MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly keeping tabs on Uruguayan international Nicolas De La Cruz – after a recommendation from Edinson Cavani.We’ve also got the very latest on France defender 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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PAUL OF DUTY
France may have crashed out of the Euros last night.
But Man United star Paul Pogba struck an INCREDIBLE goal in the penalty shootout defeat to Switzerland.
And the midfield maestro even had a cheeky dance to celebrate!
Check out the thunderbolt strike and silky disco moves here.
Man Utd’s Paul Pogba shows off dance moves after scoring screamer for France against Switzerland at Euro 2020
TEAM NEWS – ENGLAND VS GERMANY
Gareth Southgate has shifted to a five-man defence as England look to book their place in the Euro 2020 quarters.
Kyle Walker tucks inside along with John Stones and Harry Maguire, leaving Kieran Trippier and Luke Shaw on the flanks.
Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice hold the fort in midfield, with Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling supporting Harry Kane up top.
Meanwhile, Germany have handed starts to Chelsea trio Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Antonio Rudiger.
But Ilkay Gundogan is not fit enough to start, with Leon Goretzka taking his place in midfield.
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BRU-NO
Bruno Fernandes was meant to be the man to inspire Portugal to a second straight European Championship victory.
But to be blunt, Fernandes was utterly anonymous at the tournament.
Let’s take a closer look at just how poor the Man Utd star was…
‘BITTER’
Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand has labelled former United manager Jose Mourinho “bitter” over his Luke Shaw comments.
Shaw struggled under Mourinho and the pair have made public comments about it recently.
But Ferdinand has come to Shaw’s defence.
Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel: “I don’t get it man. Jose Mourinho, look at who he is.
“The guy, the main man, I love Mourinho. He’s a manager I would have loved to play for. But leave the kid alone.
“You messed up his career. He would argue Luke Shaw messed up his career.
“He has to take some responsibility (Luke Shaw) for this period as well, where he didn’t do well under Mourinho.
“But as a manager you have to take a bit of responsibility too in getting the best out of players, that’s your job, that’s your remit to get the best out the players at your disposal but he didn’t with Luke Shaw.
“But leave the kid alone, you’re talking about him taking corners. Please, there’s more to talk about than Luke Shaw taking corners.
“It feels a bit personal to me and it just goes back to me as a pundit now. One of the main things I said when I started this any type of appraisal, or breaking down a situation or a club, it can’t be personal.
“I think Jose, you can tell there’s a bit of bitterness about it. Luke doing well doesn’t reflect well on Jose Mourinho.
“That’s the problem and where the bitterness probably stems from.”
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MAN MOUNTAIN
Man Utd are celebrating a decade of David de Gea, and have posted a throwback to his outstanding performance against Spurs in 2019.
JACK ATTACK
Aston Villa are hopeful that Jack Grealish will sign a new deal, ending Man City and Man Utd’s interest in the England international.
According to the Telegraph, the Villans are optimistic about their chances of tying Grealish down to a new deal.
The England international is attracting a lot of attention from a host of top clubs.
And just days ago it was reported that Man City were close to agreeing a deal for the winger worth £100m.
But now there’s optimism that Grealish will stay put and be apart of Villa’s long-term future.
HARD TO MANAGE
Sven-Goran Eriksson revealed he rejected offers from Chelsea and Manchester United while he was England manager, writes MARC MAYO.
The Swede was in charge of the Three Lions between 2001 and 2006 and went to three major tournaments.
And he revealed that he was in talks with the two Premier League giants over club managerial roles.
Speaking to Ladbrokes, Sven said: “During my time as England manager, I had contact with Manchester United and then Chelsea.
“But it’s almost impossible to leave your contract early as the England national manager to then go on and take over an English club. If you leave England, people will not look very good at you.
“There were discussions with those two clubs, but they never led to anything, and I’m proud to have stuck to my decision to stay in charge of the national team.”
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CAV THAT
Roma have an agreement with Man Utd striker Edinson Cavani, according to reports in Italy.
