MANCHESTER UNITED are preparing a £60m bid for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports.
On the takeover front, Sheikh Jassim is considering buying a Premier League rival if his bid to buy Manchester United is rejected by Glazers.
Elsewhere, Red Devils goalkeeper David de Gea is set to be offered fresh terms at Old Trafford, according to reports.
Meanwhile, talisman Marcus Rashford is yet to sign a contract and SunSport can exclusively reveal that Erik ten Hag knows why.
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- By Kiro Evans
Haal In
Erling Haaland will NOT be probed over his Prem title F-word interview, writes SunSport’s Martin Lipton.
Manchester City star Haaland let slip the expletive as he gate-crashed a chat with Jack Grealish during the Sky Sports coverage of the club’s celebrations.
A laughing Haaland came up to hug his team-mate and said: “I f****** love you!”
Some Manchester United fans suggested the FA would have to intervene and potentially ban Haaland from the FA Cup Final on June 3.
They pointed to the two game ban handed out to Wayne Rooney for screaming into a TV camera after scoring against West Ham in 2011.
But Sun Sport understands that FA disciplinary chiefs do not believe any action is required and that there are no plans to investigate.
- By Kiro Evans
Kud Do
Man United have been put on red alert over a transfer move for Mohammed Kudus – but face a fight with two rivals for his signature.
Erik ten Hag is looking to return to his old club once more for reinforcements after already raiding them for Lisandro Martinez and Antony last summer.
He has been keeping tabs on Kudus for months with Arsenal and Liverpool also linked.
The 22-year-old Ghana attacker has acquired a long-list of admirers after scoring 22 goals in 48 matches for club and country this term.
He remains under contract until 2025 but sparked speculation that he could be set for a move by recently snubbing a new one-year extension.
- By Kiro Evans
Case Closed?
There will be plenty of debate among United fans on who should win their Player of the Season award.
Casemiro did his own chances no harm with another sensational showing on Saturday.
The Brazilian scored a wonderful acrobatic goal at the Vitality – his fourth strike of the season – and continues to drive United forward with his performances.
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- By Kiro Evans
All Eyes on St James'
The Premier League is into its final week and the penultimate weekend has provided a much clearer picture of how the top four race might finish.
Man United's hard-fought win at Bournemouth coupled with Liverpool only drawing with Aston Villa has left power very much with the Red Devils.
A point in either of their final two games against Chelsea or Fulham will guarentee Champions League football next season.
That is also the case for Newcastle who host relegation-battling Leicester tonight in the final Monday Night Football of the season.
Liverpool's top four hopes might be extinguished as soon as Thursday.
- By Kiro Evans
Just Du It
Chelsea have reportedly put forward a £70m offer for Dusan Vlahovic – but face competition from Manchester United.
The goal-shy Blues and the Red Devils will both be targeting frontmen this summer.
ESPN claim Chelsea have already gone all out for the 23-year-old Serbian, who has impressed at Juventus.
While Football Transfers reports that United, who have been heavily linked to Harry Kane, are also keen on the striker.
- By Etienne Fermie
Red Devils target speaks out
Manchester United target Harry Kane fired a clear message at Daniel Levy by claiming “a lot needs to change” to stop Spurs being “failures”.
Chairman Levy was taunted after Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Brentford.
And Kane, who may have played his last home game for Tottenham, said: “A lot needs to change here for us to start being successful again.
“There is a conversation to be had in terms of the failures of the club.
“My focus is to enjoy this final week as much as possible and try and finish the season with a win.
“I am focused on this season and trying to help the team as much as possible. That is all I can do.”
- By Etienne Fermie
Dean Henderson in permanent exit
Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Manchester United star Dean Henderson on a permanent deal, according to reports.
The goalkeeper joined Forest last summer in a loan deal until the end of the season.
And now the club want to tie him down for the future after securing their Premier League spot for next season with a 1-0 win over Arsenal.
According to Manchester Evening News, Forest are prepared to spend £30million on the shot-stopper.
And it is believed Henderson would be open to the move as he would have a regular spot in the team ahead of Euro 2024.
- By Etienne Fermie
Supercomputer predicts next season
The Premier League is reaching its dramatic climax – but now you can discover what NEXT SEASON will look like too.
The title race may be over for this term, but the top four is still to be decided while a host of other clubs look to secure European qualification.
- By Etienne Fermie
Man Utd target's form dip
Manchester United's interest in Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund has played a part in his dip in form, his manager has revealed.
The Red Devils are in the market for someone to lead the line for Erik ten Hag's side next season.
And Danish attacker Hojlund, 20, has been the subject of rumours around an Old Trafford move as a result of his superb performances.
But in recent months he has dropped off, with just one goal in his last seven Serie A appearances – which came at the weekend.
And while Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini recognises there are numerous reasons for this, he insists transfer speculation has been one of them.
Speaking to Tuttosport, he said: "The qualities are all there, at the beginning we had to get to know him but he immediately stood out for his great will to break through.
"He did very well after the first stop [part of the season], then he was called up to the national team and too many rumours distracted him, then there was the [abductor] injury."
- By Etienne Fermie
De Jong on Man Utd links
Frenkie de Jong has again reiterated his desire to stay at Barcelona for the long-term.
The former Ajax ace was Erik ten Hag's key target last summer.
On United's interest, De Jong said: "The club was in a difficult situation and they could have sold me for a big fee. But I didn't want to go and stayed.
"Manchester United spoke with Barca, even though I wanted to stay.
"I want to be at Barca for as long as I can."
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Prem clubs on Vinicius alert
Prem giants are on high alert to launch a summer raid on Brazilian superstar Vinicius Jr after he hinted he is ready to quit Spain.
