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      Eric Bailly in talks over new three-year Man Utd contract and option of extra season with current deal up in summer

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      ERIC BAILLY is in talks over a new contract to extend his stay at Manchester United for another three years.
      The combative centre-back’s current deal is up at the end of next season.

      Eric Bailly is set to be handed a new and improved three-year dealCredit: Reuters

      But manager Ole Solskjaer has seen enough to convince him the 26-year-old still has a future at the club.
      SunSport exclusively revealed talks were planned – and now they are well underway.
      Solskjaer said: “Yeah we have started talking to Eric and Eric’s representative.”
      The deal on offer will be for three years with the option for a further year.

      There have been concerns over the Ivory Coast star’s injury record.
      He has played 100 games in five seasons with the club.
      But Solskjaer is convinced that he is overcoming those problems.
      He said: “Eric is keeping fitter for longer and you can see it in his performances as well. I have been very happy with him.

      “His playing style has made him miss too many games, because 100 games, that’s not enough for the period that he has been here.”
      Bailly thrilled United fans with his celebration for fellow Ivorian Amad after his headed goal in the 1-1 Europa League draw with AC Milan.
      He ran the length of the field to jump on top of the huddle round the 18-year-old following his superb backward header.
      Bailly has played a major part in helping Amad settled in at the club since his move from Serie A side Atalanta.

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      Man Utd ‘want either Harry Kane or Erling Haaland transfer this summer as striker replacements for Anthony Martial’

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      ERLING HAALAND and Harry Kane are reportedly Manchester United’s top targets if they decide to replace Anthony Martial in the summer.
      The French striker is fighting for his future as an unproductive season comes to an end.

      Erling Haaland is reportedly a Manchester United target for the summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Harry Kane has also been linked with replacing Anthony MartialCredit: AP:Associated Press

      With just seven goals in all competitions, he has struggled to keep his place in the team amid Edinson Cavani’s arrival on the scene.
      And the Mirror report on a potentially huge deal being considered if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to make a change.
      Borussia Dortmund star Haaland and Tottenham’s Kane are named as being on the Red Devils’ radar.
      A fee of around £150million has been touted for the Norwegian, who became the fastest-ever player to hit 20 Champions League goals in the week.

      That record was taken off Kane and the Spurs star notched a brace of his own against Dinamo Zagreb last night.
      Whether or not Martial can find some consistency, a new striker may be needed at Old Trafford anyway with Cavani out of contract.
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      Solskjaer is fighting to keep the Uruguayan after the player’s dad revealed his unhappiness in England.

      But SunSport have revealed that he is still waiting on a decision from United regarding his future.
      Cavani was absent for the draw with AC Milan on Thursday, a game which saw Martial limp off with an injury concern of his own.
      The former Monaco forward had threatened to put a decent run together before the blow, given injuries to Cavani and Marcus Rashford.

      Anthony Martial is fighting for his future at Old TraffordCredit: EPA

      A strong outing in the Manchester derby led to Solskjaer remarking: “Anthony was absolutely superb today, he was the Anthony of old.
      “Today he rediscovered himself, he was really strong on the ball and positive.”
      Last month, PAOK youngster Christos Tzolis was linked with United as a cheaper alternative for the upcoming transfer market.
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      Solskjaer says Cavani could stay at Man Utd despite dad’s transfer bombshell and jokes summer heat will change his mind

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has revealed Edinson Cavani could STAY at Manchester United – and hopes the summer sun will convince him to stay at Old Trafford.
      Earlier this week, the Uruguayan striker’s dad, Luis, claimed his son is unhappy in England and is almost certain to head home to South America.

      Edinson Cavani could yet stay at Man Utd despite his dad’s transfer bombshell, says SolskjaerCredit: PA:Press Association

      Solskjaer reckons Cavani could easily stay at Old Trafford beyond this summerCredit: Reuters

      But Solskjaer has revealed he’s thrilled with Cavani’s contributions – while claimed the player himself is ‘proud’ to be at Man Utd.
      Solskjaer said: “I cannot comment on what has been said, I can only say that we’re very pleased with Edinson.
      “He’s really helping the young kids, as we wanted him to.
      “We knew he wasn’t going to be able to play every single game. He helps the rest of the group with his mentality.

      “He will make his decision and he knows that we are very fond of what he’s given to the club, even though he’s probably played less games than he wanted.
      “Edinson’s fully focused on being available for us and working really hard to get fit.
      “He’s very proud to play for Man Utd. He’s always going to give his best.
      “If it’s beyond this season as well… a decision hasn’t been made.”

