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      Man Utd ‘will offer Jesse Lingard new three-year deal with £130k-a-week’ after impressing at West Ham

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly offer Jesse Lingard a new three-year contract worth £130,000-a-week after his stunning loan at West Ham.The star struggled for match action under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before he reignited his career with a switch to the Hammers in January.
      Jesse Lingard will have talks over his future next monthCredit: Ryan Browne-The Guardian
      Jesse Lingard is set to be offered a new £130k-a-week contract at Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      He scored nine goals and produced five assists during his 16 appearances – but David Moyes’ side are struggling to meet United’s £25million asking price to make the move permanent.
      The Daily Star now claims the Red Devils are prepared to pay Lingard £130k-a-week for him to extend his deal with them.
      And additionally, should he sign it then United will have the option to trigger another year on his contract.
      Lingard is set to hold talks over his future at Old Trafford next month.
      He is now entering the final 12 months of his current agreement and indicated last week that he wants regular playing time.
      And despite his woes under him, the attacker also praised Solskjaer for allowing him to head to East London.
      Lingard told Sky Sports: “Regular football is the most important thing for me. 
      “After going on loan and getting a good run in the team, you started to see the real me, with the goals and the assists.

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      “I’ve never doubted my ability, I’ve always believed in myself. I spoke to the manager [Ole Gunnar Solskjaer] in pre-season and said, ‘I need game time’.
      “He said, ‘we can discuss it December time’, and we spoke again and he agreed to let me go on loan.
      “I had various conversations with him during my time at West Ham. He was very supportive and it was a great loan for me.”
      Lingard has played 210 times for United and scored 33 goals.
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      Man Utd enter De La Cruz transfer chase, Varane ‘wants £400k in wages’, Sancho ‘tells team-mates he’s joining United’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly keeping tabs on Uruguayan international Nicolas De La Cruz.We’ve also got the very latest on Raphael Varane, with the Red Devils reportedly unable to match his £400k-a-week demands.
      And Jadon Sancho has told team-mates in the England camp he’s heading to Old Trafford this summer.
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      FOFANA’S A REAL OPTION TO REPLACE VARANE
      Leicester centre-back Wesley Fofana has emerged as a target for Real Madrid to replace Raphael Varane should Manchester United sign the Frenchman.
      The 20-year-old starred in his debut season in England after joining the Foxes in a £36.5million deal from Saint-Etienne last year.
      Fofana featured 38 times under Brendan Rodgers as he helped Leicester finish fifth in the Premier League while also proving instrumental in their FA Cup-winning run.
      And according to Fichajes, he could be on his way out of the King Power Stadium with Carlo Ancelotti said to be eyeing a swoop for the youngster.
      However they state the potential move depends on whether Los Blancos sell Varane, with the World Cup winner heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford.
      It has been claimed that the four-time Champions League winner, 28, is keen on linking up with the Red Devils.
      Varane has just one year left on his contract in Spain and it remains to be seen whether he will follow Sergio Ramos out the door this summer.
      UTD ED QUEUE FOR CAMAVINGA
      Manchester United have been linked with a move for Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga.
      That is according to the Daily Mail, who claim United will battle Premier League rivals Arsenal for Camavinga.
      The Red Devils are closing in on top target Jadon Sancho and are already thinking ahead.
      However, the talented French midfielder has also attracted interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain
      MAKE WAY
      England and Manchester United record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has shared some advice for Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Germany.
      Rooney wrote in his column at The Times: “After all my championing of Jack Grealish, I wouldn’t play him from the start against Germany.
      “‘He was one of England’s better players against the Czech Republic and it is not that my opinion of him has changed. My thinking is entirely down to how the Germans play. Different opponents demand different approaches and Tuesday’s game is tailor-made for Marcus Rashford — but not Jack.
      “Germany play three at the back with a high line and what they try to do is almost suffocate you. They pass side to side, get the ball in wide areas, come back and go all the way out to the other flank, then get balls into the penalty area. And when you win it, they want you to play a pass to feet because that means — with their line pushed right up — they can go and press you high up the pitch.
      “The more players you have who want to take the ball to feet, the more they can press, so instead of Jack I’d be looking to have runners either side of Harry Kane. My instruction would be to attack the spaces behind their wing backs when they go forward and make runs down the channels to the sides of their centre backs — especially given Mats Hummels’s problems against pace”
      CAMAVINGA AGENT REACTS
      Rennes ace Eduardo Camavinga’s agent Jonathan Barnett has hinted that the star midfielder could be among his clients set for a big move amid interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.
      Barnett told The Athletic: “It is going to be harder. I’m expecting three or four very big deals of my own that will break a lot of records.
      “Hopefully, they’ll come about. For the smaller clubs, I think there won’t be as many transfers. We have some very good players.
      “We have probably the best young player in the world in Camavinga. We’ve got [Jack] Grealish. We’ve got [Ibrahima] Konate at Leipzig. But then I’ve got over 100 players”
      CAMAVINGA SITUATION
      Rennes star Eduardo Camavinga’s agent has hinted that his client could be on the move during this summer transfer window.
      Camavinga enjoyed a tremendous campaign in Ligue 1 and has thus attracted interest from some of Europe’s top bidders, such as Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
      Reports suggest the star midfielder will be United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s transfer priority after Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho signs with the club.
      According to The Athletic, the France international’s representative, Jonathan Barnett, who also represents Luke Shaw and other elite players, has hinted that the 18-year-old could be on the move this summer
      CAMAVINGA BOOST
      Fabrizio Romano claims Arsenal haven’t made an official bid for Rennes star Eduardo Camavinga.
      In fact, there has been absolutely no contact between the player and the Gunners.
      That works as a boost for Manchester United, who are set to meet up with the midfielder’s reps next week.
      More below:
      Arsenal now working to sell players, then… new signings soon. ⚪️🔴 #AFCGuendouzi wants to join OM, Xhaka deal with AS Roma at final stages. Price tag around €20m for Bellerin, same for Torreira [not advanced with Lazio].Camavinga-Arsenal: there’s nothing, not even talks.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 27, 2021

