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      Frenkie de Jong deals Man Utd transfer blow as he drops huge hint about his Barcelona future

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      FRENKIE DE JONG has dealt Manchester United a fresh transfer blow as he admitted he hopes to stay at Barcelona ‘for many years’.The Dutch star was among United’s main targets last summer and the Red Devils went all out to try and land him.
      Frenkie de Jong has made 31 appearances in all competitions this seasonCredit: Rex
      But they could not spring the 25-year-old from the Nou Camp despite De Jong being involved in a pay dispute with Barca.
      Now any potential transfer looks even further away after the midfielder pledged his future to the Catalan club.
      He appeared to hint at a long-term stay in Spain as he made clear he wants to play at the newly renovated Nou Camp, which will not be completed until the 2024-25 season.
      De Jong, who signed for Barcelona from Ajax in 2019, told TV3: “I hope I will play at the new Camp Nou.
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      “Barcelona is the club of my dreams, so I plan to stay for many years.
      “It looks like it’s going to be nice. The plans for the stadium are very good.”
      Speculation has continued that United could try to land de Jong when the window opens this summer.
      His former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag is known to be a big fan but eventually settled for Christian Eriksen when it was clear the deal could not be done.
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      Chelsea and their owner Todd Boehly are also reported to have interest in de Jong.
      United fans got a taste of what the Dutch international could bring when he starred in the Barcelona midfield for the Europa League play-off games last month. More

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      ‘The days of George Best will return to Man Utd’ if they complete shock transfer for in-demand wonderkid, says Henry

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could see the days of George Best return if they complete a transfer for Napoli wonderkid Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.Kvaratskhelia, 22, has been setting Serie A and the Champions League alight with his mesmerising displays this season.
      Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been compared to Manchester United legend George BestCredit: Rex
      The 22-year-old has been in sensational form
      Best won the Ballon d’Or while at Man Utd is regarded as one of the best players of all timeCredit: PA:Press Association
      Transfer links to Man Utd have drawn comparisons with legendary Red Devils forward George Best, regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
      Following a stunning goal against Atalanta, ex-Inter Milan striker Christian Vieri said: “The goal he scored was the stuff of madness!
      “If he goes to Manchester United, the days of George Best will return. Kvaratskhelia is the same.”
      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has backed up this claim too.
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      Ahead of Napoli’s Champions League last-16 tie against Eintracht Frankfurt, Henry told CBS Sports: “He can press. He can hold the ball. He can see a pass.
      “He’s just the full package. Hopefully, it can carry on for him and they can win the league.
      “If they don’t win the league, it will be crazy because of the number of points that they have ahead. Winning the Champions League will be crazy.”
      Napoli have forged an 18-point lead at the top of Serie A to put them in a strong position to claim their first league title since 1990.
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      Back then they were inspired by Argentine legend Diego Maradona, and shortly after arriving Napoli fans dubbed Kvaratskhelia as “Kvaradona”.
      And the Georgian has done the name justice, scoring 13 goals and adding 15 assists in 29 appearances this season.
      One of his breakout performances came against Liverpool when Napoli tore the Reds to shreds in a 4-1 demolition in Naples, with Kvaratskhelia shining against Liverpool’s defence.
      He is also the Italian league leader for goal-creating actions and sits second only to Rafael Leao for successful take-ons.
      Despite comparisons to 1968 Ballon d’Or winner Best, United will face competition to sign him from a number of clubs.
      Newcastle, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are among the sides said to be in the race to sign the highly-rated winger. More

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      Real Madrid ‘monitoring’ Harry Kane as they join Man Utd and Bayern Munich in huge transfer battle for Tottenham star

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      REAL MADRID could fight Manchester United and Bayern Munich for Harry Kane.Tottenham still hope to extend the England skipper’s contract beyond next year.
      Antonio Conte accepts Harry Kane’s future at Spurs is difficult to predictCredit: Rex
      But Kane wants silverware and Spurs boss Antonio Conte has admitted the striker’s future is uncertain.
      The 29-year-old is alongside Napoli main man Victor Osimhen and Benfica hero Goncalo Ramos on United’s shortlist for a world-class frontman.
      But The Mail say both the Red Devils and Bayern are hesitant to go all in on Kane, and Madrid could pounce.
      The fact Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will stand firm on a huge fee is just one reason United are questioning a deal.
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      Other issues include Kane’s age and salary demands.
      Spurs are tipped to sound out their star player soon about talks over a longer deal.
      But Conte is acutely aware Tottenham face yet another season without winning anything.
      They visit Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday struggling to hold onto fourth place.
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      Meanwhile Real are expected to offer hitman Karim Benzema, 35, a new contract.
      And the Spanish giants still have one eye on Kylian Mbappe.
      But PSG are keener than ever to keep hold of the World Cup final hat-trick scorer.
      It’s even claimed the French champions are lining up a £175million bid for Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea ‘leading Romeo Lavia transfer race’ with Southampton star at centre of Premier League tug-of-war

