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    Mason Greenwood could be forced to stay at Man Utd with transfer ‘unrealistic due to Ratcliffe’s £30m asking price’

    MASON GREENWOOD may end up staying at Manchester United due to the club’s “unrealistic” asking price for him.Greenwood, 22, has been on loan at Getafe from the Red Devils this season.Greenwood could be forced to stay at Man Utd due to the clubs ‘unrealistic’ transfer expectationsCredit: GettyThe move came after charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault were dropped against him in February last year.Whether he has a future at Old Trafford remains unclear, with widespread reports suggesting there is transfer interest in the player from overseas.This includes the likes of Juventus and Atletico Madrid.Barcelona have also been previously linked with club bosses meeting with former Man Utd director John Murtough in Barcelona last month, though their interest is said to have waned.READ MORE IN MAN UTDAccording to ESPN, Man Utd have slapped a £30million price tag on Greenwood.However, the report stipulates that financial pressures across Europe mean this demand is “unrealistic”. Interested clubs also feel Man Utd cannot legitimately expect a significant fee for Greenwood.Getafe have openly expressed their desire to sign Greenwood permanently, with him netting eight goals and grabbing five assists in 28 games in all competitions.Most read in FootballGreenwood has six goals in LaLiga this seasonBut the Spanish sides manager Jose Bordalas has admitted Man Utd will be the ones to decide on his future. New Man Utd shareholder and Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe left the door open on Greenwood’s future when asked about it in February.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s amazing lifestyleRatcliffe said: “He’s a Manchester United footballer and we are in charge of football. “So the answer is ‘yeah, we have to make decisions.’ It’s quite clear we have to make a decision. There is no decision that’s been made. “The process will be: understand the facts not the hype, and then try and come to fair decision on the basis of values, which is basically ‘is he a good guy or not?’ “Could he play sincerely for Manchester United well, would we be comfortable with it and would the fans be comfortable with it?”ESPN add another option on the table is a new loan move, though a full transfer remains the preferred option.The Sun revealed last month how a controversial return for Greenwood was backed by team-mates in the dressing room, with their said to be a “footballing one, pure and simple”.However, this would alienate the women’s team who are opposed to his return to the club.Tuchel showed why he could be the perfect man for Man Utd, says Andy DillonBy Andy Dillon
    TOMMY TUCHEL could not have done it better had he submitted his CV to LinkedIn or Indeed.
    Somehow mustering some gumption from the worst Bayern Munich team in more than a decade to stop a rampant Arsenal dead in their tracks is a spectacular job advert for a manager soon to be looking for work.
    If Sir Jim Ratcliffe wasn’t watching from his Old Trafford office or from the cinema room in one of his tax havens, he should have been.
    They may have even sat up and taken notice in Newcastle or in the owners’ Riyadh hub as Tuchel reminded everyone of his credentials as a top-level coach with devilish timing.
    If change is coming then Tuchel is playing a trump card.
    His side turned up and cowed the team that, as far as the current Premier League goes, is the best in England.
    It may only add to the questions around Tuchel that after tossing away the only league easier to win than Scotland’s or Spain’s, Munich have sprung to life in Europe.
    After 11 years unopposed as German champions, Chelsea’s former manager has chucked it in at home in a remarkable act of ineptitude. But freak years can happen.
    Tuchel is an enigma. But that is part of the appeal as much as winning the Champions League with Chelsea just three months after taking the job.
    With no new signings, he took a team that had lost five of the previous ten games and turned them into European Champions.
    With Ratcliffe considering swingeing budget cuts at Old Trafford, a coach who can perform wonders on peanuts would be music to his ears.
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    Raphael Varane ‘set for Man Utd transfer exit’ as Red Devils refuse to offer new contract on current salary

