced to leave the Nou Camp and would no doubt jump at the opportunity to return to Catalunya.

      Inter Miami
      The newly-formed MLS team – which is partly owned by Manchester United and England legend David Beckham – have been eyeing up a move for Messi for the last 18 months.
      And they’re reportedly so eager to sign the footie icon that they’re willing to give him a stake in the club.
      David Beckham will look to lure Lionel Messi to Inter Miami this summerCredit: GETTY
      Newcastle
      The Toon’s mega-rich owners have, so far, been conservative with their spending – although the acquisitions they have made have well and truly transformed the team.
      The Saudis no doubt had visions of making Newcastle a footie powerhouse when they replaced Mike Ashely at the St James’ Park helm.
      And they could very well do that by convincing Messi – who is an ambassador for The Kingdom – to do what many footie fans around the world have long wanted him to do and move to the Premier League.
      Al Nassr
      Should Messi decide to end his career in Saudi, Pro League big boys Al Nassr will no doubt be interested in adding him to their squad.
      That could pave the way for an unprecedented link-up with long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo – who joined the club last December after leaving Manchester United.
      The pair’s astronomical combined wages would be nothing but a drop in the ocean for Al-Nassr, who would have to worry more about managing the duo’s egos.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could end up playing for the same sideCredit: REX
      Al Hilal
      Al-Nassr’s league rivals Al-Hilal are already in hot pursuit of Messi – who many believe to be the greatest to ever play the beautiful game.
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      It was revealed last month that they’d offered him a contract worth a whopping £352million per season.
      Messi may have several million banked away already, but even he’d be mad not to seriously entertain that mouthwatering offer. More

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      Rio Ferdinand takes cheeky swipe at Arsenal as he says ‘if Man Utd star was there he’d probably have a statue’

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      RIO FERDINAND has claimed Bruno Fernandes would have a STATUE outside the Emirates if he were an Arsenal player.The Portuguese midfielder has been one of Manchester United’s shining lights since his arrival at Old Trafford three years ago.
      Bruno Fernandes scored Manchester United’s winner against Aston Villa on SundayCredit: REX
      The strike was the Portuguese’s 61st goal for the Red DevilsCredit: GETTY
      United great Rio Ferdinand has claimed his stats would earn him a statue if he were an Arsenal playerCredit: Getty
      Fernandes, 28, scored the winner in United’s 1-0 triumph over high-flying Aston Villa on Sunday – taking his club haul to 61 goals and 54 assists in 178 appearances.
      And former Red Devil Ferdinand has joked that his incredible stats would’ve been rewarded with a bronze bust if he played his football for title-chasing Arsenal.
      During the latest episode of his FIVE podcast, the retired defender said: “We deserved to win the game.
      “Did you see Bruno’s numbers? Wow. The guy… it’s remarkable what he is doing.
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      “If he was at Arsenal he’d probably have a statue now at the Emirates with the numbers he has done!
      “Does Bruno take the captaincy next year? 100 per cent, I think he does.
      “Since Bruno signed [for Man Utd] he has been the most impactful player we have had.”
      Ferdinand reckons Fernandes is a shoo-in to take the captain’s armband if current skipper Harry Maguire leaves Old Trafford in the summer.
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      The 44-year-old said: “He’s wearing the armband while [Harry] Maguire doesn’t play.
      “I think it is [a] natural progression for him to be captain next season.”
      Ferdinand couldn’t help but revel in the fact United’s win over Unai Emery’s troops snapped a ten-game unbeaten run for the Villans.
      He said: “We stopped their 10-game unbeaten run.
      “Unai Emery was producing miracles, and who steps up to stop him?
      “Bruno. Sit back down, Unai. Have a reality check and know your place.”
      Manchester United will be back in action on Thursday night, travelling to The Amex to take on Europa-League-chasing Brighton. More

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      Kasper Schmeichel lifts lid on playing under Man Utd takeover bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe after difficult time in Nice

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      KASPER SCHMEICHEL has lifted the lid on what it is like playing under potential new Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.The goalkeeper ended his highly-successful 11-year spell at Leicester City last summer to join French side Nice.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who also owns Nice, is attempting to buy Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      Kasper Schmeichel left Leicester City for Nice last summerCredit: Getty
      That meant going to work for billionaire Ratcliffe whose company INEOS has a huge portfolio of sporting projects that include Formula One, cycling and the Ligue 1 club.
      Ratcliffe is currently in talks with the Glazer family alongside Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani over the sale of United with a preferred bidder believed to be close to being announced after three rounds of bidding.
      Now Schmeichel, whose father Peter earned legendary status playing for the Red Devils, has offered fans of United an inside look at what it is like working for Britain’s wealthiest man.
      The stopper, who was a guest on Sky Sports Monday Night Football to watch Leicester’s 2-2 draw with Everton, said: “One of the biggest reasons that I joined Nice was because of INEOS and because of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford, their vision and how they want to evolve their sports.
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      “Because they’ve been successful, not just in business, but in every other sporting venture they’ve thrown their investment at.
      “I think with Manchester United particularly, Jim [Ratcliffe] is a big fan of the club and that speaks a lot to fans.
      “He’s someone coming in who cares deeply about the club.
      “From my own experience at Nice, he’s a man who is present, he comes to games, a guy that’s knowledgeable about football and who has a vast knowledge about performance in general.”
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      Schmeichel endured a difficult time when he first joined Nice, with his early performances questioned and at one point he was dropped to the bench.
      Despite that tough start, he has since managed to show the qualities he brought to Leicester over a decade with the Foxes.
      Schmeichel added about Ratcliffe: “He has people like Dave Brailsford working for him, who again, are present and I think that’s the main thing with any club I’ve played at, look at Leicester, for example, the owners are present and there is not a divide.
      “So I think – and I’m biased hoping INEOS are the preferred bidders – let’s wait and see.” More

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      Man Utd ‘pushing hard to complete £105m Randal Kolo Muani transfer as Bayern Munich join PSG, Chelsea and Spurs in hunt’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are “pushing hard” to sign £105million-rated striker Randal Kolo Muani this summer, according to reports.The Red Devils are desperate to add a forward ahead of next season and have compiled a star-studded shortlist.
      Randal Kolo Muani could be on the move this summerCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen are among United’s targets as they chase a new No9.
      And according to Sky Germany, the Red Devils are eager to sign French international Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt.
      United face plenty of competition for the 24-year-old’s signature – with Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Tottenham all interested.
      Bayern are particularly keen, having failed to adequately replace Robert Lewandowski after the Pole’s exit for Barcelona last summer.
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      But it is United reportedly making the biggest push.
      And according to reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Red Devils consider Kolo Muani an even higher priority than Napoli hot-shot Osimhen.
      The 6ft 2in ace hails from Parisian suburb Bondy, the same hometown as Kylian Mbappe and William Saliba.
      He has scored 13 Bundesliga goals this season, as well as a further two in the Champions League.
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      Randal Kolo Muani has been in red-hot form in the Bundesliga this season
      Kolo Muani joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer from Nantes last summer, having helped Les Canaris win the Coupe de France last term.
      His impressive form saw him earn his maiden France call-up last year, and he went on to be named in Didier Deschamps’ 26-man World Cup squad – coming off the bench in the final.
      With Tottenham virtually out of the top four race, United are confident of sealing a deal for Kane in their striker hunt.
      But they are keen to avoid a summer transfer saga and could look to other targets should Spurs drag their heels. More