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MANCHESTER UNITED women have won at Old Trafford for the first time after beating West Ham 2-0.Meanwhile Juventus are reportedly keen on a swap deal for Paul Pogba to return to Turin.
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REMINDER
A reminder of one of the big stories of the last couple of days.
Manchester United have reportedly made a £68.5million enquiry for Atletico Madrid winger Marcos Llorente.
What do we make of that?
Llorente is a highly-rated talent in SpainCredit: AFP
KIT CONTROVERSY
Manchester United’s home kit for next season has reportedly been leaked online.
The plain adidas design has no pattern but opinion was split among fans – particularly over the version which included their new sponsor TeamViewer.
The leaked Man Utd kit caused a lot of talk on social media

Opinion was split among the way the TeamViewer sponsorship looks
Images claiming to depict the Red Devil’s home kit next season were uploaded by footyheadlines.
And it seems like adidas have copied Nike’s style from this season by placing the club logo and their own badge in the centre of the shirt.
England’s home kit and Tottenham’s yellow installment this season are both styled in the same fashion.
The Three Lions’ strip in particular is already being hailed as a modern cult classic.
QUESTION TIME
Quesiton for Man Utd fans – who would you rather sign between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe?
Haaland looks far more likely, but if you could have either, which one would you go for?
Mbappe and Haaland are two of the hottest prospects in world footballCredit: Getty
JOSH AND BECKS
Anthony Joshua paid a visit to Manchester United legend and former England captain David Beckham as he continued to enjoy himself in Miami.
Goldenballs appeared to be giving the boxing star a tour around his new pride and joy – his Inter Miami football team.
Beckham, 45, posed for a snap with Joshua on the pitch of the Inter Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale and wasted no time in sharing it on Instagram.
He captioned it with: “So happy to have the champ in town… WELCOME TO MIAMI.”
Joshua and Beckham posed for a photo in MiamiCredit: Instagram @davidbeckham
RECAP
Quick re-cap of today’s big stories relating to Man Utd:

Man Utd make approach for Atletico Madrid winger Marcos Llorente for £68.5million
Barcelona join race for Borussia Dortmund striker and Man Utd target Erling Haaland
Midfielder Jesse Lingard could be set to return to Man Utd at the end of the season despite successful loan spell with West Ham

KEANE ON JUDE
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has labelled Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham ‘the complete midfielder’ after his performance for England against San Marino on Thursday.
The former Red Devil said: “Bellingham looks like a complete midfielder.
“He’s still a kid playing regularly in Germany. 
“He’ll be disappointed with missing the chance, but at 17 he has nice composure, happy to break forward, very good night’s work.
“He will be disappointed with the chance, he tries to complicate it when he should just side-foot it.”
Bellingham was superb for England earlier this weekCredit: Getty
SLATING G-NEV
Former Valencia keeper Santiago Canizares has slammed Gary Neville for the way he spent his time in charge of the club.
Neville lasted just four months with the Spanish side and was sacked having won just three of his 16 La Liga games.
Neville had a horrid time as Valencia boss back in 2015Credit: Getty
And Canizares has now proceeded to blast the Man Utd legend for the way he went about his role as head coach.
He told The Mirror: “That man treated the opportunity to coach Valencia as a joke. He is not worthy of my opinion, nor any of my respect.”
RIGHT FER ME
Sir Alex Ferguson has said some of his signings as Manchester United manager ‘weren’t the best’ as he reflects on his 27 years at the club.
During his 27 years at Old Trafford the Scot signed football geniuses like Cristiano Ronaldo and Eric Cantona.
Ferguson signed Ronaldo way back in 2003Credit: Getty
But it goes without saying there were others he was less proud of.
He said: “Some players I had were absolute natural footballers, with natural talent.
“But there were other players who shared my determination, who maybe weren’t the best players but they made themselves the best players, because they had something inside them too.”
CAVANI SET TO LEAVE?
Uruguay’s assistant coach Mario Rebollo has urged Edinson Cavani to leave Manchester United at the end of the season.
Cavani’s father recently revealed that his son ‘does not feel comfortable’ at Old Trafford as his one-year deal looks to come to an end.
Cavani has scored seven goals in 22 games for Man Utd this seasonCredit: Getty
The club has the option to extend that deal until 2022, but Rebollo feels the striker should depart at the end of the current campaign.
“It helps the national team if Cavani goes to Boca or wherever,” Rebollo told 2 De Punta.
“The priority is that he plays where he is comfortable and with a good competitive level. If he’s close to here it’d be great, but if he’s not comfortable he would not bear it much.”
ERL OF THE LAND
Erling Haaland’s price tag has been set as £154million by Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United have been linked with the Norwegian for some time, even before he signed for the German club.
Haaland has scored 39 goals for club and country already this seasonCredit: Getty
But they will have to pay nearly double their record transfer fee if they want to secure the 20-year-old sensation.
Would Man Utd fans want to shell out that kind of money for him?
PROB-ROM WITH SERGIO
Sergio Romero’s wife Eliana Guercio does not want to leave Europe, according to reports.
The Manchester United outcast has been heavily linked with a move to Argentine giants Boca Juniors but his wife – who slammed the Red Devils just five months ago – may put a stop to the switch.
Romero is trying to leave Old Trafford due to his lack of game timeCredit: PA
During the transfer saga, Guercio, 43, blasted United for showing a lack of respect to the loyal stopper.
She posted on Instagram: “Sergio Romero worked hard for his club. Last trophy they won, they lifted it with him.
“He helped the team reach four finals/semi-finals and then he was on the bench, only to lose them all. It is time for them to return the opportunity and let him go.
“RESPECT FOR ONCE!!!! [sic].”
NOT KEANE
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has been linked with a sensational return to Celtic as manager but will hope it goes more smoothly than his single season as a player there.
Keane, 49, is currently the favourite to succeed Neil Lennon.
And while he enjoyed his time at Celtic and playing for the “brilliant fans”, he admits in retrospect that he remains EMBARRASSED by this time there.
He told an audience of fans in the Waterfront Hall in Belfast two years ago: “I really enjoyed Celtic even though I done f*** all up there.
“I signed for Celtic in December and physically I hadn’t kicked a ball in two or three months, I’d left United with a broken foot.
Keane spent the final season of his playing career at CelticCredit: Getty
“I go straight into a game up there, I tear my hamstring twice. I never justified my role at the club — if anything I’m embarrassed by my time at Celtic.
“What I really enjoyed at Celtic was, it was nice just to be in a different dressing room.
“I had great craic with the United lads but the Celtic boys — Neil Lennon, Petrov, Varga — I really enjoyed the dressing room at Celtic.
“Celtic fans must be looking at me going, ‘you were rubbish’, but it was nice to get a taste of Celtic, brilliant fans.
“But obviously I’m a professional footballer and then the struggle came and I saw the specialist about my hip and I had a year left on my contract.
“I had to go into Celtic every day with my injuries and I was embarrassed. I was ashamed to be going in picking up wages.”
MENTAL TOUGHNESS
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he called for a ‘mental toughness’ in his players while forging his career as a manager.
Ferguson is arguably the greatest British manager of all-timeCredit: PA
Speaking to United’s official website, he said: “I go back to one of my first defeats as a manager, at 32 years of age. I didn’t expect it. I went into the game eyes wide open, that this was going to be easy.
“We lost 5-2 to Albion Rovers. I was the manager of East Stirling, the players were on £5 a week, or something like that.
“I came home and I said ‘if I don’t get Alec Ferguson in my team, I’m not going to succeed’. So I made sure that my players had a mental toughness about them, from that moment on.”
HOLD-LING ON
A reminder of our exclusive from last night…
Manchester United are open to a sensational return for Jesse Lingard this summer – including talks over a contract extension.
Lingard has been re-called to the England squad since joining West Ham on loanCredit: Getty
The England midfielder has been in stunning form over the past few months since joining West Ham on loan until the end of the season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been hugely impressed with his performances, and is a long-time fan of the 28-year-old despite freezing him out.
And United will assess whether to bring him back into the Old Trafford fold before the summer, while not ruling out giving him a new deal.
He has a little more than a year left on his £100,000-a-week terms, and the club could be willing to offer him a new three-year contract.
CEK YOURSELF
West Ham have issued a hands off warning to Manchester United for Tomas Soucek.
The Red Devils are said to be interested in acquiring his services after a super first full season with the Hammers.
Soucek netted a hat-trick for Czech Republic earlier this weekCredit: Getty
Soucek joined West Ham on a permanent deal for £19million but has already been linked with a move away.
However, West Ham’s first team coach Stuart Pearce has shut down transfer rumours.
“No, he’s happy here and he’s not going anywhere, that’s for sure,” Pearce told talkSPORT of Soucek.
“He’s been brilliant here, I’ve got to say. Dave [Moyes] brought him into the club in January of last season and since then he’s just been brilliant.
“He’s got a wonderful attitude to work, on his days off he comes in to work, he’s just really an absolute pleasure to work with.
“As a man he is top quality. He and [Vladimir] Coufal, the two Czech boys, they’ve both been brilliant.
“And Tomas can be a handful, too. England will face Czech Republic in the [Euro 2020] group stages and his ability in both boxes is very, very good.”
CLOS-ARR
Manchester United were very close to signing Watford striker Ismaila Sarr last summer before talks broke down over a £40million fee.
Watford’s former technical director Filippo Giraldi told the Here We Go podcast: “We were extremely close, I was personally negotiating with them. 
Sarr has scored 15 goals in 64 appearances for WatfordCredit: Getty
“We weren’t able to reach an agreement. And I think Ismaila is very young, he will arrive for sure. 
“He missed probably an opportunity, but I think also for his football to stay here and get 10 goals and 10 assists, he’s deciding the league. I think for Watford in the condition they are at the moment it’s luck he stayed. 
“I love Ismaila because he has the ability to affect the game every time he plays, and that’s quite rare. 
“You see fast wingers becoming more and more important in physical leagues like the Premier League. I remember last year against Manchester United and Liverpool, he was the one with Gerard Deulofeu on the other side affecting the game and deciding the game every time.
“This type of player are players you have to try to maximise and protect them as much as you can.”
MAKING THEIR MARC
Manchester United have reportedly made an approach for Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente.
The Red Devils are set to make a £68.5million offer for the Spaniard and doubled his wages in the process.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recognises his side are too heavily reliant on Bruno Fernandes going forward and so wants to address that issue in the summer window.
Llorente has netted ten times in 35 appearances for Atletico this season, the first time he has hit double figures in a single campaign.
Llorente featured for Spain against Greece earlier this weekCredit: AFP
OLE’S AT THE WHEEL
Manchester United are preparing to hand Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a new contract, even if they end the season without a trophy.
The Red Devils are hoping they can cap a strong campaign with the Europa League crown.
But if they fail to triumph in Europe, The Telegraph have reported that Solskjaer will still be honoured with a new deal.
Man Utd finished fourth in the Premier League under the Norwegian last season and have progressed under his management, currently sitting second in the table.
Solskjaer is set to remain at United for the foreseeable futureCredit: Getty
DREAM COME TRUE
Katie Zelem says leading Man United Women’s team out at Old Trafford will go down as one of the most thrilling experiences of her career.
Zelem told SunSport: “I think it’s, it’s quite hard to say, in a structured way what this means for me.
Zelem cannot wait to lead her team out at Old Trafford
“I’ve visited the Theatre of Dreams since I was young and been to numerous games that we’ve won and we’ve lost with good experiences and bad ones.
“When I watched the men’s team walk out onto the pitch when I was young, I used to think ‘my god that must be amazing. And now it’s me doing it.
“I think it is something I definitely couldn’t have imagined, but it’s definitely high up on my list of achievements.
“I’m sure it is with a lot of the other girls in the team.”
DEAL FOR DALOT
AC Milan are reportedly interested in making Diogo Dalot’s loan move a permanent one.
The Manchester United wide player has featured 24 times for the Serie A giants so far this season, scoring two goals.
And according to Corriere dello Sport, the Italian side are now looking at acquiring his services long-term.
However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is thought to want Dalot to return at the end of the campaign, so prising him away from Old Trafford could cost a substantial amount of money.
Dalot could be on the move this summerCredit: Getty
KA-PAU
Manchester United have left Real Madrid fuming over their pursuit of Villarreal defender Pau Torres, according to reports.
The Red Devils are targeting a new centre-back this summer, to play alongside skipper Harry Maguire.
Torres (left) has turned Man Utd heads with his performances this seasonCredit: EPA
Emerging at the top of their wishlist is £52million-rated Torres, who has impressed for boyhood club Villarreal.
And the delighted 24-year-old is ‘determined’ to move to the Premier League.
But the developments have angered Madrid chiefs, ‘who can’t believe’ that United have ‘stolen’ their target away.
According to El Desmarque, club president Florentino Perez is ‘very angry’ at the situation.
They claim that the 74-year-old has ‘earmarked’ Torres as a potential replacement for Sergio Ramos this summer.
ON GARD
Manchester United are open to a return for Jesse Lingard this summer with talks over a contract extension possible.
Lingard was rewarded for his excellent form on loan at West Ham by starting in England’s win over San Marino.
Jesse Lingard made his international return for EnglandCredit: Getty
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been very impressed with Lingard’s contribution for the Hammers.
And United will decide whether to bring him back into the Old Trafford fold before the summer, while not ruling out giving him a new deal.
He has a little more than a year left on his £100,000-a-week terms, and the club could be willing to offer him a new three-year contract.
RASH BACK
Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United after failing to recover from his foot injury.
Rashford did not feature in England’s 5-0 victory over San Marino at Wembley.
Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
The FA have announced Rashford will head back to United to continue his rehabilitation.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be sweating on his forward’s fitness for a crunch run of fixtures in April.
They face Granada in the Europa League quarter-finals while they look to secure second place in the Premier League.
United are next in action when they welcome Brighton to Old Trafford on April 4.
BAILL OUT
Manchester United have put contract talks with Eric Bailly on hold.
The Sun revealed the defender has grown frustrated at falling behind Victor Lindelof in the pecking order at Old Trafford.
Eric Bailly’s future at Old Trafford is uncertainCredit: EPA
A United insider said: “Eric has had enough now. 
“He simply doesn’t feel wanted or respected by the manager.
“Eric doesn’t believe he gets any answers or explanation about the way he is treated and feels he is the easy option to leave out.”
Bailly’s contract expires in 2022 and the defender could be set to leave United this summer.
NOT EVEN TOP FOUR
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to earn a major pay rise with a contract worth £10million a year.
But the Red Devils boss is still lagging behind the top managerial earners in the Premier League.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is lagging behind several managers in the salary stakesCredit: Getty
Solskjaer will only rank fifth highest earner once he signs his contract.
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola is top dog in the money rankings earning a whopping £20m-a-year.
Jurgen Klopp is next on the list taking home £15m after last season’s Premier League triumph.
Jose Mourinho also earns £15m at Spurs while Carlo Ancelotti’s salary at Everton is also higher than Solskjaer’s at £11.5m.
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MAN UTD are stepping up their pursuit of Erling Haaland, with reports from Spain suggesting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is regularly calling his fellow Norwegian.Meanwhile the Red Devils have reportedly made a £68.5m bid for Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente.
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SKILL SCHOOL
David De Gea showed off his fancy footwork on international duty with Spain.
Not bad for a keeper!