      FERN BELIEF
      Portugal manager Fernando Santos has hinted that Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes could return to the starting line-up against Belgium despite his disappointing performances against Germany and Hungary.
      Santos said: “We will play according to our principles. We may change some players. Last match, we changed some things but because we felt that thinking of the opponent, but not just that, and about ourselves.
      “We wanted to establish our own pattern. I wanted to bring in new blood to the midfield section. Tomorrow, I don’t think that will be an issue because we have had plenty of rest over the past four days.
      “Today [Saturday], we have the last training session, we never know what is going to happen. We don’t know if everyone will be fit”
      NEVILLE’S BORE-DON
      Gary Neville has had enough of the Jadon Sancho transfer saga…
      Neville tweeted: “Manchester United closing in on Sancho. Again!
      “A transfer should be a joy and a moment of excitement.
      “I’ve never been more bored by a transfer in my life to the point I feel like he’s already signed and I want to know who is next already. Not the lads [sic] fault at all I should say!”
      Manchester United Closing in on Sancho Again! A transfer should be a joy and a moment of excitement . I’ve never been more bored by a transfer in my life to the point I feel like he’s already signed and I want to know who is next already. Not the lads fault at all I should say!— Gary Neville (@GNev2) June 26, 2021

      WHAT’S NEXT?
      England face bitter rivals Germany on Tuesday in Euro 2020’s Last 16.
      This encounter brings back plenty of bad memories for the Three Lions, who will look to exorcise the demons of the past against Joachim Low’s men.
      If Gareth Southgate’s side emerges victorious then the quarter-finals are next.
      And that is where various Manchester United stars and their English team-mates will face either Ukraine or Sweden
      CAMAVINGA UPDATE
      Manchester United are going to meet with Rennes player Eduardo Camavinga’s reps next week.
      That is according to RMC, who claim United are stepping up their interest for Camavinga after an impressive season in Ligue 1.
      That poses as a blow for Arsenal, who have also been keeping tabs on the France international who has been hailed as the “new Patrick Vieira”.
      Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta is determined to sign a top midfielder to team up with Thomas Partey in the middle of the park
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      KOUND NOT HAPPEN
      Sevilla have reportedly turned down a €45million (£37m) bid for Jules Kounde.
      That is according to the Transfer Window Podcast, who claim Kounde is keen on a move this summer.
      However, the star centre-back would prefer to join Real Madrid over any other suitor, such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.
      United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to sign a top centre-back in the summer to partner up with Harry Maguire at the back
      CAM AND GET HIM
      Manchester United have been linked with a move for Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga.
      That is according to the Daily Mail, who claim United will battle Premier League rivals Arsenal for Camavinga.
      The Red Devils are closing in on top target Jadon Sancho and are already thinking ahead.
      However, the talented French midfielder has also attracted interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain
      DE-RIBBLE SIGNING
      Former Manchester City and Liverpool player Paul Stewart has criticised Donny van de Beek’s debut season at Manchester United.
      Stewart told the Transfer Tavern: “Van de Beek has not really proved anything in the Premier League yet, has he?
      “I thought when he was coming to United, he was going to be a really great acquisition.
      “Normally they come out of Ajax and they’re straight on the scene and they’re great players”
      VARANE REPLACEMENT
      Manchester United have received a major transfer boost in their bid to sign Real Madrid ace Raphael Varane.
      According to Fijaches, Real are preparing for life after Varane, it seems, and have identified Leicester ace Wesley Fofana as a potential replacement.
      Manager Carlo Ancelotti was impressed with Fofana during his time in the Premier League while in charge of Everton.
      Varane has been linked with a switch to Manchester United and the centre-back is keen on that move
      TRANSFER BOOST
      Brighton star defender Ben White was linked with Manchester United recently following a string of impressive Premier League performances that led to an England call-up.
      United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to sign a top centre-back to partner up with Harry Maguire at the back.
      According to Manchester Evening News, however, the Red Devils were not willing to meet his £50million asking price and are thus focusing their efforts on other defensive targets.
      That paves the way for Arsenal to land their man as they are willing to splash the cash for the 23-year-old defender
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      VARANE UPDATE
      Manchester United could face a potential setback in their bid to sign Real Madrid star Raphael Varane.
      That is according to The Independent, who claim Varane’s rumoured £400,000-a-week wage demands are said to be a stumbling block.
      The France international, though, is keen to move to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window.
      The star defender is among Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s top centre-back targets as he looks for someone to partner up with Harry Maguire in defence
      NIC HIM AWAY
      Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on River Plate star Nicolas De La Cruz.
      De La Cruz has 18 months left on his contract and his form has caught the eye of potential suitors.
      River Plate appear to be demanding a fee between €16million-€20m (£13.75m-£17m) for the attacking midfielder, according to TNT Sports Argentina.