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      Solskjaer then joked: “As we’ve said, he’s made a great contribution so far. We’ll convince him when the weather in Manchester improves!”
      On Tuesday, Luis told TyC Sports: “My son does not feel comfortable in England and wants to be close to the family again.
      “Edinson is going to end up playing in South America.
      “I want Edinson to play in a team that fights for something important.
      “Edinson had many conversations with [Boca vice-president Juan Roman] Riquelme and he would like to play for Boca.
      “He was always seduced by the idea of playing in Boca. If he returns to South America he is leaning towards Boca.”

      Luis even went as fair as confirming Cavani would quit United this summer.
      He continued: “By the middle of the year he will return to South America.
      “My son’s idea is not to continue there, he wants to return.”
      Earlier this week, SunSport revealed Cavani is demanding answers from United regarding his future having only joined on a free from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
      Cavani has scored six goals, adding two assists, in 18 Premier League games this season after carving out a role as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s No1 central striker.

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      Nemanja Matic leaves door open for Benfica return as Man Utd midfielder admits Lisbon side are ‘always in the heart’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Nemanja Matic opened the door to a potential return to Benfica after admitting the Portuguese side are ‘always in the heart’.
      The Serbian hardman spent two-and-a-half years at the Lisbon side between 2011 and 2014 – either side of stints at old club Chelsea.

      Nemanja Matic hinted he could one day return to BenficaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Matic spent the best part of three years at the Portuguese side between 2011 and 2014Credit: Action Images – Reuters

      Matic said he is ‘very happy’ at Old Trafford and does not think about leaving but did not rule out a return to Portugal if his former side came knocking.
      In an interview with Sport TV, the 32-year-old said: “I still don’t think about finishing my career. Let’s see.
      “For me, Benfica was always in the heart. Let’s see what the future will bring.
      “If Benfica ever thinks it needs me again, let’s think about it, but now I’m very happy at Man United, I don’t think about leaving, but in football you never know.

      If Benfica ever thinks it needs me again, let’s think about it, but now I’m very happy at Man United, I don’t think about leaving, but in football you never know.”
      Nemanja Matic

      “If one day I return to Portugal, the only team I wanted to play in Portugal was Benfica.
      “I was very happy there. Benfica is one of the best clubs in the world.
      “I was very happy there in the team, with the fans and with everyone in the club.
      “Whenever I have time, I like to go through Lisbon. My family also likes it a lot and misses everyone from Lisbon.”

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      Matic is contracted at United until June 2023 after being handed a surprise new deal last summer following a resurgence under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      He had previously been on the cusp of leaving after there had been no negotiations over an extension with his contract expiring at the end of the season.
      Since joining from Chelsea in 2017, Matic has made 146 appearances for United in all competitions, scoring four goals.
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      Cavani ‘wants to leave Man Utd to be with model girlfriend Jocelyn Burgardt in South America for birth of second child’

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      THE pregnancy of Edinson Cavani’s model girlfriend has been cited as one of the reasons the striker is planning to return to South America.
      Argentine press are reporting Jocelyn Burgardt is close to having the couple’s second child and they want to be in Uruguay in June so the birth can take place there.

      Edinson Cavani’s partner is pregnant with their second child

      Hugo Balassone, a journalist on the popular TyC Sports programme in Argentina, claimed last month Jocelyn was pregnant and had returned to Uruguay ahead of the child’s birth.
      Referring during a TV appearance to former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo, now with Boca Juniors, he said: “Rojo mentioned in Boca that he met with Cavani and the Uruguayan told him ‘Wait for me because I’ll be there with you in June’.”
      Moments later he added: “The other piece of important information is that Cavani’s partner is pregnant and living in Uruguay.”
      The 34-year-old is said to be eyeing a move to Boca Juniors after just one season at United, although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Wednesday he was hoping to convince Cavani to stay when the weather in Manchester improved.

      His dad Luis claimed his son did not feel ‘comfortable’ in Manchester and wanted to be closer to his family in an interview earlier this week with TyC Sports, but made no mention of Jocelyn’s pregnancy.
      The couple’s daughter India turns two in May and Cavani also has two sons called Bautista and Lucas from his relationship with former wife and childhood sweetheart Maria Soledad Cabris.
      Argentine media outlet Infobae cited Jocelyn’s pregnancy as one of the three reasons the striker wants out of Old Trafford.
      They also added that his close relationship with Boca vice-president Juan Roman Riquelme and his unhappiness at his three-match ban earlier this season for using the word ‘negrito’ in an online post were other reasons he wanted to leave.

