MANCHESTER UNITED are hopeful of completing their big-money transfer for Jadon Sancho NEXT WEEK, according to reports.
Meanwhile Rio Ferdinand may have dropped a hint on Twitter that Sergio Ramos could be headed to Old Trafford.
And the Red Devils are reportedly looking to sell Alex Telles to make money for Kieran Trippier.
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SHAW ENOUGH
Luke Shaw is reportedly in line for a start against Scotland tonight.
The defender sat out England’s win over Croatia but Gareth Southgate may shift things around for this Wembley clash.
Steve Clarke’s men play with a back five and England could follow suit with Reece James also coming in.
According to Sky Sports, it is James and Shaw likely to set up alongside Harry Maguire in defence.
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HAK’D OFF
Manchester United Hakan Calhanoglu is set to be offered a REDUCED deal by AC Milan.
A lacklustre Euro 2020 performance with Turkey has left the out-of-contract midfielder’s options limited, as reported by Tuttosport.
The Rossoneri’s new offer is said to be weighted towards performance related bonuses rather than a high basic salary.
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VA-RANE DANCE
Reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid are increasingly resigned to selling Raphael Varane.
After letting Sergio Ramos go, Carlo Ancelotti is set to have David Alaba and Jesus Vallejo introduced to his defence next season.
And Cadena SER claim Varane has already informed them that he does not want to sign a new contract.
With his deal up in 2022, the Frenchman rejected a renewal offer earlier this year.
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MAC BACKING
Scott McTominay has praised Bruno Fernandes’ role in leading the Manchester United team.
Writing in The Athletic, the midfielder talked up the instant impact his team-mate had when arriving at Old Trafford last year.
He said: “Bruno Fernandes is always communicating. Sometimes in strong terms!
“But Bruno is Bruno, he can say what he wants. He is a top personality. A lot of the things we’ve been doing well at United, he’s been firmly at the heart of them. Big credit to him.
“As soon as he walked through the door he was practising hard, doing everything to the best of his abilities. He revels in that competitive edge.
“You can tackle him hard, you can talk back to him, and he still loves you. He never holds back with anything and that’s the sign of a true Manchester United player.”
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JADON INCOMING
Manchester United are 'very confident' of signing Jadon Sancho.
According to the Mirror, further talks with Borussia Dortmund have provided cause for optimism despite an opening bid of £67million being turned down.
The Bundesliga giants are said to want most of the payment up front while personal terms were already agreed last year, meaning an update to the deal will not prove difficult.
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WOOD YOU KINDLY?
Ed Woodward hailed fans 'the lifeblood of the game' after the club's financial losses were confirmed.
The outgoing executive vice-chairman is optimistic about the prospect of fans returning to football grounds in much greater numbers following losses of £21.7million.
He said: "The absence of fans over the past year has proved that they are the lifeblood of the game.
"Following the successful return of limited numbers at the end of last season, and continued trials of increased crowds at sports events this summer, we remain optimistic about the prospect of fans returning to Old Trafford in larger numbers going forwards.
"With the foundations for long-term success in place, including significant initiatives to strengthen engagement with our supporters, we look forward to the upcoming season."
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IN THE RED
Manchester United have posted a £21.7million loss due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The absence of fans inside Old Trafford has seen United's matchday sales fall to just £1.6m, down from £29.1m the year prior.
Man Utd's matchday, commercial and sponsorship revenue slump all saw drops of £27.5m, £10.5m and £8.9m.
Figures from January to March 2021 show that Man Utd made £118.3million compared to £123.7m the year before, a revenue fall of 4.4%.
But an increase in broadcasting revenue – five additional games broadcasted – slightly softened the financial blow.
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IN-SAN-ITY
Manchester City are the 'only winner' if they decide to go head to head with Manchester United for Jadon Sancho.
That is according to former City star Paul Stewart, who has told Football Fancast that his old club would be streets ahead in cutting a deal.