ROY’S THE BHOY
Here’s how Celtic could look under Roy Keane.

SOL WARMING
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been nominated for the Prem manager of the month for March.
#PL Player of the Month nomination ✅#PL Manager of the Month nomination ✅@LukeShaw23 and Ole’s hard work in March hasn’t gone unnoticed! 👏#MUFC— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 26, 2021

SPEEDSTER
Manchester United ace Brandon Williams blamed his dad for speeding at 85mph in a £50,000 Mercedes as he was slapped with a £1,000 fine.
But the left-back, 20, managed to avoid any points on his licence after being defended by celebrity lawyer Nick “Mr Loophole” Freeman.
Williams, who rakes in around £40,000-a-week, was instead given a £1,000 fine and ordered to pay £720 costs at Mold Magistrates’ Court.
The lawyer, who has represented other celebs including David Beckham, successfully argued there were special reasons not to impose penalty points on his licence.
JPs heard how cops sent Williams a form to his home in Manchester as was the registered driver of the Mercedes GLE 300.
But his dad Paul filled out the form and admitted being the driver of the car when it was clocked doing 85mph in a 70mph zone.
LLOR & ORDER
Manchester United are ready to entice Marcos Llorente to Old Trafford by doubling his wage packet, according to reports.
Spanish outlet AS write how the Red Devils have already launched a £68.5million bid for the Atletico Madrid midfielder.
Marcos Llorente could double his money at Old TraffordCredit: AFP
Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eager to bolster his attacking midfield options with his side relying heavily on the creativity of Bruno Fernandes.
The Norwegian has also appeared to lose faith in summer signing Donny van de Beek with the £35m man making just two league starts.
Llorente, 26, is eyed as the ideal man bolster United’s midfield options having scored 10 and assisted nine this season.
The Spaniard is thought to be happy at the Wanda Metropolitano and was not considering a transfer having emerged as a key player under Diego Simeone.
But reports in Spain add how United are ready to double his wage packet to £180,000-a-week to entice him to England.
LIN-GENIUS
Do you see the likeness between this shot of Manchester United’s on-loan ace Jesse Lingard and these classic Messi and Maradona photos?

SHAW THING
Manchester United and England left-back Luke Shaw has been nominated for the Premier League’s Player of the Month.
The former Saints man has been in phenomenal touch this season, earning a Three Lions recall.

HAAL OF A FEE
Borussia Dortmund will reportedly demand £154MILLION for their star striker Erling Haaland this summer.
A whole host of Europe’s biggest clubs are interested in the free-scoring sensation, with Manchester United heading that queue
Manchester United will need to break the bank to land Erling HaalandCredit: AFP
Since joining Dortmund from RB Leipzig in January 2020, the 20-year-old has scored 49 goals in as many games.
In all competitions this season Haaland has netted 33 times in 31 games. He has scored ten goals in just six Champions League matches.
According to ESPN, Dortmund are asking for £154m for the Norway international.
In the summer of 2022 a clause kicks in that sees Haaland available for just £65m – but Dortmund hope the huge interest around him will lead to clubs stumping up more than double that.
As well as United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona are all believed to be interested in signing the powerful frontman.
OVER THE BLUE MOON
Chelsea have been named the Premier League team of the decade.
The International Federation of Football History & Statistics have been crunching the numbers as the 2011-2020 decade came to an end.

Barcelona came out in top as their best club of the decade.
But in England, it was Chelsea that reigned supreme.
The Blues won two Premier League titles, in 2014-15 and 2016-17.
They also achieved their crowning glory in 2012, when they won the Champions League on a dramatic, historic night in Munich.
Chelsea won the FA Cup that same season, as well as in 2018, while they picked up a solitary League Cup in 2015.
AND BARCA
Barcelona have joined Manchester United in the transfer race for Andre Silva.
The Eintracht Frankfurt striker, 25, is in red-hot form this season and attracting plenty of interest.
Andre Silva has Barca chasing himCredit: Reuters
And according to Bild via Marca, Barcelona are plotting a summer swoop.
Silva came through at Porto before joining AC Milan, but was shipped out on loan at Sevilla and then Eintracht.
Then he made the switch to the Bundesliga side permanent in 2020.
The 38-cap Portugal international is enjoying a fine season this term with 22 goals and seven assists in 26 appearances. He also picked up the player of the month for January.
Reports earlier in March suggested United and Atletico Madrid are very keen on the 6ft 1in frontman – especially with Edinson Cavani’s Old Trafford future in doubt – with the two clubs leading Arsenal in the race for his signature.
HOOPS KEANE
Celtic have held talks with Manchester United legend Roy Keane over the vacant manager’s job at Parkhead, according to a report.
SunSport exclusively told you earlier this month how Keane wanted to become Celtic’s new manager.
Roy Keane has been out of management for a decadeCredit: Getty
The Republic of Ireland icon hasn’t been in charge of a club since his departure from Ipswich in 2011.
However, he has spent time as assistant to Hoops legend Martin O’Neill during his time in charge of Ireland and Nottingham Forest.
And the brutal Sky Sports footie pundit is seeking a return to the duggout, with the 49-year-old keen on replacing Neil Lennon.
In a latest development, the Daily Mail claim the former Celts midfielder has held discussions with the club’s hierarchy over the hotseat role.
It is reported the Manchester United legend is among a number of candidates under consideration by Dermot Desmond & Co.
JESS A MINUTE
Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard was buzzing to be back in an England shirt after two years out of Gareth Southgate’s squad.
The West Ham loanee started the 5-0 win against San Marino.