The South American ace became embroiled in a war of words with LaLiga chief Javier Tebas following the racism storm and red card in Real Madrid’s defeat at Valencia.
Vinicius Jr, who had demanded action from the referee after pointing out one alleged racist in the Mestalla crowd, was later dismissed despite appearing to be the victim of an assault by opponents.
The incidents – angrily condemned by Real boss Carlo Ancelotti – left the 22-year-old publicly throwing his LaLiga future into doubt.
He wrote on Twitter: “It wasn’t the first time, nor the second, nor the third.
“Racism is normal in LaLiga. The competition thinks it’s normal, the Federation does too and the opponents encourage it.
“I’m so sorry but today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists. Unfortunately, for everything that happens each week, I agree.
“But I am strong and I will go to the end against racists. Even if far from here.”
That last comment suggested the Brazilian is ready to force a move from Madrid – with only Prem clubs able to afford his likely £100m fee and £360,000 per week current salary.
- By Etienne Fermie
Man Utd targeting Juve ace
Manchester United are readying a bid for Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports.
According to Football Transfers, the Red Devils are readying to offer a fee in the region of £60m for the former Arsenal target.
Chelsea have also been linked with the Serbian ace.
- By Etienne Fermie
Bayern fan desperate for Ronaldo
Millionaire Bayern Munich fan Marcus Schon has offered to fund a move for ex-Man United star Cristiano Ronaldo, according to reports.
The 38-year-old forward was claimed to already be unhappy at Al-Nassr last month.
Bayern distanced themselves from a swoop for Ronaldo after the Portuguese star left Manchester United.
But desperate Schon has emailed Bayern CEO Oliver Kahn to try and fund a switch for Ronaldo, as per German outlet Abendzeitung.
- By Etienne Fermie
De Gea on Golden Glove award
Man United stopper David de Gea sealed the Golden Glove award with his 17th clean sheet of the season against Bournemouth over the weekend.
After sealing his achievement, the Spaniard told MUTV: “Myself and the team did really well [this term]. Especially in the defensive side, I think we’ve been really solid the whole season.
“I think I’ve played good the whole season and helping the team as much as I can, keeping some good clean sheets.
“You know when you keep clean sheets we are more close to winning games.
“Today [against Bournemouth], we kept another one, a massive three points, and closer to finishing in the top four so that is very good for us.”
- By Etienne Fermie
Red Devils aye Barca swoops
Manchester United are reportedly interested in TWO Barcelona stars, despite BOTH of them rejecting the Red Devils last season.
Erik ten Hag is hoping to bolster his squad in the summer United set to return to the Champions League.
And they are understood to be plotting a return for Barcelona duo Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo.
According to Mundo Deportivo, United are planning to swoop for centre-back Araujo if the Catalan giants' financial situation means they fail to register him for the 2023/24 campaign.
- By Etienne Fermie
Gift of the Gav
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has revealed that he wants to stay at the club despite interest from the Premier League.
Several teams were put on red alert earlier this year when Barcelona's attempt to register the 18-year-old as a first team player was rejected by La Liga after he signed a new long-term contract – which includes a £870million release clause.
He has since been made available on a free transfer as a result unless Barcelona resolve the issue.
Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have all expressed an interest in signing him, but the Spaniard recently insisted that he wants to stay at the Nou Camp.
Gavi told Movistar: "I want all of you to be calm on my future… I’m very calm.
"Since I was little I’ve wanted to stay at Barca, it’s my dream club, I always say it.
"Don’t worry, let everyone be calm."
- By Etienne Fermie
Gift of the Gav
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has revealed that he wants to stay at the club despite interest from the Premier League.
Several teams were put on red alert earlier this year when Barcelona's attempt to register the 18-year-old as a first team player was rejected by La Liga after he signed a new long-term contract – which includes a £870million release clause.
He has since been made available on a free transfer as a result unless Barcelona resolve the issue.
Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have all expressed an interest in signing him, but the Spaniard recently insisted that he wants to stay at the Nou Camp.
Gavi told Movistar: "I want all of you to be calm on my future… I’m very calm.
"Since I was little I’ve wanted to stay at Barca, it’s my dream club, I always say it.
"Don’t worry, let everyone be calm."
- By Etienne Fermie
Dortmund interested in United target
Borussia Dortmund are keen on signing Ajax star Edson Alvarez, according to reports.
Man United were linked with Alvarez last summer, with the Mexican having played under Erik ten Hag in Amsterdam.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Alvarez is on Dortmund’s shortlist of targets for next season.
- By Etienne Fermie
Is he Gunner stay?
Manchester United and Chelsea are trying to poach Arsenal’s record-breaking youngster Ethan Nwaneri, according to reports.
And Manchester City have also entered the tug of war for the 16-year-old’s signature.
Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history when he came off the bench at Brentford in September aged just 15 years and 181 days.
His schoolboy terms at the Emirates expire this summer and he is yet to agree an extension.
And according to The Athletic, rival Premier League clubs are ready to swoop.
The Manchester clubs and Chelsea have identified the youngster as an exciting talent and continue to monitor the situation in the hopes of landing the midfielder.
- By Etienne Fermie
Prem teams battle for Mount
Arsenal are eyeing up a move for Mason Mount as one of THREE midfield targets this summer.
But the Gunners face competition from Manchester United and Liverpool, while Chelsea remain keen to agree a new deal with the England international, 24.
Mount has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge at the end of the season as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his contract.
Negotiations between the Blues and the player have stalled during this season.
And that has opened the door to a potential departure, with owner Todd Boehly keen to offload any members of the squad with less than one year left.
According to The Athletic, Chelsea are set to make one final push to agree terms with Mount – who has been with the club since 2005.
But Arsenal, Liverpool and Man Utd are all circling as they look to prise him away from West London.
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