MANCHESTER UNITED striker Marcus Rashford is a major doubt for the Red Devils' clash with Wolves on Saturday.
The England international is currently struggling with a leg injury – which could rule him out for the rest of the season.
Elsewhere, United are reportedly eyeing up a move for England No.1 Jordan Pickford this summer.
Meanwhile, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group face a race against time to take control at Old Trafford before the summer transfer window opens.
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- Giacomo Pisa
Varane back for United
Manchester United are set to welcome Raphael Varane back to the squad this weekend.
The defender has not played since April 13.
Varane picked up a foot injury in the 2-2 draw with Sevilla at Old Trafford.
But he is set to return to action for the visit of Wolves on Saturday.
Erik ten Hag confirmed: "We are happy Rapha Varane is back."
- Giacomo Pisa
Red Devils recharged
Erik ten Hag gave his players two days off in midweek to recover after suffering two losses in the space of four days.
The Red Devils had Monday and Tuesday off before returning to training on Wednesday.
And Ten Hag said his players benefitted from the chance to recharge their batteries ahead of the run in.
He revealed: "We had a week and we needed it, to make a rest, to reload, recharge, to get the energy back.
"Because we had a lack of it in both games, in the last two games.
"I see a lot of energy, joy on the pitch and so we could also work in detail on some facts. So it was good."
- Giacomo Pisa
Rashford a doubt for Wolves
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is a doubt for tomorrow's game against Wolves, Erik ten Hag has admitted.
The Old Trafford boss revealed Rashford has picked up an injury to his leg.
Ten Hag said: "Rashford is doubtful. He has a problem, so an injury on his leg.
"He's a big question mark. More than doubtful, a big question mark."
- Jack Figg
ICYMI
Paul Parker reckons Man Utd’s season risks ending in “embarrassment” after a shocking drop in form.
He told Indiabetting: “After that League Cup final, everything has been poor. Erik ten Hag has definitely overachieved and everything that he can do now is to hope.
“Maybe he needs to get some younger players into the team because they are hungry and want to win something despite their lack of experience.
“If that happens, Man United should get 12 points in the last four games, otherwise this season will end up as an embarrassment for the players.”
- Jack Figg
One Fel swoop
Joao Felix wants to play in the Premier League next season — and not necessarily for Chelsea.
SunSport understands incoming Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino would ideally like to keep Felix.
And Todd Boehly could offer several players to Atletico Madrid as the Blues look to drive down his £88million price tag.
However, Cope claims Felix is not as keen as Chelsea to continue the partnership. He does want to continue in the Premier League after adapting quickly.
But while staying at Stamford Bridge remains an option, Felix’s primary goal is to play in the Champions League.
And that could open the door for a move to one of the current top four, with Liverpool also an option should they nick a late spot.
Manchester United have already been linked with a move for Felix.
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One in Emil
Spurs are leading the way to sign Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez, reports in Argentina say.
According to TYC Sports, Martinez is looking to leave Villa Park and has options on the table.
Manchester United and Chelsea are among them, but it is Tottenham who are said to be most interested in the ex-Arsenal keeper
Spurs are in the market for a new keeper with captain Hugo Lloris suffering a dip in form in recent seasons.
- Anthony Chapman
Evra stars in rap video
Patrice Evra has found himself the star of a rap video – with several scantily-clad women.
The former Manchester United ace recently teamed up with London rapper Giggs to promote Au Vodka's new Pink Lemonade.
And fittingly, Evra donned United's pink 2018/19 away shirt for the video.
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- Anthony Chapman
Kane advised to join United
Louis Saha has urged Harry Kane to save his career by quitting Spurs for Man Utd this summer.
He told Paddy Power: “I respect the Spurs fans, and so does Harry Kane but when we look at his career and what he represents for English football, it would be nice to see him win a trophy, but I don’t think that’s going to happen at Tottenham.
“As players, we all want a title or a Champions League – that's Harry Kane’s level. To be totally honest, I can see him winning the Premier League if he joins one of the current top four teams. I love Manchester United so much and for me, that’s the perfect fit for him.
“Another season without Champions League football at Tottenham won't be good for Harry Kane. I would advise him to consider Manchester United very strongly.”
- Anthony Chapman
Big bucks needed for Kim
Man Utd target Kim Min-jae will cost a whopping £52million.