AWAY DAYS
Prem clubs will urge the Government to allow up to 1,000 away fans among the crowds for the last two sets of matches this season.
Top-flight club bosses have agreed to switch the planned penultimate set of matches into the final midweek of the campaign, after the May 17 date set by PM Boris Johnson for crowds to return.
The fixture swap means each Premier League club will have one home game in front of supporters, with the number capped at the lower figure of 10,000 fans or a quarter of the ground’s full capacity.
But it was envisaged that only home supporters – in virtually all cases season ticket holders who have been locked out, apart from a handful of lucky supporters, since last March – would be allowed through the turnstiles.
And at yesterday’s meeting of the 20 ‘shareholder’ clubs, it was agreed to ask the Government for a change of policy that would allow visiting fans to attend.
The final set of fixtures includes a potential relegation decider between Fulham and Newcastle, with the capacity set at 4,000 supporters while Craven Cottage is still a partial construction site.
Other matches in the penultimate set of games include a possible top-four clincher between Chelsea and Leicester.
CL HELL
Manchester United legend Gary Neville and former FA chief David Bernstein have warned the ‘obscene’ gap between Europe’s rich and poor clubs will only be widened by Uefa’s planned Champions League revamp.
And they also fear the Carabao Cup and FA Cup will be sacrificed on the altar of the financial demands of Europe’s wealthiest elite.
Neville and Bernstein are leading members of the Our Beautiful Game Group which is calling for the establishment of an independent regulator to run English football.
And in its latest submission, the group revealed its deep concerns over the impact of Uefa’s proposals to expand the Champions League from 125 matches per season to 225.
That concept for the post-2024 shape of the European game is expected to be confirmed by the end of next month and the Group said: “Uefa’s planned reforms are likely to accentuate and embed the deep financial inequality already existing.
“The gap between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ will grow with broadcasting rights skewed even more towards the very top clubs.”
ROY’S TROUBLES
Roy Carroll revealed he ‘would have died from drink’ after becoming an alcoholic.
But now the former Manchester United goalkeeper is determined to help others tackle their struggles.
Roy Carroll opened up on his battle with the bottleCredit: Pacemaker
Carroll, 43, spent four years at Old Trafford between 2001 and 2005 – he also had spells with Wigan, West Ham and Olympiacos.
The 45-cap Northern Irish international returned to football to play for Irish outfit Dungannon Swifts this January – after being hit hard by lockdown restrictions.
In an honest interview with the Daily Mail, the stopper – who joined FC Mindwell last year alongside Keith Gillespie, a club set up for men with mental health issues – said: “I just want to give something back because I went through a really bad time with depression and alcohol. I want people to understand it’s okay to talk.
“I’ve been off the drink now for ten years in June. It’s a habit, you get into a routine.
“It can happen to anybody with depression and drinking quite heavily in the house: nothing else to look forward to, just having a couple of beers.
“It gets worse the longer lockdown is. You have a few drinks and more drinks the next night. That’s you, you’re addicted.”
PAUL’D HIS SOCKS UP
Paul Pogba has bagged some stunners for Manchester United this season.

MAG-NIFICENT
Harry Maguire will help tackle obesity and mental health issues in schoolkids as they finally return to grassroots football.
The Manchester United captain is joined by his counterpart from the women’s team, Katie Zelem, to lead the campaign.
Harry Maguire is leading the way with the next generationCredit: Getty
Outdoor football comes back for youngsters again on Monday as part of the next step of the unlocking of coronavirus restrictions.
And Manchester United are keen to play their part in supporting children, many of whom have seen their health deteriorate due to the lockdowns.
As reported by The Times, Maguire and Zelem are headlining a campaign to encourage parents and coaches to ‘be kind’ and ‘encouraging’ to kids – with a focus on participating, rebuilding confidence and fitness rather than winning.
GOOD MORNING RED DEVILS FANS
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly set to be rewarded with a new £10million-a-year contract. The Manchester United boss is contracted at Old Trafford until 2022 but club chiefs are poised to hand him a new deal.
The 48-year-old is set for a significant £2.5m rise on his current contract.
Jesse Lingard set up a goal for England on his international return against San Marino. Lingard, who is on loan at West Ham, provided an assist for Dominic Calvert-Lewin in a lively display during England’s 5-0 World Cup qualifier win.
Marcus Rashford did not feature with the striker still not fully fit after his foot injury.
United midfielder Scott McTominay played the whole game for Scotland as they twice equalised to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Austria.
Roy Keane is the odds-on favourite to become the next Celtic manager. The outspoken pundit finished his playing career at Celtic Park.
In transfer news, West Ham coach Stuart Pearce dismissed reports of midfielder Tomas Soucek joining Manchester United. The Czech Republic star scored a hat-trick in the midweek win over Estonia.
Giovanni Galli, the man who set up Amad Diallo’s trial with Atalanta, believes the new United winger can be challenging for the Ballon d’Or within five years.
United legend Rio Ferdinand has bizarrely told Newcastle fans to stump up £300m to buy out owner Mike Ashley if they hate him so much.
Nicky Butt reportedly left the club after ‘friction’ with the newly-appointed director of football John Murtough.
SunSport exclusively revealed Derby boss Wayne Rooney is interested in adding Butt to his coaching staff.
MCTOMINAY HELPS SCOTS EARN POINT
Scott McTominay played the whole game as Scotland battled to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Austria.
The Manchester United midfielder lined up in Steve Clarke’s side as they needed two equalisers to deny Austria.
Scott McTominay celebrates John McGinn’s late equaliserCredit: PA
Sasa Kalajdzic twice gave Austria the lead but Scotland would not be denied.
Grant Hanley’s header made it 1-1 and with just five minutes left a stunning overhead kick from John McGinn earned a point.
LINGARD ASSIST
It has been a lively display from Jesse Lingard and the Manchester United attacker has just set up England’s fourth goal.
Lingard’s pass set up a simple tap-in for Dominic Calvert-Lewin to make it 4-0 against San Marino.
Jesse Lingard set up England’s fourth goalCredit: Getty
Lingard’s display has certainly justified Gareth Southgate’s decision to bring him back into the England squad.
LINGARD CHANCE
Jesse Lingard has just missed a big chance to get on the scoresheet for England.
The Manchester United attacker was rewarded with a start for England after his strong form on loan at West Ham.
Jesse Lingard spurned a big chance in the first halfCredit: Reuters
But Lingard spurned the chance to score after missing his half volley from Ben Chilwell’s cross.
England are currently 3-0 up with goals from James Ward-Prowse, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Raheem Sterling.
NO CZECH OUT
West Ham coach Stuart Pearce has dismissed talk of Manchester United target Tomas Soucek going anywhere.
Soucek has been a revelation for the Hammers and enhanced his value with a hat-trick in the Czech Republic’s win in Estonia.
Tomas Soucek has been linked with Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
The midfielder has caught United’s eye but Pearce insists his future remains with West Ham.
Pearce told talkSPORT: “No, he’s happy here and he’s not going anywhere, that’s for sure.
“He’s been brilliant here, I’ve got to say. Dave (Moyes) brought him into the club in January of last season and since then he’s just been brilliant.
“He’s got a wonderful attitude to work, on his days off he comes in to work, he’s just really an absolute pleasure to work with.
RASHFORD MISSING
No real surprise but Marcus Rashford is not fit to play for England in their World Cup qualifier with San Marino.
The Manchester United striker is not involved due to his foot injury but may be available for their two matches next week.
Marcus Rashford is not in England’s squad tonightCredit: Getty
But Jesse Lingard, who is on loan at West Ham, has been rewarded with his impressive form with a start.
The attacker will be hoping to make a big impact on his international return.
United players Dean Henderson, Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are on the bench for Gareth Southgate’s side.
BALLON D’IALLO
Manchester United whizkid Amad Diallo has been tipped to challenge for the Ballon d’Or within five years – by the man who set him on the road to stardom.
Former AC Milan and Italy keeper Giovanni Galli believes the winger, 18, just needs to add strength to his unique skills.
Amad Diallo has been touted for a huge futureCredit: Getty
Galli, who arranged the attacker’s trial with Atalanta, told Goal: “Amad is unique but he must make himself stronger.
“At the same time, he must make sure he does not lose his speed, which is a quality that distinguishes him from others.
“In short, I think he has all the qualities to be a candidate for the Ballon d’Or in the next five years.”
RASHFORD DOUBT
We’re a couple of hours away from England starting their World Cup qualification campaign at home to minnows San Marino.
Will Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford be involved?
Marcus Rashford could miss tonight’s gameCredit: PA
The 23-year-old has not been training with the England squad due to a foot injury.
England boss Gareth Southgate said: “Marcus has been very keen to be with us. He obviously wasn’t with us so much in the autumn.”
But with two more games over the next week including a crucial clash with Poland it is unlikely England will take any risks over Rashford’s fitness.
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MCTOMINAY HELPS SCOTS EARN POINT
Scott McTominay played the whole game as Scotland battled to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Austria.
The Manchester United midfielder lined up in Steve Clarke’s side as they needed two equalisers to deny Austria.
Scott McTominay celebrates John McGinn’s late equaliserCredit: PA
Sasa Kalajdzic twice gave Austria the lead but Scotland would not be denied.
Grant Hanley’s header made it 1-1 and with just five minutes left a stunning overhead kick from John McGinn earned a point.
LINGARD ASSIST
It has been a lively display from Jesse Lingard and the Manchester United attacker has just set up England’s fourth goal.
Lingard’s pass set up a simple tap-in for Dominic Calvert-Lewin to make it 4-0 against San Marino.
Jesse Lingard set up England’s fourth goalCredit: Getty
Lingard’s display has certainly justified Gareth Southgate’s decision to bring him back into the England squad.
LINGARD CHANCE
Jesse Lingard has just missed a big chance to get on the scoresheet for England.
The Manchester United attacker was rewarded with a start for England after his strong form on loan at West Ham.
Jesse Lingard spurned a big chance in the first halfCredit: Reuters
But Lingard spurned the chance to score after missing his half volley from Ben Chilwell’s cross.
England are currently 3-0 up with goals from James Ward-Prowse, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Raheem Sterling.
NO CZECH OUT
West Ham coach Stuart Pearce has dismissed talk of Manchester United target Tomas Soucek going anywhere.
Soucek has been a revelation for the Hammers and enhanced his value with a hat-trick in the Czech Republic’s win in Estonia.
Tomas Soucek has been linked with Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
The midfielder has caught United’s eye but Pearce insists his future remains with West Ham.
Pearce told talkSPORT: “No, he’s happy here and he’s not going anywhere, that’s for sure.
“He’s been brilliant here, I’ve got to say. Dave (Moyes) brought him into the club in January of last season and since then he’s just been brilliant.
“He’s got a wonderful attitude to work, on his days off he comes in to work, he’s just really an absolute pleasure to work with.
RASHFORD MISSING
No real surprise but Marcus Rashford is not fit to play for England in their World Cup qualifier with San Marino.
The Manchester United striker is not involved due to his foot injury but may be available for their two matches next week.
Marcus Rashford is not in England’s squad tonightCredit: Getty
But Jesse Lingard, who is on loan at West Ham, has been rewarded with his impressive form with a start.
The attacker will be hoping to make a big impact on his international return.
United players Dean Henderson, Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are on the bench for Gareth Southgate’s side.
BALLON D’IALLO
Manchester United whizkid Amad Diallo has been tipped to challenge for the Ballon d’Or within five years – by the man who set him on the road to stardom.
Former AC Milan and Italy keeper Giovanni Galli believes the winger, 18, just needs to add strength to his unique skills.
Amad Diallo has been touted for a huge futureCredit: Getty
Galli, who arranged the attacker’s trial with Atalanta, told Goal: “Amad is unique but he must make himself stronger.
“At the same time, he must make sure he does not lose his speed, which is a quality that distinguishes him from others.
“In short, I think he has all the qualities to be a candidate for the Ballon d’Or in the next five years.”
RASHFORD DOUBT
We’re a couple of hours away from England starting their World Cup qualification campaign at home to minnows San Marino.
Will Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford be involved?
Marcus Rashford could miss tonight’s gameCredit: PA
The 23-year-old has not been training with the England squad due to a foot injury.
England boss Gareth Southgate said: “Marcus has been very keen to be with us. He obviously wasn’t with us so much in the autumn.”
But with two more games over the next week including a crucial clash with Poland it is unlikely England will take any risks over Rashford’s fitness.
TOUCH OF CLASS
Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood proved he is also a star off the pitch after sending an ill fan a heartwarming letter.
The England talent, 19, took notice of the teenager’s situation by former Man Utd youth player Nenad Smiljanic.
Mason Greenwood’s handwritten letter to a young #mufc fan who is currently ill in hospital ❤️📝 “… I hope you are soon better and back home. I’m enjoying playing for the first team and hope to score lots of goals for you over the next few seasons. Get well soon.” Class 👏 pic.twitter.com/N2TX0DHWVH— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) March 24, 2021

