MANCHESTER UNITED are considering moving for PSG striker Mauro Icardi, according to reports in Italy.
Meanwhile David de Gea is set to be allowed to leave the club for £50m as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leans towards making Dean Henderson his number one goalkeeper.
And get all the build-up ahead of United's clash against Brighton at Old Trafford.
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- Ian Tuckey
TON-UP MAGUIRE
England centre-back Harry Maguire is poised to reach a century landmark for Manchester United against Brighton tonight.
Not everyone thinks United were right to splash £80million on the Leicester star in July 2019, but it's Maguire's defensive partner that boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been looking to settle on.
Currently it's Victor Lindelof, with Eric Bailly reportedly unsettled and Solsjaer tipped to prioritise a central-defensive signing in the summer.
- Ian Tuckey
COSTA DEL SOLSKJAER
United are preparing for tonight's home clash with Brighton with some un-Manchester weather.
Victory would put Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men four points clear in second place.
- Ian Tuckey
NEV-ER LISTEN
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has accused FIVE Arsenal players of ignoring Mikel Arteta’s instructions during their defeat to Liverpool.
The defending Premier League champions ran riot against the North Londoners on Saturday night in a comfortable 3-0 win at the Emirates.
During the latter stages of the game, Neville, who was on commentary for the clash, slammed Arsenal’s lack of fight.
He said on comms with Martin Tyler: “We have seen the old Arsenal tonight. It’s been very shabby. I’ve not liked it from minute one. There’s been a real lack of hunger.”
After the game, he added on Sky Sports: “A lack of pace, a lack of a plan…
“But I have to say, when you are carrying too many who don’t want to do the work without the ball, to the extent that four or five didn’t, then Arteta’s gameplan is gone.
“Arteta knows where he needs to go. And he has got confirmation of it tonight.”
- Ian Tuckey
KANE CLEAR OF BRUNO AND SALAH
Harry Kane’s rapid double in Tottenham’s 2-2 draw at Newcastle put him top in the Golden Boot race above Mo Salah and Bruno Fernandes – with 18 goals.
Salah briefly went in front when netting the second of Liverpool’s goals in Saturday’s 3-0 defeat of Arsenal.
Harry Kane went clear on 18 goals with his second goal at Newcastle todayCredit: EPA Spurs striker Harry Kane celebrates his double in the 2-2 draw at St Jamesâ ParkCredit: Getty - Ian Tuckey
OLE PREDICTS BRI-GHT FUTURE
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes young French talent Hannibal Mejbri is not far away from a senior debut.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been delighted with Hannibal Mejbri's progressCredit: Getty And the Norwegian told the United website: “Yes, definitely. He was unlucky getting injured, six weeks ago, when he was supposed to come up [to train] with us.
The 18-year-old midfielder has torn up in the Under-23s.
“Now he’s got over the injury and joined in, and he’s done well, the boy.”
- Ian Tuckey
VAN NOT MOVING
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek is set to stay at the club this summer after re-discovering his form during the international break.
The Dutch star scored in Netherlands' 7-0 victory over Gibraltar on Tuesday.
Van de Beek will be hoping to kick on as he returns to Old Trafford But he has failed to find his form throughout his first season with Man Utd, featuring in just 13 Premier League games since arriving at the start of the campaign.
That has led to rumours around Van de Beek's future at the Theatre of Dreams. But according to The Telegraph, Solskjaer insists Van de Beek is in no mood to give up.
The Red Devils boss said: “Donny scored some absolute crackers when we were all back in training on Friday.
“He scored some absolute top, top goals that I’d be really proud of myself and it’s done him the world of good, going away and scoring a goal for Holland.
“We hope we can see a lot of that for the next eight weeks of the season and then to kick on again.
“Sometimes it’s natural that if you don’t play and have injuries you lose a little bit of confidence and spark.
“Then you go away with your national team and feel good. I can talk from my own experience, sometimes I went back to play for Norway and you get the feel about yourself better.”
- Ian Tuckey
CHANGE OF GEA
Manchester United are set to bid farewell to keeper David De Gea at the end of the season, according to reports.
The Mirror reports the Red Devils will pay off the £350,000-a-week Spanish shot-stopper, sparking a huge Old Trafford keeper exodus.
The report states Dean Henderson will become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s No1.
But Sergio Romero, Lee Grant and Joel Pereira will all depart along with the former Atletico Madrid goalie.
