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      4pm Erling Haaland and Donny van de Beek swap interest, Ibrahimovic left in tears, Neto £50m EXCLUSIVE

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly open to using Donny van de Beek as a makeweight to sign Erling Haaland.Meanwhile SunSport can exclusively reveal that the Red Devils are interested in bringing Pedro Neto to Old Trafford in a £50m summer transfer.
      And Sweden star Zlatan Ibrahimovic burst into tears when asked about his son during a press conference after his international return.
      Stay up to date with our blog, below, for all the latest from Old Trafford…

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      UNITED NATION
      Manchester United have provided some of England’s finest ever players.
      The Three Lions two top goalscorers – Sir Bobby Charlton and Wayne Rooney – were both best for their country during their time at Old Trafford.
      Other names trip off the tongue – Beckham, Robson, Ferdinand.
      So, we at SunSport decided to pick our ultimate Manchester United England XI of players who starred for the Red Devils while winning caps for their country.
      To be included, they must have won at least one cap while playing for United…

      MAD JOURNEY
      Manchester United star Amad Diallo’s meteoric rise continued after he was called up by the Ivory Coast.
      The 18-year-old starlet could make his full international debut for the African nation this month.
      United confirmed his call-up to Patrice Beaumelle’s Elephants side alongside team-mate Eric Bailly.
      Both Red Devils are part of the 30-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

      GREEN WITH ENVY
      Manchester United star Mason Greenwood has been forced to pull out of England U21s squad due to injury.
      The striker has since been replaced by Norwich City playmaker Todd Cantwell.

      AL OVER
      Manchester United are reportedly out of the running to sign David Alaba with the defender keen to join either Real Madrid or Barcelona.
      The 28-year-old will be departing Bayern Munich in the summer when his contract expires having refused to agree a new deal in Bavaria.
      But according to Sky in Germany, Alaba – who can play as a centre-back, left-back or in midfield – has his heart set on a move to Spain.
      UNITED WE STAND
      Manchester United’s chances of securing a top-four finish have improved with an easier run-in than rivals Chelsea, Tottenham and Leicester.

      (THREE) LION IN WAIT
      Manchester United loanee Jesse Lingard has shared his delight at returning to the England fold following his recent form at West Ham.
      He told West Ham TV: “It’s brilliant, and it’s about getting minutes and getting regular football and trying to do the best I can.
      “The team has helped me tremendously and I can’t thank the players and staff for welcoming me enough and it’s time to crack on now.”
      MORE FROM SHAW
      Luke Shaw also claimed that his current form has been better than when he won the United player of the year prize in 2018/19.
      He told Sky Sports: “I was nowhere near my best then. If I am honest, it was quite a poor season from everyone.
      “Maybe I was just one of the ones who stood out a little bit more but I was nothing special.
      “Definitely now is the best period I have had. I have managed to sustain a run of games and keep playing. I am enjoying it and I think that is the most important thing that I wanted to get back, that enjoyment of football. Getting back to doing what I enjoy doing.”

      SHAW THING
      Luke Shaw admitted Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has helped him mature at Manchester United.
      He told Sky Sports: “His man-management is second to none. The way he conducts himself in terms of how he speaks to the players, it gets the best out of them. You can see that.
      “He deals with situations perfectly in terms of what is needed, especially at a big club like Manchester United.
      “He takes the pressure off the lads and takes it all himself. Sometimes it is not fair because we are the ones on the pitch and we need to take our fair share too. For me, especially, from what I had before Ole came in, it is a total difference. It has pushed me to a new level.”
      FRESH LIONS
      England boss Gareth Southgate revealed his 26-man squad last week for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, with a few United stars expected to face San Marino.
      Here’s how they could lined up…

      MARC UP
      Marcus Rashford is the most-valuable player on the planet – worth a staggering 15 per cent of Manchester United’s entire squad value.
      According to the latest data from CIES Football Observatory, the England forward, 23, is valued between £130million and £170m.