Smiljanic reached out to see if anything could be done to lift the spirits of the teenager in hospital.
And Greenwood took time out of his day to construct a handwritten letter wishing him a speedy recovery.
It read: “How are you? I believe you have not been well, but you are now recovering in hospital.
“I hope you are soon better and back home.
“It is great that you are a Man Utd fan and I hope we can win something for you this season.
“I’m enjoying playing for the first team and hope to score lots of goals for you over the next few seasons. Get well soon.”
The letter was posted on social media and supporters heaped praise on Greenwood for his letter.
One wrote: “Touch of class son.”
Another added: “Well done Mason, it would have made the kid’s day, month and year.”
TORRES INTEREST
Manchester United are reportedly ready to launch a bid for Pau Torres with the defender interested in a move to England.
The Spaniard is believed to be available for around £52million in the summer due to a buyout clause in his Villarreal contract.
Pau Torres is interesting Manchester UnitedCredit: EPA
The 24-year-old is open to leaving La Liga having come through the ranks at Estadio Ceramica.
However, United may be made to wait on Torres if he is called up to Spain’s Euro 2020 squad.
He reportedly wants to focus on a strong end to the season with Villarreal and a strong tournament in the summer before deciding on his future.
ARE YOU FER REAL?
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand bizarrely told Newcastle fans to stump up £300million to buy out owner Mike Ashley if they hate him so much.
Just one win from 18 league games leaves the Magpies facing a third relegation from the Premier League under the despised Sports Direct tycoon.
Rio Ferdinand extraordinarily called on Newcastle fans to pool together £300m to oust Mike Ashley
Ashley is desperate to sell and is currently suing the Premier League over the failed £300m Saudi Arabian-led bid.
And Ferdinand angered the Toon Army by claiming they can have few complaints unless they are willing to put their money where their mouth is.
The former England defender told his YouTube channel: “He doesn’t care what people think. It’s his club and he’s doing what he wants to do.
“Whether you like it or not, he’s the one that’s put the money up and he’s doing what he thinks is right for the club.
“Whether the Geordies don’t like it, a lot of them hate him and don’t like him but, round your money up and take over the club then.”
DEAL WITH IT
Manchester United are set to hand Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a new £10million-a-year contract, according to reports.
The Norwegian, first appointed by the Red Devils on a temporary basis in December 2018, is currently contracted until 2022.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be handed a bumper new dealCredit: Getty
And while he is yet to win a trophy, club chiefs are convinced that he is the right man for the long-term.
According to The Mirror, Solskjaer will be handed a new three-year deal, even if they fail to win the Europa League this season.
The 48-year-old is also set for a significant £2.5m rise on his current £7.5m-a-year salary.
MARC MY WORDS
Holland legend Marco van Basten wants to scrap the offside rule from football.
The iconic former midfielder wants to do away with the rule as it will make the sport ‘more interesting’.
Van Basten, 56, was Fifa’s technical director between 2016 and 2018 and rule improvements were part of his remit.
The Dutchman told Sky Sports: “I am still very curious about the offside rule because I am convinced that it is not a good rule.
“At least I would like to trial it to show that football is also possible without the offside rule. I am convinced that football would be better without it.
“Football is a fantastic game but I still think that we have to do much more to make it better, more spectacular, more interesting, more exciting. We have to work on that.”
NICK OF TIME
Nicky Butt reportedly left Manchester United after ‘friction’ with the club’s newly-appointed director of football John Murtough.
The official line from the former England midfielder, 46, who won six Premier League titles as a United player, was that he wanted ‘a new challenge’.
Nicky Butt announced he was quitting Old Trafford for a ‘new challenge’ this weekCredit: PA:Press Association
SunSport has exclusively revealed that Derby boss Wayne Rooney is interested in adding Butt to his management team at the Championship outfit.
But according to The Athletic, Butt and Murtough had ‘differing footballing views’.
Murtough was essentially Butt’s line manager in the new coaching set up. The Athletic describes the pair as ‘like chalk and cheese’.
It is also alleged that Butt felt ‘overlooked’ for the technical director role that his former team-mate Darren Fletcher bagged.
Butt helped bring current first-teamers like Marcus Rashford, Scott McTominay, Axel Tuanzebe, Dean Henderson and Mason Greenwood through United’s famous academy.
RASH DECISION
Marcus Rashford joined up with the England camp to catch-up with his team-mates and rehab in a social environment but will not play in the World Cup qualifier.
The 23-year-old Manchester United forward is struggling with an ankle injury but The Athletic reports he was desperate to be in and around Gareth Southgate’s side.
Marcus Rashford was eager to see his England palsCredit: PA
Rashford is said to have wanted to be in team meetings ahead of plans for the delayed Euro 2020 tournament this summer.
Rashford is still fully recovering from an ankle blow suffered in the Manchester derby and despite returning for 90 minutes against West Ham, he was hooked at half-time against AC Milan.
The report states he did not suffer ligament damage but bruising and bleeding on the bone initially ruled him out of the first leg in the Europa League.
BREAKING: LIONS IN WAIT
England’s World Cup qualifier with Albania is at risk at being axed over police security fears, according to reports.
The Three Lions were due to face their European opponents in the Albanian capital Tirana on Sunday.
But the Albanian Football Association (AFA) have released a statement claiming the safety of both teams cannot be confirmed because the State Police have not taken over its security.
The statement, posted on Albanian Daily News, read: “Today in the Albanian Football Federation a letter arrived from the Local Police Directorate of Tirana which states the structures of the Local Police Directorate Tirana cannot guarantee the taking of measures before, during and after the Albania-England match.
“Faced with the situation where the state authorities did not react after the request of the AFA for the release of spaces on the perimeter of the National Stadium, we request urgent response to these structures.
“The cancellation of the Albania-England match would have catastrophic consequences for the image of our country, the National Team and in general for Albanian Football.”
KEANE ON CELTIC
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has been made the odds-on favourite to become the next Celtic boss.
John Kennedy is steering the Hoops until the end of the season after Neil Lennon walked away from his second stint in charge.
Roy Keane is being linked with a return to the dugoutCredit: Getty
And outspoken pundit Keane – who finished his career at Celtic Park – could be gearing up for a return to management after formerly taking the reins at Ipswich Town and Sunderland.
Bookmaker Coral’s John Hill said: “Roy Keane had a brief spell at Celtic as a player at the back end of his career and if the betting is anything to go by, he could be set for a return to Glasgow to take over as manager in the summer.
“John Kennedy has a contract until the end of the season, but it is Keane who is the odds-on favourite to take over ahead of the start of the 2021/22 SPL campaign.”
SOL MATES
Manchester United are reportedly ready to offer boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a bumper new deal.
The Norwegian gaffer penned a three-year deal when he was given the Old Trafford job full-time in March 2019.
ESPN reports the club have seen enough progress to offer the former super sub a new deal.
The 48-year-old is approaching his final year in the summer and United brass are wary of causing too much speculation if negotiations drag on.
The club are planning for the long-term under Solskjaer and have installed John Murtough as football director and Darren Fletcher as technical director with the pair’s relationship with the manager key in securing their roles.
SWEDE AND SOUR
Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof revealed the personal sacrifices he has to make to represent Sweden.
The Red Devils centre-back is missing his son’s second birthday to play for his country during the international break.

