MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to bid a club record £105million for Eintracht Frankfurt and France forward Randal Kolo Muani.
Meanwhile, UEFA considers a huge rule change which has given potential Red Devils' buyers a takeover boost.
In other news, winger Antony is a doubt for tomorrow's Europa League clash with Real Betis.
Elsewhere, United and Chelsea are eyeing up a summer move for Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
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- Ian Tuckey
Sergej fee cut to £44m
Lazio have slashed their asking price for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in half.
Reports in Italy claim the midfielder is available for just £44million this summer, having been valued at £88m over the past several seasons.
Milinkovic-Savic has long been linked with a Premier League move.
And Arsenal could be tempted to make an offer as he approaches the final year of his contract.
- Ian Tuckey
'Sancho form doesn't justify more game time'
Ex-United defender Paul Parker claims Jadon Sancho's erratic form means it's right he's not playing much.
The England winger returned to action last month but his opportunities have faded.
Ex-Three Lions star Parker told Bonuscodebets: “He hasn’t added anything to the team that justifies that he should play.
"I don’t find it odd that Jadon hasn’t got that much game time since he returned to the squad.
“He hasn’t had one single moment where he has done well since he returned.
"In the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle, Kieran Trippier was a bigger threat than him, which says it all.”
Parker added: “Jadon Sancho is not doing his job. Simple as that and they keep trying to make up excuses for him but they aren’t any excuses.
"The club talks about adjustment issues or mental health issues. But at the end of the day he plays for the biggest club in the world, he was bought for a lot of money and everything is literally served on a plate for him.
"He should go out and enjoy playing at Man United and it hasn’t happened for him yet.”
- Ian Tuckey
Strong case for optimism
Key midfielder Casemiro looked the happiest man alive in training before united headed to spain
That’s despite his red card against Southampton on Sunday.
The Brazilian faces a four-match ban after his second sending off of the season.
But Casemiro was all smiles ahead of tomorrow’s Europa League tie against Real Betis, with the midfielder set to start.
- Ian Tuckey
Rule changes boosts buy-out hopes
United have been given a huge takeover boost.
That’s as Uefa considers a huge U-turn over its ownership rules for the Champions League.
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe have respective links with PSG and OGC Nice.
And Uefa could now overturn current rules banning clubs with the same owner from playing in the same European competition.
- Ian Tuckey
Red Devils prepare to jet out
There's rarely a bad time for a spring trip to Spain.
And when you are jetting out 4-1 up for a Europa League last-16 second leg, it should be almost perfect!
David de Gea appeared to have more on his mind than other players pictured No wonder United's players looked relaxed at Manchester airport as they prepared to jet out for their clash with Real Betis.
Keeper David de Gea, though, looked in thoughtful mood.
Centre-back Harry Maguire will hope for a rare start away to Real Betis And although he's no doubt fully focused on tomorrow night's game, the Spaniard might have speculation over his future in the back of his mind.
De Gea might have to take a pay cut to extend his long stay at Old Trafford.
Not only that, United boss Erik ten Hag is reportedly pondering a summer move for another senior stopper.
Casemiro and co can look back on an impressive first-leg result - Ian Tuckey
Utd urged to loan out Elanga and Facundo
Mikael Silvestre believes United starlets Anthony Elanga and Facundo Pellistri should be loaned out.
The former Red Devils and Arsenal defender reckons they'll benefit from regular starts in the same way fellow winger Amad Diallo has this season at Championship promotion hopefuls Sunderland.
And Silvestre is sure the exciting duo will have plenty of offers.
He told bettingexpert.com: “When you go on loan, you have to make it count.
"So for Pellistri and Elanga, it’s about making the right choice, the right manager, because I think there will be several options.
"Right now yeah, the game time is limited so a loan option is a good one.”
“It’s important they make it count when they go on loan and play as much as possible to progress and have a go at starting the following season.
“They need to have a successful loan like Amad Diallo has been having.”
- Ian Tuckey
Antony doubt as he misses training
Antony has sparked injury fears ahead of tomorrow's clash with Real Betis.
That’s because he was nowhere to be seen at training today.
The Brazilian winger, 23, has endured a mixed debut season at Old Trafford following his £82million move from Ajax.
Antony has helped himself to seven goals from the right wing while bringing some much needed-aggression.
But he is yet to get an assist in the Premier League.
And his inconsistent performances have seen him come under fire from a section of supporters.
- Ian Tuckey
Pell of a move
Facundo Pellistri is set to leave Man Utd this summer.
But only on a short-term loan deal.
Despite looking impressive in recent sub appearances, the MEN claims Pellistri is still far from the first team.
And Erik ten Hag plans on loaning him out next term for some much-needed experience.
- Anthony Chapman
Casemiro all smiles in training
Casemiro looked the happiest man alive in Man Utd training.
That's despite his red card against Southampton on Sunday.
The Brazilian faces a four match ban after his second sending off of the season.
