HARRY KANE is reportedly still keen on a move to Manchester United this summer.
Elsewhere, United and Chelsea are reportedly behind Liverpool in the race for Inter Milan star Nicolo Barella.
Meanwhile, Rasmus Hojlund is fast emerging as the Red Devils' priority target.
United have been looking for a centre-forward ever since Cristiano Ronaldo’s acrimonious departure as manager Erik ten Hag wants to play Marcus Rashford on the wing.
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- By Kostas Lianos
Erik ten Hag worry
Manchester United fans seem terrified that manager Erik ten Hag could leave the as he “deserves better”.
Ten Hag, 53, enjoyed a rollercoaster first season in charge at Old Trafford as he secured the Carabao Cup and a return to the Champions League.
The Dutch tactician is desperate to bolster his squad this summer in a number of positions in order to try and close that gap ahead of their tricky start to the 2023/2024 campaign.
The ex-Aja boss has made Tottenham superstar Harry Kane one of his top targets while he is also looking to make a move for Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund to strengthen his attack.
Midfield is another area Ten Hag wants to strengthen, but what appeared to be a done deal to bring in Mason Mount from Chelsea now appears to have stalled.
He has also been left frustrated by United's lack of transfer activity, which has arisen in part due to the uncertainty surrounding the club's takeover saga.
- By Kostas Lianos
On Zi way out
Manchester United youngster Zidane Iqbal is on the brink of leaving the club permanently.
Iqbal, 20, is rated highly by many but failed to play any first-team football in Erik ten Hag's maiden season at Old Trafford.
According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, the midfielder will be sold to Utrecht on a four-year deal.
However, the once dubbed future prospect will leave for a mere €1million (£86,000).
- By Kostas Lianos
Fred release clause
Manchester United supporters have been left fuming at the reported asking price the club have set for Fred.
The midfielder has been linked with an exit from Old Trafford this summer with a move to Fulham being touted.
The Brazil international has one year left to run on his contract at United and this could be one of the last chances the club have to cash in on him.
According to the Telegraph, the 30-year-old won't cost more than £20million, which is £32m less than what the club paid for him in 2018.
- By Kostas Lianos
Harry Maguire trial
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire's retrial date has been set for February 7 in Greece, nearly three years after convictions of assault and attempted bribery were quashed.
Maguire, 30, was arrested while on a family holiday in Mykonos in August 2020 and was initially found guilty of assaulting police, resisting arrest and attempted bribery – he was punished with a suspended jail sentence of 21 months and 10 days.
Maguire's brother, Joe, and friend, Christopher Sharman, were also handed suspended sentences of 13 months as the England international swiftly appealed and saw the conviction quashed.
That meant a retrial would automatically be heard at a higher court but it was first postponed due to the pandemic.
It was then due to take place earlier this month, before the centre-back's legal team requested it be pushed back.
If found guilty, Maguire will not be able to receive a more severe punishment than his original sentence.
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Kane still keen
Tottenham superstar Harry Kane “still wants” a move to Manchester United but needs Daniel Levy to lower his £100million release clause.
The chances of Kane joining United depend on Spurs chairman Levy’s stance softening.
The North Londoners' chief is demanding at least £100m for the soon-to-be 30-year-old, who can walk away for nothing next summer, and that is a fee the Red Devils are not entertaining.
The Daily Mail claim Erik ten Hag’s side have ended their pursuit of the star striker for now but Levy could reignite their interest by dropping his asking price to £80m.
The same source adds that “Kane's clear preference is United and he hopes that Levy will relent” over the coming weeks.
Despite having other targets, such as Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund, Ten Hag would prefer a proven Premier League centre-forward to bolster his attack.
- By Kostas Lianos
Mount bid increased
Manchester United are tipped to increase their bid for Chelsea star Mason Mount to £50millon.
The Blues rejected United's opening £40m bid for Mount as they are asking for a fee close to £70m.
That release clause is understood to have ended Liverpool's interest in the 24-year-old.
The England international looks set to leave Stamford Bridge amid new manager Mauricio Pochettino's squad overhaul.
- By Kostas Lianos
Rasmus Hojlund priority
Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund has overtaken Tottenham superstar Harry Kane as Manchester United's top strike target.
But Hojlund could cost twice the £40million that the Serie A giants initially wanted.
And United are unwilling to pay £80m despite the striker's impressive campaign, which saw him register 16 goals and seven assists in 42 appearances last season.
That is while the Red Devils are trying to get the asking price for Chelsea star Mason Mount down to around £50m.
- By Kostas Lianos
Nicolo Barella transfer war
Manchester United and Chelsea trail Liverpool in an ongoing bidding war for Inter Milan ace Nicolo Barella.
According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, United and Chelsea have called Inter to ask about Barella, 26.
But the same source claims the Reds have shown the strongest interest.