Despite the 34-year-old signing an extension at United, after having a successful season in front of goal – the Uruguayan is being linked with a return to Italy.
Rumours are circling that Edin Dzeko is close to leaving Roma, and former United boss Jose Mourinho wants Cavani as his replacement.
Damiano Coccia ‘Er Faina’ told the Calciomercato Show on CMIT TV (via Sport Witness): “If Dzeko goes away, Cavani arrives.
“The problem isn’t Dzeko, who wants to leave, but that there’s no team that wants to take the Bosnian. There was a Juventus poll but they are unwilling to give them what they ask for.”
Although it seems unlikely to happen, if it did, Man Utd would be owed compensation.
He added: “Tiago Pinto is strongly probing Cavani, in principle there’s a basic agreement between the club and the player.
“The problem is that Cavani isn’t expiring and it will be necessary to give United compensation.”
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‘I’M SURE HE KNOWS THE PLAYERS’
Marcus Rashford has backed England team-mate Jadon Sancho to make an impact against Germany.
The Man Utd-linked winger Sancho currently plays in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dourtmund.
And today he’ll be facing some familiar faces when England take on Germany at Wembley.
Rashford said: “In a way, yes, because he’s played a lot of football against them, more than the rest of us.
“I’m sure he knows the players, their characteristics, strengths and weaknesses and he’s definitely someone that can exploit them.
“If one thing doesn’t quite work we have a big opportunity to change things and adapt in the game.
“Adaptability is one of the biggest skills in football and there’s a lot of times in a game where you have to change or tweak something slightly to hurt your opponents.
“The fact that he’s played against them a lot, he’s hurt them a lot as well, it will be a big factor for us.”
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POG TOP
Now that France are out of Euro 2020, Man Utd COULD focus on tying Paul Pogba down to a new deal.
The deal could see him leapfrog David de Gea at the top of Man Utd’s highest earners list.
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KEANE-POGBA PARTNERSHIP
Roy Keane’s old rival Patrick Vieira believes that Keane would have been the perfect midfield partner to unlock Paul Pogba.
The ITV pundit, speaking after France’s shock Euro 2020 exit to Switzerland, said: “Yes I completely agree when you look at his potential, what he can do on the field, you expect more from him.
“I think if he played next to Roy he would be a different player.
“He needs somebody behind his back, to put him under pressure every day, to be really demanding on him.”
‘HE CAN BE FRUSTRATING’
Man Utd legend Roy Keane has said that midfielder Paul Pogba “can be frustrating”.
France spectacularly crashed out of Euro 2020 on penalties to Switzerland.
And Pogba scored a worldie, but struggled in parts of the game – leading to criticism from both Gary Neville and Keane.
Keane, in particular, said: “He can be frustrating.
“This is all a part of Paul’s character, which people love to see, but then I’d be looking at the goal they conceded in injury time, where he was sloppy in midfield. That’s the bit I’d be really critical about.
“It seems harsh because he’s done some brilliant stuff going forward tonight. There’s no doubting Paul’s quality, just the other side, maybe his maturity.
“We’ve mentioned all night, and United have had the same problem, can he play in a two in midfield? He probably can’t, doesn’t have the discipline.
“He was at his best in Juventus when he probably got a bit more freedom and was surrounded by more men, more characters, probably better quality players.
“But even today, he still leaves you frustrated. For all his brilliant quality coming forward, I still think he lacks that discipline defensively.
“That’s the key, the top players manage to do it week in week out and Paul, to me, still doesn’t quite do it.”
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DERBY DAY
Man Utd start off the 2021-22 Premier league season against rivals Leeds at Old Trafford!
AMBITIOUS
Jamaica want Man Utd superstar Mason Greenwood to switch his international allegiances from England to help fire them to the 2022 World Cup.
According to the Telegraph, Jamaica are aiming to persuade the United academy graduate – who is eligible to play for the country due to his parents.
Greenwood was in Gareth Southgate’s provisional England squad ahead of Euro 2020.