- Ian Tuckey
BEEK TO THE FUTURE
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskajer reckons Donny van de Beek could finally hit his straps at the end of this season.
The Norwegian revealed the former Ajax man was rejuvenated by a stint with the Holland side during the international break.
He even marked his return to Carrington by scoring some belters at Carringotn.
Solskjaer said: “He scored some absolute crackers in training [on Friday]. Sometimes it’s natural that if you don’t play and have injuries you lose a little bit of confidence and spark.
“Then you go away with your national team, and I can talk from my own experience, sometimes I went back to play for Norway and you get to feel better about yourself.
“In training Donny scored some absolutely top, top goals that I’d be really proud of myself. It’s done him the world of good, going away and scoring a goal for Holland.
“We hope we can see a lot of that for the next eight weeks of the season and then to kick on again.”
- Josh Graham
CENTURION
Harry Maguire will make his 100th appearance for Manchester United tonight.
The £85million man only joined from Leicester in 2019 but has been an ever-present under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The England centre-back was soon made skipper of the Red Devils.
And now he has equalled the appearances made by Eric Bailly – who joined THREE YEARS earlier in 2016.
- Josh Graham
'TOP FELLA'
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has rubbished suggestions of Paul Pogba being a bad influence, insisting the midfielder is a 'top fella'.
The France international's commitment to the Red Devils has been questioned by many over the years, with several pundits branding the former Juve man as 'lazy'.
Paul Pogba is a 'top fella', according to team-mate Dean HendersonCredit: Getty World Cup winner Pogba has also been accused of being a negative influence in the dressing room.
But according to Henderson, both claims couldn't be any further from the truth.
During an appearance on YouTube channel UMM, he said: "It's not true what a lot of people say about him, he's a real, real top fella.
"I've got a lot of time for Paul and he's always willing to help me and stuff like that.
"So shout out to him as well."
- Josh Graham
HEND OF THE ROAD
Dean Henderson is thought to have been selected to start against Brighton over David De Gea, according to reports.
The Manchester Evening News reports Henderson will get the nod tonight in a sign he is the new No1.
Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are fit for the game and were pictured arriving at The Lowry Hotel with the rest of the squad.
Victor Lindelof is also thought to have been included despite not training on Friday.
- Josh Graham
SHUT OUT CONTINUES?
Manchester United have gone 414 minutes without conceding a Prem goal.
The Red Devils could cross the seven-hour mark today against Brighton.
It remains to be seen if Ole Gunnar Solskajer will stick with Dean Henderson or recall David De Gea.
And Eric Bailly has an outside chance of deputising for Victor Lindelof.
- Josh Graham
HAN THE MAN
Ole Gunnar Solskajer hinted young French talent Hannibal Mejbri is not far away from a senior debut.
The 18-year-old midfielder has torn up in the Under-23s.
And the Norwegian told the United website: "Yes, definitely. He was unlucky getting injured, six weeks ago, when he was supposed to come up [to train] with us.
"Now he’s got over the injury and joined in, and he’s done well, the boy."
- Josh Graham
SEE RED
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- Josh Graham
WHAT IS THE MATA?
Juan Mata is set to stay at Manchester United for another year – unless the Red Devils receive a bid of around £5million.
Mata joined from Chelsea in January 2014 but has struggled for game time this season.
Juan Mata is set to stay at Manchester United unless a suitable bid comes inCredit: AFP And the Daily Star reports United will trigger a one-year extension on the Spanish playmaker's contract.
But should any potential clubs come calling Old Trafford chiefs will demand£5m to let the 32-year-old leave.
- Josh Graham
IT'S A MI-NO FOR JUVE
Juventus have reportedly told Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola they can't afford to re-sign the Manchester United midfielder.
The Red Devils brought Pogba back to Old Trafford from Turin in 2016 for £89million.
And Juve would reportedly love to have him back in Serie A.
But Stretty News reports the Old Lady have told super agent Raiola they do not have the cash required amid the pandemic.
- Josh Graham
POTENTIAL LINE-UP
Here's how the Red Devils could line up against Brighton tonight with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expected to welcome back Edinson Cavani.
Amad Diallo could make his Premier League debut with Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood all struggling with injuries.
- Josh Graham
BEEK IN FORM
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskajer reckons Donny van de Beek could finally hit his straps at the end of this season.
