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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Napoli rate Zirkzee as ‘priority’
United frontman Joshua Zirkzee has been labelled a “priority” target for Napoli.
The Dutchman, 23, joined the Red Devils on a five-year deal from Bologna last summer.
But he’s struggled for goals and regular starts as United sit just 13th in the Prem.
Fichajes believe Napoli have put him high up their wanted list for the summer.
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‘£50m Felix’ on Utd radar
Man Utd are monitoring German international Felix Nmecha, according to reports.
Sky Germany say 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 they could demand over £50million.
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Utd ‘to sell Rashford -even if Villa say no’
Masnchester United are reportedly keen to sell Marcus Rashford this summer – even if Aston Villa duck out of bidding.
The striker earned an England recall last night after impressive loan form for Villa.
And it’s reckoned United want around £40million for the 27-year-old Mancunian.
Reports tonight claim Old Trafford boss Ruben Amorim would still be happy to move Rashford on in the next transfer window – despite his upturn in fortunes since his transfer-deadline departure.
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Prem on alert over Cherki
Prem clubs are on alert after Lyon reportedly decided to cash in on exciting midfielder Rayan Cherki.
Liverpool have been rated the 21-year-ol’s main suitors.
With eight goals and 18 assists for Lyon so far this season, the flamboyant creator is one of the hottest prospects in French football.
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have both expressed an interest in the France Under-21 international, while he also has admirers in Italy.
Cherki dazzled against England U21s in a 5-3 friendly win in Lorient on Friday night.
The Reds target scored one and claimed two assists in a stellar performance against Lee Carsley’s side which included plenty of showboating.
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Red Devils eye Carreras windfall
United could scoop £5million from a sell-on clause – amid rewards Atletico Madrid are closing on Benfica’s Alvaro Carreras.
The Red Devils have inserted such potential fees into a string of sales in recent years.
And Carreras, 21, might land them a tidy sum after shining for his Portuguese giants.
Atletico are tipped to buy the Spain Under-21 star in the summer.
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Away games
Bruno Fernandes says he loves playing in hostile atmospheres and getting “stick” of fans motivates him.
The United skipper said: “Obviously, when you go to away grounds, you get a little bit of stick, but for a player like me, sometimes it drives me more.
“It gets me to go more and more and more because this atmosphere, the thing that the fans create, in certain players could not make them get the best out of themselves.
“But I do like big atmospheres. I really like to play in difficult and tough stadiums because I think you grow up seeing these games.
“A lot of noise, a lot of duels, a lot of fight, running and everything. I think this is one of the best parts of football.”
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Ryan hails Ruben
Ryan Giggs believes Ruben Amorim is the right man to lead Man Utd despite not being able to improve domestic form since the sacking of Erik ten Hag.
Giggs told The Mail: “It might be a long time before we bring success back onto the pitch, but from what I’ve seen so far I believe Ruben Amorim has got a great chance if he’s backed.
“The way that he’s remained positive and called a few people out when it’s needed, he’s got that charisma, that personality, but he’s also got that bit of steel as well.”
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Mazraoui assists winner
Noussair Mazraoui assisted a 91st minute winner for Morocco last night.
Playing at left-back, the Man Utd star hung up a cross that was converted by Leicester’s Bilal El Khannouss.
It meant that Morocco beat Niger 2-1 to continue their 100 per cent record in 2026 World Cup qualifying. Four wins from four games.
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Stat attack
Marcus Rashford’s difficult night in numbers…
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What Rashford lacked
Thomas Tuchel has explained why he was unhappy with the performance of Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford last night.
The German explained: “We lacked runs off the ball. It was a little bit too much passing, not enough dribbling, not aggressive enough towards goal.
“They trained very well, they were decisive in training. That’s why I also think they deserved [to start], they were very good in the last weeks with their clubs. We will keep on encouraging them.”
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Tuchel slams Rashford
Thomas Tuchel did not hide his disappointment at wide men Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford after England’s 2-0 win over Albania last night.
The new boss said: “We hope for more impact in these positions, more dribbling and more aggressive runs towards the box. In general that was missing.
“The chances come from the little runs behind the line. They were not as decisive as they can be.
“Both our wingers who started were not as impactful as they can be in club football. I’m not so sure why we struggled to bring the ball quickly to them.”
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‘Sad’ if Mainoo goes
Rumours continue to swirl that Man Utd might cash-in on academy product Kobbie Mainoo to boost the club’s finances.
Nicky Butt said: It’s not nice to hear that Kobbie might be leaving because of FFP.
“But it’s been wrongly run for so many years financially that now the people in charge are going to have to deal with that.
“What’s happening now is a sad effect of what’s been going on for the last 10-12 years.
“If you don’t get your house in order early doors and you start letting the money just burn away, then that’s what happens.”
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Amorim backed by Giggs
Ryan Giggs believes Ruben Amorim is the right man to lead Man Utd despite not being able to improve domestic form since the sacking of Erik ten Hag.
Giggs told The Mail: “It might be a long time before we bring success back onto the pitch, but from what I’ve seen so far I believe Ruben Amorim has got a great chance if he’s backed.
“The way that he’s remained positive and called a few people out when it’s needed, he’s got that charisma, that personality, but he’s also got that bit of steel as well.”
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Legend slams Ratcliffe
Ineos want to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford and have supposedly targeted winning the league in 2028.
United icon Nicky Butt slammed the idea as unrealistic, saying: “That ain’t going to happen. It’s going to be a long way off.
“The most important thing is starting on the right foot. Hopefully get this season put to bed because it’s been a disaster.”
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United ‘eye £40m transfer for Nmecha’
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Felix Nmecha this summer.
The Red Devils are keen to bolster their midfield ahead of next season.
Reports in Germany claim that Nmecha fits the bill, and a bid in the region of £40million could be enough to sign the former Man City star.
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Ayden Heaven injury latest
Heaven is tipped to give Manchester United’s defence a rare fitness boost.
Ruben Amorim‘s Red Devils have been blighted with backline injuries this season.
And the jinx hit 18-year-old Heaven at Leicester last Sunday.
The January deadline day recruit from Arsenal went down clutching his leg and needed lengthy treatment, before being carried off on a stretcher.
The England Under-19 star had arguably been United‘s best player at the King Power Stadium as they led 1-0 on the way to a 3-0 win.
But after the match he was seen leaving Leicester with his foot in a brace.
Now, however, 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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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.”