      The Uruguay international has scored once and assisted three goals in 11 league games for River Plate in 2021
      FORD TO BE RECKONED WITH
      Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford could miss the start of his team’s Premier League season should he decide to have surgery.
      Rashford will wait until the end of the Euro 2020 competition to decide whether to undergo an operation on his shoulder.
      The England international said: “It’s either an operation or I don’t get an operation.
      “I’m not 100 per cent sure if I need it yet, so I’ll just take it as it comes.
      “I’ll finish strong here and I’ve got a few weeks off to just relax and decide what I’m going to do”
      RAPH RIDE
      Manchester United have had a £50million offer rejected for top summer target Raphael Varane.
      That is because Real Madrid are holding out for an £80m bid for Varane, who is keen to move to United in the summer.
      Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to sign a top centre-back to partner up with Harry Maguire at the back.
      The Manchester giants, though, are said to be keeping tabs on other players, such as Villarreal’s Pau Torres and Real Madrid’s departing captain Sergio Ramos
      SAN UTD
      Borussia Dortmund ace Jadon Sancho has told his England team-mates that he’s ‘heading to Old Trafford’, according to reports.
      SunSport revealed earlier this month that Sancho has agreed a five-year, £350,000-a-week deal to join Manchester United.
      According to Tom McDermott, Sancho has confirmed to his Three Lions mates that he’s definitely off to United.
      He adds that the deal is ‘practically done’ and that issues over add-ons have been ‘ironed out’
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      MORNING, UNITED FANS
      United are closer to signing Jadon Sancho – and a little further from recruiting Raphael Varane.
      That’s if you believe the latest speculation over long-term target Sancho and this summer’s defensive transfer priority Varane.
      It’s suggested Borussia Dortmund’s England wideman Sancho could complete a move for up to £80million next month, with a five-year contract reportedly already agreed.
      But there’s talk France centre-back Varane’s wage demands are a huge stumbling block.
      The Real Madrid star is thought to want about £400,000 a week.
      Everton are in discussions with Juventus to sign United and Arsenal target Merih Demiral, reports say.
      And outgoing Old Trafford keeper Sergio Romero is also being linked with the Toffees, as well as Juve and Celta Vigo.
      Finally, Tottenham are keeping tabs on Sevilla’s Jules Kounde, one of the central defenders rated as an alternative United recruit to Varane 
       And Barcelona legend Samuel Eto’o thinks the Catalans should sign Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos, who has also been rated an option for United and PSG.
      JADON ‘NEARING’ UTD DEAL
      Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Borussia Dortmund ace Jadon Sancho, reports suggest.
      According to Manchester Evening News, sources close to Sancho expect the deal to be completed soon, possibly within the next two weeks.
      The winger has agreed personal terms in principle and an up-front fee of €85million (£73m) has been settled on.
      Dortmund are trying to to extract up to €15m (£13m) in add-ons to complete the deal.
      Negotiations are still ongoing regarding the structure of the payments and the majority of the add-ons have been described as ‘achievable
      KERR-CHING! FOXES TO PAY UP FOR SMITH
      Leicester are ready to meet the asking price for Dundee United’s teenage defender Kerr Smith.
      Boss Brendan Rodgers has moved ahead of Aston Villa, Manchester United and Crystal Palace with an offer for the youngster.
      Smith, 16, made his debut late last season, having appeared aged 15 in a friendly in August 2020.
      He has a clause that means the club must accept a figure of about £500,000 and now it is down to him to decide if he wants to go.
      Dundee United had agreed to sell Smith’s team-mate Lewis Neilson to the Foxes — but the 18-year-old said no.
      It follows the Foxes snapping up 16-year-old Liverpool midfielder Jack Lewis.
      The youngster impressed on trial at Leicester’s academy towards the end of last season.
      It is thought Lewis has agreed a free transfer and a two-year scholarship contract from the new season.
      SPURRED ON BY A HIRO
      Tottenham have set up a £15million swoop for Bologna’s Japanese star Takehiro Tomiyasu.
      The Spurs transfer team are lining up the deal with the Italian outfit ahead of a managerial appointment.
      And they are confident of landing the highly-rated defender.
      Tomiyasu, 22, has been a regular for the Serie A side since 2019 after first playing in Belgium with Sint-Truiden.
      He is desperate to come to the Premier League.
      Spurs think Tomiyasu would be a top player for them and improve a defence that often struggled last season.
      ‘BARCA SHOULD SIGN REAL LEGEND RAMOS’
      Barcelona legend Samuel Eto’o thinks the Catalans should sign Sergio Ramos this summer.
      The Real Madrid legend was released this month after his contract expired and has been linked to Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.
      But Eto’o, 40, who played for both Spanish giants, is keen for Ramos to do likewise.
      As a PSG fan the Cameroonian would also like Ramos to move to Paris, as he believes the Spaniard could help the club to an elusive first Champions League title.
      But he also suggested that Barcelona ought to make a move for the 35-year-old.
      He told AS: “Hopefully Sergio goes to PSG. If I could sign him for Barca, I would. If he goes to PSG, I will be happy and I know that he will help us win the Champions League, which is proving very difficult for us.”
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      Man Utd lining up transfer of Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga with PSG, Real Madrid and Arsenal all interested