      BECKS BACKING
      David Beckham is confident superstar players Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will be interested in signing for his MLS side Inter Miami.
      Speaking to ESPN: “When we announced Miami, there was always going to be talk about what players we were going to bring in, whether it was Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar.
      “There was always going to be those discussions. I actually don’t think it’s a tough one for players to decide, to be honest, because it’s a great place.
      “Obviously, it’s a great city, I feel like we’ve got a great fan base, but I also understand there’s great talent in Miami and South Florida, and I think we have a real opportunity.
      “Miami is a city that has that pull on players who have been playing in Europe that are big stars.”
      STRING TO THEIR BOW
      Salford have turned to Derby’s Under-23 coach Gary Bowyer as their new boss until the end of the season.
      Manchester United legend Gary Neville sacked Richie Wellens yesterday with the club’s promotion campaign on the rocks.
      Bowyer said in a statement posted on Salford’s website: “I’m delighted to be here, I’ve got to first and foremost thank Wayne Rooney, Darrell Russell at Derby County for being so helpful to allow me to come here.
      “Obviously today is a case of meeting the players and setting the expectations of what we expect of them from now until the end of the season.
      “We want them to be playing aggressive football both with and without the ball, and have a right good go at these remaining 11 games.
      “We have an opportunity like everybody else in this league to try and force our way into the reckoning to try and get into the play-offs and see if we can do that.”

      ONE IN, WIJN OUT
      Liverpool are reportedly in the running to sign Manchester United target Aaron Ramsey this summer.
      A new midfielder could be on the agenda at Anfield with Georginio Wijnaldum’s contract expiring.
      And a potential replacement has been named in the Italian press.
      According to CalcioMercato, Juventus star Ramsey is considering interest from both Liverpool and West Ham.

      HITTING BACK
      Fred has called for people to ‘fight’ against racist abuse on social media after being targeted at the weekend.
      The 28-year-old Brazilian was the victim of sickening racism online following Man Utd’s 3-1 defeat to Leicester in the FA Cup on Sunday.
      Social media comments filled with hate and, above all, racism: we cannot feed that culture. We cannot aceppt it. We have to fight it always. We are bigger and better than that. Enough! pic.twitter.com/bR2ibDms6k— Fred Rodrigues (@Fred08oficial) March 22, 2021

      DAN THE MAN
      Rob Page has claimed that Wales are set to reap the benefits of Dan James’ return to form with Manchester United.
      He said: “DJ played in the past even without playing minutes at club level.
      “But it is beneficial for us if you have players coming in who are playing week in, week out.
      “He has now got himself back into the team and worked really hard to get back into the team.
      “He looks a threat every time he plays. I think it was always going to be the case with DJ he went from Swansea playing Championship football to being thrown in the deep end.
      “He has gone into a huge club in Man United and impressed rightly so from the start.
      “But with a young player you are going to get levels of inconsistency and you have to manage that.
      “I think Man United have done that now. At the right time they have pulled him out.”

      BEEK SALE
      Donny van De Beek could be offered as a ‘makeweight’ in potential dealings with Borrusia Dortmund, reports say.
      The Dutchman has struggled for minutes this season, causing his future to remain in doubt.
      According to 90Min, United are willing to use Van de Beek in player plus cash deals with Dortmund in the summer.
      They have been linked with both Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland in the past, two targets believed to still be wanted by United.
      STICK OR TWIST
      Manchester United will sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer if he does not win them the Europa League, according to former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy.
      Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “They can’t be blaming tiredness for a loss at Leicester in the FA Cup and their squad not being strong enough.
      “United competing in the Europa League is not good enough, first and foremost, the fans know that, the club know that and Ole knows that.
      “Not progressing in the Champions League was a massive, massive blow for them. Yes, they’re going to get in the top four… but so they damn should!
      “He’s in a position for me where the Europa League, for me, has become monumental for him and the club.
      “I like him and I’m not one who wants to see managers sacked and I do think they’ve made some strides forward, but Manchester United have to be doing better.
      “If they don’t win the Europa League and only finish in the top four then I think they’ll make a change.”
      LION HEARTS
      England players, including Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw, have been given permission to take the knee before the World Cup qualifiers.
      The gesture in support of Black Lives Matter was in doubt because Fifa see it as a political issue.
      But Uefa now oversee the World Cup qualifiers meaning England’s players and their opponents will be free to take the knee.

