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    Paul Pogba ‘sets sights on PSG free transfer ahead of Juventus and Real Madrid’ as he prepares for Man Utd exit

    MANCHESTER UNITED star Paul Pogba wants to join Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, reports suggest.Mundo Deportivo report that Pogba has told people close to him that he prefers to return to France after his United contract ends.
    Manchester United star Paul Pogba prefers to join Paris Saint-GermainCredit: AFP
    That works as a significant blow for Juventus and Real Madrid, who have also been keeping tabs on the star midfielder.
    The France international played his last game for United last month against Liverpool at Anfield.
    The 29-year-old hobbled off the pitch with a calf injury that will keep him sidelined for the rest of the campaign.
    And there is no desire from either the Red Devils or Pogba to extend his stay at Old Trafford.
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    That means the club record signing’s sorry six-year stint at United ends in the summer with a total of 39 goals and 51 assists in 233 appearances under his name.
    And PSG could be his next destination as the Ligue 1 champions are facing the prospect of losing Leandro Paredes.
    Pogba is seen as an attractive replacement for Paredes in midfield but the French giants are a bit hesitant due to his injury history.
    United are set for a major clearout ahead of incoming manager Erik ten Hag’s arrival.
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    Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones and Dean Henderson all face uncertain futures.
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    Erik ten Hag ‘makes Denzel Dumfries No1 Man Utd transfer target’ after missing out on Noussair Mazraoui to Bayern

    ERIK TEN HAG has reportedly put Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries top of his summer transfer shortlist. The incoming Manchester United boss is claimed to be a huge fan of fellow Dutchman Dumfries.
    Denzel Dumfries is claimed to be a summer target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    A right-back is said to be one of the areas Ten Hag is looking to strengthen, with SunSport exclusively revealing Aaron Wan-Bissaka is a transfer target for Roma.
    And Italian outlet Tuttosport claim Ten Hag puts Dumfries, 26, “top of his preferences”.
    Initially Ten Hag was reported to have been eager to bring out-of-contract Ajax star Noussair Mazraoui with him to Old Trafford.
    But the right-back is on the verge of a move to Bayern Munich, leaving the new gaffer with no choice but to pursue alternative targets.
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    Dumfries has impressed during his debut season at the San Siro following a £12.5million transfer from PSG Eindhoven last summer.
    And Tuttosport go on to claim the full-back would now be worth at least £30m in the upcoming transfer window.
    There could be change in the position at United before the start of the next campaign, with Wan-Bissaka waiting to speak to Ten Hag to see if he is in the Dutchman’s plans.
    If not, then Atletico Madrid and Crystal Palace – as well as Roma – are keen on his signature.
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    Wan-Bissaka’s departure would free up space to bring in Dumfries from Inter.
    Dumfries has made 41 appearances in all competitions this season – scoring five goals and contributing seven assists.
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    Ronaldo DENIES camera gesture, Lingard’s brother FUMES at club, Jamie Carragher’s Rangnick VERDICT – latest updates

    CRISTIANO RONALDO has added to the speculation of his time at Old Trafford coming to an end.The Portuguese icon appeared to mouth the words “I’m not finished yet” during a post-lap of honour on the weekend.
    But the 5x Ballon d’Or winner has claimed that this was not what he said.
    Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard’s brother has gone on a rant as he believes that the United forward didn’t get the send off he derserved.
    And former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher doesn’t believe that the infusion of Ralf Rangnicks role in Manchester and Austrian managerial role will work.
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    Raphael Varane insists he made the right choice to join Man Utd – despite his struggles this season.
    The ex-Real Madrid star declared: “The experience it’s amazing. The feeling to be a United player is something special.
    “I am very happy to play in the Premier League and it’s a great experience.
    “Obviously, it’s not the result what we expected but I’m still positive and I think that the next season will be better.”
    “I think I need a full pre-season to be fit but I think next season will be better.
    “I think this season was not bad but we can improve and we can do better.”
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    Premier League clubs have been given a boost in the hunt for Aurelien Tchouameni.
    That’s because the Monaco star reportedly wants a move to England’s top flight this summer.
    Di Marzio claims Tchouameni is ready to snub interest from Spain for a Prem switch.
    Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal are among those keen on the £60million-rated France midfielder.

