MANCHESTER UNITED are braced for a HUGE summer transfer window – with Ruben Amorim expected to overhaul the squad with players both in and out.
The Reds Devils are reportedly willing to may more than £50million to sign top defensive target Jarrod Branthwaite.
Elsewhere, Napoli are reportedly keen on bringing Rasmus Hojlund back to Serie A, with Victor Osimhen potentially going the other way as part of a stunning swap deal.
In other news, Manchester United are have reportedly been told they need to pay £75MILLION for Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz.
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United ‘to go back in for Branthwaite’
Everton defender Jarrod Branthwaite has been linked to Manchester United for multiple windows now.
And that trend looks to continue this summer, with the Daily Mail reporting that the Red Devils are willing to pay more than £50million to land the centre-back.
Branthwaite would provide Ruben Amorim with more quality and options for his back-three system.
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Striker shortlist
Man Utd have a four-man striker shortlist.
Ruben Amorim’s men have been shot-shy this season, with strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee’s struggles in front of goal well documented.
SunSport looks at who they are chasing.
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Hojlund future
MANCHESTER UNITED striker Rasmus Hojlund has emerged as a target for Napoli, according to reports.
The 22-year-old is being heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford prior to the summer window.
Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport has claimed that Napoli want to sign him.
Man Utd allegedly want £50m for the striker, who is understood to be open to a return to Italy.
Napoli believe that convincing Hojlund to complete the switch will not be difficult.
Should the Denmark international swap United for Napoli this summer, it may open the door for a huge swap deal that could see Victor Osimhen head the other way.
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Hojlund’s Ronaldo tribute
RASMUS HOJLUND has revealed the reason behind him copying Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration after he scored the winner for Denmark against Portugal.
Speaking to Danish outlet DR, he said: “Now, I’m not going to exaggerate, but Cristiano is everything to me.
“I fell in love with football because of Cristiano, I became a Manchester United fan because of Cristiano.
“I started self-training because of Cristiano, I started doing push-ups and sit-ups every day before I went to bed because of Cristiano, because I wanted to be Cristiano.”
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Branthwaite latest
Man Utd are hot on the trail of Jarrad Branthwaite.
And now the Red Devils have been tipped to go all out and try and buy the Everton defender in a £50million plus deal.
Ruben Amorim’s side couldn’t afford a deal last summer.
However, they are ready to meet his price tag when the transfer window opens.
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Greenwood future
MASON GREENWOOD could be on his way out of Marseille this summer following a “lack of effort”, according to reports.
Greenwood, 23, has fallen out of favour in France after his “attitude” was called into question by manager Roberto De Zerbi this month.
The forward, who joined Marseille from Manchester United in the summer, had been a regular starter for The Olympians all season, but had had to settle for cameos from the bench against Lens and PSG in recent weeks.
And manager De Zerbi seemed to hint that things need to change if Greenwood wants to keep his place in the side.
The former Brighton boss said: “No one can have more respect for him than I do.
“But that doesn’t change anything: I expect more from him. He has to do more, because what he is currently showing is not enough.
“If he wants to achieve his ambition of becoming a champion, he has to be more consistent, sacrifice more and be more determined.”
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German international linked
Man Utd are monitoring German international Felix Nmecha, according to reports.
Sky Germany claim that sporting director Jason Wilcox knew him from his time at Man City’s academy.
But the report adds his club Borussia Dortmund are unwilling to part with the midfielder.
And could demand over £50million.
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More on Heaven
According to Manchester Evening News, Ayden Heaven’s out of his protective boot.
The defender was stretchered off against Leicester City last weekend, and the worst was feared.
But, it could be that the former Arsenal youth star is back sooner rather than later.
There is a possibility he could be back in training after the international break.
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Heaven injury update
AYDEN HEAVEN is tipped to give Manchester United’s defence a rare fitness boost.
The Londoner’s injury is reportedly “not thought to be serious”.
And that appears to confirm Heaven’s own verdict on his progress.
He posted on social media earlier in the week: “Thank you guys for all the support.
“Have read all your messages, and I’m doing really well and recovering fast.”
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Skeptical Giggs
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Ryan Giggs addressed the controversial new stadium plans and doesn’t appear keen on a particular feature that caused uproar among the fans.
Giggs told the Manchester Evening News: “I think everyone, if it was possible, would like to keep the stadium as it is.
“What they’ve done at the Nou Camp, what they’ve done at the [Santiago] Bernabeu. If that isn’t possible, then the next best thing is a new stadium.
“Man Utd has always been at the forefront of technology, about having the best facilities, having the best stadium, having the best fan experience and we fell behind with that.
“As well as on the pitch, off the pitch, we fell behind with a lot of things.
“The design is not going to look like that, I don’t think. I think when you see buildings and it gets the headlines and it’s that sort of shock.
“But if it is going to be a new stadium, which it looks like, it needs to be the best. Hopefully we get the best players on the pitch as well.”
Giggs added when asked about the “circus” design: “I don’t think it’s going to happen!”
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Butt slams Ratcliffe
MANCHESTER UNITED icon Nicky Butt has slammed the club’s long-term plan for success, claiming the proposed masterplan “ain’t gonna happen”.
Speaking at The Champions for Children Gala Dinner, according to The Times, he said: “If I’m being honest — and I don’t like to talk bulls***— that ain’t going to happen.