He wrote on Instagram: “Two years of being a father to this little man. I will always walk side by side with you through life. Happy birthday son.”
Sweden face Georgia in tonight’s World Cup qualifier before playing Kosovo on Sunday and Estonia in a friendly next Wednesday.
ACE FROM MASE
Manchester United ace Mason Greenwood has proved he is also a star off the pitch after sending an ill fan a heartwarming letter.
The England talent, 19, took notice of the teenager’s situation by former Man Utd youth player Nenad Smiljanic.
Mason Greenwood’s handwritten letter to a young #mufc fan who is currently ill in hospital ❤️📝 “… I hope you are soon better and back home. I’m enjoying playing for the first team and hope to score lots of goals for you over the next few seasons. Get well soon.” Class 👏 pic.twitter.com/N2TX0DHWVH— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) March 24, 2021

Smiljanic reached out to the Red Devils to see if anything could be done to raise the spirits of the teenager in hospital.
And to his delight, Greenwood took time out of his day to construct a handwritten letter wishing him a speedy recovery.
It read: “How are you? I believe you have not been well, but you are now recovering in hospital.
“I hope you are soon better and back home. It is great that you are a Man Utd fan and I hope we can win something for you this season.
“I’m enjoying playing for the first team and hope to score lots of goals for you over the next few seasons. Get well soon.”
SERG IN DEMAND
Manchester United should ‘break the bank’ for Erling Haaland or Harry Kane rather than sign Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, according to Ally McCoist.
The Scottish legend and former striker believes a move for Aguero would cause ‘uproar’.
On talkSPORT, he said: “It would cause an uproar, I don’t see it.
“They’ve already gone for the short-term fix of Cavani. I don’t think you’d go for another 32-year-old for a season.
“I think the time has come for Manchester United to go and get Harry Kane or break the bank for Haaland.”
DEVILISH
How Manchester United could line-up next season with Sergio Aguero crossing the city and Hugo Lloris and Pau Torres arriving.

JUST JU & ME
Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to hold crunch talks over his Juventus future at the end of the season.
The Old Lady are fighting to qualify for the Champions League having been knocked out of this year’s competition and the Serie A title race.
A 1-0 defeat to Benevento before the international break left the team ten points off leaders Inter Milan despite Ronaldo hitting 23 goals in 24 league matches this campaign.
But reports of a potential exit, including to old club Real Madrid, refuse to go away.
It had been suggested that financial problems at Allianz Stadium could lead to the Italians accepting a bid as low as £21.5million for the star.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, neither Juve nor Ronaldo are planning on a summer transfer at this time.
In May, the two parties plan to sit down and discuss the path ahead with the 36-year-old out of contract in 2022.
DON DEAL
Manchester United are still interested in Jadon Sancho but only in a cut-price deal.
The Telegraph reports the Red Devils will only be keen for a move for far less than the £108million Borussia Dortmund asked for last summer.
United are in for a right-winger and the Three Lions star, 20, has been on their radar for the best part of four years.
The report states it appears unlikely the Bundesliga side will sanction the sale of Sancho and Erling Haaland at the end of the season which could hinder a move with the Norwegian high in demand.
SCHOLE OF HARD KNOCKS
What a banger from Paul Scholes 21 years ago today.

KA-PAU
Manchester United could be ready to launch a bid for Pau Torres with the defender reportedly interested in a move to England.
The Spaniard is said to be available for around £52million in the summer due to a buyout clause in his Villarreal contract.

According to MEN, the 24-year-old is open to leaving LaLiga having come through the ranks at Estadio Ceramica.
However, United may be made to wait on Torres if he is called up to Spain’s Euro 2020 squad.
He reportedly wants to focus on a strong end to the season with Villarreal and a good tournament in the summer before deciding on his future.
The Yellow Submarine’s form could play a big role with the club sat seventh in its pursuit of European football.
It has previously been said that missing out on a Europa League spot could see Torres become available for less than his release clause.
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ARE YOU FER REAL?
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand bizarrely told Newcastle fans to stump up £300million to buy out owner Mike Ashley if they hate him so much.
Just one win from 18 league games leaves the Magpies facing a third relegation from the Premier League under the despised Sports Direct tycoon.
Rio Ferdinand extraordinarily called on Newcastle fans to pool together £300m to oust Mike Ashley
Ashley is desperate to sell and is currently suing the Premier League over the failed £300m Saudi Arabian-led bid.
And Ferdinand angered the Toon Army by claiming they can have few complaints unless they are willing to put their money where their mouth is.
The former England defender told his YouTube channel: “He doesn’t care what people think. It’s his club and he’s doing what he wants to do.
“Whether you like it or not, he’s the one that’s put the money up and he’s doing what he thinks is right for the club.
“Whether the Geordies don’t like it, a lot of them hate him and don’t like him but, round your money up and take over the club then.”
DEAL WITH IT
Manchester United are set to hand Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a new £10million-a-year contract, according to reports.
The Norwegian, first appointed by the Red Devils on a temporary basis in December 2018, is currently contracted until 2022.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be handed a bumper new dealCredit: Getty
And while he is yet to win a trophy, club chiefs are convinced that he is the right man for the long-term.
According to The Mirror, Solskjaer will be handed a new three-year deal, even if they fail to win the Europa League this season.
The 48-year-old is also set for a significant £2.5m rise on his current £7.5m-a-year salary.
MARC MY WORDS
Holland legend Marco van Basten wants to scrap the offside rule from football.
The iconic former midfielder wants to do away with the rule as it will make the sport ‘more interesting’.
Van Basten, 56, was Fifa’s technical director between 2016 and 2018 and rule improvements were part of his remit.
The Dutchman told Sky Sports: “I am still very curious about the offside rule because I am convinced that it is not a good rule.
“At least I would like to trial it to show that football is also possible without the offside rule. I am convinced that football would be better without it.
“Football is a fantastic game but I still think that we have to do much more to make it better, more spectacular, more interesting, more exciting. We have to work on that.”
NICK OF TIME
Nicky Butt reportedly left Manchester United after ‘friction’ with the club’s newly-appointed director of football John Murtough.
The official line from the former England midfielder, 46, who won six Premier League titles as a United player, was that he wanted ‘a new challenge’.
Nicky Butt announced he was quitting Old Trafford for a ‘new challenge’ this weekCredit: PA:Press Association
SunSport has exclusively revealed that Derby boss Wayne Rooney is interested in adding Butt to his management team at the Championship outfit.
But according to The Athletic, Butt and Murtough had ‘differing footballing views’.
Murtough was essentially Butt’s line manager in the new coaching set up. The Athletic describes the pair as ‘like chalk and cheese’.
It is also alleged that Butt felt ‘overlooked’ for the technical director role that his former team-mate Darren Fletcher bagged.
Butt helped bring current first-teamers like Marcus Rashford, Scott McTominay, Axel Tuanzebe, Dean Henderson and Mason Greenwood through United’s famous academy.
RASH DECISION
Marcus Rashford joined up with the England camp to catch-up with his team-mates and rehab in a social environment but will not play in the World Cup qualifier.
The 23-year-old Manchester United forward is struggling with an ankle injury but The Athletic reports he was desperate to be in and around Gareth Southgate’s side.
Marcus Rashford was eager to see his England palsCredit: PA
Rashford is said to have wanted to be in team meetings ahead of plans for the delayed Euro 2020 tournament this summer.
Rashford is still fully recovering from an ankle blow suffered in the Manchester derby and despite returning for 90 minutes against West Ham, he was hooked at half-time against AC Milan.
The report states he did not suffer ligament damage but bruising and bleeding on the bone initially ruled him out of the first leg in the Europa League.
BREAKING: LIONS IN WAIT
England’s World Cup qualifier with Albania is at risk at being axed over police security fears, according to reports.
The Three Lions were due to face their European opponents in the Albanian capital Tirana on Sunday.
But the Albanian Football Association (AFA) have released a statement claiming the safety of both teams cannot be confirmed because the State Police have not taken over its security.
The statement, posted on Albanian Daily News, read: “Today in the Albanian Football Federation a letter arrived from the Local Police Directorate of Tirana which states the structures of the Local Police Directorate Tirana cannot guarantee the taking of measures before, during and after the Albania-England match.
“Faced with the situation where the state authorities did not react after the request of the AFA for the release of spaces on the perimeter of the National Stadium, we request urgent response to these structures.
“The cancellation of the Albania-England match would have catastrophic consequences for the image of our country, the National Team and in general for Albanian Football.”
KEANE ON CELTIC
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has been made the odds-on favourite to become the next Celtic boss.
John Kennedy is steering the Hoops until the end of the season after Neil Lennon walked away from his second stint in charge.
Roy Keane is being linked with a return to the dugoutCredit: Getty
And outspoken pundit Keane – who finished his career at Celtic Park – could be gearing up for a return to management after formerly taking the reins at Ipswich Town and Sunderland.
Bookmaker Coral’s John Hill said: “Roy Keane had a brief spell at Celtic as a player at the back end of his career and if the betting is anything to go by, he could be set for a return to Glasgow to take over as manager in the summer.
“John Kennedy has a contract until the end of the season, but it is Keane who is the odds-on favourite to take over ahead of the start of the 2021/22 SPL campaign.”
SOL MATES
Manchester United are reportedly ready to offer boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a bumper new deal.
The Norwegian gaffer penned a three-year deal when he was given the Old Trafford job full-time in March 2019.
ESPN reports the club have seen enough progress to offer the former super sub a new deal.
The 48-year-old is approaching his final year in the summer and United brass are wary of causing too much speculation if negotiations drag on.
The club are planning for the long-term under Solskjaer and have installed John Murtough as football director and Darren Fletcher as technical director with the pair’s relationship with the manager key in securing their roles.
SWEDE AND SOUR
Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof revealed the personal sacrifices he has to make to represent Sweden.
The Red Devils centre-back is missing his son’s second birthday to play for his country during the international break.

