MANCHESTER UNITED are going 'all out' for £55m-rated Pau Torres, according to reports.
And the Red Devils want to make Paul Pogba the highest-paid player in the Premier League with a new £104m contract, as exclusively reported by SunSport.
Meanwhile, the club are ramping up their chase for Jadon Sancho with a reportedly improved bid submitted to Borussia Dortmund.
But he is not set to wear the famous number 7 shirt if he signs, as it is already held by Edinson Cavani.
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MAGUIRE TO START
Harry Maguire is expected to start tonight in place of Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings.
The Athletic's David Ornstein says boss Gareth Southgate wants to give the Man Utd captain some minutes before the knockout stages.
Ornstein also says that Jack Grealish is set to start, presumably in place of Mason Mount.
- Joshua Mbu
MOUR PLEASE
Jose Mourinho thinks Bruno Fernandes has gone missing for Portugal and wants more from the Manchester United star, writes SUNNI UPAL.
Ex-Red Devils boss Mourinho said the 26-year-old ‘was not there’ in the first two matches against Hungary and Germany.
And Mourinho, who is writing for The Sun this summer, wants the Red Devils creative genius to show up in Portugal’s huge clash with France on Wednesday.
He said on talkSPORT: “Portugal at its highest level can beat anyone.
“But we need to play with eleven players, in these two matches Bruno Fernandes was on the pitch but not playing.
“I hope he turns up against France, because he’s a player with incredible potential.
“He can pass, he can score. He can get penalties, he can score penalties, he can score free-kicks.
“He has a lot to give, but the reality is in these two matches he was not there.”
- Joshua Mbu
PHOTO OF THE DAY
A young, fresh-faced Wayne Rooney!
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HEAD TURNED
Declan Rice has had his head turned by the prospect of playing for a bigger club.
Eurosport are reporting that sources close to the player believe he is interested in pursuing a move to a bigger club.
Chelsea – his boyhood club – are his most likely destination, but his price tag is proving to be difficult to match.
The Hammers value Rice north of £70million, and he’s a mainstay in Gareth Southgate’s England midfield adding to his price.
The report states that Rice would want wages worth £150,000 a week and a sizeable signing on fee.
Chelsea aren’t the only teams tracking Rice, they’re joined by the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United.
- Joshua Mbu
WHERE THERE'S A WILL
Southampton and Newcastle both want Manchester United’s Brandon Williams on loan, writes GARY STONEHOUSE.
The full-back, 20, struggled for match action last term after enjoying a fine breakthrough campaign in 2019/20.
The arrival of Alex Telles last year limited Williams to 14 appearances in all competitions – with just four of those coming in the Premier League.
Luke Shaw's strong form has kept Williams out of the side, with the England international barely missing a match.
A host of clubs were keen on taking the defender on loan back in January but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decided to keep the ace at Old Trafford.
But the United manager is now confident he has enough cover at left-back so is willing to let Williams leave.
- Joshua Mbu
GREAT SCOT
Aston Villa star John McGinn is reportedly being chased by Manchester United and Liverpool after impressing at Euro 2020, writes JAKE LAMBOURNE.
The Scottish midfielder, who has started in the opening two games for Steve Clarke's side, is tied down at Villa Park until 2025.
But according to the Sunday Post via HITC, the 26-year-old could be on the move later this summer after three years spent with the Midlands side.
As well as his impressive performances for Villa in the last two Premier League seasons, his starring displays for Scotland have caught the eye of Liverpool and United.
McGinn was superb during the 0-0 draw against England on Friday, leading the news outlet to suggest the Premier League giants could step up their interest in him.
It has been stated that Villa value the player at £50million, though the report claims that a fee of £20m could be enough to secure his services.
- Joshua Mbu
EL MATADOR
Edinson Cavani looks back at the turnaround at St Mary's.
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TEEN SPIRIT
Man Utd will be hoping that Amad Diallo has a breakout season!
He is their second most expensive teenage signing after Anthony Martial.
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PSG EYE VARANE
Manchester United target Raphael Varane looks set to leave Real Madrid this summer.
The four-time Champions League winner has been reluctant to extend his contract at the Spanish giants.
And Real would rather cash in on him now, rather than let him leave for free next summer.
According to MARCA, PSG have joined a list of clubs who admire Varane, including United.
The Parisians are looking to strengthen their defence as they look to reclaim the French title from Lille.
And PSG want to build towards winning their first Champions League.
Should Varane leave Madrid alongside Sergio Ramos – Real will be left with newboy David Alaba, Eder Militao and Nacho.
- Joshua Mbu
SHIRT NUMBER
Man Utd have a new shirt number for Jadon Sancho should the transfer go ahead this summer.
If the transfer would have gone through last summer, Sancho would have worn the No7 shirt, now occupied by Edinson Cavani.
But according to the Express, it seems likely that the England international will wear the No16 shirt.
