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    Jadon Sancho ‘completes Man Utd medical and signs contract’ as club prepare to unveil £73m transfer

    JADON SANCHO has reportedly completed his Manchester United medical ahead of his £73million move from Borussia Dortmund.Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the England star has now signed his contract weeks after the two clubs agreed a deal in principle.
    Jadon Sancho has completed his Manchester United medical ahead of signing for the clubCredit: Getty
    A blacked out car was seen arriving at Carrington on the day the England star penned his dealCredit: Zenpix
    Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund have signed all paperworks of Jadon Sancho deal – after agreement in principle announced weeks ago. 🔴🤝 #MUFCSancho also completed his medical as new Man Utd player. Club preparing the ‘real’ official announcement with new kit. #Sancho— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2021

    The report adds that United are now preparing to officially unveil Sancho in the club’s new kit for next season before he heads off on his holidays.
    A fee of around £73million was agreed between the Old Trafford outfit and Dortmund back in June bringing a long pursuit to an end.
    And United were keen to put the finishing touches to the move as soon as Sancho’s international commitments are over.
    A blacked-out car was seen arriving at the club’s Carrington training complex on the day the former Manchester City starlet completed his move.
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    The Euro 2020 final ended in disappointment for Sancho as he came off the bench in time for the penalty shootout.
    He saw his spot-kick saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma as England, unfortunately, fell to defeat against Italy at Wembley.
    SunSport previously reported that Sancho and his fellow Three Lions stars at United are only likely to get around three weeks off.
    The 21-year-old will then join close friend Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, and Harry Maguire in reporting back for pre-season in early August.
    So all parties preferred that Sancho’s transfer was finalised before he heads off for some sunshine and a much-needed break.

    United will now be free to step up their efforts to convince Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane to agree on a move to England.
    The Red Devils have yet to speak to the Spanish outfit to agree a fee for the 28-year-old French international.
    United have revived their interest in Varane this summer after they failed in a move to sign him back in 2018.
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    Man Utd confirm number of kids to be sent out on loan transfers with Brandon Williams and James Garner both targeted

    MANCHESTER UNITED boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that a number of the club’s academy talents will be sent out on loan.The Red Devils have already announced that highly-rated forward Tahith Chong will spend the next season at Lee Bowyer’s Birmingham.
    Brandon Williams is one of many Manchester United starlets to be linked with a loan move
    James Garner has a chance to impress duirng pre-season after a stint at Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
    And he could soon be followed by Brandon Williams after SunSport revealed the defender has been targeted by Southampton.
    Luke Shaw has established himself as the club’s No1 left-back and Alex Telles’ arrival as back-up limited the 20-year-old to just four appearances in the Premier League last term.
    James Garner is another of the conveyor belt that could be sent out on loan with Rangers keen following his spell at Nottingham Forest.
    United Under-23s quartet Ethan Galbraith, Dylan Levitt, Matej Kovar and Di’Shon Bernard have also been named on the loan list, according to MEN.
    We’ve already lined up a few and some of them are still in discussions between us and the players about where is the best place to goOle Gunnar Solskjaer
    Solskjaer has now admitted that he expects more young players to leave Old Trafford before the end of the transfer window.
    He told the club’s website: “We’ve got six weeks together before the league starts and a couple of training camps here in the UK.
    “It’s the most sensible thing, we felt, being in and around here. You don’t get the, how do you say, aggravation of: ‘Are we green, red or amber [in terms of travelling abroad]?’ It’s just the way the world works at the moment.
     “The young kids will definitely be part of the Derby game and then we’ve got another couple of games coming up and they can be part of it.”

    “Gradually, more and more players from the Euros will join in.
    “They’ll [the youngsters] get a taste of some football. Then roundabouts early August, some will go on loan.
    “We’ve already lined up a few and some of them are still in discussions between us and the players about where is the best place to go.”
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    Jesse Lingard returns to Man Utd for pre-season training in hint he could STAY despite West Ham wanting transfer

    JESSE LINGARD has returned to Carrington for pre-season training with Manchester United – in ahint he could be staying at the club.Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic were spotted driving into training along with Lingard.
    Jesse Lingard’s future is up in the air with West Ham keen on signing him
    Photographers just about caught Lingard arriving at training
    The midfielder, 28, has not trained with United since departing for West Ham on loan in January.
    Lingard has recently returned to the UK after going to Greece on holiday, where he trained with former United team-mate Adnan Januzaj.
    He has since undergone a period of isolation before teaming up with the rest of the United squad once again.
    Lingard’s future is still in doubt with rumours suggesting the Hammers could move back in for him.
    West Ham failed to include an option to buy Lingard in the original loan deal but the club will reportedly do anything it takes to bring him back to the London Stadium.
    And it was believed that a possible deal was being held up due to United concentrating on securing a move for Jadon Sancho.
    But now that has been finalised it is possible Lingard will leave Old Trafford on a permanent basis, with the Red Devils seeking around £30million to let him leave.