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly lining up a move for Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga.The Daily Mail claim the Red Devils are turning their attention to the Frenchman once they wrap up Jadon Sancho’s transfer this week.
      Manchester United are eyeing up a move for 18-year-old Rennes starlet Eduardo CamavingaCredit: Getty
      The report adds that United see Camavinga as a more than able alternative to England ace Jude Bellingham – who they missed out on last year.
      Camavinga, 18, has just a year left on his current deal and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are said to have been alerted to the fact that Rennes are willing to cash in now rather than risk him becoming a free agent.
      Reports back in April stated that Camavinga would not put pen to paper on a new contract with the Ligue 1 side.
      He signed with Gareth Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett at the end of last year, possibly in anticipation of a mega move.
      But United face competition for Camavinga with Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Arsenal all interested.
      SunSport previously reported that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is willing to sell FOUR players in order to finance a move for him.
      United meanwhile would consider bidding for Camavinga after finalising their transfer for Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho.
      SunSport revealed earlier this month that the winger has agreed a five-year, £350,000-a-week deal to arrive at Old Trafford.
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      The news will come as a boost to the 21-year-old amid a frustrating Euro 2020.
      After being included in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad, Sancho didn’t even make the bench for England’s opening 1-0 win over Croatia.
      He then remained an unused substitute against Scotland but was afforded a late cameo in the narrow victory over Czech Republic.
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      Real Madrid will move for Leicester defender Wesley Fofana if Man Utd stump up for Raphael Varane transfer

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      LEICESTER centre-back Wesley Fofana has emerged as a target for Real Madrid to replace Raphael Varane should Manchester United sign the Frenchman.The 20-year-old starred in his debut season in England after joining the Foxes in a £36.5million deal from Saint-Etienne last year.
      Leicester ace Wesley Fofana is reportedly on Real Madrid’s radar should they sell Raphael VaraneCredit: PA
      Los Blancos centre-back Varane has been heavily linked with a switch to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Fofana featured 38 times under Brendan Rodgers as he helped Leicester finish fifth in the Premier League while also proving instrumental in their FA Cup-winning run.
      And according to Fichajes, he could be on his way out of the King Power Stadium with Carlo Ancelotti said to be eyeing a swoop for the youngster.
      However they state the potential move depends on whether Los Blancos sell Varane, with the World Cup winner heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford.
      It has been claimed that the four-time Champions League winner, 28, is keen on linking up with the Red Devils.
      Varane has just one year left on his contract in Spain and it remains to be seen whether he will follow Sergio Ramos out the door this summer.
      The Spanish legend, 35, decided to quit Real after 16 years of service after refusing to sign a one-year deal.
      Should Real press ahead with a move for Fofana, Leicester will likely command a huge fee considering the player is contracted until 2025.
      But Leicester would be open to selling the defender should Fofana express an interest to leave.

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      Speaking last year about wantaway players, Rodgers said: “If a player doesn’t want to be here, with all due respect, we don’t want them here.
      “It’s as simple as that, any club is the same.
      “If you have a player that doesn’t actually want to be at the club, then you won’t want them at your club.”
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      Roy Keane ‘hated’ Gary Neville at Manchester United but had ‘soft spot’ for me, reveals brother Phil

