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      How Man Utd could line up next season with Osimhen and Mitoma spearheading attack and new-look midfield

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are chasing a host of top players this summer.And they could line up in a bold new way should they land their top targets.
      Victor Osimhen could be one of three signings to turn Man Utd into title contendersCredit: Getty
      SunSport exclusively revealed Man Utd are scouting Brighton’s Kaoru MitomaCredit: AP
      Erik ten Hag has already helped himself to a trophy in his debut season after winning the Carabao Cup.
      United remain in the hunt for FA Cup and Europa League glory too.
      But Ten Hag is sure to be aiming for a title bid next term.
      And three brilliant signings would surely transform United into challengers.
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      The Red Devils are looking for a bigger attacking threat from the flanks.
      Yesterday, SunSport exclusively revealed they are scouting Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma.

      The Japan ace has been a revelation in the Premier League this season.
      And Mitoma would slot in straight away on the wing ahead of Antony and Jadon Sancho.
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      Jude Bellingham would give United a huge boost in midfieldCredit: Getty
      United also want a central midfielder despite the immediate impact of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen.
      Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong remains on Ten Hag’s wishlist after last summer’s failed move.
      But Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham is now top of the pile.
      The England star is also wanted by Real Madrid, Man City and Liverpool.
      And he would give United a focal point to build a team around for the next decade.
      Finally, Ten Hag craves extra fire power in the box.
      Wout Weghorst has proven to be a handy loan signing, with his work rate sublime.
      But a true goalscorer is needed to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.
      SunSport understands United like the look of Harry Kane — but it remains to be seen if Spurs are open to selling.
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      And that could open the door to a stunning move for Victor Osimhen.
      The Nigerian striker has banged in 25 goals for Napoli this season and is looking to take the next step in his career. More

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      Man Utd ‘expect up to EIGHT bids’ before Wednesday’s deadline and frontrunner could be revealed by end of week

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly expecting up to EIGHT bids before Wednesday’s deadline as the race hots up to take over at Old Trafford.Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani have publicly made their interest clear.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is one man interested in buying Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad AI-Thani another interested in Man Utd
      But Sky Sports are now reporting that as many as six other parties could enter the bidding process in the next 48 hours.
      It comes as buyers prepare to submit their second bids.
      Other potential bidders have remained under the radar, although US hedge fund Elliott Management also visited the club after making its initial proposal.
      Elliott, however, are seeking to provide finances for a bidder, rather than take control of United themselves.
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      Now, though, the next stage of the contest will begin in earnest with the would-be new owners asked to make their “non-indicative” second bids.
      These are more formal offers, expected to be higher than the initial valuations which were understood not to exceed £4.5billion.
      With the Glazer family believing the club is worth £6bn, there is a considerable gap which is unlikely to be completely filled in the next stage.
      But it does mean that the Glazers’ chosen intermediary, the US-based Raine Group, could be in a position to formally declare a “preferred bidder” by either Friday or the beginning of next week.
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      That would open the way for full due diligence of the club, its finances and assets, to begin, a process that might take two weeks or more to be completed.
      Even so, there remains a high degree of uncertainty, especially if none of the bidders comes within hailing distance of the Glazer sale price.
      While Sheikh Jassim, a member of the Qatari royal family, is seeking a full takeover, Sir Jim’s Ineos group is aiming to buy out the Glazers’ 69 per cent controlling stake.
      And it does mean there might be a third effective auction bidding stage with Raine conducting proceedings to attempt to ensure a final price closer to the Glazers’ preferred valuation.
      Sir Jim has made it clear he will not be  paying “stupid” money to buy Manchester United.
      He said: “How do you decide the price of a painting? How do you decide the price of a house?
      “It’s not related to how much it cost to build or how much it cost to paint.
      “What you don’t want to do is pay stupid prices for things because then you regret it subsequently.”
      Oldham-born Ratcliffe, a lifelong United fan, added: “Our interest would be purely in winning things.” More