      RUUD AWAKENING
      Ruud Van Nistelrooy has discussed the pressures of being Manchester United’s number nine following continued doubts around Anthony Martial.
      He told Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel, Vibe with Five: “It’s a big responsibility, of course.
      “When people are welcoming you, everyone is on a great positive vibe and that’s the beginning.
      “After one or two seasons, the responsibility and you start to feel that, with every game.
      “That’s the pressure you have to deal with. As the expectations grow, the press are there, one game you don’t score and it’s a big problem. That’s something you have to deal with and it’s a huge responsibility.”
      GOOD-BAILLY
      Eric Bailly believes Manchester United only want him to sign a new contract so they can receive a larger transfer fee this summer.
      The Ivorian, who arrived at Old Trafford in 2016, has 15 months left on his current deal at the club.
      A friend of the defender told Sky Sports: “Eric loves the club and the fans, his family are settled in Manchester and he’d like nothing more than to spend the rest of his career at Old Trafford.
      “But he feels the club has been very disrespectful towards him and frankly he’s had enough.
      “He feels that no matter what he does, he will never be first choice for Ole.
      “He now realises he’s too good and too young to spend his time sitting on the bench.”

      GOOD MORNING MAN UTD FANS
      Erling Haaland could QUIT this summer if Borussia Dortmund miss out on the Champions League.
      Dortmund now sit fifth in the Bundesliga, a massive 18 points adrift of leaders Bayern Munich.
      Worryingly, they’re four points adrift of Eintracht Frankfurt in the final Champions League spot.
      And Donny van De Beek could be offered as a ‘makeweight’ in potential dealings with Dortmund.
      The Dutchman has struggled for minutes this season, causing his future to remain in doubt.
      Elsewhere, Ryan Giggs and his former partner are at loggerheads over their pet dog after their split.
      The Man Utd great and PR worker Kate Greville both want ownership of six-month-old puppy Mac.
      The pair, who split after police were called to his home and arrested him on suspicion of assault, had even bought another dog, Atlas, which they hoped would be company for Mac.
      SEEYA SERGE
      Sergio Romero has all but confirmed his Old Trafford exit by putting his luxury mansion up for sale.
      The sprawling Cheshire pad is up for an eye-watering £3.5million or can be rented for £22,000-a-month.
      The high-spec pad has six bedrooms all with en-suites.
      There is a triple garage for any luxury motors the undoubtedly wealthy new occupants may have.
      It boasts 10,000 sq feet and five reception rooms which provide plenty of space to host guests. And it even has a games room complete with table tennis table.
      The house sits at the end of a secure gated drive in an area popular with footballers from both Man Utd and their bitter rivals City.

      PS-GLEE
      PSG are reportedly ready to rival Barcelona for Memphis Depay.
      Mundo Deportivo claims Mauricio Pochettino is a big fan of the Lyon striker.
      And he is keen to raid PSG’s rivals for their star man this summer.
      Manchester United flop Depay, 27, is out of contract at the end of the campaign and will be available on a free transfer.
      Barcelona were thought to be leading the race for his signature, with boss Ronald Koeman making Depay one of his key players during his time managing the Netherlands.
      But joining PSG would allow Depay to stay in France, where he’s resided since January 2017.

