MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of Tottenham star Harry Kane.
Meanwhile, United's transfer for Mason Mount is at risk of being HIJACKED by Bayern Munich, according to reports.
The Red Devils have been chasing Mount throughout the summer as he enters the final year of his Chelsea contract.
Though the in-demand Moises Caicedo has dropped a huge hint he would like to move to Old Trafford.
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Harry Kane blow
Bayern Munich are Tottenham superstar Harry Kane's "preferred destination".
That is according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, who reports Bayern are planning the "next steps" to sign Kane.
Plettenberg added that the star striker is the Bundesliga champion's top target.
A deal is still difficult but the Bavarians are confident they can land the England captain for less than £100million.
The 29-year-old has been Manchester United's priority target but his release clause has halted their bid.
- By Kostas Lianos
Man Utd target starlet
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Watford starlet Harry Amass.
Amass, 16, signed an early scholarship deal to keep him at Vicarage Road until he is 18.
As a result, it means United will have to pay compensation to the Hornets under the Premier League’s Elite Player Performance Plan.
According to Manchester Evening News, the left-back's transfer has not been "officially completed".
But a "deal has been agreed" between the two clubs as the England Under-16 international prepares to move to Old Trafford.
- By Kostas Lianos
Roy Keane revelation
Manchester United legend Roy Keane would have been the club's manager today if he was a bit "cuter", claims fellow Treble great Dwight Yorke.
Asked what it was like to play under Keane at Sunderland, Yorke told AceOdds:
“It was great. I saw him as a potential manager [while playing alongside him at United], you know, just because of his great leadership and the respect that he gains within the dressing room, which is what you require to be a manager.
“I’ve said it time and time again, Roy Keane has all the potential to be a great manager and he should have been. But Roy Keane is his own problem, really.
“He’s his own problem, saying it as it is, you know, if he was a little bit more guided and a little bit more cuter in some of his approach, I think he would be the current manager of Man United today.
“Roy Keane lives and dies by the way he sees things and that’s fine. And when it goes your way it’s great. But I loved playing under Keano, loved my time being there [at Sunderland]. Getting to see the transition from him. I learned a lot. What to be like and what not to be like.”
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- By Kostas Lianos
Mason Greenwood reminder
Suspended Manchester United player Mason Greenwood’s mansion has been put up for let, reports SunSport's Ryan Parry and Richard Moriarty.
This poses as a strong suggestion Greenwood could soon be on the move away from United.
The six-bed, six-bath luxury house is being circulated privately among high-end agents for more than £15,000 per month.
The property, which is located in Bowdon, Cheshire, has a game room, a home office, a gym and staff accommodation and is billed as the “perfect family home”.
The centre-forward has not played since January last year — when he was arrested after a woman made allegations of physical and sexual abuse.
The 21-year-old was due to stand trial this year but the charges were dropped in February.
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David de Gea boost
Manchester United manager star David de Gea's contract runs out on Friday.
According to The Mirror, however, United manager Erik ten Hag is reluctant to splash the cash on a new goalkeeper.
The Red Devils have told De Gea he will have to take a significant cut on his current £375,000-a-week wages to extend.
The Manchester giants' most recent offer is believed to be in excess of £200,000-a-week.
The Spain international's advisers feel their position will be strengthened as the clock ticks down over the coming days.
- By Kostas Lianos
Moises Caicedo boost
Chelsea have told Brighton they will not pay Moises Caicedo's £80million release clause, in a boost to Manchester United's hopes.
According to The Times, the Blues have no intention of meeting Caicedo's asking price and are therefore blowing the race for the 21-year-old wide open.
The Ecuador international is said to be manager Erik ten Hag's top midfield target.
This comes after the Red Devils were rejected by Chelsea for a third time in their bid to sign Mason Mount.
- By Kostas Lianos
Mason Mount hijack
Bayern Munich are looking to hijack Manchester United's bid to sign Chelsea star Mason Mount.
United have had three bids rejected by the Blues and are weighing up whether to walk away from negotiations for Mount.
The Red Devils believe the West Londoners' £65million valuation of the 24-year-old is too high.
That is why the Manchester giants are ready to look at other midfield options, such as Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
According to The Guardian, this has opened the door to Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel, who coached the England international at Stamford Bridge and is still a huge admirer.