    Pogba tipped for European transfer
    Paul Pogba will have no problem finding a new club this summer if he leaves Man United.
    That’s the opinion of ex-Unite star Luke Chadwick who reckons top clubs such as PSG and Real Madrid will be eager to snap the ‘world class’ Frenchman up.
    Chadwick said, via Caught Offside: “I’d imagine at the end of the season there’ll be big clubs who’ll be interested in him, even if his stock has fallen a bit.
    “That might cost him a few grand a week in whatever contract he receives, but it does look like he’ll move on and it’s the right time to do so.
    “I still think we’ll see the big clubs like Real Madrid and PSG trying to take him on and get the best out of him, which United haven’t managed to do.”
    Jaap Stam backs Maguire
    Man United legend Jaap Stam has backed Harry Maguire to rediscover the form that drove the club to splurge £100m on him.
    Stam told the PA news agency: “I still think Harry is a good player, is a good defender.
    “You need to understand, every player – and I’ve had it myself as well – goes through rough spells that he’s having a hard time, the confidence is a bit low, he’s not feeling well, making mistakes.
    “But when you cost 100 million and you’re making a mistake, yeah, the pressure on you is a lot more than when you’re costing a few quid.
    “He’s played this season good games as well. Having this season now and maybe a new coach coming in, having a fresh start, (he will be) learning a lot from this season as well and what he’s done and what he needs to do.
    “Does he need to make a change or not? Maybe having different players next to him or in front of him can help him out as well in terms of feeling more confident, so maybe next season you’ll see a total different player.”
    McKen you believe it
    Former Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna is being touted as the next Watford boss.
    The Hornets’ position will be open when Roy Hodgson leaves the club at the end of the season.
    And McKenna is one of the front-runners to replace the 74-year-old, as reported by The East Anglian Daily Times.
    The 35-year-old is currently managing at League One Ipswich just four months after leaving his role at United.
    Man United face Ronaldo battle
    Man United are facing a battle to keep Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.
    The 37-year-old legend is considering a move away after just a year back at the club with the Red Devils’ Champions League qualification hopes over.
    The hierarchy at United are aware of this but are desperate to keep one of the most marketable names in the game.
    Ronaldo signed for two years when he returned this season with the option of a further year.
    Much will come down to what incoming boss Erik Ten Hag’s plans are but he has yet to communicate what he wants to do about the Portuguese ace.
    Ten Hag does not want to discuss any player plans with the club until he has concluded the title race with his Ajax side in the Eredivisie.
    Man City fear revealed
    Gary Neville has revealed what he thinks rivals Man City will fear the most when they take on Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg.
    Man United legend Neville said: “This is a monstrous game in midweek for City.
    “Manchester City versus Real Madrid is an event.
    “The game last week was, but this on Wednesday is like a heavyweight boxing clash of the century. Real Madrid were on the canvas a couple of times but they got up, and that is the thing Pep will fear most.”
    Mourinho plans Man United raid
    Jose Mourinho is eyeing another English raid by targeting Aaron Wan-Bissaka at old club Manchester United.
    Former Red Devils boss Mourinho has had great success with the signing of Three Lions striker Tammy Abraham, who has blasted 24 goals this term.
    Now he is considering a move for Abraham’s compatriot Wan-Bissaka.
    The full-back is also drawing admiring glances from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
    AWB is waiting to speak to incoming Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag to see if he is in the Dutchman’s plans.
    The defender, 24, has endured a difficult campaign at Old Trafford.