      EDIN NOWHERE
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed that Manchester United are talking to Edinson Cavani about a new deal.
      And that the Uruguayan star is listening.
      As Sun Sport revealed Cavani has grown unhappy over the sound of silence from within Old Trafford regarding a new deal.
      He had been preparing to quit at the end of the season when his year’s contract runs out to realise a boyhood dream of playing for Boca Juniors.
      The 34-year-old striker’s father declared he would be leaving while there are reports that he already has a verbal agreement with the Argentine club.
      But Solskjaer said: “We want a competitive squad and we need someone up there to score the goals for us.
      “So we’re looking at it. We’re speaking to Eddy. Edinson is a top striker and whatever he decides to do, let’s see. But we’re in good dialogue with him.”

      HAARD EXIT
      Man Utd have been given a boost in their pursuit of Erling Haaland – with the striker set to QUIT this summer if Borussia Dortmund miss out on the Champions League, according to reports.
      The Norwegian wonderkid, 20, showed his frustration on Saturday as he stormed off the pitch following his side’s 2-2 draw with Koln.
      Haaland scored twice including a last-gasp equaliser to salvage a point for his side.
      But he was left fuming as he hurled his shirt aside and raced down the tunnel.
      Dortmund now sit fifth in the Bundesliga, a massive 18 points adrift of leaders Bayern Munich.
      Worryingly, they’re four points adrift of Eintracht Frankfurt in the final Champions League spot.
      And now, AS have claimed Haaland could walk away from Dortmund this summer, with Man Utd and Real Madrid poised, if they miss out on a seat at Europe’s top table.
      The Spanish publication has even claimed Haaland has spoken to his agent, Mino Raiola, to make it crystal clear he wants to quit if Champions League football is off the table at the Westfalenstadion.

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      Man Utd lead Chelsea in transfer fight for Barcelona whizz Ilaix Moriba, 18, whose £86m buy-out clause runs out in 2022

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly leading the race to sign Barcelona whizzkid Ilaix Moriba.The 18-year-old midfielder has caught the eye of a number of clubs in Europe – despite only having made seven appearances for the Catalans this season.
      Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Barcelona youngster Ilaix MoribaCredit: Rex
      Ilaix Morbia has made seven appearances for Barca this season, scoring one goal and providing two assistsCredit: EPA
      Moriba, who joined Barcelona’s academy in 2010, has impressed in his handful of appearances for Ronald Koeman’s side – scoring one goal and bagging two assists.
      RB Leipzig and Chelsea are said to be two of the clubs impressed by the teenager’s displays this season.
      But according to Mundo Deportivo, United are ahead of their Premier League rivals in the race to land the Guinean-born Spaniard.
      If the Red Devils were to make a move for Moriba in the summer, they would have to meet his whopping £86million release clause.
      Moriba’s contract with Barca – who are currently second in the La Liga table – is set to expire in the summer of 2022.
      But according to his father Mamady Kourouma – who acts as his agent – his intention is to stay with the Catalan club.
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      Moriba was the subject of interest from Manchester City chief Pep Guardiola in the summer of 2019 before he penned a professional contract with Barca.
      And he would’ve linked up with the former Barca boss had it not been for a late change of heart from his dad.
      Kourouma said: “We met with Txiki Begiristain [City’s sporting director] and he explained his entire project to us.
      “We liked it because they bet a lot on him. A few weeks later we had the tickets to travel to Manchester and sign the contract.

      “I cancelled it the morning that we had to go there. I wanted Ilaix to be an example and a reference for the next generations of Barcelona.
      ”We managed to reach an agreement where we all came out winning.”
      Barcelona will be back in action on Sunday night, travelling to the Basque Country to take on Real Sociedad.
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      Man Utd work on transfer plan for Solskjaer’s long-term future with three positions targeted and deals for academy kids

