Man Utd transfer news

LUKE SHAW will be offered a new contract by Manchester United, according to reports.The England left-back, 25, is currently tied down at Old Trafford until 2023 with the option of a further year.
Luke Shaw is set to be rewarded for his strong form with a new contract at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
But transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims the club are preparing to table an extension for the £150,000-a-week defender in the coming months.
Romano said: “He’s considered a key player and [Ole Gunnar] Solskjaer wants Luke to be 100 per cent involved in the project.”
The Romano tweet also stated there is no deal agreed between United and AC Milan for fellow full-back Diogo Dalot.
And Atletico Madrid are refusing to budge on their £34million asking price for target Kieran Trippier.
Shaw has enjoyed the best season of his career, making 47 appearances for the Red Devils.
His one goal came in the derby-day win over Manchester City in March but he chipped in with six assists.
That was enough for Gareth Southgate to recall Shaw back into the England set-up and picked him as the first-choice left-back for the Euros.
And the ex-Southampton man has repaid that faith with more stellar performances for the Three Lions, chipping in with three assists – including two last night against Ukraine.
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Manchester United will offer Luke Shaw a new contract in the next months. He’s considered a key player and Solskjaer wants Luke to be 100% involved in the project. 🔴 #MUFCThere’s still nothing agreed with AC Milan for Diogo Dalot. Trippier price tag from Atleti – always €40m.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 4, 2021

That places him second in the assists table for Euro 2020 – and he now has more in the tournament’s history than French icon Zinedine Zidane.
Shaw said: “A very strange stat! A nice one, I think. Obviously, Zidane was one of the best midfielders ever and I can’t compare to him.
“But the most important thing for me was reaching the semi-final, getting another game at Wembley in front of our own crowd and hopefully making them happy again.”
He added: “My main objective is to help the team as much as possible, attacking and defensively.
“Of course, I could go through a lot of people to thank but I think the most important one is obviously Gareth for trusting me and putting me in the squad and picking me and playing me.
“But I’ve kept my head down, kept working hard and hopefully I can keep this responsibility up for the manager.”
Legendary left-back Roberto Carlos piled in by heaping on praise, commenting with a series of clapping emojis on Shaw’s Instagram post.
Shaw set up club team-mate Harry Maguire for England’s second against Ukraine then Harry Kane moments laterCredit: AFP
His only goal of the season came at the Etihad as United ended Manchester City’s winning streakCredit: Getty

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RIO FERDINAND admits he is relishing Jadon Sancho’s Manchester United arrival after praising the England star’s ‘courage and character’.The Red Devils agreed a £73million deal to sign Sancho from Borussia Dortmund this week.
Rio Ferdinand admits he can’t wait to see Jadon Sancho in a Man Utd shirtCredit: Getty
Ferdinand is confident Sancho can be a smash hit due to his ‘courage and character’
And the winger will complete his Old Trafford move once his Euros adventure with England ends this month.
Sancho, 21 has become a top football star during his four years in Germany.
The ace scored 50 goals in just 137 games for Dortmund.
And United fans will be hoping Sancho can bring those impressive numbers with him to the Theatre of Dreams.
One Red Devil who can’t wait to see Sancho in action is former United superstar Ferdinand.
He believes the wide-man’s elite mindset makes him destined to succeed in a new environment.
And after Sancho was handed his first Euro 2020 start for England in Saturday’s 4-0 quarter final win over Ukraine, Ferdinand highlighted the star’s ‘courage and character’ to force his way into the side.
Speaking on the BBC, Ferdinand said: “In those areas, where Jadon plays… Foden, Rashford, Sterling, Saka, Grealish.

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“That area there is the strongest in the squad without a doubt.
“You can put any player in there and everyone will have a cause for an argument to say they should be playing.
“Sancho is playing on the right because he can beat people one-on-one on the outside, he can cross the ball, and they’re areas where he probably sees a weakness in this Ukraine team.
“This kid will not be fazed, he’s made big decisions in his career.
“He left London to go to Watford at 13 or 14, he went to Man City after and then decided he wasn’t getting a chance there.
“He then went to Dortmund, took risks, but showed courage and character, so this won’t faze him.
“He’s now made an unbelievable move to United, which I’m delighted about.
“Yes, there will be pressure. But this kid lives under pressure.”
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RAPHAEL VARANE will fix ‘top-heavy’ Manchester United and solve their defensive woes.That’s according to Andros Townsend, who is back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to pull off a major transfer coup by signing Varane from Real Madrid.
Raphael Varane has been backed to fix ‘top-heavy’ Man UtdCredit: Rex
Andros Townsend believes Varane will make United rock-solid in defence
The French World Cup winner, 28, has reportedly told Los Blancos he wants to leave after entering the final year of his contract.
United are thought to have agreed personal terms with Varane on a long-term contract.
And they are now in talks with Real over a transfer fee, with Red Devils chiefs hoping a £43million bid will be accepted soon.
Varane would likely slot into defence alongside Harry Maguire, displacing Victor Lindelof while casting further doubt on Eric Bailly, Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe’s futures.
Crystal Palace winger Townsend is confident Varane can finally help United become rock-solid at the back after some shaky performances last term.
And with Solskjaer already splashing £73m on Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, Townsend also feels Varane will make ‘top-heavy’ United less reliant on their potent forward power.
Townsend told TalkSport: “If you look at United’s team, they are very top-heavy.
“They have a lot of forward options and Sancho will give them another.

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“But Varane, if he does come in, will solidify the back four.
“He will give them extra strength, extra pace, and somebody of his calibre is more suited to the Premier League.
“He’s big, he’s strong, he’s quick and I definitely think Varane takes them closer to where they want to be.”
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