    Lingard tipped for Prem stay
    Jesse Lingard has been tipped to remain in the Premier League even if leaves Man United.
    Lingard’s fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and has most likely kicked his last ball in a Man United shirt.
    However, Newcastle or West Ham could provide solace for Lingard.
    That’s the opinion of former Premier League ace Charlie Austin.
    He said to talkSPORT: “You’d have to say West Ham [as a destination], you’d have to put Newcastle in the mix.
    “Every player that’s part of the top six that’s no longer wanted by their clubs, Newcastle’s name is going to pop up.”
    Didn’t Mata at Real Madrid
    Juan Mata is one of the Premier League’s most decorated stars with stints at Man United and Chelsea – but he failed to make the grade with Real Madrid.
    Originally a Real Oviedo youth product, Los Blancos pounced on attacking midfielder Mata when he was 15.
    He played his way through the youth ranks to the second string, where he scored ten goals in a team that was relegated from the Spanish second division.
    Mata had a release clause in the final year of his contract that allowed him to talk to other clubs – and in 2007 he moved to Valencia.
    It was at Valencia where Mata made his name, before moving to the Premier League with Chelsea and then on to the Red Devils.
    Season ticket changes revealed
    Man United have announced a series of changes to the stipulations of a season ticket for fans.
    The new rules allow for flexibility for fans when choosing a season ticket.
    United’s media said: “From next season, Season Ticket-holders will be able to opt in or out of each of the cup competitions the team competes in.
    “The changes have resulted from consultation with the Manchester United Fans’ Advisory Board (FAB) and Fans’ Forum, whose members have worked closely with the club to develop the revised policies.”
    Dybala’s future plans revealed
    Paulo Dybala is reportedly on the verge of joining Inter Milan on a free transfer.
    According to Italian outlet La Gazzetta delo Sport, Dybala has chosen Inter Milan as his next club.
    He will earn a staggering £5million per-year at LEAST.
    He has been at the centre of a four-way Premier League transfer battle with Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham.
    Ramsdale defends Fernandes taunt
    Aaron Ramsdale has defended taunting Bruno Fernandes after the Man United star missed a penalty against the Gunners.
    Ramsdale said on Peter Crouch’s podcast: “It was good sh**housery, but I think it got blown out of proportion because there was five or six Arsenal players in front of me so I celebrated with them.
    ‘It looked like it, I probably had that a bit in my head then stopped halfway, but it’s just emotion.
    ‘Nothing to do with him or to do with the football club or anything like that. It was just pure emotion.”
    Mat some of that
    Juan Mata is set to leave Man United this summer when his contract is up.
    But the midfield veteran isn’t short on offers it’s been claimed.
    According to Sport, Valencia, Real Sociedad, and Real Betis are all interested in giving Mata a new home.
    Match made in heaven
    Erik ten Hag is the perfect match for Man United.
    That’s the opinion of ex-Brighton star Joel Veltman.
    Veltman told Sky Sports: “I think it’s a good choice only because he’s tactically really good, and I think that’s the most important thing that they need right now.
    “They have the major players. Every player showed already they are amazing and can perform well in this league at the highest level,
    “So they just need a gaffer who is like, ‘Guys, you have to do this, this and this.’
    “He needs time of course, but I think he’s probably the perfect match.”
    Man United in transfer blow
    Man United look set to lose out on Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly to Barcelona.
    Man United have been tracking the defender over the last few years.
    But AS claim Koulibaly’s in advanced talks with Barca over a summer switch.
    Rice in charge
    Man United will reportedly miss out on Declan Rice this summer.
    The England ace is set to snub a move away from West Ham, the Mail reported.
    The Hammers plan to reward Rice’s loyalty by naming him the club’s captain.
    In Kroos control
    Real Madrid ace Toni Kroos has revealed how close he was to joining Man United when David Moyes was boss.
    Koss told the Daily Mail: “I knew beforehand that MUFC wanted me, and Moyes absolutely underlined that. It was a really nice afternoon with very pleasant people.