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly already lining up summer targets as they plan for a long-term future under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.The Red Devils announced a new recruitment team of football director John Murtough and ex-midfielder Darren Fletcher as technical director last week.
      John Murtough and Darren Fletcher are heading up Manchester United’s recruitmentCredit: Getty
      Jadon Sancho is once again on United’s radarCredit: Getty
      Raphael Varane could swap Real Madrid to partner Harry Maguire at Old TraffordCredit: AP
      The Telegraph reports the duo have begun work on an end-of-season shortlist with the club targeting a centre-back, right-winger and young central midfielder.
      Solskjaer is set to pen a new £9million-a-year-deal at Old Trafford with just over a year left on his current contract.
      The Norwegian, 48, was given the job on a permanent basis in March 2019, having replaced Jose Mourinho in the hot seat.
      After Solskjaer orchestrated a 2-0 derby win over league leaders Manchester City, club chief Ed Woodward said: “The progress made by Ole and the players this season is clear.
      “He is adding to the optimism we feel about the future on and off the pitch.”
      And United are set to throw their weight behind the manager by giving the former super sub a £2m pay rise and final say on their transfer targets.
      Old Trafford chiefs are laying out their transfer strategy as they hope to push for silverware in the coming seasons and Eurosport reports this week they are discussing targets for the next window.
      Last year’s No1 aim Jadon Sancho is again on the radar as the club look to bring in another attacking wideman.
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      Pedro Goncalves – Bruno Fernandes’ replacement at Sporting Lisbon – is a cheaper option with a release clause of £51.7m, more than 50 per cent less than the £104m Borussia Dortmund want for Sancho.
      Leeds’ Raphina is another alternative and Fernandes could help swing a move after striking up a friendship with the 24-year-old at Sporting.
      United have made no secret of their desire to sign a centre-back to be the long-term partner for skipper Harry Maguire in the heart of defence.
      Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane would bring vast experience and reportedly wants a Prem move with his Bernabeu deal up next season.
      SunSport revealed target Jules Kounde has had his asking price lowered to around £50m by Sevilla.
      The Red Devils have also been linked with Malmo’s Anel Ahmedhodzic but both they and Prem rivals Chelsea face a battle to prevent Atalanta winning the race for the 21-year-old Bosnian.
      United are believed to be in talks with Nikola Milenkovic’s agent over a £30m move for the wantaway Firorentina defender.
      And SunSport exclusively revealed Fletcher is keen on Stoke teenager Nathan Collins from his time at the club.

      The main star who could fit the bill of a young centre-mid is West Ham’s Declan Rice.
      But David Moyes has rated him at over £100m and Chelsea are also interested in their old academy reject.
      Ex-United ace Owen Hargreaves urged his old side to sign Rice because of his unlimited potential.
      United’s long-term planning has been visible with three talented youngsters penning lengthy deals to remain at Old Trafford this week.
      Defender Teden Mengi, 18, agreed terms until 2024 today and is gaining experience on loan with Wayne Rooney’s Derby.
      Hannibal Mejbri, 18, signed a long-term deal having impressed since his arrival from Monaco in 2019.
      Swedish forward Anthony Elanga also committed to a long-term contract to stay at Carrington.
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      Teden Mengi signs new Man Utd contract as 18-year-old becomes latest youngster to commit future

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Teden Mengi has signed a new three-year deal at the club – keeping him at Old Trafford until June 2024.The 18-year-old defender made his senior debut in the Europa League last season against LASK.
      Teden Mengi has extended his deal at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Mengi will be at the club until June 2024 having joined aged sevenCredit: Getty
      Mengi was promoted to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first-team squad at the start of this campaign.
      He joined Wayne Rooney’s Derby in January to gain more experience after playing ten times for the Red Devils’ Under-23s in the first half of the season.
      Mengi has already starred six times for Rooney’s Rams after United’s all-time top scorer phoned him to convince him to come.
      The young centre-back has been at Old Trafford since the age of seven, coming through the academy and captaining age group sides throughout.
      England Under-19 international Mengi is the third United youngster to put pen to paper this week.
      Hannibal Mejbri, 18, signed a long-term deal having impressed since his arrival from Monaco in 2019.
      Swedish forward Anthony Elanga also committed to a long-term contract to stay at Carrington.
      The 18-year-old wideman was United’s youth team player of the year last season.
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      After joining Derby until the end of the season in the last window, Mengi told Rams TV: “I’m really excited and I’m buzzing to be here.
      “When I first heard Derby County were interested, it was a no-brainer for me to be in the Championship against good opponents and to be playing men’s football. I am really happy to be here.
      “I think I did well in the Under-23s last season so I think I need a new challenge. I am a fighter with a willingness to defend and a ball-playing centre-back and vocal as well. I am ready to kick on and this is a brilliant opportunity for me.”
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      Man Utd target Bruno Fernandes’ Sporting replacement Pedro Goncalves as half-price Jadon Sancho alternative