      Cavani reportedly wants to be in Uruguay for the birth of his second child with his partnerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      It said: “His partner Jocelyn Burgardt is close to giving birth and the family’s idea is to return to Uruguay in June to welcome the new heir.
      “After having been away from each other for so long, the Cavani family will be united once again or just a few hundred miles apart if Cavani ends up forming part of Argentinian football.”
      Jocelyn, first linked to Cavani in 2014, keeps a low profile and her Instagram is private.
      She was last pictured in a touching family video the Manchester United frontman posted in January on his social media, showing him painting his daughter’s hands before placing her right palm on his left cheek.
      The pretty 29-year-old, a keen dancer who has starred regularly in the annual carnival which takes place in the Uruguayan city of Bella Union, looked on affectionately as the couple’s pet dog walked past in the background.
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      She was sat with her legs crossed and there was no obvious sign of a baby bump, although her stomach was hidden under a cardigan and little India was in front of her most of the time.
      Cavani, who insisted he was proud to wear the Man United shirt in an Instagram post on Wednesday, revealed last October he nearly quit football after Jocelyn contracted coronavirus.
      He also tested positive after a holiday in Ibiza with his partner where they enjoyed a dinner with former PSG teammates including Angel di Maria and Mauro Icardi.

      The footballer said afterwards: “Family health comes first. Of course I thought about quitting football.
      “I considered that option and the possibility of stopping playing and staying in the countryside and dedicating myself to country life because of the situation.
      “We all suffered with coronavirus and the truth is that it was bad because of the fear it causes. Thanks God we recovered and it evolved well and here we are.”
      Cavani and his wife split in 2014 after allegations of infidelity levelled against the footballer shortly after the birth of Lucas.
      Their marriage was blown apart after the publication of a photo while Cavani was playing for Naples, showing him with his arms round a young Italian journalist named at the time as Maria Rosario Ventrone.

      Maria Soledad was quoted at the time in Italian press as saying: “Edinson has betrayed God, the God he strongly believes in. He’s betrayed his family.”
      The star couple’s subsequent divorce was heavily played out in the Uruguayan press.
      After his split from Maria Soledad, Cavani insisted: “A divorce is always difficult. It’s a failure. But I’m divorcing my wife, not my children.
      “I’ve always behaved in a clear and unmistakable way towards them. I’ve always fulfilled my obligations towards them and will make sure they have all they need now and in the future.”
      Cavani’s romance with Ventrone was short-lived and she blasted him after their split by claiming in an interview: “He left me nine months after we started living together.
      “He was very jealous, almost possessive and I still don’t know why we finished.”
      The United striker is said to have met his current partner through Uruguayan footballer Gaston Ramirez.
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      Man Utd to wait until summer to make Jules Kounde transfer decision with Solskjaer eyeing defender to partner Maguire

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will wait until the summer to make a decision about Sevilla star Jules Kounde, according to reports.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to bring in a top-quality centre-back to partner Harry Maguire next season.

      Man Utd could wait until the summer to make a move for Sevilla star Jules KoundeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Man Utd hope Bailly can prove his worth as Maguire’s long-term partner in defenceCredit: Rex Features

      Victor Lindelof, 26, has been solid if unspectacular alongside the skipper this season.
      Old Trafford legend Gary Neville recently described the partnership between Maguire and Lindelof as a big ‘problem’.
      Eric Bailly, also 26, has looked more impressive when fit.
      The Ivorian’s form has led Man Utd officials to believe he could be the man to partner Maguire, 28, in the heart of defence if he can finally stay injury-free.

      Bailly is likely to be given until the end of the season to prove Solskjaer can spend his summer funds elsewhere.
      However, should the former Villarreal defender fail to stay healthy and in form, United are expected to look to Kounde in the summer, according to Eurosport.
      Kounde, 22, has become one of the highest-rated youngsters in Europe since arriving from Bourdeaux in the summer of 2019.
      But the Frenchman is also attracting interest from European heavyweights Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Juventus.

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      And Sevilla are now hoping to command a fee of around £60million for their in-demand defender.
      Kounde has played 35 times for Sevilla in all competitions this term, even chipping in with three goals.
      Meanwhile, United have been looking at other defensive targets.
      Dayot Upamecano was an early front-runner, before Bayern Munich beat them to the punch.
      Real Madrid duo Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane have both also been linked with summer moves to Old Trafford.
      Los Blancos are tempted to cash-in on Varane with his contract expiring at the end of next season.
      Ramos is still yet to put pen to paper on a new contract at the Bernabeu and is set to walk away on a free this summer.

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      Five goalkeepers Man Utd could sign in summer with David de Gea AND Dean Henderson’s future still up-in-air

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could be in the hunt for a new keeper this summer with doubts over David de Gea and Dean Henderson.
      Current No1 De Gea is on leave after the birth of his baby girl, but his form on the pitch has been patchy for a while.