But an injury saw Greenwood pull himself out of contention for the final squad.
HOME STRAIGHT
The deal for Man Utd to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho is in the final stages.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, both clubs are working on a payment structure to get an agreement in the coming days.
But there’s still some details to fix.
Jadon Sancho deal still at same – final… 🏁 – stages between Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund. 🔴 #MUFCBoth clubs working on payment structure in order to complete the agreement in the next few days. Still details to be fixed, then it’ll be done. #Sancho— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2021
GOOD MORNING RED DEVILS FANS
Jadon Sancho looks set to become Manchester United’s second-highest earner.
He will pen a contract worth £350,000 a WEEK – TRIPLE his current wages at Borussia Dortmund.
David De Gea is United’s top earner on £375k a week.
And Sancho’s arrival will push Paul Pogba down to third, with £290k a week.
Meanwhile, Jamaica are lining up a move to convince Mason Greenwood to switch nationalities, reports say.
The Caribbean nation are looking to make a big push for the World Cup next year and have recently persuaded West Ham forward Michail Antonio to play in their qualifiers.
Greenwood qualifies for Jamaica through his parents and is able to switch allegiances despite featuring for England in a Uefa Nations League game.
Finally, Ben Amos has completed a free transfer to Wigan after reportedly rejecting an emotional return to Man United.
The 31-year-old allowed his contract to run down at Charlton Athletic before agreeing a two-year deal at the DW Stadium.
The Addicks were keen to re-sign him this summer as were another of his former clubs, United, according to the Mail.
The report adds that the Red Devils were interested in additional goalkeeping cover but Amos wanted to play regular football.
STEVIE GLEE
Former Man United defender Phil Neville has named his dream five-a-side team – where he picked Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard over Paul Scholes.
The Inter Miami manager did name four of his former Red Devils team-mates.
But he forgot to include his close friend!
What do you make of Neville’s famous five?
PAUL THE OTHER ONE
Paul Pogba scored a mind-blowing goal for France against Switzerland.
The Man United star pulled the trigger on an incredible long-range rocket to net the decisive strike for his side.
Take a look at Pogba’s piece of magic here!
THREE N’ EASY
Jadon Sancho looks set to become Manchester United’s second-highest earner.
He will pen a contract worth £350,000-a-WEEK – TRIPLE his current wages at Borussia Dortmund.
David De Gea is United’s top earner on £375k a week.
And Sancho’s arrival will push Paul Pogba down to third, with £290k a week.
WOOD HE CHANGE?
Jamaica are lining up a move to convince Mason Greenwood to switch nationalities, reports say.
The Caribbean nation are looking to make a big push for the World Cup next year and have recently persuaded West Ham forward Michail Antonio to play in their qualifiers.
Greenwood qualifies for Jamaica through his parents and is able to switch allegiances despite featuring for England in a Uefa Nations League game.
FER REAL
Bruno Fernandes was meant to be the man to inspire Portugal to a second straight European Championship victory.
But to be blunt, the Man United ace was utterly anonymous at the tournament.
Here’s a close look at how poor Fernandes was at Euro 2020…
I AM THE LLOR
Man Utd target Marcos Llorente has opened up over his future and admitted ‘anything can happen’.
The Atletico Madrid star told AS: “‘I have many years left (on my contract). My idea is to stay, I’m fine, I’m happy at Atletico Madrid.
“We have had a great season winning La Liga. Anything can happen in football, but I don’t think about that kind of thing.
“There were conversations a long time ago, it is true, but nothing happened and the negotiation was not completed. I have no problem.”
BEN AND GONE
Ben Amos has completed a free transfer to Wigan after reportedly rejecting an emotional return to Manchester United.
The 31-year-old allowed his contract to run down at Charlton Athletic before agreeing a two-year deal at the DW Stadium.
The Addicks were keen to re-sign him this summer as were another of his former clubs, United, according to the Mail.
The report adds that the Red Devils were interested in additional goalkeeping cover but Amos wanted to play regular football.
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