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      PREMIER LEAGUE giants Manchester United and Chelsea are leading the race for Southampton star Romeo Lavia according to reports.Lavia, 19, has enjoyed a breakout season at Southampton following his £14million arrival from Manchester City last summer.
      Lavia is already being linked with a move away from Southampton despite only joining in the summerCredit: EPA
      The midfielder has enjoyed a breakout season for SouthamptonCredit: Rex
      Despite only arriving at St Mary’s six months ago the midfielder is already being linked with a move away.
      Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri has said United and Chelsea are leading the race for the 19-year-old’s signature.
      Tavolieri adds that Manchester City remain in the race due to having a buy back clause inserted in the contract when they sold Lavia.
      Chelsea are in the market as they search for a defensive midfielder which will allow Enzo Fernandez to operate higher up the pitch.
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      Despite heavy investment from owner Todd Boehly the Blues don’t have a holding midfielder amongst their ranks following the departure of Jorginho to rivals Arsenal.
      Alongside Lavia, Graham Potter’s side have also been linked with moves for West Ham’s Declan Rice and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Kone.
      For United the Southampton man doesn’t represent their first choice option.
      Erik ten Hag wants to pursue a deal for Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong who the Red Devils were heavily linked with last summer.
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      The Old Trafford outfit have also been linked with a summer move for Rice and Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.
      Lavia has made 18 appearances for Southampton this season, scoring once.
      The Saints’ ability to keep hold of their star man would be severely weakened if the club were to get relegated.
      Southampton sit bottom of the table and host Tottenham tomorrow. More

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      Man Utd set for shake up to recruitment staff with key position appointed ahead of summer transfer window

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have bolstered their backroom staff with the appointment of Adidas executive Matt Hargreaves to one of their key positions in player recruitment.United have appointed Hargreaves to replace Matt Judge who worked as director of football negotiations alongside Ed Woodward before leaving United last year.
      It’s set to be another busy summer at Old Trafford as United look to bolster their squadCredit: AP
      United are currently in the midst of a takeover as the Glazers look to sell the clubCredit: Getty
      Hargreaves will be negotiating deals for the club and it’s been reported he has accepted terms with United and will start before the summer transfer window.
      The Old Trafford outfit have an existing relationship with Hargreaves dating back to when Adidas returned as United’s kit supplier in the 2015/2016 season.
      Hargreaves had been a marketing director at the German sportswear giant and focused on players and scouting.
      It will be an important summer for the Red Devils with negotiations needed for current players including goalkeeper David De Gea who will be out of contract at the end of the season.
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      Marcus Rashford who has been in superb form this season will have just one year left on his deal come the end of the season.
      Despite the uncertainty surrounding the ownership of the club it is going to be a busy summer at Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag looks to build on his first season in the Premier League.
      The restructuring of the recruitment department has been a focus for United as they look to build on last summer’s successful window.
      The Carabao Cup winners signed  Casemiro, Antony, Lisandro Martínez, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia.
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      The club are in the market for a centre forward and have been linked with Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen who will both likely command in excess of a £100million fee.
      United have also been linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Jude Bellingham but face competition from Europe’s top clubs for his signature.
      The Red Devils are back in action at Old Trafford on Sunday when they host Fulham in the FA Cup quarter finals. More

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      Fuming Man Utd fans say Europa League draw is ‘even more fixed’ than Champions League

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have claimed the Europa League draw is “EVEN MORE FIXED” than the Champions League ballot after being handed a tough quarter-final tie.The Red Devils learned their fate for the last eight of Europe’s secondary club competition on Friday afternoon.
      Manchester United fans are fuming with the Europa League drawCredit: Rex
      The Red Devils have been drawn against Spanish giants Sevilla in the quarter-finals of the tournament.Credit: GETTY
      Some of the Old Trafford faithful have claimed the draw is ‘fixed’Credit: REUTERS