He wrote on Instagram: “Two years of being a father to this little man. I will always walk side by side with you through life. Happy birthday son.”
Sweden face Georgia in tonight’s World Cup qualifier before playing Kosovo on Sunday and Estonia in a friendly next Wednesday.
ACE FROM MASE
Manchester United ace Mason Greenwood has proved he is also a star off the pitch after sending an ill fan a heartwarming letter.
The England talent, 19, took notice of the teenager’s situation by former Man Utd youth player Nenad Smiljanic.
Mason Greenwood’s handwritten letter to a young #mufc fan who is currently ill in hospital ❤️📝 “… I hope you are soon better and back home. I’m enjoying playing for the first team and hope to score lots of goals for you over the next few seasons. Get well soon.” Class 👏 pic.twitter.com/N2TX0DHWVH— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) March 24, 2021

Smiljanic reached out to the Red Devils to see if anything could be done to raise the spirits of the teenager in hospital.
And to his delight, Greenwood took time out of his day to construct a handwritten letter wishing him a speedy recovery.
It read: “How are you? I believe you have not been well, but you are now recovering in hospital.
“I hope you are soon better and back home. It is great that you are a Man Utd fan and I hope we can win something for you this season.
“I’m enjoying playing for the first team and hope to score lots of goals for you over the next few seasons. Get well soon.”
SERG IN DEMAND
Manchester United should ‘break the bank’ for Erling Haaland or Harry Kane rather than sign Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, according to Ally McCoist.
The Scottish legend and former striker believes a move for Aguero would cause ‘uproar’.
On talkSPORT, he said: “It would cause an uproar, I don’t see it.
“They’ve already gone for the short-term fix of Cavani. I don’t think you’d go for another 32-year-old for a season.
“I think the time has come for Manchester United to go and get Harry Kane or break the bank for Haaland.”
DEVILISH
How Manchester United could line-up next season with Sergio Aguero crossing the city and Hugo Lloris and Pau Torres arriving.

JUST JU & ME
Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to hold crunch talks over his Juventus future at the end of the season.
The Old Lady are fighting to qualify for the Champions League having been knocked out of this year’s competition and the Serie A title race.
A 1-0 defeat to Benevento before the international break left the team ten points off leaders Inter Milan despite Ronaldo hitting 23 goals in 24 league matches this campaign.
But reports of a potential exit, including to old club Real Madrid, refuse to go away.
It had been suggested that financial problems at Allianz Stadium could lead to the Italians accepting a bid as low as £21.5million for the star.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, neither Juve nor Ronaldo are planning on a summer transfer at this time.
In May, the two parties plan to sit down and discuss the path ahead with the 36-year-old out of contract in 2022.
DON DEAL
Manchester United are still interested in Jadon Sancho but only in a cut-price deal.
The Telegraph reports the Red Devils will only be keen for a move for far less than the £108million Borussia Dortmund asked for last summer.
United are in for a right-winger and the Three Lions star, 20, has been on their radar for the best part of four years.
The report states it appears unlikely the Bundesliga side will sanction the sale of Sancho and Erling Haaland at the end of the season which could hinder a move with the Norwegian high in demand.
SCHOLE OF HARD KNOCKS
What a banger from Paul Scholes 21 years ago today.

KA-PAU
Manchester United could be ready to launch a bid for Pau Torres with the defender reportedly interested in a move to England.
The Spaniard is said to be available for around £52million in the summer due to a buyout clause in his Villarreal contract.

According to MEN, the 24-year-old is open to leaving LaLiga having come through the ranks at Estadio Ceramica.
However, United may be made to wait on Torres if he is called up to Spain’s Euro 2020 squad.
He reportedly wants to focus on a strong end to the season with Villarreal and a good tournament in the summer before deciding on his future.
The Yellow Submarine’s form could play a big role with the club sat seventh in its pursuit of European football.
It has previously been said that missing out on a Europa League spot could see Torres become available for less than his release clause.
GOOD MORNING MAN UTD FANS
Nicky Butt could join Wayne Rooney at Derby after quitting as Manchester United’s head of first team development.
The former Red Devils midfielder, 46, spent nine years in the role and as a coach at Old Trafford, bringing through the likes of Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, Scott McTominay and Dean Henderson.
Man Utd legend Paul Ince revealed he would prefer to sign Erling Haaland than Harry Kane.
The ex-England star said: “If I was in charge of United and you offered me Harry Kane or Erling Haaland on a plate right now, I think I’d be taking Haaland.
“He’s younger, not that Kane’s old, and he’s got a bit more pace, not that Kane is slow.”
It comes amid rumours Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly in contact with Erling Haaland over a summer transfer to Manchester United.
United are among a number of top European sides chasing the Norwegian’s signature at the end of the campaign.
And Red Devils boss Solskjaer ‘keeps calling’ his countryman in a bid to convince him to move to Old Trafford, according to Spanish outlet AS.
RAMBUTT
Nicky Butt could join Wayne Rooney at Derby after quitting as Manchester United’s head of first team development.
The former Red Devils midfielder, 46, spent nine years in the role and as a coach at Old Trafford, bringing through the likes of Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, Scott McTominay and Dean Henderson.
Yet it is understood Butt did not see eye to eye with new director of football John Murtough.
And while the Class of ’92 star said all the right things on his departure, his exit was still a surprise.
Butt, who played almost 400 games under Sir Alex Ferguson and was a member of the historic 1999 Treble-winning side, said: “Having come through the academy myself it has been an absolute privilege to come back and work with a new generation of talent making that same journey.
“I’m proud of the role everyone on the staff plays in giving our young footballers the best possible chance of fulfilling their potential.
“The results are clear to see in the increased number of home-grown players reaching the first team.
“I already know from my playing days how difficult it is to leave Manchester United but it feels like the right moment for a new professional challenge.
“I look forward to exploring opportunities that build on the great experiences I’ve had here over the past nine years.”
Credit: PA:Press Association
SPURRED ON
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has emerged as a rumoured transfer target for Manchester United.
At 34, the World Cup winner is said to want to leave North London for one final big challenge of his career.
A return to Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain or Nice has been reported and now L’Equipe detail a potential move to Manchester.
Lloris is in his ninth season at Tottenham but is yet to win a trophy, although he will get a fresh chance in the upcoming Carabao Cup final.
SunSport recently revealed the club’s plans to replace club captain Lloris at the end of the season.
England trio Sam Johnstone, Nick Pope and Dean Henderson are understood to all be targets for Jose Mourinho.
United star Henderson is finally getting his chance in the team but may seek a move if he is once again dropped to the bench with the club preparing to either sell the former Blades No1 or David De Gea.
Credit: AFP

PAUL NO PUNCHES
Man Utd legend Paul Ince revealed he would prefer to sign Erling Haaland than Harry Kane.
The ex-England star said: “If I was in charge of United and you offered me Harry Kane or Erling Haaland on a plate right now, I think I’d be taking Haaland.
“He’s younger, not that Kane’s old, and he’s got a bit more pace, not that Kane is slow.
“If you were going to buy Harry Kane right now he’d probably cost you around £80/90m and he’d likely be on a five-year contract which takes him into his thirties.
“When you buy a player you’ve always got to look at how you might make a profit from them later on.
“Haaland is only 20, so you could bring him in for around £100m and you’d still be able to make a profit from him in five years’ time.
“With Kane you’d have the guarantee that he’s already a proven goalscorer in the division.
“He knows the Premier League well so you know he’d get you 25 goals a season.
“But I think Haaland would do the same at any club in any division, and he’s only going to get better.”

NO GOLDEN TUCH
Thomas Tuchel’s sour relationship with Borussia Dortmund could dent Chelsea’s chances of signing Erling Haaland, in a boost to Man Utd.
Bild claim the German left Dortmund on bad terms and club chiefs are reluctant to sell to a side coached by their former manager.
The report adds that it’s ‘very unlikely’ the Bundesliga outfit will allow Haaland to seal a move to Stamford Bridge this summer.
Although Tuchel won a German Cup at Dortmund, his time there is best-remembered for the bust-ups he had.
There were disagreements with senior players, including Mats Hummels, Neven Subotic, Jakub Blaszczykowski and Roman Weidenfeller.
While Tuchel also clashed with former chief scout Sven Mislantat, who would later work for Arsenal.
He was then sacked by Dortmund with chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke saying he was ‘worn out’ dealing with the manager.

OL HAVE YOUR BACK
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskajer has commented on Nick Butt’s decision to QUIT as head of first-team development.
Solskajer said: “Nicky will always be a legend of Manchester United as a six-time Premier League winner and, of course, an integral part of our Treble-winning team.
“That pedigree has made him a great source of guidance and inspiration to our Academy players since he returned to the club.
“We are all going to miss him around the Aon Training Complex but Nicky knows he will always be welcome back.”
DON DO IT
Rio Ferdinand is convinced the Donny van de Beek has the talent to improve United’s side – if given the chance.
Ferdinand said: “‘I think he would add value to this team, definitely. He’s someone who would create goals, he played a part in the goal (vs Leicester). When he gets in the box, he knows how to put the ball in the back of the net.
“But to get in the box he’s got to play in the position where Bruno Fernandes is playing and he’s not going to do that. Can he do it from No 8 position or No 6 when he’s holding? I think he can. He’s intelligent enough.
“Ajax players are brought up to be intelligent footballers, they are able to play multiple positions, he can do that. It’s just obviously United want a stiffer central midfield area behind Bruno.
“I get that, given that’s got to be protecting the centre backs and that’s not going to be one of Van de Beek’s strengths. But then it begs the question: why buy him then?”
RIO DONNY GET IT
Rio Ferdinand admits he feels sorry for Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek.
The United legend has questioned why the club signed Van de Beek if they were not prepared to play him regularly.
Ferdinand told his podcast, Vibe with Five: “I feel for him. I don’t care who you are – if you’re playing the odd two minutes here and there, three minutes here and there, you cannot perform.
“I don’t care what level of player you are.
“I don’t think he’s been helped in terms of team selection and opportunities so I don’t think it’s fair to say he’s underperforming because he’s not been put in a position to perform yet on a consistent basis.
“I really do feel for him but it would be interesting to hear what he was sold and told on the way in because the lack of opportunities, I don’t think he’d have come here if he’d known that.”