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      PHIL NEVILLE claims Roy Keane had a ‘soft spot’ for him – but ‘hated’ his brother Gary.The former Manchester United stars spent over a decade playing alongside each other at Old Trafford, winning countless honours.
      Man Utd legend Roy Keane had a ‘soft spot’ for Phil NevilleCredit: Reuters
      Gary and Phil Neville starred for the Red Devils alongside the midfield hardmanCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils were led by their fearless captain Keane for much of that period as the club achieved success both domestically and in Europe.
      Irish hardman Keane recently joked he doesn’t even speak to wife of 20 years, Theresa, for more than five minutes following Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell’s controversial chat with Billy Gilmour.
      But Neville says Keane has a ‘soft spot’ for him – and he thinks it was because of his dislike for big brother Gary.
      Speaking on The Greatest Game with Jamie Carragher, Neville said: “Do you know what? I think he had a soft spot for me.
      “He actually turned up to my wedding… and he would never turn up to anyone else’s wedding.
      “He turned up to mine and had a good time – and his kids went to school with my kids.
      “Every time I see him now, I think ‘he has a little bit of a soft spot for me’.
      “I think because he hated Gary [Neville] so much – he used to fight with Gary every day – he saw me as the nice one.”
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      Neville even named Keane in his dream five-a-side team.
      He was picked along with former Utd team-mates Peter Schmeichel, Jaap Stam and Ryan Giggs.
      The Inter Miami boss also surprisingly named Steven Gerrard in his team, admitting he’s the one Liverpool player he desperately wanted at United.
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      Sancho ‘tells England team-mates he is joining Man Utd’, De La Cruz chase, Varane £50m bid rejected, Rashford injury

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly complete the transfer of Jadon Sancho once they pay Dortmund an extra £8.5m in add-ons.Personal terms based on a five-year deal worth £350,000-a-week have already been agreed.
      And Sancho has told his future Man Utd team-mates in the England camp he’s joining up soon.
      Meanwhile the Red Devils are said to have had a £50m bid rejected for Raphael Varane.
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      JADON ‘NEARING’ UTD DEAL
      Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Borussia Dortmund ace Jadon Sancho, reports suggest.
      According to Manchester Evening News, sources close to Sancho expect the deal to be completed soon, possibly within the next two weeks.
      The winger has agreed personal terms in principle and an up-front fee of €85million (£73m) has been settled on.
      Dortmund are trying to to extract up to €15m (£13m) in add-ons to complete the deal.
      Negotiations are still ongoing regarding the structure of the payments and the majority of the add-ons have been described as ‘achievable
      KERR-CHING! FOXES TO PAY UP FOR SMITH
      Leicester are ready to meet the asking price for Dundee United’s teenage defender Kerr Smith.
      Boss Brendan Rodgers has moved ahead of Aston Villa, Manchester United and Crystal Palace with an offer for the youngster.
      Smith, 16, made his debut late last season, having appeared aged 15 in a friendly in August 2020.
      He has a clause that means the club must accept a figure of about £500,000 and now it is down to him to decide if he wants to go.
      Dundee United had agreed to sell Smith’s team-mate Lewis Neilson to the Foxes — but the 18-year-old said no.
      It follows the Foxes snapping up 16-year-old Liverpool midfielder Jack Lewis.
      The youngster impressed on trial at Leicester’s academy towards the end of last season.
      It is thought Lewis has agreed a free transfer and a two-year scholarship contract from the new season.
      SPURRED ON BY A HIRO
      Tottenham have set up a £15million swoop for Bologna’s Japanese star Takehiro Tomiyasu.
      The Spurs transfer team are lining up the deal with the Italian outfit ahead of a managerial appointment.
      And they are confident of landing the highly-rated defender.
      Tomiyasu, 22, has been a regular for the Serie A side since 2019 after first playing in Belgium with Sint-Truiden.
      He is desperate to come to the Premier League.
      Spurs think Tomiyasu would be a top player for them and improve a defence that often struggled last season.
      ‘BARCA SHOULD SIGN REAL LEGEND RAMOS’
      Barcelona legend Samuel Eto’o thinks the Catalans should sign Sergio Ramos this summer.
      The Real Madrid legend was released this month after his contract expired and has been linked to Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.
      But Eto’o, 40, who played for both Spanish giants, is keen for Ramos to do likewise.
      As a PSG fan the Cameroonian would also like Ramos to move to Paris, as he believes the Spaniard could help the club to an elusive first Champions League title.
      But he also suggested that Barcelona ought to make a move for the 35-year-old.
      He told AS: “Hopefully Sergio goes to PSG. If I could sign him for Barca, I would. If he goes to PSG, I will be happy and I know that he will help us win the Champions League, which is proving very difficult for us.”
      TOFFEES STEAL A MARCH ON UTD AND ARSENAL TARGET
      Everton are in talks with Juventus to sign Manchester United and Arsenal target Merih Demiral, reports say.
      The Toffees have now been set an asking price for the defender they have long sought.
      A report from Italian outlet Tuttosport claims the Serie A outfit want €40million (£37.5m) for the centre-back.
      Everton were plotting a £26m move for Demiral in March, so owner Farhad Moshiri will have to spend more than he planned to get his man.
      Talks between the two clubs had reportedly taken place before Juventus decided to up their price.
      And Everton are not prepared to make a new bid until they appoint a manager.
      VARANE ‘PAY DEMANDS’ ARE BIG HURDLE
      Manchester United could face a possible setback in their bid to sign Real Madrid star Raphael Varane.
      That is according to The Independent, who claim Varane’s rumoured £400,000-a-week wage demands are believed to be a stumbling block.
      The France international, though, is keen to move to Old Trafford in the summer.
      The star defender is among Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s top centre-back targets as he looks for someone to partner up with Harry Maguire at the back
      JESSE CAN NOW BE AN OLD TRIFFID STAR
      United star Jesse Lingard has revealed the key to his recent success was changing to a plant-based diet.
      The midfielder, 28, spent the second half of last season playing for West Ham on loan.
      And he was sensational with the Hammers, scoring nine times in 16 games as David Moyes’ side qualified for the Europa League.
      Many felt Lingard was unfortunate to miss out on a place in the Euro 2020 squad, but the secret reason behind his rejuvenation is how he’s fuelled his body.
      And while the winger isn’t completely vegan, he has changed to a flexitarian diet – meaning animal products are eaten only occasionally and plant-based foods are consumed more regularly.
      He revealed: “At first, I tried to go fully vegan straight away, but I found I was starving during a game.
      “Plant-based foods are always going to be a good fuel component and put you into a really good mode going into a game, so I make sure to have as much as possible.”
      PLATE STAR ON UNITED MENU
      Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing River Plate star Nicolas De La Cruz.
      The attacking midfielder has 18 months left on his contract and his form has caught the eye of potential suitors.
      Nicolas De La Cruz has played alongside Edinson Cavani with Uruguay at the Copa America this summer
      River Plate are believed to want between €16million-€20m (£13.75m-£17m) for De La Cruz, according to TNT Sports Argentina.
      De La Cruz, 24, has scored once and assisted three goals in 11 league games for River Plate in 2021.
      But a return of 19 goals and 28 assists in 128 games for River Plate has earned him international recognition, and he has won eight caps for Uruguay.
      He could join his compatriot Edinson Cavani at United, which may help the striker feel more at home after reports claimed he felt homesick earlier in the year.
      SANCHO SAGA ‘SO BORING’
      Manchester United legend Gary Neville claims he has “never been more bored” of a transfer saga than Jadon Sancho’s drawn-out move to Old Trafford.
      Borussia Dortmund’s England attacker Sancho, 21, finally seems close to an £80million move after United reportedly agreed a five-year contract.
      Manchester United Closing in on Sancho Again! A transfer should be a joy and a moment of excitement . I’ve never been more bored by a transfer in my life to the point I feel like he’s already signed and I want to know who is next already. Not the lads fault at all I should say!— Gary Neville (@GNev2) June 26, 2021