According to reports in Italy, that is the sum of his Napoli release clause.
United are big fans of South Korean defender Kim, who has just won the Serie A title.
But Napoli are reluctant to sell and are expected to offer him a bumper new deal.
- Anthony Chapman
No Blind spot for Daley
Former Man Utd star Daley Blind has been offered a return to his old club.
That’s to Ajax though, not the Red Devils.
Blind is set to depart Bayern Munich when his deal expires this summer — just months after leaving Ajax in the winter.
But reports in Holland claim the Dutch side are eager to re-sign Blind, with the player also keen on a reunion.
- Anthony Chapman
Rashford goals 'covering over cracks'
Paul Parker believes Marcus Rashford needs to work harder to help Man Utd achieve their goals.
He told Betfred: “Despite the fact that Marcus Rashford has scored a lot of goals this season, he doesn’t do enough to create goals for others and doesn’t join in play.
"Sometimes he loses the ball and he walks, so he needs to show a little more enthusiasm and good or bad, he needs to be more willing to help.
“Goals cover over cracks. People only look at stats and they forget the rest of it. Manchester United are having to carry too many players at the moment.”
- Anthony Chapman
Dutch return for loanee Weghorst
Wout Weghorst is being tipped to leave Man Utd this summer.
That’s for a return to Holland with PSV Eindhoven.
Reports in his homeland claim Weghorst will not join the Red Devils permanently from his Burnley loan.
And ex-United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is waiting to pounce when the transfer window opens.
- Anthony Chapman
United urged to up business
Paul Parker believes Man Utd have been "low budget shopping" for the past decade.
He told Indiabetting: “I definitely don’t feel that this Man United team is designed to play in the Premier League.
“The problem is that Man United haven’t been able to build on the club since 2013.
“What Man United has been doing in terms of signing players since then is to go shopping in a low budget supermarket.”
- Anthony Chapman
England star wanted by United
Man United are lining up a move for a Three Lions superstar… but it’s NOT captain Harry Kane.
The Daily Star claims United are hoping to land Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
He is reportedly seen as an ideal replacement for out-of-contract David de Gea.
That’s despite signing a new Everton deal until 2027 earlier this year.
- Anthony Chapman
United warned over ‘embarrassing’ ending
Paul Parker reckons Man Utd’s season risks ending in “embarrassment” after a shocking drop in form.
He told Indiabetting: “After that League Cup final, everything has been poor. Erik ten Hag has definitely overachieved and everything that he can do now is to hope.
“Maybe he needs to get some younger players into the team because they are hungry and want to win something despite their lack of experience.
“If that happens, Man United should get 12 points in the last four games, otherwise this season will end up as an embarrassment for the players.”
- Anthony Chapman
New start for former Devil
Ex-Man Utd star Nick Powell has been released by Stoke.
Powell cost £6million when he joined United in 2012.
But he’s now looking for a new club after his Potters contract expired.
Powell joined them in 2019 and played 199 times.
- Anthony Chapman
Spurs lead charge for ex-Gooner
Tottenham are winning the race to sign former Arsenal goalie Emi Martinez.
TYC Sports claims Man United and Chelsea are keen on landing the Argentina World Cup winner.
But Spurs have stolen a march as they look to replace Hugo Lloris.
Martinez has told Aston Villa he wants to leave and hopes to agree a swift exit once the season ends.
- Anthony Chapman
Felix open to rival move
Joao Felix wants to continue playing in the Premier League next season.
And the Chelsea loanee is hoping to join a Champions League club.
Cope claims Felix is not that keen to extend his deal with the Blues.
And that has opened the door for a top four side to land him this summer.
- Anthony Chapman
Morning United fans
The Red Devils face transfer chaos due to their takeover battle – and main target Harry Kane is tipped to stay at Spurs anyway.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group are racing against the clock to get control of United before the summer window opens.
That could scupper a £100million move for England skipper Kane.
It coincides with claims Tottenham reckon they can fend off United, PSG, Bayern Munich and Co to keep the 29-year-old.
Britain’s richest man Ratcliffe is still awaiting confirmation he has the green light to take charge at Old Trafford.
Current club co-chairmen Joel and Avram Glazer have indicated Ineos’ offer for a stake is their preferred choice rather than a full sale to Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani.