The versatile midfielder has given no indication he wants to leave Inter but a huge offer from the Prem might put the Nerazzurri in a tricky situation.
Newcastle are also said to be monitoring the situation but are very much considered outsiders.
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Fred's price 'revealed'
Manchester United fans have been left fuming at the reported asking price the club have set for Fred.
The Brazilian has been linked with an exit from Old Trafford this summer with a move to Fulham.
Fred has one year left to run on his contract at Man United and this could be one of the last chances the club have to cash in on him.
According to the Telegraph, Fulham are willing to pay for him, but not at the £20million asking price, £32m less than what the club paid for him in 2018.
- By Ian Tuckey
‘Prem giants keen on Nicola’
Manchester United and Chelsea trail Liverpool in any Prem chase for Nicolo Barella, reports say.
Inter Milan are said to fear losing their Italy central midfielder.
La Gazzetta Dello Sport claim the Red Devils and Chelsea have called Inter to ask about the 26-year-old.
But the Italian outlet say Liverpool have shown the strongest interest.
Barella has given no indication he wants to leave the Serie A giants.
But a huge offer from the Prem might put Inter in a tricky situation.
Newcastle are also said to be monitoring the situation but are very much rated outsiders.
- By Ian Tuckey
Dis is the best alternative to Kim
Manchester United could land Monaco central-defender Axel Disasi if Bayern Munich beat them to Kim Min-jae.
The France star, 25, would eb a bit cheaper than Napoli's im – at around £43million.
United officials are already said to have held talks with Disasi’s representatives.
- By Ian Tuckey
No time to Ling-er for Williams
Brandon Williams and ex-Red Devils' pal Jessie Lingard are putting in extra fitness sessions together in LA as they bid to recover from nightmare seasons.
Former England Under-21 international Williams could leave United as he’s well behind Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia in the tussle for the left-back berth.
And ex-Three Lions' midfielder Lingard, 30, needs a fresh start after Nottingham Forest freed him.
Williams posted a photo on his Instagram story boasting: “WE WORKINGGGGGG”.
He also sharing a video of them jogging on a street.
Williams had put up a more joyous summer hols pics last week – topless on a boat in tropical seas.
“Somewhere in paradise,” he wrote – which is where he wants to return closer to next season on the pitch after stumbling at the Theatre of Dreams this term.
- By Ian Tuckey
Nou signing for City ahead of Utd and Arsenal
Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are losing out to Pep Guardiola's Prem kings Cityfor Leicester whizkid Tyrese Noubissie.
The youth-team midfielder has turned down rival approaches in favour of the Etihad academy.
- By Ian Tuckey
Red Devils and Gunners in Lavia hunt
Romeo Lavia is expected to stay in the Prem as Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea reportedly hover.
Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues are understood to have offered£50million for the relegated Southampton midfielder.
Journalist Paul Brown reckons the 19-year-old could be too expensive for the Gunners if they complete the huge-money signings of West Ham'sDeclan Rice and Chelsea attacker Kai Havertz.
- By Ian Tuckey
United board 'split on £100m Ramos bid'
Manchester United's board is reportedly divided over spending £100million on Goncalo Ramos.
The Benfica superstar and Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund are seen as the main strike alternatives now that Tottenham's Harry Kane is fading as an option.
But journalist Dean Jones told GIVEMESPORT that Old Trafford chiefs are "split" on spending so much on the Portugal hitman.
At 21, he's just a year older than Hojlund.
And it's thought United are best placed to sign either player – IF they are prepared to go close to a nine-figure bid.
- By Ian Tuckey
'Utd and Chelsea trail Liverpool for Barella'
Liverpool reportedly lead Prem interest in Nicolo Barella ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea.
Inter Milan are said to fear losing their Italy midfielder.
La Gazzetta Dello Sport suggest United and Chelsea have enquired by phone call about the 26-year-old.
But the Italian outlet claim Liverpool have shown the strongest interest.
Barella has given no indication he wants to leave the Serie A giants.
But a huge offer from the Prem might put Inter in a tricky situation.
Newcastle are also said to be monitoring the situation but are very much rated outsiders.
- By Ian Tuckey
Utd want Courtois if there's a Sheikh-up
Thibaut Courtois could be on United's shopping list for £62million – if Sheikh Jassim buys out the club.
Spanish outlet Defensa Central say the Real Madrid keeper will be a major target for Erik ten Hag should the Qatari Sheikh beat Jim Ratcliffe to a takeover.
Courtois, 31, would be offered a lucrative contract, the report claims.
Sheikh Jassim would also want big-name recruits elsewhere in United's squad.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Ready, Fred-y, go? No – not at £50m!
Manchester United fans have been left fuming at the reported asking price the club have set for Fred.
The Brazilian has been linked with an exit from Old Trafford this summer with a move to Fulham.