    RAPHAEL VARANE’S time as a Manchester United player will come to and end in June, according to reports.SunSport revealed last November how Varane was set to depart Old Trafford this coming summer. Raphael Varane is set to leave Man Utd this summerCredit: AlamyThe club will not offer him a deal at the same level of wages he is on at presentCredit: GettyVarane, 30, suffered another injury setback that will see him sidelined for several weeks after he was diagnosed with a muscle injury against Chelsea earlier this month.And Man Utd’s new directors now look set to pull the plug this summer. According to the Daily Mail’s Chris Wheeler, the Frenchman is now “likely” to leave the Red Devils.Man Utd are not prepared to offer Varane an extension on his current colossal wage package worth £340,000 a week.READ MORE IN MAN UTDJettisoning, the former Real Madrid stars wages – the second highest at the club behind the £350,000 a week (£18.2m a year) earned by Casemiro – will see the Red Devils save £17,680,000 a year.Varane fell out of favour under Erik ten Hag earlier this season before playing his way back into the team. However, his time at Man Utd has been dogged by injury.The World Cup winning defender has been open about his condition and the physical and mental fatigue he has felt due to the incredible match loads put onto players in the modern day.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA recent interview with L’Equipe saw him reveal how he suffered “abnormal fatigue” following a match where he performed a number of headers. He said: “During a match, I performed a series of headers, and in the days that followed I felt abnormal fatigue as well as severe eye fatigue.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top five”I reported to the staff that I was not fit to play and they strongly recommended that I not play. “I took a test from a doctor, the results of which were passed on to the staff and I did not play the following match.”But if I hadn’t asked to take these tests, I probably would have been lined up a few days later and, to be honest, I felt bad that I didn’t play the next game because of a migraine.”Transfers to Juventus in Italy and Saudi Arabia have both been reported in the case of Varane’s exit.Willy Kambwala wants to become rock at the back for Man Utd… but Erik ten Hag probably won’t be around to see itBy Ken Lawrence
    ERIK TEN HAG insists he is still the right man to take Manchester United forward.
    The Dutchman believes he can recapture their former glories, despite escaping for the second time in a row what could have been humiliation by Liverpool at the weekend.
    And teen Willy Kambwala revealed his “passion” is to become a rock at the heart of United’s defence after making just his second start of the season against their bitter rivals.
    United trailed 1-0 at half-time on Sunday but fought back to take a 2-1 lead before Mo Salah’s 84th-minute equaliser from the penalty spot.
    Ten Hag was pleased with the second-half performance, declaring it “another signal and message for the future,” before adding, “the team and squad have high potential.”
    Yet the Old Trafford chief sounds more and more like he has his finger stuck in a leaky dyke and does not think it is going to hold.
    Comeback or not, United still threw away a lead for the third time in eight days following their 4-3 defeat to Chelsea and 1-1 draw with Brentford — both deep into injury time.
    And his body language suggests he expects to be crossing it to go back to Holland with his P45 this summer
    Click here to read Ken Lawrence’s comment piece in full.
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    Replacements have already been talked about heavily in the market however, with the likes of Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo both said to be among targets.In the meantime, 19-year-old Willy Kambwala will add to the already extensive amount of minutes Man Utd teens have had this season due to himself and Harry Maguire being the club’s only fit centre-backs.Following their purchase of a 27.7 per cent stake in Man Utd, Ineos have been handed control of the sporting operations at the club.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis has started with an overhaul behind the scenes, with Omar Berrada coming in as CEO and moves for Dan Ashworth as sporting director and Jason Wilcox as technical director in the works.Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe has met with Newcastle director Amanda Staveley in a bid to push through Ashworth’s move, with the move currently on hold as the two clubs try to agree a compensation deal.Inside Ratcliffe’s Man Utd plansEverything you need to know as Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes charge at Manchester United… More

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    West Ham boss David Moyes slams Bayer Leverkusen’s bench as ‘a disgrace’ for what they did during fiery clash

    WEST HAM manager David Moyes hit out at Xabi Alonso after their Europa League quarter-final defeat.The Hammers frustrated Bayer Leverkusen for long periods in the first leg but eventually fell to a 2-0 defeat.David Moyes hit out at Bayer Leverkusen’s bench after the gameCredit: GettyMoyes claimed Leverkusen tried to get Lucas Paqueta bookedCredit: RexThere was a mass altercation after Paqueta’s late tackleCredit: APPaqueta is now suspended for the second legCredit: APTo make matters worse for West Ham, Lucas Paqueta and Emerson are suspended for next Thursday after picking up their third yellows in the competition.The Brazilian midfielder picked up the booking for a rash challenge on Amine Adli.Leverkusen’s players and bench were furious over the tackle, surrounding the referee and pushing Paqueta.After the game, Moyes fumed at the reaction from the soon to be Bundesliga champions, saying: “He will be a huge miss but I thought their bench was a disgrace.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He [the referee] got surrounded. I thought it was disgraceful and was really disappointing.”Did they get him booked? I think so.”You should let the referee make the decision and not the way they reacted to the incident.”I thought it was a rule all the way through. We would not all run off and surround him. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”It was a poor thing for them to do and they are a good side and they didn’t need to react like that.”On Moyes’ comments, Alonso said: “I thought it was a deserved yellow card. I have a lot of respect for David but we don’t look at their bench.”The Tap In West Ham’s Moyes Out fans should ‘be careful what they wish for’ ft. Tony CotteeWest Ham now face an uphill battle in the second leg, with star man Jarrod Bowen potentially out injured.The Irons need to win by two goals to force extra-time against Leverkusen, who are unbeaten in 42 games.But Moyes insists his side still have belief: “We know we are playing a good team but we are not out of the tie. If we can get that first goal it will make a difference.”We did a really good job defensively. We were aware of them scoring late goals in other games and they put us under intense pressure and we found it difficult.”We were playing a Champions League team and a good one at that.”We will have to come up trumps next week and the first thing we have to do is get one goal and take it from there.” More