But Casemiro was all smiles ahead of tomorrow's Europa League tie against Real Betis, with the midfielder set to start.
- Anthony Chapman
Midfield target's asking price slash
Lazio have slashed their asking price for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in half.
Reports in Italy claim the midfielder is available for just £44million this summer, having been valued at £88m over the past several seasons.
Milinkovic-Savic has long been linked with a Premier League move.
And Man United could be tempted to make an offer as he approaches the final year of his contract.
- Anthony Chapman
Reds prepare record Muani bid
Man Utd are ready to shatter their club transfer record this summer.
That's by making a £105million move for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani.
Bild claims the Frenchman is likely to leave this summer as he looks to progress.
And United are ready to splash the cash for Muani to replace AnthonyMartial.
- Anthony Chapman
United and Chelsea eye goalie
Man Utd and Chelsea are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, according to reports.
Sport 1 claims both sides need new stoppers this summer.
And Kobel has emerged as a target for the English giants.
However, he still has three years on his Dortmund deal and is also keen on remaining in Germany for one more season.
- Anthony Chapman
Takeover boost for Reds bidders
Man Utd have been given a huge takeover boost.
That’s as Uefa considers a huge U-turn over its ownership rules for the Champions League.
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe have respective links with PSG and OGC Nice.
And Uefa could now overturn current rules banning clubs with the same owner from playing in the same European competition.
- Anthony Chapman
Pellistri set for loan exit
Facundo Pellistri is set to leave Man Utd this summer.
But only on a short-term loan deal.
Despite looking impressive in recent sub appearances, the MEN claims Pellistri is still far from the first team.
And Erik ten Hag plans on loaning him out next term for some much-needed experience.
- Anthony Chapman
Camavinga no-go for United
Carlo Ancelotti has warned Man Utd they will not be signing Edouardo Camavinga to play alongside Casemiro this summer.
He said: “We will not let Camavinga leave, he’s untouchable — like [Luka] Modric and Toni Kroos.
“Camavinga is untouchable for us — also in the future I’m sure he will stay that way.
“He makes some mistakes but he plays such good games that everyone forgets about it.”
- Anthony Chapman
New position for winger Sancho?
Erik ten Hag reckons Jadon Sancho could be turned into a No10.
He said: "I think he did quite well as a number 10. Like he did against Barcelona and Leicester. He was really decisive against Leicester and also today with some really good actions.
"One time, he was really close to the goal with a run at the defending line and a cross to Bruno [Fernandes] almost came there. He did a good job.'
"I think he can, I think he can make the difference when we play three against two in the midfield. And that is not bad when you have Casemiro and Bruno and you have Jadon Sancho."
- Etienne Fermie
Morning, United fans
Dusan Vlahovic has become the fourth big name on United's striker wishlist.
And Gregor Kobel is the third goalkeeper rated as a potential summer replacement for No1 David de Gea.
That's the main transfer gossip as the Red Devils count down to tomorrow night's trip to Real Betis.
That Europa League last-16 tie should be a pleasant cruise as United are 4-1 up from the first leg at Old Trafford.
But the hunt for a new world-class frontman is anything but plain sailing.
It's claimed Tottenham will fight to stop Harry Kane leaving – especially to an English rival.
Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen and Goncalo Ramo would also command huge fees.
That's one reason why United are tipped to duel Arsenal for Juventus star Vlahovic.
The Serbian, 23, has been linked with Chelsea too.
The Red Devils and the Blues are also both said to be monitoring Borussia Dortmund star Kobel.Brentford's David Raya and Porto ace Diogo Costa are the other stoppers currently on United's radar.
The Red Devils will reportedly hand a trial to Danish right-winger Lasse Abildgaard, 16.
The Silkeborg starlet is being watched by several European giants after trialling for Ajax last November.
- Ian Tuckey
Alejandro vows to return 'stronger than ever'
Alejandro Garnacho has provided an update on social media after suffering an injury against Southampton.
The United winger, 18,r went down under a challenge from Saints ace Kyle Walker-Peters late on in Sunday’s 0-0 draw.
Garnacho was then spotted leaving Old Trafford on crutches after the match.
And now the 18-year-old has revealed on Instagram that he is set for a spell on the sidelines.
The teenager confirmed he has been forced to withdraw from the Argentina squad for this month’s internationals.
As well as Argentina’s games against Panama and Curacao, he will also miss United’s upcoming fixtures against Real Betis and Fulham in the Europa League and FA Cup ahead of the break.
He did not put a timeline on his return to action.
Garnacho wrote: “It is difficult to put into words how I’m feeling right now. Unfortunately I will not be able to help my team and team mates in the upcoming games in what is a very important part of the season for us at Manchester United.
“I am disappointed to also miss the opportunity to be with my team mates of the Argentinian National Team in what would have been a great and proud moment for me and my family.
“This is part of football and our profession, however, I am already focused in my recovery. God has taught me to never give up and I will make sure I am back stronger than ever!”