He said: “There’s only one winner if both clubs are going for him and that’s Manchester City, and I would like to see him back in the Premier League.
“I think he’s one of the best right-sided players out there and he’s gone away and proved it.”
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WHO’S IN ACTION TODAY?
Harry Maguire is racing back to fitness for England's game with Scotland tonight.
The Manchester United star last played in the Red Devils' trip to Aston Villa in early May and missed the Europa League final.
Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw will also hope to make the starting XI having been substitutes for the win over Croatia.
On the other side, Scott McTominay is expected to keep his place in the Scots' side.
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GOOD MORNING RED DEVILS FANS
Man United target Sergio Ramos claims he wanted to stay at Real Madrid – but didn't sign his contract extension in time.
Speaking to the Spanish press, Ramos said: "The offer was accepted but it had a use-by date.
"They informed us a week ago that the offer had run-out. I don't know why it had an expiry date.
"Maybe I interpreted it wrongly or I didn't understand it but no one told me."
Meanwhile, Donny van de Beek's agent has labelled reports linking the midfielder with a move away from Man United as 'bulls***'.
VI transfer expert Simon Zwartkruis said: "He [the agent] told me the rumours are complete bull**t. Donny had a discussion with his manager about next season.
"[Solskjaer told him] he simply needs to get fully fit quickly, in order that right from day one he will be the strong Van de Beek who United signed last year."
Finally, Harry Maguire is ready to make his injury comeback for England against Scotland today.
The Man United captain beamed: "I feel good. I'm back available, been training and I'm looking forward to it.
“Obviously, the injury was a setback club-football-wise.
"Internationally, I wanted to come into this with a lot of games under my belt with full fitness.
“I've done a few sessions now and feel like my fitness is there, so I'm available for the game.”
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DEP IN THE DEEP END
Man Utd flop Memphis Depay wasted a glorious chance for Netherlands in their 2-0 victory over Austria at Euro 2020.
The Dutchman opened the scoring in Amsterdam before Denzel Dumfries confirmed his country’s spot in the last 16.
But Depay won’t be able to forget this horror miss any time soon as he closes in on a free switch to Barcelona.
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RAPH RIDE
Man Utd are kicking on with a busy summer in the transfer market amid talk of a bid for Raphael Varane.
The Manchester Evening News claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer failed with a £50million bid for the Real Madrid star.
However, Varane is refusing to commit to a new deal, with his current contract expiring in 2022.
And an offer of around £80m could be enough to bring the French World Cup winner to Old Trafford.
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DANCE A HIG
Gonzalo Higuain claims the only way to play alongside Man Utd legend Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona icon Lionel Messi is to ‘serve’ them obediently.
Higuain told Bobo TV: "I was fortunate to play with both.
"They are at a level so high that you have to adapt them to serve them.
"With Messi and Ronaldo to the side have at the least three or four goal situations a game, if you 're smart and you understand.
"For me it was a privilege."
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RETURN OF THE MAG
Gareth Southgate has revealed Harry Maguire has returned to England training ahead of their huge Euro 2020 clash with Scotland.
Maguire has not played since early May after suffering ligament damage while playing for Man United.
Southgate confirmed: “This morning we had 26 players training which is where you want to be.
"Maguire has trained with no reaction."
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DONE DEAL
Former Man United star Ashley Young has rejoined old side Aston Villa on a free transfer.
The veteran defender left Inter Milan despite being offered a new deal by the Italian champions.
And Young has instead penned a year-long contract to play for Dean Smith's men at Villa Park.
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FELIX FINE
Man City will bid for Atletico Madrid superstar Joao Felix if they cannot secure Tottenham's Harry Kane, according to reports.
Eurosport claims City could offer Bernardo Silva in exchange for his Portugal teammate.
That would leave Kane still available, albeit for a huge transfer fee.
Kane has been linked with Man United and Chelsea since telling Spurs he wants to leave.
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NOT SO SHAW
Luke Shaw was worried he was going to miss Euro 2020 after rupturing his wrist ligaments in the Europa League final.