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    Juan Mata arrives at Carrington having recently signed a one-year deal to stay at the club
    Nemanja Matic was also spotted on his way in to the training ground

    Lingard was close to going to Euro 2020 but Gareth Southgate cut him from the England squad just before the tournament commenced.
    Instead, he became a fan over the last month and was spotted cheering on his team-mates with supporters in a pub.
    He also cheered on England from his home for the final due to him having to quarantine, and he posted an image of himself in a Three Lions shirt on Instagram along with a caption that read: “BRING IT HOME BOYS.”
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    Jadon Sancho expected to have Man Utd medical this week and complete £73m transfer before summer holiday

    MANCHESTER UNITED hope to help Jadon Sancho over his Euro heartache by finalising a switch this week.The England ace, 21, is expected to have his medical with the Red Devils before he heads off on his holidays.
    Man Utd hope to help Jadon Sancho over his Euro heartache by finalising a switch this weekCredit: Getty
    A fee of around £73million was agreed between United and Borussia Dortmund in June bringing a long pursuit to an end.
    And the Premier League giants are keen to put the finishing touches to the move as soon as possible now that his international commitments are over.
    The Euro 2020 final ended in disappointment for former Manchester City trainee Sancho as he came off the bench in time for the penalty shootout.
    He saw his spot-kick saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma as England fluffed their final three efforts to hand Italy the crown at Wembley.
    Sancho and his fellow Three Lions stars at United are only likely to get around three weeks off before reporting back for pre-season in early August.
    So all parties want it finalised before he heads off for some sunshine and a much-needed break.
    Meanwhile United are still in talks with the representatives of Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane about a move to England.
    However, United have yet to speak to the Spanish outfit to agree a fee for the 28-year-old French international.

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    That could yet prove another obstacle with reports suggesting they will want north of £50m for the centre-back.
    Another French ace on United chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s radar is Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 18, who is valued in the £25m bracket by his club. He is into the final year of his contract.
    Solskjaer has added Eric Ramsay to United’s first-team coaching set-up.
    The former Chelsea coach will work one-on-one with individual players and also work on the side’s set-plays.
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    Paul Pogba ‘to make decision on Man Utd stay or PSG transfer in next few days’

    PAUL POGBA is set to decide on his Old Trafford future with the France star entering the final year of his Red Devils contract, according to reports. Speculation concerning the Manchester United ace’s club career has been rife in recent months. 
    Man United star Paul Pogba has been linked with a summer switch to Paris Saint-Germain according to reportsCredit: Getty
    Pogba, pictured with Brazil icon Ronaldinho, is currently enjoying a break in MiamiCredit: Rex
    And French outlet TF1 via Get French Football claims the midfielder is due to make a choice on whether to remain in Manchester or seek a potential Paris Saint-Germain move.
    Pogba, 28, was part of the Le Bleus side who suffered a surprise Euros last 16 loss on penalties to Switzerland. 
    The player, who helped steer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to a Europa League final last term, is currently taking a well-earned break in Miami, USA

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    His Florida holiday follows a string of impressive performances for club and country from 2020 to 2021.
    The Paris-born star played in 42 games across all competitions for United last term.
    And the former Juventus ace was one of the standout stars for France in the Euros, netting one goal and providing one assist.
    The current Man United deal for Pogba, who helped his country win the World Cup in 2018, is due to expire in June 2022. 
    And it is feared the player could end up leaving the club for nothing for the second time in nine years following the expiration of his contract.
    The player, who began his career in England as a Red Devils Under-18 starlet in 2009, left the club in 2012 at 19 for a sensational Juventus switch.

    The Prem star proved to be a hit in Serie A winning four league titles and two Player of the Year gongs during a four-season spell. 
    And he would return to United in 2016 for a club-record fee of around £89million to £90m. 
    Reports by French publication RMC claim PSG are confident of sealing a move for Pogba this summer.  
    Pogba was one of France’s best performers at the EurosCredit: Reuters

    It is thought the Red Devils may be forced to cash in on their midfield star this year rather than risk losing him for nothing next summer. 
    And reports suggest the club are hoping to receive a decent fee for the player should he leave Old Trafford
    However, it is thought they may be unlikely to recoup the full figure they paid to bring the midfielder back to Manchester in 2016. 
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    Jadon Sancho will improve Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani after Man Utd transfer, says former coach