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    Tottenham hope to tie up controversial Conor Gallagher transfer from Chelsea as quick as possible ahead of pre-season

    TOTTENHAM hope to tie up a quick deal for Conor Gallagher this summer – and Chelsea’s financial pressures could make it happen.England midfielder Gallagher, 24, has been a long-term target for Spurs.Conor Gallagher is on Spurs’ radar this summerCredit: RexAnge Postecoglou is out to strengthen his squad, which he hopes will be playing in the Champions League next term.The Australian wants to get his business done as early as possible to get a full pre-season.And he sees Gallagher as a great fit for his style.The former Crystal Palace loanee will only have a year left on his Blues deal in June.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd while there remains a chance he signs a new one at his boyhood club, the likelihood is he will be sold.Chelsea need to flog players to raise funds before July 1 to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules after massively overspending during the Todd Boehly era.That boosts the chances of a Gallagher sale – which would be deemed as pure profit for the Blues given he is a homegrown player – early in the close season.Postecoglou rapidly got his business underway last summer by bringing in Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli and James Maddison from Leicester in June.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERWhile Timo Werner – who hopes to have his loan made permanent in the summer for £15million after impressing – and Radu Dragusin were signed early in January.Chelsea would be looking for at least £40m for Gallagher.Conor Gallagher’s life as a footballer from loan moves to potential Chelsea exitThat is considering they sold Mason Mount for £55m to Manchester United with a year left on his deal last summer, and Maddison, who also had 12 months remaining on his Foxes deal, went for £40m.But the West Londoners’ PSR requirements may mean they have to accept less – unless they can get a bidding war going amongst interested parties.Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino has reiterated his desire to keep Gallagher, who has 12 caps for his country and hopes to go to the Euros.When asked about whether he hoped to have his future sorted before this summer’s tournament, Gallagher said last month: “When it comes to it, I’ll be focusing on England and the task in hand.”WHAT IS FFP?SunSport’s Martin Lipton breaks down what it is all about…
    FFP – or Financial Fair Play – is a concept originally introduced by Uefa in 2009, officially to prevent clubs from spending money they could not afford.
    Yet many critics have rounded on the system, accusing it of being a protective instrument, drafted by the so-called “legacy clubs” to prevent insurgent and wealthier clubs from buying their way onto the top table.
    The Premier League introduced its own FFP regulations which came into effect for the 2013-14 season and which, while less stringent than Uefa regulations, they do impact on club spending.
    Under the current Prem “Profitability and Sustainability” regulations, clubs who are constant members of the top flight for a three-year period are allowed total losses of £105m over those three campaigns.
    But it is not as simple as totting up outlay and income.
    The biggest outlay, of course, is transfer fees. The 20 Prem clubs spent a total of around £2.4bn in last summer’s transfer window.
    Yet that does not mean they “spent” that money as far as the Prem rules are concerned.
    Transfer fees are “amortised” over the length of the contract, so, for example, a £100m fee for a player who signs a five-year deal is amortised at a cost of £20m per season for each of those five campaigns. More

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    Chelsea and Liverpool ‘joined by Premier League rivals in race to trigger Nico Williams transfer release clause’

    TOTTENHAM have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to sign Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, according to reports.Williams, 21, has impressed for the La Liga side this season, scoring six goals and providing 14 assists across all competitions.Tottenham are interested in signing Nico WilliamsCredit: GettyHe is considered one of the most sought-after young wingers in Europe, with several clubs considering a summer swoop.Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have all been linked with a move for Williams in recent months.And according to The Telegraph, Tottenham are also keeping a close eye on him.Williams has a £42.8million release clause in his current contract.Read More on FootballSpurs are currently assessing whether or not they will need attacking reinforcements this summer.Tottenham’s north London rivals Arsenal are also monitoring the winger.And while Chelsea maintain an interest, club chiefs are prioritising a new out-and-out striker.Barcelona are also among his admirers, but officials are willing to hold out until 2025.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWilliams has impressed for Athletic Bilbao this seasonWilliams helped Athletic Bilbao win the Copa del Rey last week, ending the club’s 40-year wait for silverware.After the match, he told Diario AS: “I have many years left here, I am calm and happy. I can’t wait to get to Bilbao to celebrate.”Bizarre moment Arsenal target Nico Williams gets ‘dumbest red card ever seen’ after two yellows in 12 seconds – BEIN Sports 5The winger also has 13 caps for the Spanish national team.He made his senior international debut back in September 2022 and has since scored two goals. More