“There’s a long way to go for that. What gets me is when people talk about getting to where they want to be — everyone expects other clubs to sit still but they’re going to go forward as well.
“Newcastle, Liverpool will get better, [Manchester] City will definitely get better, Chelsea are getting better, Arsenal are getting better every year. And then obviously, there’s lots of smaller clubs as well.
“The most important thing is starting on the right foot and hopefully get this season put to bed, because it’s been a disaster.
“And hopefully we get some plans in place for the stadium, get some new recruitment in, and give Ruben Amorim the right tools to try and at least get a decent team on the pitch.”
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Rashford starts
Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford starts for Thomas Tuchel’s new look England in the German’s first game against Albania.
The forward moved to Aston Villa in January on a loan deal, who have an option to buy him for £40million.
Rashford has played little football, after being frozen out by Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim for most of this season.
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Defender chase
Micky van de Ven has become a target for Man Utd and Man City, according to reports.
The Tottenham defender, known for his rapid pace, was a former target for the Red Devils, before he signed for Spurs in 2023 for a deal in the region of £35million.
The Dutch star has had his struggles with injuries.
But that hasn’t put off the two Manchester clubs, who are monitoring the Dutch star.
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Wonderkid talks
Man Utd have reportedly opened talks to sign Southampton wonderkid Tyler Dibling.
According to Give Me Sport, the Red Devils believe the talented youngster called play in a wing-back role.
Technical director Jason Wilcox is said to be a huge fan of the wideman.
Man Utd missed out on signing Geovany Quenda, who made a shock move to Chelsea.
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Heaven injury update
Ayden Heaven may not be out injured for too long.
The ace limped off during Man Utd’s 3-0 win against Leicester.
But reports claim he is no longer wearing a protective boot at Carrington.
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Bellingham a Devils target
Jobe Bellingham is on Man United’s summer shortlist.
The Sunderland star is the brother of Real Madrid ace Jude.
And he has been starring in the Championship this season.
The Standard claims United could now make a move, although he is wanted by other Premier League sides.
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United line up Branthwaite
Man Utd want to return for Jarrad Branthwaite.
The Red Devils tried and failed to sign him from Everton last summer.
But United were put off by his asking price.
However, Ruben Amorim wants a new defender and feels Branthwaite would be worth the money.
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Chelsea ending Sancho loan?
Chelsea could reportedly send Jadon Sancho back to Man Utd at the end of his loan.
The winger had a good start to life in London but has struggled now for several months.
And reports claim Chelsea can pay a nominal fee to avoid signing Sancho on a permanent deal this summer.
But even if he returned, the ace has no future at Old Trafford and will be shipped out again.
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Yoro ‘joined right club at wrong time’
William Gallas reckons Leny Yoro was destined to be a Man Utd star… just not in this era.
He told Spin Genie: “Leny Yoro is a talented player and I think it was normal for him to take the next step to go to Manchester United, I think it was the right club but at the wrong time.
“United are struggling and for young players like him, it can be really difficult to improve when the pressure is so high. You need time. He reminds me of Raphael Varane when he went from Lens to Real Madrid, he took the step to go and be bigger and better.
“I hope Yoro will really have the opportunity to learn. If you take the example of Varane, he had the experience of Sergio Ramos to learn from. Who has Yoro got at Manchester United?”
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Marcus no legend
Jaap Stam reckons Marcus Rashford can’t be considered a Man United legend.
He told Makthavare.se: “For me, Marcus Rashford cannot be considered a legend at Manchester United, I think he left too soon to be considered as one.
“When you look at all his seasons at the club and for how many he performed at his best, he had one season under Erik ten Hag in which they changed the style of play and he scored a lot of goals and was a danger to every defence he faced.
“He got a new contract and everybody expected his form to carry on, but to be considered a true United legend you have to show that form for seven, eight or nine seasons.”
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Hojlund to stay put
Rasmus Hojlund will NOT be leaving Man United this summer.
That’s according to David Ornstein, who claims the Dane will stay put at Old Trafford.
Reports in Italy reckon Napoli are lining up a swap bid for Hojlund involving Victor Osimhen.
But it appears United are keeping faith with the striker for now.
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Jeremie the man for United
Jaap Stam has urged Man United to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen.
He told Makthavare.se: “Jeremie Frimpong can play as a right-wing back having also played as a right winger and a right back. He has pace and is very direct and can score goals as well as create chances for his team-mates.
“I think he would be a very interesting player for Manchester United to look at, he would fit the style of play on the right hand side, the only issue might be if the club don’t want to continue bringing in Dutch players going forward.
“But he has a lot of quality and is doing so well in a tough division in Germany, I think he would be a great fit for the system at United.”
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Simons says… £67m
Xavi Simons is up for sale this summer.
But Red Bull Leipzig want £67million for the Dutchman.
Simons has impressed with the Germans after a move from PSG.
Both Man Utd and Arsenal have been linked with his signature.
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Ashworth to Saudi
Former Man Utd sporting director Dan Ashworth could be heading to Saudi Arabia.
The transfer guru was sacked by United earlier this season just months after joining from Newcastle.
But reports claim he could soon be back in work with Al-Nassr.
The mega-bucks side already boast a team featuring stars including Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.
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