    We talked a lot about United’s football plan, which convinced me.”
    “United is too big a club to be there for a year or two. This is not a club where you go to finish your career.
    “You have to be there for three or four years and both the player and club must have a clear idea.”
    Man United players tax revealed
    Several Man United players pay less in yearly tax than Cristiano Ronaldo.
    Figures show that Jadon Sancho, David De Gea, and Raphael Varane’s tax bills are considerably lower than Ronaldo’s.
    De Gea coughs up £9.40m, while Sancho’s tax bill is £8.77m, and Varane departs with £8.52m, City AM reported.
    Ronaldo’s tax figures revealed
    Half of Cristiano Ronaldo’s wages are dished out to the taxman, figures reveal.
    Ronaldo reportedly rakes in just over £26.52m a year.
    But he pays out £12.78m to HMRC tax and revenue department, City AM reported.
    Tchou of luck
    Man United’s transfer pursuit of Aurelien Tchouaméni has been given a huge boost as he’s reportedly interested in a move to the Premier League.
    That’s the view of transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio who told wettfreunde: “A lot of clubs in the Premier League are following him (Aurelien Tchouaméni) also. Arsenal, Manchester United to name a few.”
    “He prefers to play in the Premier League.
    “Nowadays the players want to play in the Premier League. He stayed another year in Monaco because he was waiting for the possibility of going to the Premier League.
    “I think this could be the summer for him to go.”
    Serg of interest
    Lazio are reportedly willing to lower their asking price for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
    His consistent performances this season have made him one of the most sought-after players in the world.
    He is out of contract in summer 2024, but Lazio are willing to let him go in the summer.
    And according to Italian outlet CalcioMercato, the club have lowered their asking price.
    Milinkovic-Savic was originally valued at £85million, but The Eagles will now consider offers of around £67million.
    Ronaldo/Ten Hag success predicted
    Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to have a successful relationship with Erik ten Hag at Man United next season.
    That’s the view of Luke Chadwick who told CaughtOffside: “We all talk about his age but I think he’s certainly got the energy levels to keep on doing it at this level.
    “I think the main issue this season has been his frustration with how things went under Ole, and the results not really coming under Rangnick either.
    “Hopefully now we’re seeing that he’s a bit more positive, and hopefully the new manager can come in and bring everyone together. At his best, he’s obviously someone you’d rather have at the club than not.”
    Time to modernise
    Ralf Rangnick wants Man United to rebuild their attack with modern strikers with less reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo.
    He said: “Cristiano isn’t a central striker or does not want to play in that position.
    “It’s obvious the club needs at least two new strikers who give this team more quality and more options. I wouldn’t even call it wingers.
    “Two strikers and modern strikers, that do not necessarily have to be wingers.
    “If you look into international football, there aren’t many top teams who still play with two strikers. Most play with either three strikers or a false nine.”
    Berbatov demands Ronaldo respect
    Dimitar Berbatov has demanded that Cristiano Ronaldo is given more respect at Man United.
    Berbatov, who also thinks Ronaldo can play for another three or four years said to United’s media: “To be honest, I’m not surprised.
    “I just had the pleasure of playing one year with him, which was a short period, but I saw how he prepared himself when he was at United. And then I followed him up into his career and it’s not surprising to see him play like this.
    “I am sure if he continues taking care of himself, like he is doing now, he can play for another three or four years for sure.
    “Yes, time is waiting for no-one and, with time, some of your qualities are getting less but then you need to be smart and adjust your way of playing football.
    “You can still be good and Ronaldo is a case of this, 18 goals at 37 years of age, in the best league in the world, come on! You need to show the respect there.”
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    Man Utd and Arsenal transfer boost with Aurelien Tchouameni keen on Premier League switch from Monaco this summer