The midfielder featured 57 times for the Red Devils last season, helping them to a Carabao Cup trophy and a Champions League spot.
Although he was spotted talking to manager Marco Silva after the win against the London side at the end of the season.
And supporters were left fuming with the apparent asking price.
The Brazilian has one year left to run on his contract at Man United and this could be one of the last chances the club have to cash in on him.
According to the Telegraph, Fulham are willing to pay for him, but not at the £20million asking price, £32m less than what the club paid for him in 2018.
Man United fans however can not believe the price that has been set for the 30-year-old.
One angry fan tweeted: "£20m?! And they won't pay it?! Eh?! I'm quite happy for Fred to go but I thought he'd be going for £30m absolute minimum." A second commented: "50m or nothing."
- By Ian Tuckey
Red Devils line up £43m Axel
Manchester United are rated as well-placed to sign Monaco's £43million-rated centre-back Axel Disasi.
The four-cap Frenchman, 25, is currently thought to be the major alternative to Napoli's Kim Min-jae, who now seems bound for Bayern Munich.
It's been claimed United have already held talks with Disasi's representatives.
An approach to Monaco could follow this week if Bayern do indeed win the race for Kim.
- By Ian Tuckey
Bran new start with pal Jessie
Brandon Williams and ex-Manchester United team-mate Jessie Lingard are training together in Los Angeles as they battle to revive their careers.
Williams, 22, is tipped for an Old Trafford exit as he's third-choice left-back behind Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
And midfielder Lingard, 30, is looking for a new club after Nottingham Forest released him after just one season.
Williams posted a relaxed pic on his Instagram story saying of the pair: "WE WORKINGGGGGG".
He then backed that up more more convincingly by sharing a video of them both both jogging down a street.
Williams had posted a more typical summer hols pics last week – topless on a boat in tropical seas.
"Somewhere in paradise," he wrote – which is where he wants to return closer to next season on the pitch after stumbling at the Theatre of Dreams this term.
- By Ian Tuckey
United rivalling Chelsea & Arsenal for Romeo
Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia might be too costly for Arsenal amid interest from Chelsea and Manchester United, it's claimed tonight.
It's thought Mauricio Pochettino's Blues have already bid around £50million for the one-cap Belgian, 19.
And journalist Paul Brown has suggested Lavia might be out of the Gunners' range – as they close on Declan Rice and Kai Havertz.
Nonetheless, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has tweeted: "Arsenal have concrete and strong interest in Romeo Lavia.
Relationship is excellent with his camp — talks already took place.
"Timing will be crucial as Chelsea remain interested. Man United appreciate Lavia but still not advancing. City buy back clause only valid 2024."
- By Ian Tuckey
Erik 'upset at Kim choosing Bayern'
Kim Min-jae apparently U-turning on joining Manchester United for Bayern Munich is said to have angered Erik ten Hag.
The Napoli centre-back was United's top defensive target and had reportedly agreed a contract worth around £9million a year.
But now the South Korean star is instead expected to sign for German champs Bayern.
Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport say Kim had made “more than a promise” to Ten Hag abut switching to United.
- By Ian Tuckey
Zidane tipped for United exit
Zidane Iqbal is on the brink of leaving Manchester United, it's been claimed.
The 20-year-old is rated highly by many but failed to receive any first-team football in Erik ten Hag's maiden season at Old Trafford.
And according to reports, the Red Devils are set to sell the midfielder to FC Utrecht for just under a £1million.
That's according to The Athletic's David Ornstein, who tweeted: "Man Utd have accepted an offer from FC Utrecht to sign Zidane Iqbal on a permanent transfer.
"Deal for 20yo Iraq midfielder worth up to €1m + significant sell-on clause for #MUFC.
"Medical done, set to join on 4yr contract."
The news of the Iraq international's imminent departure didn't go down well with some of the Old Trafford faithful.
One Red Devils fan tweeted: "
Another said: " This is embarrassing, how do we sell such talent? Come on!"
And another said: "This club embarrasses us every single window, can’t sell, can’t buy. Just f***ing s**t."
- By Ian Tuckey
'Sheikh favoured as total buy-out likely'
Sheikh Jassim's hopes of beating Sir Jim Ratcliffe to a Man Utd buy-out have reportedly soared.
The Mirror say a total change of ownership is now likely – which suits the Qatari banker more than Britain's richest man.
Ratcliffe's INEO are said to want just a controlling interest, with current owners the Glazers retaining 20% or maybe more.
It's understood Joel and Avram Glazer have been keen to stay in some capacity.
But the momentum appears to be towards a complete sale – which was always Sheikh Jassim's goal.
- By Ian Tuckey
Tyre set to explode at City rather than Utd
Manchester City are set to beat neighbours United plus Chelsea and Arsenal to Leicester starlet Tyrese Noubissie.
The youth-team midfielder is thought to have rejected all other approaches – to accept City's.
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