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly targeting Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Goncalves as a half-price alternative to signing Jadon Sancho.Sporting signed Wolves flop Goncalves in August to fill the void left by Bruno Fernandes’ departure to Old Trafford in January 2020.
      Manchester United are lining up Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro GoncalvesCredit: EPA
      Bruno Fernandes’ replacement at Sporting Lisbon could join him at Old TraffordCredit: Rex
      United would have to pay £104m to snare Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho this summerCredit: Getty
      And the 22-year-old has bagged 15 goals in just 21 appearances to fire Sporting to the verge of their first league crown for 19 years.
      The Telegraph reports United are looking at Goncalves as a cheaper right-sided forward than last year’s No1 target Sancho.
      Goncalves’ super form has alerted a number of European giants to his availability for £51.7million, thanks to a buyout clause.
      Although he has predominantly played in a central position this season, Goncalves is equally adept on the right wing.
      The latest reports from Germany suggest Borussia Dortmund would be willing to sell Sancho, 20, for around £104m this summer.
      Triggering Goncalves’ release clause would therefore be more than 50 per cent less expensive than the cost of a successful bid for Three Lions ace Sancho.
      And the Portuguese star has netted NINE more goals than Sancho has managed in the same number of games in the Bundesliga this term.
      Fernandes could help swing a deal as although he left Sporting before Goncalves arrived, the pair are both represented by Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes.
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      He could also be pivotal in negotiations with Leeds’ Raphina, another winger on United’s shortlist, as the two were team-mates at the Estadio Jose Alvalade before Marcelo Bielsa’s man joined Rennes in 2019.
      The Express claims the duo are still in virtually daily contact after hitting it off in the Portuguese capital.
      Goncalves’ form has been so prolific that Sporting are doing better than when they had United’s Fernandes on the books.
      Goncalves made one Carabao Cup appearance under Nuno Espirito Santo but left the large Portuguese contingent at Molineux for Famalicao in 2019.
      The struggling top-flight club sold him on to Sporting for £5.85m last summer and the league leaders are set to receive a huge windfall if he moves on again.
      Liverpool are also thought to be interested and last month reports suggested they were prepared to activate Goncalves’ release clause after tracking the player.
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      Man Utd ‘clear favourites to land £30m Nikola Milenkovic’ with Fiorentina defender’s ‘suitcase ready’ ahead of transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly the clear favourites to snare Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic for £30million.
      The Red Devils have made no secret of their desire to sign a long-term partner for skipper Harry Maguire in the heart of defence.

      Nikola Milenkovic is reportedly ready to pack his bags and leave Fiorentina for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty

      And Milenkovic, 23, could be the man to fill the role as Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport reports he has his ‘suitcase ready’.
      The report states the Serbian is ready to leave this summer after turning down a contract extension.
      His deal in Florence runs until 2022 but both he and France legend Franck Ribery are believed to have their bags packed ready to move on at the end of the season.
      A Premier League destination looks to be his preferred choice with Old Trafford most likely.

      Gazzetta claims United have been in contact with the player’s agent since last summer and therefore could have an edge in negotiations.
      Swede Victor Lindelof has failed to appease his critics and has to contend with chronic back pain, while Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe have not done enough to convince they are the future.
      Prem champs Liverpool are also mentioned with Milenkovic after their extensive injury crisis at the back this season.
      Fiorentina appear unwilling to budge on their £30m asking price.