The likes of Michael Carrick and Roy Keane have worn the number.
Sancho is a long-term target for Man UtdCredit: GETTY IMAGES Keane wore the No16 during his time at Man UtdCredit: PA Carrick also wore the No16Credit: GETTY IMAGES - Joshua Mbu
MAGUIRE TRAINING
Harry Maguire is nearing a return to action, and he could play a part in England's game against the Czech Republic!
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IN DEMAND
Manchester United Academy player performance manager Les Parry, confirmed that one young player has over 20 teams after him.
And they're all looking to do a deal with United, which would see him spend the 2021-22 campaign on loan.
Speaking to Man Utd's official website, he said:
"We have players, for instance, that the manager has not yet made a decision on whether they can go out or not.
"
They will go on the pre-season and we’ve got five or six; well, in the case of one player, 20-odd clubs are interested in him.
“They’ll be holding on and holding on but the manager will make the decisions after the pre-season.
"
Others can also come up on the blind side. There might be players who go with the first team and the manager is thinking, at this point in time, they can go on loan but, suddenly, he sees them at close hand, and it might be one back from a loan, and think alright, I’ll keep hold of him for six months and have a closer look.
“It changes all the time. It really does change all the time.”
Although the player wasn't named by Perry, the player who would be highly sought after and would benefit the most from a loan move is Hannibal Mejbri.
- Joshua Mbu
POG TOP
Paul Poba is still top of Man Utd's record transfer list!
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BIG FLAW
Caglar Soyuncu is a target for Man Utd and Chelsea this summer, after impressing yet again for Leicester City.
Interest was confirmed by Turkish journalist Erken Konur on Twitter.
He said: "Continuing their search for a stopper, Manchester United have put Caglar Soyuncu on the transfer list.
"Talks with Leicester City are scheduled to take place soon. He is closely following Caglar Soyuncu at Chelsea."
Legendary United and England defender Rio Ferdinand did, however, highlight some flaws in his game.
Speaking on BBC's coverage of Euro 2020, he said: "Soyuncu, for me, will play a part in leading this team.
"He’s a very, very quick, very assured defender.
“In the first season in the Premier League he was outstanding, possibly the best defender in that team. It’s been a bit stop-start since.
“What he’s got is an abundance of pace and he covers the other centre-back, which is a fantastic thing to have in your armoury.
“At times he does jump in and over-commit, even if he has the pace to get back and recover.
“At the top level, against the top teams, sometimes you don’t get the chance to come back for a second bite of the cherry.
"What you’d say is that he puts himself on the line, he’s brave, he comes out with big headers and he can defend the box.
“Turkey are going to need him to perform. They only conceded three goals in qualifying, the best record alongside Belgium.
“He is a warrior. He likes to win the first ball, he loves to go in and pressure the first ball and sometimes a striker will like that – (Shearer) would have rolled him, maybe?”
- Joshua Mbu
MAIN MAN
Bruno Fernandes registered 30 goal contributions in the Premier League last season.
Will he have the same impact in the 2021-22 season?
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NO DEAL
Real Madrid are set to reject an offer from Man Utd for Raphael Varane that would include midfielder Paul Pogba, according to reports.
Varane is a long-term target for United, who are searching for the perfect centre-back partner for club captain Harry Maguire.
But the serial Champions League winner is expected to cost around £80million.
Varane does, however, have a year left on his contract at the Spanish giants, and United are hoping to take advantage of the situation.
Spanish outlet AS, claim that United want to do a Pogba-Varane swap deal.
But Real will turn it down as they look to raise funds for a potential move on PSG’s Kylian Mbappe, or Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland.
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GOOD MORNING MAN UTD FANS
Manchester City have launched a £100million cash bid for Tottenham star, and Manchester United target, Harry Kane, according to reports.
It is believed City are willing to include one or more players in the deal, such as Raheem Sterling.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Citizens have offered Spurs £100m 'guaranteed' for Kane.
The Premier League champions are also reportedly willing to include players in the deal, with Sterling, Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus among those rumoured.
It is understood Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will not accept City's offer – and the England captain’s future will not be decided until after Euro 2020.
Chelsea are also said to be keeping tabs on the 27-year-old centre-forward.
Meanwhile, United are planning on making Paul Pogba the highest-paid player in the Premier League with a new £104million deal.
Pogba is going into the final 12 months of his contract and the Red Devils are willing to offer him a staggering £400,000 a week over the next five years.
The Manchester giants are desperate to keep the star midfielder and do not want him to go into the new season without him tied down.
Old Trafford chiefs are now set to put the bumper new terms on the table – a huge increase on his current £290,000-a-week salary.
The France international's new pay packet would eclipse the £375,000 a week which team-mate David de Gea earns.
And United have made an improved bid for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho.
That is according to Sky Sports, who claim the Red Devils have offered Dortmund more than £75m.