    MONACO midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is reportedly keen on a move to the Premier League.The 22-year-old has been linked with some of Europe’s top clubs over the past year, including Chelsea and Real Madrid.
    Aurelien Tchouameni wants to play in the Premier League – and Arsenal and Man Utd are among those chasing himCredit: Getty
    But Arsenal and Manchester United are said to have emerged as some of the frontrunners.
    According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Tchouameni’s priority is to play in England.
    When speaking to wettfreunde, he said: “A lot of clubs in the Premier League are following him. Arsenal, Manchester United to name a few.
    “He prefers to play in the Premier League.
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    “Nowadays the players want to play in the Premier League. He stayed another year in Monaco because he was waiting for the possibility of going to the Premier League.
    “I think this could be the summer for him to go.”
    The France international is expected to fetch at least £60million this summer.
    United will be in the market for at least one midfielder this summer with Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic both set to leave.
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    And Tchouameni could be the ideal replacement.
    Di Marzio added: “He is a player like Paul Pogba. He’s perfect for Man United and the new midfield there.”
    The Red Devils have been linked with a number of midfielders ahead of the summer transfer window, including Leeds star Kalvin Phillips.
    New boss Erik ten Hag is also eager to reunite with former Ajax ace Frenkie de Jong.
    Southampton skipper James Ward-Prowse is another target, with Man Utd willing to pay up to £75million. More

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    Man Utd facing battle to keep hold of Cristiano Ronaldo this summer with Erik ten Hag’s plans for him up in the air