The Norwegian revealed the former Ajax man was rejuvenated by a stint with the Holland side during the international break.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tipped Donny van de Beek to come goodCredit: Reuters He even marked his return to Carrington by scoring some belters at Carringotn.
Solskjaer said: "He scored some absolute crackers in training [on Friday]. Sometimes it’s natural that if you don’t play and have injuries you lose a little bit of confidence and spark.
"Then you go away with your national team, and I can talk from my own experience, sometimes I went back to play for Norway and you get to feel better about yourself.
"In training Donny scored some absolutely top, top goals that I’d be really proud of myself. It’s done him the world of good, going away and scoring a goal for Holland.
"We hope we can see a lot of that for the next eight weeks of the season and then to kick on again."
- Josh Graham
BRIGHT AND EARLY
A reminder of that unbelievable game the last time Manchester United played Brighton in the Premier League.
The two sides do battle again at 7.30pm tonight.
- Josh Graham
EDIN RIGHT WAY
Manchester United fans could score with a horse named after one of their strikers today.
No prizes for guessing which Uruguayan forward Edinson Kevani shares his name with.
A horse named after Man Utd forward Edinson Cavani runs todayCredit: Getty The spelling is slightly different but, being bought for £32,000, the two could share the same quality on the pitch and on the racetrack.
Edinson Kevani is a two-year-old gelding making his debut at Southwell in the 1.36 and is currently 20/1.
Edinson Cavani has been operating at a decent strike rate this season with seven goals in all competitions.
However, he has not scored in his past four games after netting in consecutive matches against Southampton and Everton at the start of February.
- Josh Graham
WAVE DAVE GOODBYE
Manchester United are set to bid farewell to keeper David De Gea at the end of the season, according to reports.
The Mirror reports the Red Devils will pay off the £350,000-a-week Spanish shot-stopper, sparking a huge Old Trafford keeper exodus.
The report states Dean Henderson will become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's No1.
But Sergio Romero, Lee Grant and Joel Pereira will all depart along with the former Atletico Madrid goalie.
David De Gea could leave Manchester United this summerCredit: AFP
- Josh Graham
MAUR TO COME
Manchester United have reportedly added PSG striker Mauro Icardi to their transfer wishlist.
Gazetta dello Sport reports the Argentine could be the classic No9 Old Trafford chiefs are looking for.
Mauro Icardi could fulfil Manchester United's quest for a strikerCredit: AFP United have been linked with a move for footy's hottest property Erling Haaland but Icardi could be an experienced alternative.
Icardi has scored seven goals in 19 games this season.
And the Red Devils would have to negotiate with his stunning wife and agent Wanda in order to get a deal across the line.
- Kostas Lianos
SUAR THING
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe have been linked with a move in the summer with a raft of Europe's highest bidders, including Manchester United, showing an interest.
However, Atletico Madrid star Luis Suarez insists Haaland is a better prospect than Mbappe.
Suarez told Gerard Romero on Twitch: "Haaland is a great player, he's at a spectacular level, he has an admirable physical strength.
"He's one of the best number nines in the world and will define an era.
"I'm a bit more in favour of Haaland, but Mbappe is at a great level"
- Kostas Lianos
GARD OF HONOUR
Manchester United legend Dimitar Berbatov believes Jesse Lingard should stay at West Ham if there is no place at Old Trafford for him after his loan spell ends.
Berbatov told Betfair: "Jesse Lingard is on loan at West Ham at the moment and I'm unsure of what the end of the season will bring.
"It's complicated with him, I wouldn't be surprised if United gave him a chance again during the pre-season, to see if he can fit into the system and prove himself or he may want to stay at West Ham because he is doing well there.
"You can tell he is happy and for a player you don't want to lose that momentum and confidence.
"Honestly, if he doesn't have a place at United then I would prefer him to stay at West Ham because he is back in form and it's been a great turn around for him"
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HAALAND ALTERNATIVES
Barcelona have drawn up a list of potential alternatives to Erling Haaland in case the Catalans miss out on the Borussia Dortmund superstar.
Barca are among the clubs interested in signing Haaland in the summer along with Manchester United.
According to Mundo Deportivo, however, the Blaugrana are drawing up a contingency plan in case the star striker decides to join another team, such as rivals Real Madrid.
The list includes the likes of Inter Milan stars Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez as well as Tottenham ace Harry Kane, Real Sociedad forward Alexander Isak, departing Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero and more
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