      David de Gea has struggled for consistent form of lateCredit: AFP or licensors

      Dean Henderson is desperate to become Manchester United No1Credit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail

      Henderson is seemingly not happy to stay as back-up much longer, and enjoyed a stunning campaign last season on loan at Sheffield United.
      The next few games could be vital for Henderson to prove to boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that he should be the future between the sticks.
      Here, SunSport checks out five keepers who could be on United’s shortlist to take on the gloves next season.
      Jan Oblak
      The Red Devils have been tracking the Slovenian star, 28, for over a year, dating back to De Gea’s long-running contract saga.

      However, it’s looking increasingly likely United will NOT be able to afford Oblak’s sensational £103million release clause.
      With two years still to run on his Atletico Madrid contract the Spaniards might need something in return – maybe their former keeper De Gea to replace him…

      Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak has been one of Europe’s top performers for yearsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Gianluigi Donarumma
      Donarumma, 22, is out of contract at the end of the season at AC Milan.

      But United could face stiff competition with Milan having reportedly opened talks over an extension with the keeper.
      And Chelsea are also said to be keen.

      Donarumma is available on a free transfer this summerCredit: Reuters
      Mike Maignan
      Lille’s Maignan was voted the best keeper in the French top flight for the 2018/19 campaign and earned his first France call-up for the Euro 2020 qualifiers at the end of that season
      After an impressive run last season, Lille valued the 24-year-old at £31m.
      Chelsea have previously been credited with an interest in Maignan before they signed countryman Edouard Mendy from Rennes

      Lille stopper Mike Maignan continues to star in Ligue 1Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Kasper Schmeichel
      It would be an emotional one to see Kasper follow in his famous father’s footsteps and guard the goal at Old Trafford.
      While he has not hinted he wants to leave Leicester, at 34 if United come knocking the Dane might find it hard to resist.
      A seasoned Premier League player and still at the very top of his game, Schmeichel would be a top signing.

      Kasper Schmeichel is a Premier League regular and could jump at the chance to follow in dad Peter’s footstepsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Nick Pope
      A dark-horse choice, but Pope has seen off competition from Tom Heaton and Joe Hart at Burnley and is vying with Jordan Pickford to start for England at the Euros.
      Still only 28, Pope could be a long-term solution to United’s keeper conundrum.
      Visibly fuming when he concedes goals, Pope prides himself on clean sheets, and a move to United would aid his chances of ousting Pickford for England.

      Nick Pope is challenging Jordan Pickford to be England’s No1Credit: PA:Press Association
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      Man Utd transfer target Raphael Varane ‘wants Premier League move this summer’ with Real Madrid contract up next season

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      RAPHAEL VARANE is reportedly considering his Real Madrid future amid rumours of a move to Manchester United.
      The Red Devils are keen to strengthen their defence this summer by landing a big name to partner Harry Maguire.

      Raphael Varane could be on the move this summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Kalidou Koulibaly and Jules Kounde are just two of several names linked to the club but Varane is thought to be the number one target.
      And reports out of Spain suggest the Frenchman is keen on a summer transfer.
      Madrid-based daily AS detail Varane increasingly preferring a move to try his hand in a new league.
      At 27, the centre-back has played almost a decade of his career in LaLiga and is coming to a crossroads in his career.

      His contract expires in 2022 and Madrid will do everything in their power to prevent him leaving on a free transfer.
      Therefore, if he confirms to Los Blancos that he does not want to sign a new deal, they will be open to offers at the end of the season.

      Real reportedly want Varane to stay but he is said to be well aware that agreeing a new deal in Spain will severely reduce his chances of winning honours in multiple countries.

      The World Cup winner boasts an enviable trophy cabinet including four Champions League crowns and three LaLiga titles.
      Should he depart, Madrid are thought to be eyeing David Alaba, Pau Torres and Sevilla’s Kounde as a replacement.
      Although the club are already making plans in case club captain Sergio Ramos departs when his deal expires in the summer.
      United could rival Real for Torres and Kounde, having been linked with both.
      However, the chances of multiple big-money acquisitions arriving into Manchester have been quelled by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
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      All clubs in the world are going through the same situation so it’s no different for other clubs than for us.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

      The United boss said earlier this month that the coronavirus pandemic will continue to impact his team’s dealings this summer.
      Solskjaer said: “There’s going to be less transfers happening in the world of football with all these changes.
      “The pandemic is definitely affecting everyone in football, the lack of finances, it’s affected everyone.
      “All clubs in the world are going through the same situation so it’s no different for other clubs than for us.”
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