      But ex-England right-back Neville tweeted: “A transfer should be a joy and a moment of excitement.
      “I’ve never been more bored by a transfer in my life to the point I feel like he’s already signed and I want to know who is next already.
      “Not the lad’s fault at all I should say!”
      CLOSE TO SAN UTD
      Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Borussia Dortmund ace Jadon Sancho, reports suggest.
      According to Manchester Evening News, sources close to Sancho expect the deal to be completed soon, possibly within the next two weeks.
      The winger has agreed personal terms in principle and an up-front fee of €85million (£73m) has been settled on.
      Dortmund are trying to to extract up to €15m (£13m) in add-ons to complete the deal.
      Negotiations are still ongoing regarding the structure of the payments and the majority of the add-ons have been described as ‘achievable
      VARANE REPLACEMENT
      Manchester United have received a major transfer boost in their bid to sign Real Madrid star Raphael Varane.
      According to Fijaches, Real are preparing for life after Varane and have identified Leicester ace Wesley Fofana as a potential replacement.
      Head coach Carlo Ancelotti was impressed with Fofana during his time in the Premier League while in charge of Everton.
      Varane has been linked with a switch to Manchester United and the centre-back is keen to move to Old Trafford
      GREAL AMBITION
      Aston Villa star Jack Grealish stated that his ultimate goal in club level is to win the Champions League amid reports linking him with Manchester City.
      Grealish, who was previously linked with Manchester United, said: “My ultimate goal? It’s got to be a trophy hasn’t it. I want to win either the Champions League or a major trophy with England, the Euros or the World Cup.
      “Obviously, the World Cup would be iconic wouldn’t it? But I think the Euros is just as good. And then at club level, to win a Champions League.
      “My best mate here, Chilly, has come off the back of winning. But yeah, I’ve got to say one of them – winning the Champions League or winning the World Cup or the Euros. So fingers crossed”
      ROMERO FUTURE
      Departing Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero may stay in the Premier League next season.
      That is according to The Athletic, who claim Romero is in talks with Everton after being frozen out of United last season.
      But the Toffees may be set for an intense transfer battle as Juventus and Celta Vigo are also said to be interested in the free agent.
      United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has placed his faith on David de Gea and Dean Henderson between the sticks
      TWO WEEKS NOTICE
      Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, reports suggest.
      According to Manchester Evening News, sources close to Sancho expect the deal to be completed within the next two weeks.
      The star winger has agreed personal terms in principle and an up-front fee of €85million (£73m) has been settled on.
      Dortmund are trying to to extract up to €15m (£13m) in add-ons to finalise the deal.
      Talks are still ongoing about the structure of the payments and the majority of the add-ons have been described as ‘achievable’
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      WHITE UPDATE
      Brighton star Ben White had been linked with Manchester United recently following a string of impressive Premier League performances that led to an England call-up.
      United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to sign a top centre-back to partner up with Harry Kane at the back.
      According to Manchester Evening News, however, the Red Devils were not willing to pay £50million for White and are thus concentrating their efforts on other centre-back targets.
      That paves the way for Arsenal to sign their top target as they are willing to splash the cash for the 23-year-old
      VARANE UPDATE
      Manchester United could face a possible setback in their bid to sign Real Madrid star Raphael Varane.
      That is according to The Independent, who claim Varane’s rumoured £400,000-a-week wage demands are believed to be a stumbling block.
      The France international, though, is keen to move to Old Trafford in the summer.
      The star defender is among Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s top centre-back targets as he looks for someone to partner up with Harry Maguire at the back
      PREFERRED POSITION
      Recent Manchester United signing Amad Diallo has expressed his desire to play on the right wing but admitted he is happy to occupy any position manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer asks him to.
      Diallo told UTD Unscripted: “Obviously, coaches set up teams in different ways but playing wide-right here, having freedom, having to attack and defend.
      “In Italy it is a case of go and attack but then defend and it is the same here. I see myself more as a wide-right player, but I have always said that, in football, you should never have a preferred position. Okay, perhaps you have a preference, but you should be ready for anything.
      “I have played wide left, wide right, and I have played through the middle, so all of the positions are the same to me. If the coach tells me to play in a specific position, there will be a reason for that. I will not argue, I will just play in that position.
      “If I really have to say a favourite position, I would say wide-right, because, from there, I can dribble and carry the ball deep into the opposition’s half. So I guess it is the position I like best, but I have to be ready for everything”
      KOUND BE A BIDDING WAR
      Tottenham are keeping tabs on Manchester United transfer target Jules Kounde.
      That is according to The Guardian, who claim Spurs are also on the lookout for a centre-back and are thus targeting Sevilla star Kounde as well as Fulham loanee Joachim Andersen.
      Kounde is among United’s top targets as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking for a defender to partner up with Harry Maguire at centre-back.
      Andersen was also previously recommended to the Red Devils when Jose Mourinho was in charge
      REALLY CLOSE
      Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is “really close” to joining Manchester United.
      That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who claims “final details” are expected to be completed in the next few days.
      Romano tweeted: “Tonight Jadon Sancho’s camp and intermediary feelings are the same as the clubs, Man Utd and BVB.
      “The agreement is ‘really close’, final details expected to be completed in the next few days and then Jadon will join Manchester United”
      Tonight Jadon Sancho’s camp and intermediary feelings are the same as the clubs, Man Utd and BVB.The agreement is ‘really close’, final details expected to be completed in the next few days and then Jadon will join Manchester United. 🔴 #MUFC #Sancho https://t.co/UobgSuNHWQ— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 25, 2021