- Ian Tuckey
Utd could grab Gregor
Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, according to reports.
The keeper has impressed this season and likely caught the eye of Blues chiefs in their recent Champions League meeting with the German side.
United are also keeping an eye out for a new goalie with David de Gea in the final 18 months of his contract.
And according to Sport1 they could make a summer move for Kobel.
However the report adds Chelsea have held a meeting with the player’s representatives over a potential switch.
Kobel, 26, still has three years remaining on his contract so Dortmund could demand a huge fee to let him leave.
The Swiss has impressed since joining from Koln in 2021 and has kept eight clean sheets in 18 games this season.
- Ian Tuckey
Rio hails 'masterstroke' Trossard signing
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand rates Leandro Trossard a "masterstroke signing" for Prem leaders Arsenal.
The January deadline buy has given Mikel Arteta more options all across his frontline.
So much so that it can easily be forgotten the Belgium star was something of a replacement buy when Chelsea beat the Gunners to Mykhailo Mudryk.
Ferdinand said: "Trossard, I think, has been a masterstroke signing.
"We can talk about loads of signings during the season. But I think he’s one, gives you that depth in those areas, the wide areas, up front, which you needed."
- Ian Tuckey
Our big Di
United star Diogo Dalot has announced his engagement to Claudia Lopes.
The defender went all out for his proposal, taking his partner to a room filled with roses.
A big luminous sign reading 'Marry Me?' accompanied red balloons – setting a romantic scene for the proposal.
Dalot popped the question after going to a Chris Brown concert at the AO Arena in Manchester alongside fiancee Claudia.
The couple were joined by several of Dalot's United team-mates and their Wags.
Fellow Portuguese speakers Fred and Antony as well as centre-back Lisandro Martinez all attended the gig.
Their partners all looked glamourous and posed for a group photo together.
Dalot shared the news on his Instagram page and captioned the post: "02.03.2023 YES to the rest of our lives."
Several of his Red Devils pals were quick to wish him congratulations including David De Gea, Anthony Martial and Tom Heaton.
Dalot and Claudia have dated since 2020 and have been inseparable, with Claudia joining the right-back in Italy when he spent a year on loan at AC Milan in the 2020-21 season.
- Ian Tuckey
Mane attraction
Premier League clubs have been left on red alert after the release clause of Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele was revealed.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Dembele has an asking price of just £44million from July.
Romano added that the final year of his deal will see him with an £88m clause before it cuts in half in July.
This could see interest from clubs such as Manchester United spike in the summer
- Ian Tuckey
Red Devils 'hand trial to Danish whizkid'
United are set to take Danish wonderkid Lasse Abildgaard on trial, according to reports.
The 16-year-old plays for Silkeborg but has caught the eye of scouts across Europe.
Abildgaard had a two-week trial at Ajax last November and now he has been given the chance to impress coaches at United.
He will reportedly spend a week on trial at Carrington starting on Monday.
Representatives from Silkeborg are believed to be joining the youngster in Manchester.
Abildgaard turned 16 in February and is still yet to feature for Silkeborg's first-team, and has instead been part of the Under-19 set-up.
The right winger has also appeared seven times for the Danish Under-16 national team, scoring three goals.
The Red Devils took another youngster on loan last November – former Reading ace Princewill Ehibhatiomhan.
The 17-year-old striker rejected a contract offer with the Royals to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
- Ian Tuckey
United tipped to rival Arsenal for Dusan
The Red Devils could move for reported Arsenal targetDusan Vlahovic – as an alternative to Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen and Goncalo Ramos.
The Juventus and Serbia striker, 23, has long been linked with the Gunners and was previously considered to have been on Chelsea's wish-list too.
Now ESPN suggest United are looking at more options as they prioritise a new world-class frontman this summer.
And Vlahovic is regarded as topping that back-up list.
- Ian Tuckey
Garnacho provdes injury update
Alejandro Garnacho has provided an update on social media after suffering an injury against Southampton.
The United winger, 18,r went down under a challenge from Saints ace Kyle Walker-Peters late on in Sunday's 0-0 draw.
Garnacho was then spotted leaving Old Trafford on crutches after the match.
And now the 18-year-old has revealed on Instagram that he is set for a spell on the sidelines.
The teenager confirmed he has been forced to withdraw from the Argentina squad for this month's internationals.
As well as Argentina's games against Panama and Curacao, he will also miss United's upcoming fixtures against Real Betis and Fulham in the Europa League and FA Cup ahead of the break.
He did not put a timeline on his return to action.
Garnacho wrote: "It is difficult to put into words how I'm feeling right now. Unfortunately I will not be able to help my team and team mates in the upcoming games in what is a very important part of the season for us at Manchester United.
"I am disappointed to also miss the opportunity to be with my team mates of the Argentinian National Team in what would have been a great and proud moment for me and my family.
"This is part of football and our profession, however, I am already focused in my recovery. God has taught me to never give up and I will make sure I am back stronger than ever!"
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