    MANCHESTER UNITED are facing a battle to keep Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.The 37-year-old legend is considering a move away after just a year back at the club with the Red Devils’ Champions League qualification hopes over.
    Man Utd are facing a fight to keep Cristiano Ronaldo this summerCredit: Getty
    The United hierarchy are aware of this but are desperate to keep one of the most marketable names in the game.
    Ronaldo signed for two years when he returned this season with the option of a further year.
    Much will come down to what incoming boss Erik Ten Hag’s plans are but he has yet to communicate what he wants to do about the Portuguese ace.
    Ten Hag does not want to discuss any player plans with the club until he has concluded the Eredivisie title race with Ajax.
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    Five-time Champions League winner Ronaldo has divided opinion over his season back at United.
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    Others will point to his 24 goals and ask where United would have been without him.
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    There was certainly no lack of adulation for him on Monday night in the club’s final home game of the season when he scored in a 3-0 win over Brentford.
    The chant of ‘Viva Ronaldo’ rang around the ground as he waved to fans on a lap of appreciation by the team.
    His comment to the following TV camera saying ‘I’m not finished’ was seen as a sign that he was staying put.
    But he has since denied saying that on social media.
    Interim boss Ralf Rangnick, who is staying with United in an advisory role, said after the game that he believed the player would stay.
    Rangnick said: “I don’t think why it should be a wave of goodbye. He’s got another year of his contract, and as far as I know he will be here next season again.” More

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    Man Utd star Aaron Wan-Bissaka wanted by Roma in shock transfer raid by Jose Mourinho with Crystal Palace also keen

    JOSE MOURINHO is eyeing another English raid by targeting Aaron Wan-Bissaka at old club Manchester United.Former Red Devils boss Mourinho has had great success with the signing of Three Lions striker Tammy Abraham, who has blasted 24 goals this term.
    Man Utd defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka is wanted by Jose Mourinho for RomaCredit: Rex
    Mourinho wants the right-back to make the switch to Italy – much like Tammy Abraham did last summerCredit: AFP
    Now he is considering a move for Abraham’s compatriot Wan-Bissaka.
    The full-back is also drawing admiring glances from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
    AWB is waiting to speak to incoming Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag to see if he is in the Dutchman’s plans.
    The defender, 24, has endured a difficult campaign at Old Trafford.
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    He has started only 25 games with Diogo Dalot being preferred of late.
    Crystal Palace, who sold Wan-Bissaka to United for £50million in 2019, would be open to re-signing him.
    However, the Eagles are only interested in a loan move.
    Mourinho left Manchester the year before Wan-Bissaka arrived.
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    But now he is rebuilding his reputation in Serie A with Roma.
    Should he convince the former England Under-21 star, who was born in Croydon but is eligible for the Democratic Republic of Congo, to come to the Stadio Olimpico, then he would be joined by compatriots Abraham and Chris Smalling.
    Atletico are looking for a new right-back having sold Kieran Trippier, another Englishman, to Newcastle in January. More

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    Man Utd transfer boost with Lazio willing to lower Sergej Milinkovic-Savic demands to £67.4m amid PSG interest

    LAZIO are reportedly willing to lower their asking price for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.The midfielder, 27, has recently been linked with some of Europe’s top clubs including Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
    Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is wanted by Europe’s top clubs – and Lazio are reportedly willing to lower their asking priceCredit: Getty
    His consistent performances this season have made him one of the most sought-after players in the world.
    He is out of contract in summer 2024, but Lazio are willing to let him go in the summer.
    And according to Italian outlet CalcioMercato, the club have lowered their asking price.
    Milinkovic-Savic was originally valued at £85million, but The Eagles will now consider offers of around £67m.
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    The Red Devils are targeting the midfielder as a replacement for Paul Pogba, who is set to leave Old Trafford in the summer.
    Milinkovic-Savic is just one name on the Red Devils’ transfer list.
    Erik ten Hag is eager to make some new additions when he takes over as manager at the end of the season.
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    Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been on the club’s radar for three years.
    Man Utd are now exploring the idea of placing a £50m offer in the upcoming transfer window.
    Ten Hag is also keen to reunite with former Ajax star Frenkie de Jong, and Barcelona believe the Red Devils could offer up to three players in exchange, including Harry Maguire.
    Declan Rice is another key target, however West Ham boss David Moyes has valued him at over £100m.
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    Ronaldo DENIES camera gesture, Lingard’s brothers RANT, Jamie Carragher delivers Rangnick VERDICT – latest updates