      HIT THE ROAD JACK
      Manchester City are plotting a £100million bid for Aston Villa star Jack Grealish, who’s previously been linked with Manchester United.
      In fact, it seems like City are willing to break the current British transfer record, which sits at the £89m Manchester United paid for Paul Pogba.
      And Grealish’s camp are confident have got the green light for him to leave Villa.
      City boss Pep Guardiola is desperate to bring the forward to the Etihad this summer as he plots a title defence and to finally win the club’s first Champions League.
      Villa have remained insistent they do not want to sell the 25-year-old, who has four years left to run on the current deal with his boyhood club.
      But SunSport understands talks with the England international’s agents Stellar over the past few weeks have left his team happy they now have an agreement which would allow the playmaker to leave once the Euros are over
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      FORD TO BE RECKONED WITH
      Manchester United star Marcus Rashford could miss the start of his team’s Premier League season should he decide to have surgery.
      Rashford will wait until the end of Euro 2020 to decide whether to undergo an operation on his shoulder.
      The England international said: “It’s either an operation or I don’t get an operation.
      “I’m not 100 per cent sure if I need it yet, so I’ll just take it as it comes.
      “I’ll finish strong here and I’ve got a few weeks off to just relax and decide what I’m going to do”
      RAPH RIDE
      Manchester United have had a £50million bid for top summer target Raphael Varane rejected.
      That is because Real are holding out for an £80m bid for Varane, who is keen to move to United.
      Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to sign a top centre-back to partner up with Harry maguire at the back.
      The Manchester giants are said to be keeping tabs on other players, such as Villarreal’s Pau Torres and Real Madrid’s departing captain Sergio Ramos
      HE’S A DON-ER
      Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho has told his England team-mates that he’s ‘heading to Old Trafford’, according to reports.
      SunSport revealed earlier this month that Sancho has agreed a five-year, £350,000-a-week deal to join Manchester United.
      According to Tom McDermott, Sancho has confirmed to his Three Lions pals that he’s definitely off to United.
      He adds that the deal is ‘practically done’ and that issues over add-ons have been ‘ironed out’
      GOOD MORNING UTD FANS
      The Red Devils could offload Anthony Martial and Donny van de Beek this summer, according to reports.
      Van de Beek has failed to establish himself in the first team and made just four league starts following his £39million move from Ajax last summer.
      But according to ESPN the Netherlands midfielder is keen to fight for his place at Old Trafford.
      Martial is another who could leave this summer, with the report claiming United will consider realistic offers for the pair.
      The club has responded to inquiries for the players stating “every player has a realistic evaluation”.
      Meanwhile, United are reportedly getting closer to agreeing a deal to sign Jadon Sancho.
      Sky Sports claim the Red Devils are set to finalise a proposed £77million deal for the England winger.
      The report adds that the Bundesliga side have pushed for more of the fee to be paid up front.
      And Dortmund are now willing to lower their original £85m asking price from the start of the window if United agree to front-load the payment.
      And finally, Jadon Sancho has told his England team-mates that he’s ‘heading to Old Trafford’, according to reports.
      SunSport revealed earlier this month that the winger has agreed a five-year, £350,000-a-week deal to join Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund.
      The two clubs have still been haggling over the fee, with add-ons the biggest point of contention.
      But the £80million deal is edging closer.
      According to Tom McDermott, Sancho has confirmed to his Three Lions pals that he’s definitely off to United.
      JAD ENOUGH
      Jadon Sancho has told his England team-mates that he’s ‘heading to Old Trafford’, according to reports.
      SunSport revealed earlier this month that the winger has agreed a five-year, £350,000-a-week deal to join Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund.
      The two clubs have still been haggling over the fee, with add-ons the biggest point of contention.
      But the £80million deal is edging closer.
      According to Tom McDermott, Sancho has confirmed to his Three Lions pals that he’s definitely off to United.
      He adds that the deal is ‘practically done’.
      And that issues over add-ons have been ‘ironed out’.