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MAN UTD are stepping up their pursuit of Erling Haaland, with reports from Spain claiming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer never stops calling his fellow Norwegian.Meanwhile Villarreal defender Pau Torres is reportedly very keen on moving to Old Trafford this summer and has admitted he is learning English.
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RING RING, OLE ON THE PHONE
Erling Haaland is repeatedly called by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he tries convince him to join Manchester United.
According to AS, Solskjaer phones his Norwegian compatriot regularly to try and sell the idea of Old Trafford.
Borussia Dortmund forward Haaland, 20, is preparing for international duty alongside new skipper and Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard.
The striker has bagged 21 goals in 21 Bundesliga games this season and is wanted by a host of Europe’s top clubs.
DON DEAL
Chelsea and PSG are reportedly more confident they can convince AC Milan Gianluigi Donnarumma to move.
Sport Mediaset suggests both European giants are ready to meet his demands.
Gianluigi Donnarumma could be tempted away from AC MilanCredit: Reuters
The report states the clubs are ready to meet the requirements set out by the player’s agent.
The highly-rated 22-year-old is out of contract this summer and has been previously linked with Manchester United.
BOOK IT IN
Marcus Rashford’s book is out on May 27.
He wrote on Instagram: “‘YOU are a Champion’. A guide that I hope will inspire ALL children to dream big and help those who need it most.”
“As part of the Marcus Rashford Book Club model, books I am championing will reach the most vulnerable children via the breakfast club network.
“Further details to follow. Approx 390,000 children in the UK have never owned a book. Time for that to change.”

GLOBE TROTTERS
A whopping 16 of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad could represent their countries over the international break.
🌍 As many as 1️⃣6️⃣ Reds could represent their respective nations over the international break 👇#MUFC— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 24, 2021

RULE OF SIX
Six Red Devils are potentially on international duty today.
🌍 Six Reds could represent their countries on international duty today! Good luck, lads 💪🇹🇷 v 🇳🇱 (17:00 GMT)🇫🇷 v 🇺🇦 (19:45 GMT)🇧🇪 v 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (19:45 GMT)🇵🇹 v 🇦🇿 (19:45 GMT) pic.twitter.com/QBobK01uQq— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 24, 2021

HAARSH WARNING
Manchester United target Erling Haaland could be a ‘disaster’ signing for Chelsea, according to Blues icon Frank Lebouef.
He told Sky Sports: “Haaland is a beast.
“Of course it would be a plus for Chelsea. But now you have to think financially and economically, and you also have to also think and make sure your dressing room is going to be following the coach.
“If you put Haaland (in the team) you lose [Olivier] Giroud.
“But you might lose [Kai] Havertz, you might lose [Timo] Werner as well. What about [Christian] Pulisic? Where are you going to play [Hakim] Ziyech?
“That is an equation that you have to make sure is going to work and that the results are going to be good for the club.
“You can add talents, that is not a problem. But you have to make sure the chemistry works.
“Otherwise it is going to be a disaster. Having only talent doesn’t make sure you are going to win something.”
HEND OF THE ROAD?
Manchester United have slapped a £40m asking price on keeper Dean Henderson, SunSport can reveal.
The former Sheffield United loanee is battling new dad David De Gea for the Old Trafford No1 jersey.
But the 24-year-old has attracted interest from Spurs – with Hugo Lloris potentially moving the other way.
Spurs have England trio Henderson, Sam Johnstone and Nick Pope on their shortlist to replace French captain Lloris.
ON EUR OWN
The Prem’s Big Six are braced for frustration and disappointment over their attempts to force radical change on the top flight.
Leading clubs now recognise there is no chance they can push through a reduction of the league from 20 teams to 18.
While proposed revamps of Uefa competitions promise more money from 2024, the Big Six fear they will hit a brick wall in their efforts to get the green light to make more cash from selling rights to their own games either overseas or on club channels.
And it sets up a further squabble between the Big Six and the rest of the Prem starting at tomorrow’s “shareholder” meeting of the 20 clubs.
Prem chief executive Richard Masters agreed to engage US-based Boston Consulting to carry out a “Strategic Review” of the structure of the League.
That was a direct response to the Project Big Picture proposals backed by Liverpool and Manchester United as well as EFL chairman Rick Parry.
Masters vowed that he would be open to all ideas, insisting in November that “the status quo is not an option”.
Five months on, the Review will finally be a formal agenda item for the first time at Thursday’s meeting, with clubs to debate the “next steps”.
RASH DECISION
Marcus Rashford is a major doubt for England’s game against San Marino on Thursday.
The Manchester United forward sat out the FA Cup defeat at Leicester with a foot problem.
And the 23-year-old is yet to take part in England’s team training sessions, instead doing solo work in the gym.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka will miss the game as the Gunners continue to assess his hamstring problem.
PAUL THE OTHER ONE
Manchester City could see Sergio Aguero head straight across town if they don’t renew his contract, Paul Ince has warned.
Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea have all been linked with the Argentine, 32, and Manchester United are the latest club tipped to make an offer.
Former Red Devils midfielder Ince, 53, has told the club to consider Aguero when his contract expires in the summer.
Such a shock swoop could emulate Sir Alex Ferguson’s capture of Eric Cantona from Leeds during Ince’s time at Old Trafford.
He told Ladbrokes: “Sergio Aguero might be leaving Man City, why shouldn’t United make a move for him?
“You could see it now. If he wanted to stay in the Premier League and he’s living in Manchester, then I don’t think it would be a bad thing at all if they went and got Aguero.
“It can happen, who knows? You’ve got to ask the question if you’re United because you never know.”
SHAW THING
Luke Shaw credited Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s man-management for helping him get back in the England squad.
Luke Shaw praised boss Solskjaer’s man-managementCredit: Reuters
Shaw 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.”
PREM WINNER SHAME
Former Manchester United star Ronnie Wallwork fractured a man’s eye socket in a row over trainers, a court heard.
The 43-year-old punched Alan Mulholland when he stepped on his trainers in a pub in Greater Manchester in 2019.
Ex-Manchester United ace Ronnie WallworkCredit: PA
Wallwork admitted GBH and was handed an 18-month suspended sentence at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
The 2001 Prem winner also must complete 200 hours of unpaid work, a rehab programme and pay £500 in compensation to his victim.
HEAD START
Heading the ball in training is set to be significantly reduced as the FA and Premier League back new safety guidelines.
Prem chiefs will green light a formal study into the forces sustained by heading balls in different situations.
And FA chief medic Dr Charlotte Cowie explained that Wembley bosses believe the risk to long-term health and dementia means curtailing heading in the professional game is required.
Dr Cowie told a DCMS Select Committee hearing: “There is no argument about decreasing the exposure to the amount of heading in the game.
“But the main exposure is in training, so limiting that in terms of the number and types of headers is definitely the direction we need to go in.”
Dr Cowie was criticised by “staggered” and “appalled” committee chairman, Tory MP Julian Knight, after insisting she was unable to say what the FA’s annual budget was for dementia research.
That came after a series of deaths linked to heading, including the recent passing of 1966 World Cup legends Martin Peters and Nobby Stiles.
BRU-TAL
Bruno Fernandes had to be rested against Leicester to avoid him running himself into the ground.
Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed the Portuguese ace would play every single game if it was up to him.
Bruno Fernandes has racked up the game time at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
The Norwegian said: “Bruno has played very, very much football.
“He broke all his records on Thursday night [against AC Milan at the San Siro] physically, statistically, and the boy is not inhuman.
“I know Bruno wants to play but sometimes you make decisions for the benefit of both the team and him.”
Fernandes has covered the seventh most metres in the Premier League this season.
He did come off the bench in the FA Cup quarter-final but couldn’t prevent the Red Devils slipping to a 3-1 defeat at the King Power.
FAN FRENZY
Manchester United have frozen 2021-22 season ticket prices as the club prepares to welcome fans back to Old Trafford.

SPURRED ON
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has emerged as a rumoured transfer target for Manchester United.
At 34, the World Cup winner is said to want to leave North London for one final big challenge of his career.
A return to Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain or Nice has been reported and now L’Equipe detail a potential move to Manchester.
Lloris is in his ninth season at Tottenham but is yet to win a trophy, although he will get a fresh chance in the upcoming Carabao Cup final.
SunSport recently revealed the club’s plans to replace club captain Lloris at the end of the season.
England trio Sam Johnstone, Nick Pope and Dean Henderson are understood to all be targets for Jose Mourinho.
United star Henderson is finally getting his chance in the team but may seek a move if he is once again dropped to the bench with the club preparing to either sell the former Blades No1 or David De Gea.
ALLO ALLO
Manchester United youngster Amad Diallo has picked up an award for gaining a place on the 2021 NXGN list of the world’s best young stars.
The 18-year-old has made it onto a list compiled by Goal journalists in 44 countries.