      Erik ten Hag’s troops will lock horns with six-time tournament winners Sevilla in the next round of the competition.
      Should they advance, United will face either Juventus or Arsenal’s conquerors Sporting Lisbon in the semis.
      And some of the Old Trafford faithful reckon the draw has been rigged against them.
      One tweeted: “Europa league draw even more fixed UEFA you are a f***ing joke.”
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      Another said: “Fixed draw.”
      And another said: “All European draws are fixed, IDC.”
      One remarked: “Looks like we are f***ing fixed draw. Destined to be us [and] Roma final.”
      One fuming Red Devil added: “At this point, I’m suspecting that this draw is fixed. Four Spanish teams in one campaign??”
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      The quarter-final draw for the Europa League took place after its Champions League counterpart.
      And the two remaining English teams remaining in the tournament were handed supremely tough ties for the next round of Europe’s elite club competition.
      Premier League strugglers Chelsea were drawn against tournament legends Real Madrid, who dumped them out of the competition last season.
      And reigning English champions Manchester City were handed a tasty tie against their German counterparts Bayern Munich.
      The first leg of the ties will take place on April 11, with the returns scheduled for a week later.
      The Europa League quarter-finals, meanwhile, will take place on the weeks of April 13 and 20 respectively. More

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      Paul Scholes urges Man Utd to seal transfer for ‘aggressive’ Champions League star after quarter-final draw is revealed

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      PAUL Scholes has urged Manchester United to sign Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez after the Champions League quarter final draw was revealed. United signed Dutchman Wout Weghorst on loan in January but it is unlikely he will be signed on a permanent basis.
      Scholes has urged Manchester United to sign Lautaro Martinez from Inter MilanCredit: Rex
      Marcus Rashford has shouldered the goal scoring at United this seasonCredit: Rex
      The Red Devils’ only other options are Marcus Rashford, who has been in superb form this season, and the injury-prone Anthony Martial.
      The Old Trafford club will likely spend a large fee on bringing a striker in this summer.
      The two big names being linked are Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen but Scholes think’s Maritnez would be a good choice.
      Scholes spoke to BT Sport on Thursday night following United’s 1-0 over Real Betis.
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      He said: “I like Lautaro Martinez at Inter Milan.
      “I think he is a Ten Hag type of player, he likes a centre forward that will run about, be aggressive, get against people.
      “I like United’s current options, I like Rashford, I like Martial, but Martial just can’t stay fit. So there are options out there.”
      The former midfielder also spoke about Harry Maguire’s situation at the club.
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      He said: “Harry’s in a difficult position not playing games but I think his attitude there with the interview saying ‘it doesn’t matter if I’m playing or not, it’s my job to make sure I can make the club as successful as they can be.
      “I think that guarantees him in the England situation as well. It’s a good thing.
      “It’s good for Man Utd as well that he will go away and get a couple of games that will only bode well for Manchester United.”
      United are next in action on Saturday when they host Fulham at Old Trafford in the FA Cup quarter final. More

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      Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho rejects chance to switch national allegiance from Argentina

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Alejandro Garnacho has officially snubbed Spain to play for Argentina.The 18-year-old has burst onto the scene at Old Trafford this term and is currently negotiating a new long-term contract.
      Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho, pictured training with Argentina, has declared his international allegianceCredit: Getty
      The winger, who boss Erik ten Hag has confirmed will be sidelined long-term with an ankle injury, has also had things to sort regarding his international future.
      Garnacho was born in Madrid and has represented Spain at youth level but qualifies for Lionel Scaloni’s World Cup winners due to his mother being born in Argentina.
      He initially received a call-up to the South American country’s senior squad for two World Cup qualifiers a year ago but did not make an appearance in either game.
      After scoring four goals in four caps for their U20s to help them win the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament he then missed out on the squad for Qatar in November.
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      That allegedly led to Spain getting back in touch with him to try and persuade him to switch his allegiance – but Garnacho allegedly politely declined.
      He was then included in the Argentina squad for their upcoming friendlies with Panama and Curacao only for the blow he suffered against Southampton on Sunday to rule him out.
      Bernardo Romeo, coordinator of Argentina’s youth teams, was the one to reveal to publication Ole that the United ace “had been called by the coordinator of Spain’s teams”.
      He said: “Alejandro Garnacho was very clear, he told me that he answered him out of respect, but he has decided to play for Argentina.”
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      Romero added that the attacker “is very convinced of playing for the Argentine National Team. You enter the house and he has all the photos with Messi.”
      Garnacho, who moved to Old Trafford from Atletico Madrid in October 2020, said after he pulled out of the latest Argentina squad: “It is difficult to put into words how I feel at this moment.
      “I am disappointed to miss the opportunity to be with my teammates from the Argentine national team, in what would have been a great moment of pride for me and my family.” More