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      I played in the Premier League and now play under Man Utd bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe – he wants to take us to the top

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      AARON RAMSEY praised potential Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe for the impressive work he has done with Nice.The former Arsenal midfielder joined the French club on a free transfer in the summer and says he likes the way it is run.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in talks to take over at Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Aaron Ramsey is playing for the Ratcliffe-owned NiceCredit: Getty
      Boyhood Red Devils fan Ratcliffe is looking to take control of the club – but faces competition from Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim.
      Ramsey, 32, said: “The owner is very passionate and very invested into Nice.
      “He wants to take Nice all the way to the top.
      “It’s a great project to be a part of. It just feels like a family-oriented club.
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      “It’s been quite nice, really enjoyable. there’s worse places in the world to be playing.”
      Nice have reached the quarter finals of the Europa Conference League and are well-placed to secure qualification for a UEFA competition next season too.
      They sit seventh in the Ligue 1 table, just six points adrift of a place in the Conference League qualifiers.
      Meanwhile, Ratcliffe and the other contenders to take over at Man Utd are set to revise their bids by Wednesday’s deadline – with as many as EIGHT expected.
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      These are more formal offers, expected to be higher than the initial valuations which were understood not to exceed £4.5bn.
      With the Glazer family believing the club is worth £6bn, there is a considerable gap which is unlikely to be completely filled in the next stage.
      But it does mean that the Glazers’ chosen intermediary, the US-based Raine Group, could be in a position to formally declare a “preferred bidder” by either Friday or the beginning of next week.
      That would open the way for full due diligence of the club, its finances and assets, to begin, a process that might take two weeks or more to be completed.
      Even so, there remains a high degree of uncertainty, especially if none of the bidders comes within hailing distance of the Glazer sale price.
      While Sheikh Jassim, a member of the Qatari royal family, is seeking a full takeover, Sir Jim’s Ineos group is aiming to buy out the Glazers’ 69 per cent controlling stake.
      And it does mean there might be a third effective auction bidding stage with Raine conducting proceedings to attempt to ensure a final price closer to the Glazers’ preferred valuation.
      Sheikh Jassim, however, is reportedly set to make a second bid for the Red Devils in the coming days.
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      That’s according to Sky Sports, who claim the Qatari will table his second gambit on Wednesday.
      It’s claimed the Sheikh’s team worked on the new offer over the weekend – just days after fresh talks with the Glazers at Old Trafford and Carrington. More

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      Man Utd target Victor Osimhen bizarrely compared to Spider-Man as shocking stats come to light

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      NAPOLI striker Victor Osimhen has been compared to Spider-Man as a result of his improvement since wearing a mask.The Nigerian forward, 24, has established himself as one of the most prolific goalscorers in European football as the Italian side fly high at the top of Serie A.
      Victor Osimhen had strong numbers before being forced to wear a mask due to injuryCredit: Getty
      His goals and assists have increased significantly since he put on the maskCredit: Rex
      Osimhen has been compared to Spider-ManCredit: Handout
      His sensational form has seen him linked with a blockbuster summer move to Manchester United.
      And Italian outlet Pazzi Di Fanta have now likened him to superhero Spider-Man following his stellar run.
      Osimhen broke his cheekbone in November 2021 following a head clash with Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar.
      Up to that point, he had registered 19 goals and five assists in 46 games for Napoli following his arrival in the summer of 2020.
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      How Osimhen compares with and without a mask
      He was ruled out for 12 matches, but returned an improved striker.
      Wearing a mask to protect his face, he has racked up 34 goals and nine assists in 45 appearances.
      It means his goal contributions per game have increased from 0.52 to 0.96 since he put on the mask.
      And he has been compared to Spider-Man when he gained superhero status following what turned out to be a fortuitous spider bite.
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      Osimhen has racked up a total of 53 goals and 14 assists in 91 games for Napoli.
      And his sensational 2022/23 campaign has seen Luciano Spaletti’s side run away with the league as they extended their lead to 19 points over the weekend.
      They are also into the quarter-finals of the Champions League where they will face Italian rivals AC Milan.
      But it could still be Osimhen’s final season in Serie A as Man Utd and Chelsea line up big bids. More