    CRISTIANO RONALDO has added to the speculation of his time at Old Trafford coming to an end.The Portuguese icon appeared to mouth the words “I’m not finished yet” during a post-lap of honour on the weekend.
    But the 5x Ballon d’Or winner has claimed that this was not what he said.
    Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard’s brother has gone on a rant as he believes that the United forward didn’t get the send off he derserved.
    And former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher doesn’t believe that the infusion of Ralf Rangnicks role in Manchester and Austrian managerial role will work.
    Get all the latest Man Utd news, gossip and transfer updates…
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    Man Utd injury updates
    Manchester United ace Jadon Sancho is likely to miss the rest of the season after spending the night in hospital with tonsillitis.
    But the good news for interim manager Ralf Rangnick is that captain Harry Maguire may return before the end of the campaign.
    Rangnick told the BBC: “Harry Maguire might be available again. We have to wait and see if he can train the day after tomorrow [Wednesday].”
    Rangnick added: “”If [Sancho is to return] then maybe in the last game.
    “I was in contact with him this afternoon. He was in hospital until this morning so he only returned back home today. He still doesn’t feel well so, for sure, not [vs Brighton]”
    Lingard’s brother vents
    Manchester United ace Jesse Lingard’s brother Louie Scott slammed the Red Devils for failing to give his sibling a proper farewell after the Brentford match.
    Jesse’s contract runs out in June and he is expected to leave Old Trafford after a total of 21 years.
    He posted on Instagram: “20 years of blood sweat and tears, four domestic trophies, three cup final goals, not even a farewell.
    “No wonder it’s Conference League next year”
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    Gard of honour
    Manchester United ace Jesse Lingard has been linked with a move to Juventus and AC Milan as his contract runs out in June.
    According to ESPN, the Serie A giants have both “registered their interest” in Lingard.
    Juve and table toppers Milan are “leading the chase” to land the England international, who becomes a free agent next month.
    The versatile midfielder hasn’t been able to stand out this season at United due to a lack of opportunities despite his successful loan stint at West Ham last term
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    Jamie Carragher insists Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick can’t combine his consultancy duties with those of being Austria’s boss.
    Carragher added: “Let’s not forget that Rangnick isn’t really a manager. He’s a director of football or someone who helps the coaches or builds a club.
    “And that’s the talk about the role he’s going in and I just don’t get that.
    “I don’t think you can be the manager of Austria and work for Man United. It’s one or the other”
    Wreck it Ralf
    Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick should not be working part-time as a consultant for the club whilst managing Austria.
    That is according to Liverpool legend and TV pundit Jamie Carragher.
    Carragher told Sky Sports: “That is wrong. That should not be happening.
    “The manager of Austria should not be working part-time for Man United, that is a nonsense”
    Juan and only
    Manchester United ace Juan Mata said goodbye to fans by spending several minutes in the rain with them.
    Mata spent “several minutes in the rain” posing for photos and signing autographs for supporters after the match.
    The versatile winger was soaked in the car park, spending time chatting and making memories with his admirers.
    It was the Spaniard’s first Premier League start of the season and could be his final game in United’s colours
    Man Utd star Juan Mata gets standing ovation from fans as he leaves the pitch against Brentford
    Got it Ron
    Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has denied saying “I’m not finished yet” into the camera after Monday’s win over Brentford.
    Ronaldo appeared to mouth the words during a post-match lap of honour with his team-mates at Old Trafford.
    But now the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has insisted that was not what he said amid speculation over his future at the club.
    In response to an Instagram post about his message into the camera, Ronaldo replied: “I didn’t say that”
    Jur top, Klopp
    Manchester United incoming manager Erik ten Hag has got it easier than Jurgen Klopp did arriving in Liverpool, Jamie Carragher has claimed.
    Carragher said: “I think it’s very similar, really is.
    “Possibly a harder job for Klopp because the funds for any Manchester United manager will be a lot more than Klopp had when he came in.
    “There is talk about Liverpool and Manchester City being five or ten years ahead of United. I think that’s absolutely rubbish.
    “A top manager gets a top club back on track in a couple of years. That’s not saying to win the title or the Champions League but competing. Ten Hag has to get Champions League football next season [2023-24]”
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    Former Manchester United ace Quinton Fortune opened up more about his time with Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.
    Fortune added: “The guy came back a year later and no one ever pushed him off the ball again.
    “I was laughing last night, because when I saw him shoulder barge the Brentford defender, it just reminded me of this kid that arrived in Manchester with no physical strength at all.
    “He wants to show people that even at 37, he’s still got that strength. I was at the game last night, and that moment just took me back.
    “There’s no way any of us can take any credit for teasing him and making him a stronger player, that’s all down to him and his own determination”
    ‘He took it personally’
    Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo was teased about his lack of strength during his early years at Old Trafford, revealed former Red Devils player Quinton Fortune.
    Speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes at the launch of their 5-A-Side Bet on Brighton vs United, he said: “I was laughing at that moment last night before Cristiano won the penalty – he barged Rico Henry out of the way like he wasn’t there.
    “But Ronaldo, when he arrived at United all those years ago, we used to tease him about that part of his game.
    “We’d wind him up about his lack of strength, and he really took it personally. We’d tease him all the time in that first year, really getting under his skin”
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    Ready to Va-Reign
    Manchester United star Raphael Varane says he does not regret moving to Old Trafford despite a miserable first season.
    Varane said: “The experience it’s amazing. The feeling to be a United player is something special.
    “I am very happy to play in the Premier League and it’s a great experience.
    “Obviously, it’s not the result what we expected but I’m still positive and I think that the next season will be better.
    “I think I need a full pre-season to be fit but I think next season will be better. I think this season was not bad but we can improve and we can do better”
    Can’t go Ron
    Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has vowed that Cristiano Ronaldo will be staying at Old Trafford despite all the rumours of a summer exit.
    Speaking to Stadium Astro after the match with Brentford, Rangnick was asked whether it was a ‘wave of goodbye’ from Ronaldo during his lap of honour.
    The German tactician said: “I don’t think why it should be a wave of goodbye.
    “He’s got another year of [his] contract. And as far as I know he will be here next season again”