But until the decision is confirmed and relayed to all parties by the Glazer’s chosen deal-makers, the US-based Raine Group, lawyers cannot proceed with the next stage.
Meanwhile, USA midfielder Taylor Booth might be a surprise target for Erik ten Hag.
The Utrecht star, 21, would certainly be far cheaper than England aces Jude Bellingham or Declan Rice.
And loanee Wout Weghorst might join home-country giants PSV Eindhoven – even if United surprise many by trying to keep the Burnley frontman.
- Ian Tuckey
Chelsea loanee Felix might join Prem rival
Chelsea loanee Joao Felix would reportedly be interested in joining a Prem rival offering Champions League football
Cadena Cope claim the “priority” of the Atletico Madrid forward is to “continue in England”.
But with Chelsea 11th, the Portugal star fancies playing for someone like Manchester City, Arsenal, Newcastle or Manchester United.
- Ian Tuckey
Utd 'fear missing out on Kane'
Manchester United fear missing out on Harry Kane.
That’s according to the Mirror, who suggest Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Goncalo Ramos from Benfica could be more realistic strike options.
England skipper Kane, 29, has just a year left on his Tottenham contract.
But it’s thought Spurs would still prefer to keep him this summer rather than risk losing him for next in 2024.
Bayern Munich and more recently PSG have been linked with Kane.
But The Mirror reckon Spurs will prey on his loyalty.
- Ian Tuckey
Utd face summer of chaos
EXCLUSIVE: Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group face a race against the clock to get control of Manchester United before the summer transfer window opens, writes MARTIN LIPTON.
And that could scupper a £100million move for Tottenham star Harry Kane — the striker the club so desperately needs.
With less than three weeks to go before June 1, Britain’s richest man is still awaiting confirmation he has the green light to take charge at Old Trafford.
Sun Sport revealed yesterday how brothers Joel and Avram Glazer, co-chairmen at the club, have indicated that Ineos’ offer for a stake is their preferred choice rather than a full sale to Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani.
But until the decision is confirmed and relayed to all parties by the Glazer’s chosen deal-makers, the US-based Raine Group, lawyers cannot proceed with the next stage.
Full due diligence could take a month or more, meaning Ineos would not be able to start making financial decisions until well into June.
And that will impact on United boss Erik ten Hag and his efforts to reshape the squad for next term.Throughout the process which began in November, bidders have made it clear that they wanted any change in ownership to be fully completed before the end of this month.
That would allow the new owners to begin work on player acquisition and sales from the start of the summer window, rather than having to play catch-up with rivals.
Ineos will also have to address the critical issues of the future of the antiquated Old Trafford and the club’s Carrington training base, with both requiring substantial long-term investment.
- Ian Tuckey
De Gea 'only has one weakness'
United legend Paul Scholes believes under-fire keeper David de Gea only has "one weakness".
The Red Devils have been linked with replacing the Spaniard this summer.
But Scholes said: “I think the only weakness you’d say is he’s not great with his feet, he’s not a brilliant footballer from the back and I’d think this manager does want that.
“On the other hand, how do you replace a goalkeeper of his quality?
"To me they [clean sheets] are the most important thing, but modern day football, they want a goalkeeper who can play football, don’t they?”
- Ian Tuckey
Martinez tipped for summer exit
Emiliano Martinez has been tipped to leave Aston Villa this summer by a TV sports channel in his home country Argentina.
Their reporter Gaston Edul claims Spurs are frontrunners for the World Cup-winning keeper ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea.
Edul tweeted: “Dibu Martinez is likely to change clubs in June.
“There are three Premier League clubs that have it in the pipeline: Tottenham – with more interest, Chelsea and Manchester United. Very likely to go a step further in the next market.”
Martinez has a save rate of 73.6% this season, compared to 70% for current Red Devils' No1 David de Gea.
- Ian Tuckey
Brighton linked with ‘Mac Allister replacement’
Brighton have been linked with Sassuolo midfielder Davide Frattesi – amid speculation Alexis Mac Allister will depart for Manchester United or Liverpool.
Four-cap Italian Frattesi, 23, has been linked with several clubs, including Juventus.
And Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevalli told Il Foglio “there are also Premier League clubs keen”.
Brighton are understood to be one of Frattesi’s English admirers – with Arsenal target Moises Caicedo as well as Mac Allister likely to be summer transfer targets.
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