    JADON SANCHO will improve Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani when he arrives at Old Trafford, according to the winger’s former coach.The Red Devils have had a £77.5million transfer bid accepted from Borussia Dortmund as the 21-year-old looks a near-certainty to seal his move to the Premier League giants this summer.
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    Sancho is set to arrive at Old Trafford after the Euros have finishedCredit: Getty
    Man Utd’s attacking options are mouthwatering ahead of the 2021-22 seasonCredit: AFP
    And Louis Lancaster, who worked with the England star at Watford during his eight-year spell there as a youth player, believes Sancho will undoubtedly add a great deal to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Man Utd side.
    He told the Stretford Paddock YouTube channel: “Firstly, he’s going to bring goals and assists. He’s not a one-season wonder anymore, he’s proved that, he’s been consistent.
    “His numbers are off the charts — I think he’s getting one goal or assist per game.
    “He’s making the most successful dribbles in Europe, the most entries into the box, so that’s where he is going to excel.
    “But I think Jadon’s greatest quality is that he can add to other people’s games.
    “So though you have spent money and signed one player, I think you’re going to get a better Bruno [Fernandes], a better [Paul] Pogba, Cavani.
    “I think that’s his greatest skill set, adding value to other people’s games.”
    Sancho had a sensational season with Borussia Dortmund during the 2020-21 campaign.

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    The youngster netted 16 goals and provided a remarkable 20 assists as he built on a brilliant first year with the Bundesliga side.
    And now he is set to return to England for the first time since he left United’s rivals Manchester City in 2017.
    Man Utd are also being linked with a number of other players in this summer’s transfer window as they look to close the gap to Premier League champions Man City.
    Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is being strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford in the coming weeks.
    Napoli and Italy defender Giovani Di Lorenzo is also reportedly a Man Utd transfer target.
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    Man Utd eyeing £17m transfer swoop for Italy right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo from Napoli after Euro 2020 final vs England

    MANCHESTER UNITED are set to try and sign Italy right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo after Euro 2020, according to reports.The Napoli defender has been sensational for Roberto Mancini’s men this summer as the Azzurri have made it all the way to the final.
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    Di Lorenzo will likely start in the Euro 2020 final for Italy against England on SundayCredit: Getty
    He has been an integral part of Italy’s success this summerCredit: The Sun
    And Di Lorenzo will almost certainly line up for Italy against England at Wembley on Sunday in what would be his fifth start of the tournament.
    But his club career now looks to be up in the air following rumours linking him with a move to Man Utd before the start of next season.
    According to Il Napolista, the Red Devils have been alerted to the 27-year-old after he revealed during the Euros that he likes the Premier League.
    The move for Di Lorenzo is said to be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s way of bringing in some competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back.
    But if they are to prize him away from Napoli then they will have to stump up £17million.
    Man Utd have been linked with a move for Atletico Madrid and England defender Kieran Trippier.
    But it is thought United are not willing to meet the transfer demands of the LaLiga club.

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    So now Di Lorenzo is the frontrunner to arrive at Old Trafford this summer and threaten Wan-Bissaka’s place on the right side of their defence.
    Di Lorenzo joined Napoli from Empoli in 2019 for just £6.83m and has gone on to play 95 times for the club, scoring seven goals.
    Meanwhile, Man Utd have been busy in the transfer market already as they look to finalise deals for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane.
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    Man Utd ‘very tempted’ by transfer move for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti with Arsenal also keen on French star

    MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly very tempted by a move for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti. But while the Red Devils are keen to land Umtiti, they could face competition from Arsenal.
    Samuel Umtiti is attracting the interest of Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    According to Gol, the Red Devils are leading the chase for the powerful centre-back.
    The French defender fell out of favour under Ronald Koeman at the Nou Camp last season.
    Umtiti was limited to just 16 appearances for Barca and the 27-year-old is likely to be interested in a move to the Premier League.
    The defender was linked with a move to Everton at the end of last year but Carlo Ancelotti’s exit could end this possibility.
    United are focused on strengthening their squad to push rivals Man City after finishing second in the Premier League last season.
    And experienced defender Umtiti would add another physical presence alongside Harry Maguire.
    United have also been strongly linked with a move for Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane.
    But Arsenal have also shown an interest in Umtiti and could offer competition for his signature.

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    The Gunners started their summer rebuild by signing Benfica left-back Nuno Tavares in an £8million deal.
    Barca are reportedly ready to offload Umtiti as they attempt to cut their wage bill due to their financial problems which have been worsened by the pandemic.
    And their focus is on persuading superstar Lionel Messi to stay after his contract expired this summer.

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