MANCHESTER UNITED are braced for a monumental summer transfer window – with Ruben Amorim expected to overhaul the squad with incomings players AND exits.
But Geovany Quenda will not be coming to Old Trafford to join his former boss after Chelsea agreed a deal worth up to £41.9million for the Sporting wing-back.
Elsewhere, the Red Devils are said to be amongst the clubs interested in a summer move for Victor Osimhen.
In other news, Man Utd are reportedly keeping tabs on Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi.
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Raphinha bid
Man Utd have reportedly tabled a bid for Barcelona’s Raphinha.
According to Fichajes, the Red Devils have left an offer of around £59million on the table for the 29-year-old winger.
The Brazilian has enjoyed a stellar season under Hansi Flick – scoring 13 goals and registering nine assists in 26 games.
However, the story adds the Catalans may be willing to sell their asset in the summer.
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Ratcliffe axes deal with Spurs
SIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S Ineos have paid millions to end a sponsorship deal with Tottenham.
The Manchester United co-owner’s petrochemicals company penned a five-year contract with Spurs back in 2022.
Ineos had been Tottenham’s official 4×4 vehicle partner.
While their logo was also splashed across the dugouts and screens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of the deal.
Conversations over bringing the sponsorship to an early end began last month.
And according to the Mail, an agreement has since been amicably reached.
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The team’s improving
Bruno Fernandes feels that United are heading in the right direction.
He continued: “Yeah I think we can feel that. Against Arsenal we were a little more deep as they didn’t have much upfront in terms of pace.
“Against Sociedad, we played very well on the ball, we were very brave… You can see some progress but this progress needs to go on and on.”
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More from Fernandes on the team’s performance
Obviously very pleased.
“Important to get the job done, we had to be at our best level.
“First half, we lost too many balls, but in the second half we were much better, getting control of the game and getting the goals.”
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Fernandes on criticism
Bruno Fernandes has responded to criticism about him, in particular, from one football pundit.
When asked about his critics, he said: “I know you mean Roy Keane.
“Huge respect for him, he was one of the best captains here, he won everything… I try to be an example in everything I do. Not everyone will like [it], and I respect everyone’s opinion.
I accept there is a lot of margin for improvement in my game, even in my life.”
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Amorim reveals Heaven’s pain
AYDEN HEAVEN was left “unable to explain how he’s feeling” after his horror injury at Leicester.
His manager Ruben Amorim offered an update on his injury. He said: “We will see next week.
“It’s hard to understand because even when he’s on the ground, he can’t speak.
“He doesn’t know how to explain what he’s feeling because he’s so young. It’s hard to understand what he’s feeling.”
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United match report
United saw off Leicester City with a 3-0 away win.
However, their win was marred by a serious injury to youngster Ayden Heaven.
SunSport’s Graeme Bryce was there. See his match report below.
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Williams on his love for Bilbao
Nico Williams, a target for Arsenal and Man Utd, has spoken of his love for his current club, Athletic Bilbao.
Williams told France Football: “This relationship we have at the heart of the club is incredible. Everyone respects everyone else, which is incredible.
“This atmosphere, I’ll never have it anywhere else. I decided to stay because of that. I took the decision I thought was the right one. I’m happy, and I’m trying to do my best.”
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Heaven blow
Man Utd looked to have suffered a huge blow in terms of Ayden Heaven.
The youngster, signed from Arsenal, has been stretchered off against Leicester City following a coming together with Patson Daka at the far post.
TV cameras wouldn’t show a repeat of the incident, as a stretcher came on to take a stricken Heaven off the pitch.
Hopefully for the youngster it’s not as bad as it looks.
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‘Decided’ on Osimhen
Man Utd are reportedly decided on Victor Osimhen as their top transfer target in the summer.
The Red Devils are in the market to replace Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund, who have struggled up front.
According to Italian journalist Niccolo Ceccarini, via Tuttomercatoweb, Juventus, Arsenal and Paris Saint-German are also tracking the Nigerian.
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Antony explains why he’s enjoying life at Betis
Antony has explained why he is doing so well at Real Betis.
The Brazilian winger is on loan in Seville, where he has scored four goals in 11 games for the club.
He told a Spanish TV station: “The sun here helps a lot, and the city is better here. I’m very happy here.”
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Keeper targeted
Man Utd are seemingly unhappy with Andre Onana and are looking for a replacement.
And in the summer, according to Givemesport, they will look at trying to bring Lucas Chevalier to the club.
The Lille shotstopper, 23, has been in inspired form for the French club this campaign.
He particularly impressed in the Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund, pulling off a number of stunning saves.
Chevailer could cost around £34million.
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Amorim transfer clue
PAUL SCHOLES reckons Ruben Amorim has dropped a major transfer clue about a potential summer signing.
United legend Scholes reckons Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi could be on his way to the Theatre of Dreams after being praised by Amorim midweek.
United’s boss said: “Zubimendi is a top player that can change a team, especially in that position.