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      The Serie A side are set for a huge windfall after plucking Milenkovic from Serbian outift Partizan for just £5m in 2017.
      The versatile defender is also comfortable at right-back and has made 25 league appearances this season, bagging three goals and one assist.
      Fiorentina have 29 points from 27 games in the Italian league and sit 13th after finishing last season in tenth.
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      Man Utd potential Under-25 XI of Sancho, Diallo and Collins as Darren Fletcher eyes transfer for Stoke teen

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could field an incredible Under-25 XI if they can add the signings of Jadon Sancho and Darren Fletcher’s Stoke target Nathan Collins.
      Fletcher joined Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s coaching staff in January and clearly made a big impression.

      The Scot was named as the club’s new technical director last week with John Murtough getting the nod as United’s first football director.
      And SunSport exclusively revealed the former midfielder is keen on 19-year-old Collins from his time with the Potters.
      Fletcher spent two years at the Bet365 Stadium while Collins was coming through the club’s academy.
      The youngster made his debut in the same season Fletcher called time on his playing career in 2019.

      The 6ft 4in Irishman is one of the most hotly-tipped defenders in the Championship, having made 27 appearances for Michael O’Neill’s men this season.
      And he has been in impressive form with the Potters hovering around mid-table in the Championship.
      United have made no secret of their desire to sign a long-term partner for skipper Harry Maguire in the heart of defence.
      Swede Victor Lindelof has failed to win over critics and is managing chronic back pain.

      United are still linked with a move for last year’s No1 target Jadon Sancho, 20, and the Borussia Dortmund star would fit right into a team of stellar Red Devils youngsters.
      First-team duo Marcus Rashford, 23, and Mason Greenwood, 19, could lead the line with Amad Diallo, 18, on the other wing to Sancho – fresh from netting his first senior United goal.
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      Donny van de Beek would finally make the starting XI with the 23-year-old potentially partnered by Scott McTominay, 24, in the middle of the park.
      Brandon Williams and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are both young enough to take up the full-back spots with Collins lining up alongside another one of Maguire’s partners in Axel Tuanzebe.
      Dean Henderson is desperate to permanently displace David De Gea as SunSport revealed he expects to be No1 next season.
      But the former Sheffield United loanee doesn’t have to worry about the experienced Spaniard for this side – with the 24-year-old slotting straight in to take the gloves.
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      Chelsea to battle Man Utd for Ilaix Moriba transfer after ‘missing out on Barcelona wonderkid’s signature in 2019’

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      CHELSEA and Manchester United are both battling for Ilaix Moriba after missing out on the Barcelona wonderkid in 2019, reports say.
      Moriba is the latest youngster to burst into Ronald Koeman’s team this season.

      Chelsea and Manchester United are both battling for Ilaix Moriba, reports say.Credit: Rex Features

      The 18-year-old has made six appearances in all competitions and scored his first-ever goal in their 2-0 win against Osasuna this month.
      But Moriba came close to joining Pep Guardiola at Man City two years ago when doubts emerged over a new Barca deal.
      He ended up staying at the Nou Camp, but according to Sport, Chelsea and United are still tracking the midfielder.
      So too are Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, with clubs said to have asked ex-Barca club director Eric Abidal to take Moriba on loan in the past.

      City were so close to signing the Spaniard, he had even booked a plane ticket to the Etihad as he searched for his first professional contract.
      But at the last minute, his dad Mamady Kourouma cancelled the ticket on the morning of the flight after a breakthrough in contract talks with Barca.
      Mamady said: “With Barcelona, the negotiations did not advance.
      “We met with Txiki Begiristain [City’s sporting director] and he explained his entire project to us.

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      “We liked it because they bet a lot on him. A few weeks later we had the tickets to travel to Manchester and sign the contract.
      “I cancelled it the morning that we had to go there. I wanted Ilaix to be an example and a reference for the next generations of Barcelona.
      “His friends were gone. If he stayed, it was proof Barca was betting on the youth players.
      “We managed to reach an agreement where we all came out winning.”
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