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      Chelsea ‘to offer £58m outcast and cash to beat Man Utd to Victor Osimhen in shock swap transfer bid’

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      CHELSEA could offer cash plus one of their stars to beat Manchester United in the race to sign Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The Napoli striker has been in hot form all season and looks set to be one of the most coveted players when the transfer window reopens this summer.
      It’s been a truly remarkable season for Victor Osimhen – and clubs around Europe are taking noticeCredit: Rex
      Premier League clubs have been keeping a close eye on the 24-year-old as he continues to lead Napoli to the Serie A title with his outstanding performances.
      Chelsea are believed to be among those in the hunt and could offer out one of their own players to get the Nigerian.
      Calciomercato report that the Blues’ hierarchy could use Christian Pulisic to try and get the deal over the line.
      The American, 24, has struggled to reach his best form consistently since arriving at Stamford Bridge and could be used as a counterweight in any deal.
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      Even with the midfielder involved, Napoli would likely still command a huge fee.
      That might not be a problem for the London club who have not been shy about splashing the cash this season.
      Chelsea shelled out £323million in the January window, which is more than teams in Serie A, LaLiga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 combined.
      And owner Todd Boehly is believed to be willing to spend big again and is already looking forward to next season.
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      Osimhen is enjoying the season of his life and has hit 25 goals in 29 games across all competitions in this campaign.
      He and his in-demand teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have helped propel Napoli to a 19-point lead in Italy’s title race.
      The club will be confident of winning the league from here and may even fancy a tilt at the Champions League after landing a favourable draw against AC Milan on Friday. More

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      Man Utd legend Gary Neville saved Mother’s Day for my mum with amazing gesture as she struggled to walk to restaurant

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      GARY NEVILLE saved Mother’s Day for a family of Manchester United fans after he spotted one mum struggling to walk to a restaurant.The Red Devils legend is known for his brilliant football career and his entertaining punditry in the TV studios but saved his best work for life away from the pitch.
      Kind Gary Neville helped Anne Knowles into his car after spotting her struggling to walkCredit: Kennedy News
      The family managed to get a snap with the Man United legend after his Mother’s Day good deedCredit: Kennedy News
      Ann Knowles, 67, had left her wheelchair at home thinking that her family would be able to park right outside steak restaurant Fazenda in Manchester on Mother’s Day.
      But they discovered that all the spaces were taken when they arrived.
      So the 67-year-old began the difficult, eight minute journey with the help of her husband Phil, 69, and granddaughter Jess Ward, 19 and her partner Kian Kempshall, 19.
      But on their way to meet more family members at the restaurant, Jess called mum Samantha in tears as they were considering turning back with an exhausted Ann.
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      But then Neville “appeared out of nowhere” and even carried the retired dinner lady and into the passenger seat of his Land Rover Discovery.
      He then whisked Anne and hubby Phil off to the restaurant.
      Mum-of-three Samantha couldn’t believe it when she was told that her mum would be dropped off at the restaurant by Neville.
      She said: “Mum was exhausted because they’d been walking for ages and then out of nowhere there was Gary Neville who said he could see they needed help and he couldn’t leave her.
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      Ann, who struggles to walk, left her wheelchair behind not knowing that a long walk was ahead of herCredit: Kennedy News
      ‘Oh, hiya Gary’ Phil said casually as he and his wife climbed into Neville’s carCredit: Kennedy News
      “He physically picked my mum up, her whole body weight in the passenger seat.
      “My dad said ‘oh, hiya Gary’ and got in the car and he drove her to the restaurant.
      “Jess rang and said ‘its ok, Gary Neville has picked her up’. I couldn’t believe it, it felt like I was in a dream.
      “The boys are massive United fans so they went legging it through the restaurant. We said to the waiter that we’d be back in a minute, Gary Neville had come to drop my mum off and they looked at us like we’d gone mad, they probably thought we were doing a runner.
      “I told him he’d done a good deed for the day, that he was amazing and he’s saved Mother’s Day for my mum.
      “He was lovely, he said he could see she needed help and he couldn’t leave her. He came at the exact time she needed him.”
      The family, who are all big United fans, managed to get a few snaps with Neville before he set off back on his journey.
      The day would get even better for them later as the Red Devils booked a spot at Wembley for an FA Cup semi-final after overcoming Fulham in a heated game at Old Trafford. More