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    Southampton star James Ward-Prowse is the man incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag wants to run his new midfield, reports SunSport’s Phil Thomas.
    And that could spark a £75million summer tug-of-war, as Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is a big fan of Ward-Prowse and wants him to replace Fernandinho in the middle of the park.
    Ten Hag faces a major rebuilding job at Old Trafford and has already started put together a hit-list.
    And the Dutchman has got the okay to go for the midfielder with West Ham intent on keeping Declan Rice for one more season.
    The Hammers want a whopping £150million for Rice, too much for the Red Devils, who will almost certainly miss out on the Champions League next season.
    Yet Ward-Prowse, whose release clause is 50 per cent lower than Rice’s, is rated highly by Ten Hag
    Thomas Frank reacts
    Brentford manager Thomas Frank claims a “stupid mistake” sealed his team’s defeat against Manchester United.
    Frank said: “We made a stupid mistake for the penalty, that killed the game off.
    “I think Rico [Henry] is one of the best defensive full-backs this season. I don’t think I’ve seen a player go past him in a one v one situation.
    “Knowing [Ivan Toney], I know he’ll be disappointed. He had three good opportunities, maybe not for three goals but at least one. We know in a game like this, we need to take it but he couldn’t do it”
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    All Premier League final
    An all-Prem Champions League final is the most likely outcome of this week’s semi-final second legs – at least, according to history and the numbers.
    Liverpool are firm favourites to progress at Villarreal this evening as they defend a 2-0 first leg lead over the LaLiga side.
    And despite Karim Benzema’s last-gasp penalty at the Etihad last week, the odds favour Manchester City withstanding their ordeal by Spanish fire at Real Madrid to ensure the fourth all-English affair in 14 years.
    Throughout the entire history of the Champions League, only five out of 21 teams have gone through after losing 2-0 away in the first leg.
    In addition, a staggering 76 per cent of teams who have won at home while keeping a clean sheet – 56 out of 74 – have progressed.
    And over the 30 seasons since the relaunch of Europe’s premier club competition, victory in the first leg has pointed the way to the eventual tie winner no less than 174 times out of 228
    More from Rangnick
    Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is “not completely happy” with his six-month stint in charge of the team.
    Rangnick added: “I’m not completely happy with those six months. “I expected us to qualify for the Champions League. That was the goal we had, but we were not consistent enough.
    “We had two or three breaks [in my time in charge]. One of them we had hardly any players there [due to coronavirus]. We were also not able to bring in any new players in January.
    “I would have hoped and expected we won more points. We could easily have had eight or 10 points more”
    Rangnick reacts to Brentford win
    Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick, who will undertake a consultancy role while juggling his duties as Austria manager, insists the club needs to strengthen in every position, except in goal.
    Rangnick told Sky Sports: “Apart from goalkeeping where we have three excellent goalkeepers in Tom Heaton, Dean Henderson and David de Gea, in all other areas there will be players leaving the club. I wouldn’t put focus on special areas of the pitch it should go through the whole team.
    “It’s obvious quite a few players will leave and there is a need for top-quality players. I strongly believe that if everyone works together we can bring Man Utd back to where we need to be.
    “Other clubs only needed two or three transfer windows to challenge but from now on we need to bring in top-quality players who really help raise the level. If this happens then I don’t think it should take too long”
    Milinkovic-Savic link reminder
    Manchester United are leading the race for Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic after his agent Mateja Kezman confirmed Old Trafford is his preferred destination.
    United are long-term admirers of Milinkovic-Savic, who could be available this summer as he refuses to sign a new deal with the Biancocelesti.
    And the Red Devils hold the advantage as the midfielder has his eyes set on competing in the Premier League.
    Quoted by Foot01, Kezman said: “Sergej has no shortage of offers for the summer transfer window.
    “At the moment we are dealing with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
    “He is focused on the end of the season with Lazio, but Sergej wants to go to Manchester”
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    Chadwick gives Lingard opinion
    Ex-Man United star Luke Chadwick has given his view on Jesse Lingard’s absence from the club’s Old Trafford lap of honour which led to the attacker’s brother slamming the Red Devils.
    Chadwick said: “I think unfortunately that’s the way the game is at times. I’d assume his brother is quite close to Jesse so maybe that basically confirms he’ll be moving on at the end of the season.
    “But I’m sure if he stays in the Premier League he’ll return to Old Trafford and get the kind of reception that a local boy who’s come up through the academy deserves.
    “I don’t think it’s the be all or end all, he can be proud of what he achieved with United, whether he got a clap off the pitch at the end of it or not.”
    Ronaldo denies claims
    Cristiano Ronaldo has denied saying “I’m not finished yet” into the camera after Manchester United’s win over Brentford on Monday night.
    But now he has insisted that was not what he said amid speculation over his future at Old Trafford.
    In response to an Instagram post about his message into the camera, Ronaldo replied: “I didn’t say that.”
    Sancho will miss season remainder
    Jadon Sancho won’t play another game for Man United this season.
    That’s according to United interim boss Ralf Rangnick who revealed that Sancho’s injury will rule him out of contention for the season’s remainder.
    He said, via the BBC: “With Jadon [Sancho] it’s unlikely [he’ll play again this season]. He was in hospital until this afternoon.
    “Harry Maguire might be available again.”
    David De Gea defence
    Paul Parker has launched a passionate defence in favour of Man United keeper David De Gea.
    He told BonusCodebets: “We are seeing a lot of plastic journalists who are coming out saying that (Dean) Henderson is going to be the new goalkeeper, that Henderson should be the new goalkeeper.
    “They are calling David de Gea part of the problem.
    “He’s kept United in the game. The reason why United are still in the European spot is because of David de Gea.”
    “So there are ten outfield players as far as I can see, surely you don’t want your goalkeeper being the best football player on the pitch, do you?”
    What Man United need
    Man United should’ve made Antonio Conte their new manager, according to Fabrizio Ravanelli.
    But he reckons Ten Hag will do a good job if he can galvanise United’s youngsters and sort out the club’s defence that needs revamping.
    Ravanelli told SunSport: “If Conte had had the possibility to work with the Manchester United players, certainly it would have been easier for him to achieve certain results.
    “I don’t want to be nasty but honest. Without naming specific players, the whole defence should be changed completely. It needs radical change.
    “I truly believe with Erik ten Hag, a new cycle is about to start. He did really well at Ajax and enjoyed remarkable results.
    “He has always given great value to young players. If he starts working with the young players who understand what it means to play for United, they can make the difference and improve.”
    Raphael Varane on Ten Hag
    Raphael Varane is looking forward to working with Erik Ten Hag next season.
    Ten Hag takes the reins at United this summer.
    And Varane can’t wait for the Dutcham to arrive.
    He said: “I’m very excited to work with him. I’m looking forward to working with him.
    “I think he has good experience and he’s a good person to work in this club.”
    Artist unveils stunning Rashford mural
    A stunning mural for Marcus Rashford has brilliantly shown support for the Manchester United forward.
    Artist Reuben Dangoor has produced a fine piece of artwork on a wall in the Shudehill area of Manchester – revealing online abuse and highlighting praise for Rashford.
    The painting shows the Manchester-born ace in a Red Devils home shirt with his eyes closed and wearing a pair of Beats earbuds to block out the noise as part of the collaboration with the tech brand.
    On the left, above the term “form is temporary” sits below a cluster of angry emoji-style faces interspersed with raging tweets hitting out at Rashford.
    But the left, a lighter shade, has the opposite with happy, smiling, adoring and loving faces, coupled with love hearts and supportive tweets above the phrase “class is temporary”.

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