To qualify you have to be born on or after January 1, 2002.
Barcelona’s Ansu Fati topped the bill with Diallo making the top 20 of a 50-strong list.
The teenage ace was called up to the Ivory Coast senior side for the first time this week.
GOING HAM
Former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku kicked pineapple on pizza and carbonara pasta from his diet in pursuit of Inter Milan glory.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, key to Inter’s rise has been losing 16lbs of weight under the guidance of the nutritionist Matteo Pincella, who began his career in rugby.
In 2012, he joined up with Antonio Conte at Juventus and now combines his club role with working for the Italian national team.
Under Pincella, Inter stars are studied and handed unique diet plans that rarely feature pasta dishes.
Instead, chicken, sweet potatoes, shirataki noodles, and fish all feature heavily and a single cheat meal a week is allowed.
For 27-year-old striker Lukaku, that has meant ditching some of the bad habits he took with him from Manchester United.
Pineapple on pizza and carbonara pasta are just two of the guilty pleasures given the boot, helping him drop from 15st 11lbs to around 14st 9lbs.
GOOD MORNING RED DEVILS FANS
Man United are reportedly eyeing a shock move for Spurs captain Hugo Lloris.
L’Equipe claims the French goalkeeper is ready to leave Tottenham this summer.
And United want him to replace out-of-favour David de Gea.
Lloris believes the Red Devils can offer him one final chance of landing silverware.
Spurs would then look to replace Lloris with Lille’s Mike Maignan.
Meanwhile, Juventus are reportedly ready to SELL Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
AS claims the United and Real Madrid icon could be set for a new club after a disappointing season under Andrea Pirlo.
Juventus are ready to accept bids of just £21.5million for the superstar.
But interested clubs will have to dig deep for Ronaldo’s annual wages, which AS adds to be a staggering £75m.
Finally, 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.
OLE’S ALRIGHT
David Beckham claims former teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing a great job at Man Utd.
The Inter Miami chief told ESPN: “I’ve seen some of the criticism. 
“But I suppose when you are a manager of Man United when they’ve had success over the years that they’ve had, there was always going to be a point where people get criticised. 
“Whether it’s the players, whether it’s the owners, whether it’s the manager.
“Ole’s been in the game long enough to be able to take any kind of criticism. 
“He’s very quiet, he gets on with his job, and I think he’s done an incredible job down at United.
“The results are starting to show that. 
“Hopefully, it continues because the fans love Ole, we all love Ole and we all want him to do well. 
“So when the criticism comes, he’s one person that can take it.”
David Beckham feels Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing the business at Man Utd
ZAK RACE
Man Utd have reportedly been joined by neighbours Man City in the chase for Denis Zakaria.
The Premier League giants are locked in a battle to sign the Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder.
Man City reportedly enquired about the midfielder last summer and are said to have renewed their interest.
The midfielder has just over one year left on his contract and could be offloaded for a reduced fee this summer.
Man Utd have joined the race for Denis Zakaria
LLOR AND ORDER
Man United are eyeing a shock move for Spurs captain Hugo Lloris.
L’Equipe claims the French goalkeeper is ready to leave Tottenham this summer.
And United want him to replace out-of-favour David de Gea.
Lloris believes the Red Devils can offer him one final chance of landing silverware.
Meanwhile, Spurs would look to replace Lloris with Lille’s Mike Maignan.
Man Utd are reportedly interested in Spurs captain Hugo Lloris
FER REAL
Rio Ferdinand admits he feels sorry for Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek.
He told Vibe With Five: “I feel for him. I don’t care who you are – if you’re playing the odd two minutes here and there, three minutes here and there, you cannot perform. I don’t care what level of player you are.
“I don’t think he’s been helped in terms of team selection and opportunities so I don’t think it’s fair to say he’s underperforming because he’s not been put in a position to perform yet on a consistent basis. 
“I really do feel for him but it would be interesting to hear what he was sold and told on the way in because the lack of opportunities, I don’t think he’d have come here if he’d known that.”
Rio Ferdinand feels sorry for Donny van de Beek
CRIS CROSSED OFF
Juventus are reportedly ready to SELL Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
AS claims the Manchester United and Real Madrid icon could be set for a new club after a disappointing season under Andrea Pirlo.
Juventus are ready to accept bids of just £21.5million for the superstar.
But interested clubs will have to dig deep for Ronaldo’s annual wages, which AS adds to be a staggering £75m.
Juventus are open to selling Cristiano Ronaldo this summer
KANE WELL ABLE
Premier League clubs have been given a boost with Real Madrid reportedly preferring to sign Harry Kane over Erling Haaland this summer.
SER Deportivos claims the Spurs star has emerged as Los Blancos’ No1 target.
That means the likes of Man United, Chelsea and Man City could be left to battle it out for Haaland.
And it would also be good news for PSG in their efforts to keep Kylian Mbappe.
Prem clubs are set to benefit from Real Madrid’s interest in Harry Kane
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MASON GREENWOOD has pulled out of the England Under-21 squad after the Manchester United star picked up an injury.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.
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OLE’S ALRIGHT
David Beckham claims former teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing a great job at Man Utd.
The Inter Miami chief told ESPN: “I’ve seen some of the criticism. 
“But I suppose when you are a manager of Man United when they’ve had success over the years that they’ve had, there was always going to be a point where people get criticised. 
“Whether it’s the players, whether it’s the owners, whether it’s the manager.
“Ole’s been in the game long enough to be able to take any kind of criticism. 
“He’s very quiet, he gets on with his job, and I think he’s done an incredible job down at United.
“The results are starting to show that. 
“Hopefully, it continues because the fans love Ole, we all love Ole and we all want him to do well. 
“So when the criticism comes, he’s one person that can take it.”
David Beckham feels Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing the business at Man Utd
ZAK RACE
Man Utd have reportedly been joined by neighbours Man City in the chase for Denis Zakaria.
The Premier League giants are locked in a battle to sign the Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder.
Man City reportedly enquired about the midfielder last summer and are said to have renewed their interest.
The midfielder has just over one year left on his contract and could be offloaded for a reduced fee this summer.
Man Utd have joined the race for Denis Zakaria
LLOR AND ORDER
Man United are eyeing a shock move for Spurs captain Hugo Lloris.
L’Equipe claims the French goalkeeper is ready to leave Tottenham this summer.
And United want him to replace out-of-favour David de Gea.
Lloris believes the Red Devils can offer him one final chance of landing silverware.
Meanwhile, Spurs would look to replace Lloris with Lille’s Mike Maignan.
Man Utd are reportedly interested in Spurs captain Hugo Lloris
FER REAL
Rio Ferdinand admits he feels sorry for Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek.
He told Vibe With Five: “I feel for him. I don’t care who you are – if you’re playing the odd two minutes here and there, three minutes here and there, you cannot perform. I don’t care what level of player you are.
“I don’t think he’s been helped in terms of team selection and opportunities so I don’t think it’s fair to say he’s underperforming because he’s not been put in a position to perform yet on a consistent basis. 
“I really do feel for him but it would be interesting to hear what he was sold and told on the way in because the lack of opportunities, I don’t think he’d have come here if he’d known that.”
Rio Ferdinand feels sorry for Donny van de Beek
CRIS CROSSED OFF
Juventus are reportedly ready to SELL Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
AS claims the Manchester United and Real Madrid icon could be set for a new club after a disappointing season under Andrea Pirlo.
Juventus are ready to accept bids of just £21.5million for the superstar.
But interested clubs will have to dig deep for Ronaldo’s annual wages, which AS adds to be a staggering £75m.
Juventus are open to selling Cristiano Ronaldo this summer
KANE WELL ABLE
Premier League clubs have been given a boost with Real Madrid reportedly preferring to sign Harry Kane over Erling Haaland this summer.
SER Deportivos claims the Spurs star has emerged as Los Blancos’ No1 target.
That means the likes of Man United, Chelsea and Man City could be left to battle it out for Haaland.
And it would also be good news for PSG in their efforts to keep Kylian Mbappe.
Prem clubs are set to benefit from Real Madrid’s interest in Harry Kane
FROM SUNSPORT’S MARTIN LIPTON
The Prem’s Big Six are braced for frustration and disappointment over their attempts to force radical change on the top flight.
Leading clubs now recognise there is no chance they can push through a reduction of the League from 20 teams to 18.
While proposed revamps of Uefa competitions promise more money from 2024, the Big Six fear they will hit a brick wall in their efforts to get the green light to make more cash from selling rights to their own games either overseas or on club channels.
And it sets up a further squabble between the Big Six and the rest of the Prem starting at this week’s ‘shareholder’ meeting of the 20 clubs. 
Tensions could arise at this week’s Premier League ‘shareholder’ meeting
FREE TO FLY
Liverpool and Manchester United will play their European quarter-final first legs in Spain after the country’s Government eased flight bans.
The Reds visit Real Madrid’s Estadio Alfredo di Stefano ground in the Champions League on April 6 while United travel to Granada in the Europa League two nights later.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says his government will lift restrictions on flights from the United Kingdom.
Spain’s Council of Ministers banned arrivals by air and sea from the UK between December 22 last year until next Tuesday, March 30.
Man Utd and Liverpool can now play their European quarter-finals as normal
PATS THE WAY
Man United and Arsenal will reportedly battle it out for RB Salzburg star Patson Daka this summer.
Salzburger Nachrichten claims the Zambia striker, who has 20 goals in 18 games, is being lined up for a stunning Premier League switch.
Daka has successfully filled the boots of Erling Haaland at the Austrian club.
And there is also said to be interest from Man City and Liverpool in the man hailed as the new Samuel Eto’o.
Daka has been tearing up the Austrian top flight for the best part of two seasons
BECKS APPEAL
Kieran Gibbs has signed a pre-contract agreement with David Beckham’s Inter Miami and will join up with new boss Phil Neville at the end of this season.
The 31-year-old former Arsenal left-back has made more than a century of appearances for Albion but has played second fiddle to Conor Townsend this season and is ready for a fresh challenge in the MLS.
Ex-Man United duo Beckham and Neville are hoping to make a real mark on the competition this term, with stars including Blaise Matuidi and Gonzalo Higuain already on the books.
And Gibbs will become the latest Englishman to move to Miami following ex-Stoke skipper Ryan Shawcross.
Kieran Gibbs is the latest ace joining David Beckham at Inter Miami
BEEKS AND TROUGHS
Man Utd could use Donny van de Beek as a makeweight for either Erling Haaland or Jadon Sancho.
90Min claims the Dutch midfielder is of interest to German giants Borussia Dortmund.
And after failing to make an impact in his first season at Old Trafford, Van de Beek could be sacrificed to help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer land one of Haaland or Sancho.
Donny van de Beek could be used in a swap deal this summer
FAN’S VIEW
Man United should SACK Ole Gunnar Solskjaer if they don’t win this season’s Europa League.
Getting into the top four is NOT a sign of success.
And it is staggering to hear Ole say that winning trophies does not represent progress on the pitch.
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Solskjaer should get the sack this summer if he doesn’t win the Europa League
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.

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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.
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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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