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    Arsenal wonderkid dubbed club’s ‘future’ to QUIT in summer transfer after failing to break into first-team

    ARSENAL youngster Charlie Patino is set to leave the club this summer, according to reports.The 20-year-old has spent over two years trying to establish his spot in Mikel Arteta’s first team squad.Charlie Patino could leave Arsenal this summerCredit: GettyPatino has spent this season on loan at SwanseaCredit: GettyBut with the level of competition higher than ever in north London, he is yet to break into the fold.According to The Standard, Patino could seek a permanent transfer at the end of the season.Arteta is expected to sanction the midfielder’s departure this summer, allowing Arsenal to cash-in on him before his contract expires in June 2025.Patino holds a Spanish passport through his father, meaning a move to La Liga could be convenient for both parties.Read More on Man UtdIt also gives him additional options across Europe because clubs will likely avoid post-Brexit issues.The England Under-21s star made his Arsenal debut in a 5-1 League Cup win over Sunderland in December 2021.He came off the bench to score for the Gunners in added time.Patino’s only other first team appearance came in a 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest the following month.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was loaned to Blackpool for the 2022-23 campaign and made 37 appearances across all competitions.The midfielder has spent this season at Swansea.What happened to Highbury?In 33 games Patino has scored four goals and provided four assists.But his last match start came back in January. More

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    Liverpool face huge Luis Diaz transfer dilemma with winger yet to agree new contract amid interest from European giants

    LIVERPOOL star Luis Diaz is attracting interest from two European giants, according to reports.The Colombian winger recently met with his agent Raul Costa to discuss his future.Luis Diaz could leave Liverpool at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyDiaz has three years left on his contract but is at a crossroads this summer.Liverpool supposedly view the end of the season as the right time to sell the player should he not agree a new and improved long-term deal.The club want to offload players when their value is high amid the threat of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.Diaz is rated at £75million by Liverpool, according to The Telegraph.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey also claim that Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are both keen on signing him.However, the Catalan giants could find it hard to raise enough cash amid financial troubles.Real Madrid have previously been touted as a possible destination for Diaz.The 27-year-old shares an agent with Ruben Amorim, who has been linked with replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Sporting Lisbon boss has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to become the next Liverpool manager.Sky Sports Germany say Amorim is willing to put pen to paper on a deal that will run to 2027.Jurgen Klopp manages to savage both Man Utd and his own Liverpool team with astonishing comment about ArsenalThe Portuguese boss’ deal in Lisbon runs for another two years and is believed to contain a £25m release clause. More

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    Anthony Martial ‘wanted by Inter Milan in shock transfer but Man Utd outcast second choice to little-known Iceland star’

    INTER MILAN are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United star Anthony Martial.The 28-year-old will leave the Red Devils this summer when his contract expires.Anthony Martial is wanted by Inter Milan as he will leave Manchester United this summerCredit: GettyInter view Genoa’s Albert Gudmundsson as another optionCredit: GettyMartial is already on the lookout for a new club and Inter Milan are keen on the soon to be free agent.The Frenchman has been on the Italian giants’ radar for some time and there was talks about him moving to San Siro back in January.Rumours even suggested he could be used in a player plus cash swap deal as Man Utd had an interest in left-back Federico Dimarco.According Calciomercato, the potential signing of Martial is being discussed again by Inter chiefs.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHowever, they are supposedly concerned over his poor form and injury record.Martial has played 19 times this season, scoring just twice in all competitions.Therefore, Inter view Genoa star Albert Gudmundsson as an alternative.The Icelandic striker has caught the eye in Serie A this term, finding the back of the net 12 times.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHowever, the 26-year-old is the more pricey option as it could take an offer worth £22million to force him out of Genoa.Gudmundsson has also been linked with West Ham and Tottenham.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowInter reportedly have no interest in signing both strikers, with a deal already agreed for Porto’s Mehdi Taremi. Should the club opt for Gudmundsson, Martial could reportedly find himself at Fenerbahce.Inside Ratcliffe’s Man Utd plansEverything you need to know as Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes charge at Manchester United… More