Man United’s left-back told TalkSport: “[I was worried about missing the Euros] a little bit at one point because when I was getting treatment at the club, obviously I had an MRI scan and what-not.
“The doc had a look at it and couldn’t see the problem where the main ligament was so he had to send it to a specialist.
“I thought, maybe if it is the bad one, then maybe I might have to have an operation or something.
“He didn’t say anything and I was a little bit panicky.
"But then obviously, the next morning, I’ve got the results and it wasn’t as bad as they thought, so I was fine.”
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KEEP YOUR BEEK OUT
Donny van de Beek's agent has labelled reports linking the midfielder with a move away from Man United as 'bulls***'.
VI transfer expert Simon Zwartkruis said: "He [the agent] told me the rumours are complete bull**t. Donny had a discussion with his manager about next season.
"[Solskjaer told him] he simply needs to get fully fit quickly, in order that right from day one he will be the strong Van de Beek who United signed last year."
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GONE OFF
Man United target Sergio Ramos claims he wanted to stay at Real Madrid – but didn't sign his contract extension in time.
Speaking to the Spanish press, Ramos said: "The offer was accepted but it had a use-by date.
"They informed us a week ago that the offer had run-out. I don't know why it had an expiry date.
"Maybe I interpreted it wrongly or I didn't understand it but no one told me."
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MAGIC MAGUIRE
Harry Maguire is ready to make his injury comeback for England against Scotland tomorrow.
The Man United captain beamed: "I feel good. I'm back available, been training and I'm looking forward to it.
“Obviously, the injury was a setback club-football-wise.
"Internationally, I wanted to come into this with a lot of games under my belt with full fitness.
“I've done a few sessions now and feel like my fitness is there, so I'm available for the game.”
- Anthony Chapman
GREEN SLEEVES
Mason Greenwood has made the list for this year's Golden Boy award.
The Man United striker finished 12th in 2020 as Erling Haaland scooped the trophy.
Greenwood has now been joined by teammate Amad Diallo on the shortlist.
But there are no other United players involved.
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BELE ACHE
Barcelona have reportedly made little progress in transfer talks with Man United target Ousmane Dembele
The Frenchman is under contract at the Nou Camp until 2022.
And Marca claims Dembele could be sold this summer if he fails to sign an extension.
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WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY
Brandon Williams has revealed what drives him to be better every day.
The full-back seems to be edging his way towards reaching his potential and says the competitive edge at Manchester United helps push him on.
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ARE LOU KIDDING?
Louis van Gaal is set to make a return to management – five years after being sacked by Manchester United.
The 69-year-old will take charge of Dutch second-tier club SC Telstar next season. However, Van Gaal will boss the club – based in North Holland – for just one game as part of a fundraising drive.
Supporters can buy lottery tickets for the chance to serve as his assistant during the match.
Van Gaal played in midfield for Telstar in the 1977-78 season before joining Sparta Rotterdam. And now he’s set to return as manager for a one-off fixture.
The Dutchman told fans: “If you want to make a mess of a game alongside me, buy a lottery ticket.”
The tickets cost £2.50 each, with the draw to be made on July 17.
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RAPH-LE TICKET
Manchester United are kicking on with a busy summer in the transfer market amid talk of a bid for Raphael Varane.
Varane, 28, has been a star at Real Madrid for a decade and boasts a trophy cabinet containing four Champions League titles, three LaLiga crowns and a World Cup.
The Red Devils are determined to sign a new partner for Harry Maguire this summer, in the hope of generating a Premier League title challenge.
It had been reported by Manchester Evening News that an offer of £50million was sent to Real – and swiftly rejected.
Los Blancos were said to have asked for £80m despite their player being just a year away from leaving for free. Talks over a new contract have failed to progress and it had previously been suggested that Real would cash in if Varane refused to sign.
A fee of £80m would be difficult to meet for any team in the pandemic crisis, including United who are also discussing a deal for Jadon Sancho.
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