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      Tottenham want Man Utd to fork out staggering club-record transfer fee for Harry Kane this summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will have to table a club-record transfer bid if they want to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham this summer, according to reports.Earlier this month, SunSport exclusively revealed that United chiefs had made contact with Kane’s camp through a third party and were encouraged by the response.
      Kane is worth £100m, according to TottenhamCredit: Getty
      The striker will enter the final year of his contract with Tottenham at the end of the season, so the Red Devils had hoped that a cut-price offer would be enough to persuade Daniel Levy and Antonio Conte to part with their star man.
      However, according to The Times, Tottenham are demanding £100million for Kane.
      The Lilywhites want the record fee in a single up-front payment.
      So if Kane were to join Man Utd, he would become a club-record signing.
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      He would also become the joint most expensive English player of all-time with Jack Grealish, who joined Manchester City in a £100m transfer from Aston Villa in 2021.
      Kane is expected to discuss his future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the end of the season.
      He is claimed to be open to negotiating a new contract and Spurs chiefs are confident that he will remain at the club next season despite interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as well as Man Utd.
      United boss Erik ten Hag is understood to be eager to sign a striker when the summer transfer window opens.
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      Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is also on the Dutchman’s transfer wishlist, but he is expected to cost around £100m.
      RB Leipzig wonderkid Benjamin Sesko is another name on the list of potential signings. More

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      Newcastle ‘to launch Scott McTominay transfer swoop’ with Man Utd midfielder’s arrival great news for Bruno Guimaraes

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      NEWCASTLE are planning a summer bid for Manchester United ace Scott McTominay, reports suggest.That is according to the Telegraph, who report that Eddie Howe believes McTominay as can add a greater physical presence to his midfield.

      Howe is also confident the Scotland international would compliment Bruno Guimaraes by shielding the back-four while the Brazilian adds creativity further up the pitch.
      The Toon tried to sign the 26-year-old in January but United refused to sell to a direct Premier League rival.
      However, Newcastle are now confident the Red Devils’ resolve will soften as manager Erik ten Hag will need to raise funds as he continues his Old Trafford rebuild.
      McTominay is not the glamorous name Toon fans had in mind after their £300million Saudi-led takeover in 2021 but chief scout Steve Nickson, director of football Dan Ashworth and Howe are big fans.
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      The Tyneside giants need a defensive midfielder after losing Jonjo Shelvey to Nottingham Forest and the manager prefers to sign players with Premier League experience.
      Plus, the Magpies are pushing for a Champions League finish and would need McTominay’s experience in Europe.
      The United academy graduate has played in the Champions League and Europa League but has fallen down the pecking order behind Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Fred and Marcel Sabitzer.
      And McTominay could be keen to move to a club like Newcastle who want to give him a key role with more opportunities at top level.
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      The United ace would add muscle in midfield and an extra threat at set-pieces.
      It is also believed that McTominay is also the kind of player who could dramatically improve under Howe’s coaching.
      The midfielder has only managed two goals and one assist in 32 matches across all competitions this season. More