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      Barcelona should sign Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos, claims Samuel Eto’o who played for BOTH fierce rivals

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      BARCELONA legend Samuel Eto’o thinks the Catalans should sign Sergio Ramos this summer.The Real Madrid legend was released this month after his contract expired and is being linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.
      Samuel Eto’o says he would sign Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos if he was in charge at former club Barcelona
      But Eto’o, 40, who played for both Spanish giants, is keen for Ramos to do likewise.
      As a PSG fan the Cameroonian would also like Ramos to move to Paris, as he believes the Spaniard could help the club to an elusive first Champions League title.
      But he also suggested that Barcelona ought to make a move for the 35-year-old.
      He told AS: “Hopefully Sergio goes to PSG. If I could sign him for Barca, I would.
      “If he goes to PSG, I will be happy and I know that he will help us win the Champions League, which is proving very difficult for us.”
      Eto’o may not get his Barcelona wish however, as Ramos has reportedly ruled out a move to the Nou Camp or to his former club Sevilla.
      Ramos struggled with fitness last season and made just 15 league appearances for Real.
      And his lack of game time meant Luis Enrique left him out of the Spain squad for Euro 2020.
      BETTING SPECIAL: GET ENGLAND TO BEAT GERMANY AT 14/1
      Ramos, 35, has been heavily linked with a move to PSG this summer

      But Ramos does have plenty of options available this summer.
      Chelsea have become the latest side linked to the veteran defender while Jose Mourinho is keen to take him to Roma.
      But both clubs could be left disappointed as Ramos has reportedly told his Madrid pals that he is destined for PSG.
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      Man Utd and Arsenal joined in Merih Demiral transfer chase by Everton with Juventus asking for £37.5m for centre-half

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      EVERTON are in talks with Juventus to sign defender Merih Demiral, according to reports.The Toffees have targeted the Turkey international for some time, and have now been set an asking price by Juventus.
      Merih Demiral featured in every game for Turkey at Euro 2020
      A report from Italian outlet Tuttosport claims the Serie A outfit want €40million (£37.5m) for the centre-back.
      Everton were plotting a £26m move for Demiral in March, so owner Farhad Moshiri will have to spend more than he planned to get his man.
      Talks between the two clubs had reportedly taken place before Juventus decided to up their price.
      And Everton are not prepared to make a new bid until they appoint a manager.
      Nuno Espirito Santo has been linked to the role but Rafa Benitez is still the favourite to succeed Carlo Ancelotti.
      Demiral, 23, is believed to be keen on leaving Turin this summer in search of first-team football.
      He featured in just 15 league games for Juventus and has failed to nail down a regular place in the side since signing in 2019.

      Arsenal were linked with a move for Demiral last summer but Juventus wanted to keep him at the club.
      Manchester United have also been keen on the defender in the past, and sent scouts to watch him in 2019.
      But it is Everton’s interest which has lasted, and he could make the switch to Goodison Park if his asking price is met.
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