“He’s one position that can read and block transitions. He’s also the first guy in the build-up.
“I know the player really well. Everyone knows he’s a top player that can change the team.”
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Rooney on Fergie texts
Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney revealed he still receives texts from manager Sir Alex Ferguson – but only when the 39-year-old is sacked from the dugout.
The ex-Everton star joined Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Jill Scott on The Overlap, via Sky Bet, and answered fan questions.
Neville read out one of them for the panel, which read: “Do you ever hear from your old managers?”
And that was when Rooney revealed: “Every time I get sacked Fergie gives me a text.”
The former centre-forward’s fellow panelists immediately burst into laughter.
Scott asked: “What does it [ the text] say?”
However, the United great opted against sharing any details of the exchange.
Instead, Rooney replied: “He gives me a text every time I get sacked.”
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Cutting costs
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos have paid millions to end a sponsorship deal with Tottenham.
The Manchester United co-owner’s Petrochemicals company penned a five-year contract with Spurs back in 2022.
Conversations over bringing the sponsorship to an early end began last month.
And according to the Mail, an agreement has since been amicably reached.
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‘I’d walk away if abuse became too much’, says Ratcliffe
In his interview with The Times, Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he “doesn’t mind being unpopular” but would draw the line at the toxic level of abuse aimed at the Glazer family and walk away from the club that he bought a 28.94% stake for £1.3bn.
He said: “If I draw a bit of the ire, I can put up with that. But I’m no different to the average person. It’s not nice, particularly for friends and family.
“So, eventually, if it reached the extent that the Glazer family have been abused, then I’d have to say: ‘Look, enough’s enough, guys, let somebody else do this.'”
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‘It should cost more to see Utd’, says Ratcliffe
Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes it should be more expensive to watch the biggest club in the world and in their new stadium.
With its planned 100,000 capacity, there will be room for more affordable seating.
But that’s a long way off, five years at least, and a lot of rough sea to cross, particularly getting the Government to uphold its end of the deal.
The 72-year-old co-owner, who has embarked on a wide range of staff and spending cuts since he took control of football operations last year, was speaking to The Times.
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Sancho saga
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano states that Chelsea may pay Manchester United compensation to avoid fulfilling their obligation to buy Jadon Sancho, but that is not the intention at this time.
United do NOT want him back, he added.
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Onana replacement?
Alognside the David rumours, Man United may be in for a Lille double swoop as they are considering a £34m move for his 23-year-old French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, according to Give Me Sport.
Chevalier has been one of the standout goalkeepers in the Champions League this season, and is now a full France international.
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David race
Jonathan David has been on the transfer gossip columns for quite a few years and that will continue this summer.
Tuttojuve are reporting that Man United, including multiple English clubs are interested in Lille’s 25-year-old Canada forward David, who is out of contract in the summer.
But the Premier League clubs face competition from Barcelona, Juventus and Inter Milan.
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Ambitious move
According to football.london, Man United are eyeing up a sensational move for Barcelona‘s Ballon d’Or-chasing forward Raphinha, who could be available for just £60m.
Now, what would seem unlikely may have some validity given Barcelona’s incredibly dire finical situation that still requires a big sale – and it wouldn’t get bigger than Raphinha, who has been the Catalan’s most productive player this season.
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United signing struggles
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s extraordinary week of interviews has revealed a lot of home truths about the current state of Man United.
In his latest sit-down with the Times, the minority owner revealed that United completely missed the “data revolution” and that they struggle to make signings compared to the likes of “Liverpool, Brighton and Brentford.”
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Osimhen race
Victor Osimhen has taken a somewhat sabatical-like year from the top tier of European football as he applies his trade in Turkey.
However, his performances for Galatasaray (on loan from Napoli) – scoring 26 goals in 30 – has enhanced interest rather than temper it.
Niccolò Ceccarini reports that Manchester United, Arsenal and Juventus will all try to sign Victor Osimhen this summer.
He has a £63m release clause, which will need to triggered.
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Williams commitment
Man Utd are fully committed to signing Nico Williams, according to reports.
Reports in Spain claim the Red Devils see the Spain winger as a “primary objective” in the summer.
The wide man could be available for as little as £48million because of a release clause in his contract.
Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Juventus have also been linked with a move for the Euro 2024 winner.
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Rooney on Fergie texts
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Wayne Rooney revealed he still keeps in touch with iconic manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
However, there is a catch as they only contact each other after Rooney, 39, gets sacked from the dugout.
The ex-Everton star joined Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Jill Scott on The Overlap, via Sky Bet, and answered fan questions.
Neville read out one of them for the panel, which read: “Do you ever hear from your old managers?”
Wright confirmed that he still keeps in touch with his former gaffers.
And that was when Rooney revealed: “Every time I get sacked Fergie gives me a text.”
The former centre-forward’s fellow panelists immediately burst into laughter.
Scott asked: What does it [ the text] say?”
However, the United great opted against sharing any details of the exchange.
Instead, Rooney simply said: “He gives me a text every time I get sacked”