The proposed bid would see the Manchester giants paying more up front with the rest in achievable add-ons.
United’s initial offer was believed to be £67m up front plus around £8m in add-ons.
Dortmund are thought to be considering that bid, even though they rate the star winger in excess of £80m.
Finally, Real Madrid star Raphael Varane's agents want to meet with United this week.
Varane is said to have snubbed a two-year contract extension at Real and has decided he wants to move to the Red Devils instead of Paris Saint-Germain.
The centre-back's representatives reportedly want to finalise a deal to take him to Old Trafford 'in the coming days'.
And according to the Daily Mirror, Varane prefers a move to the Premier League in the near future.
- Kostas Lianos
LINGARD UPDATE
Manchester United star Jesse Lingard suggested he will decide where he will play next season depending on the opportunities on offer following his recent loan stint at West Ham.
Lingard told Sky Sports: "Regular football is the most important thing for me.
"After going on loan and getting a good run in the team, you started to see the real me, with the goals and the assists.
"I've never doubted my ability, I've always believed in myself. I spoke to the manager [Ole Gunnar Solskjaer] in pre-season and said, 'I need game time'"
- Kostas Lianos
ENGLAND THROUGH
England have been confirmed as qualifying to Euro 2020’s Round of 16, with a game to spare.
Results on Sunday and Monday evening, with each group playing out their final fixture, mean that a tally of four points is now definitely enough for any nation to progress to the knockout phase.
Therefore, the Three Lions’ win against Croatia and draw with Scotland are enough for Gareth Southgate’s men to advance no matter what happens with the Czech Republic on Tuesday.
The two teams are going to square off at Wembley Stadium tomorrow
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TUANZEBE LOAN
Manchester United ace Axel Tuanzebe 'wants' a loan move away in the summer transfer window.
That is according to ESPN, who claim Tuanzebe prefers to join another team as he wants regular game time that will help him continue his development.
The centre-back's contract at Old Trafford expires next year, but it does include an option of a further year.
The 23-year-old amassed a total of 19 appearances across all competitions last season
- Kostas Lianos
NOW OR NEVER
Manchester United legend Gary Neville insists it is "now or never" for Harry Maguire as he can't imagine him returning to England's starting line-up in the knockout stages when the difficulty level picks up after his injury.
Neville told Sky Sports: "My concern was [against Scotland] that it wasn’t just the Harry Kane thing – the rest of them lacked sharpness. Even when [Jack] Grealish and [Marcus] Rashford came on, the performance didn’t change.
"For me, going into the Czech Republic game – understanding that I have played with England teams in tournaments that looked fatigued – that is the only thing that I’m looking at in the first five, 10 minutes.
‘"Is the sharpness back, and was it just a mental thing going into that Scotland game? Now’s the time for some continuity – we need to start settling on a team. That might mean that Harry Maguire comes back in.
"If he doesn’t play tomorrow against the Czech Republic, I don’t know how he can come in against a France or a Portugal in round two. It’s now or never for Maguire"
- Kostas Lianos
PAU-ERFUL MOVE
Manchester United are confident they can strike a deal with Villarreal star Pau Torres in the summer transfer window.
That is according to Manchester Evening news, who claim an agreement could be made later in the summer due to Torres' involvement in Euro 2020 with Spain.
In fact, United have made plenty of progress in their bid to sign the 24-year-old.
The Red Devils are determined to sign a top defender that will partner up with Harry Maguire at the back
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MORE ON VARANE
Real Madrid star Raphael Varane has one year left on his contract with Los Blancos.
According to FootMercato, however, Varane is unhappy Real chose to negotiate extensions with Luka Modric, Lucas Vasquez and Sergio Ramos ahead of him.
Paris Saint-Germain are said to have made contact with the centre-back's agents as a result.
The French giants also got in touch with Real chiefs and were reportedly encouraged after hearing talks had stalled.
But the France international wants to move to England instead in a huge boost to Manchester United, according to the Daily Mirror
- Kostas Lianos
VARANE MEETING
Real Madrid star Raphael Varane's agents want to meet with Manchester United this week.
Varane is said to have snubbed a two-year contract extension at Real and has decided he wants to move to United instead of Paris Saint-Germain.
The centre-back's representatives reportedly want to finalise a deal to take him to Old Trafford 'in the coming days'.
And according to the Daily Mirror, Varane prefers a move to the Premier League in the near future
- Kostas Lianos
SANCHO UPDATE
Manchester United have made an improved bid for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho.
That is according to Sky Sports, who claim United have offered Dortmund more than £75million.
The proposed bid would see the Red Devils paying more up front with the rest in achievable add-ons.
The Manchester giants' initial offer was believed to be £67m up front plus around £8m in add-ons.
Dortmund are thought to be considering United's bid, even though they rate the star winger in excess of £80m
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