- By Tony Robertson
Dean Henderson 'perplexed' at reports he will stay at United
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has reportedly been left "perplexed" by suggestions he may stay at Old Trafford beyond the summer.
According to Manchester Evening News, Henderson is convinced he will be joining Nottingham Forest permanently.
However, Forest will need to stump up the reported £20million price tag United have placed on his head.
- By Tony Robertson
Man Utd set to sign Watford youngster
Man Utd are set to sign Harry Amass from Watford.
The 16-year-old left-back comes highly rated at the Hornets, so much so that he was signed to a contract until he was 18.
As reported by Manchester Evening News, this means United will need to fork out compensation to get him.
He has featured for both Watford Under 18s and U21s, and is likely to play a part for England at the Under 17 World Cup later this year.
- By Tony Robertson
Randal Kolo Muani beats Jude Bellingham to Bundesliga Player of the Year award
Man Utd target Randal Kolo Muani has beaten Jude Bellingham to be crowned the Players' Bundesliga Player of the Year.
Over 250 players voted in Kicker's annual poll, which quizzed stars on a number of topics including best player and most disappointing.
And while Bellingham was crowned in the fan poll earlier this month, his colleagues and rivals thought differently, instead awarding Eintracht Frankfurt's Kolo Muani the award.
The Frenchman, who scored 15 goals and added 11 league assists, won the vote with 24.2 per cent in his favour.
- By Tony Robertson
David James tells Maguire to leave Man Utd for good of England career
Premier League icon David James has told Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United for the good of his England career.
Maguire has seen his game time heavily limited under Erik ten Hag this season, with Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate warning he cannot continue to pick him without getting regular minutes.
But former England goalie James has told Maguire to follow his footsteps and leave a big club to preserve his spot in the national team.
Speaking to King Casino Bonus, James said: "Harry Maguire might be happy there for lots of reasons, and he might believe that he can fight his way back into the starting XI. If that’s what he believes, then I believe he will stay.
"I didn’t want to leave Liverpool, I loved the club and I had been there for several years and I probably would have stayed forever in some capacity!
"When the opportunity came to join Aston Villa, it was my opportunity to join a fantastic club and do what I thought I was supposed to do – become a regular international player.
"If you look at the bigger picture, having players who aren’t playing regular, first team football, it poses the question to players – ‘What do I need to do to get into the team when I’m playing well and still not getting picked?’
"It changes the whole dynamics of selection, it changes the whole dynamics of the players outside of the group as well.
"I would like to think Harry is good enough to be a Premier League starter and also an England international player, but being there and justified on merit."
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Liverpool enter Lavia transfer race
Man Utd have been joined in the race to sign Romeo Lavia by Liverpool, according to reports.
Southampton star Lavia is in high demand after an impressive campaign amid Southampton’s woes.
Arsenal were thought to be among the leading candidates on a deal for the midfielder, with Chelsea and Man Utd keeping tabs.
The Gunners are said to have been in negotiations for the deal over the last 15 days, but have not yet submitted a bid.
However, Fabrizio Romano has now reported Liverpool have entered the race to sign him.
He claims the Reds have asked for details over a prospective deal.
- By Tony Robertson
Chelsea set to hold Osimhen transfer meeting after Napoli reveal price
Chelsea are set to hold a transfer meeting with the representatives of Man Utd target Victor Osimhen after Napoli named their price.
Osimhen is highly sought-after with Liverpool and Real Madrid other notable parties interested in his services.
However, the Nigerian forward will not be cheap, with Gianluca Di Marzio reporting the Serie A champs have set a £128million price tag on Osimhen's head.
And following this, Football.London now claim a meeting is in the works between Todd Boehly's stricken Blues and Napoli.
Like Chelsea, United are in the market for a new striker, but have cheaper options on their list due to pressing demands in other areas of the squad.
- By Tony Robertson
Andy Cole has say on David de Gea future
Man Utd legend Andy Cole has had his say on David de Gea's future at the club.
United are understood to be in the market for a new goalkeeper, and are currently at an impasse with De Gea over terms for a new deal.
The clocking is ticking down with the Spaniard's deal running out at the end of the month, but Cole believes United need to keep him.
Speaking to Genting Casino, he said: "This is my point of view on the David de Gea situation.
"A goalkeeper is meant to keep the ball out of the net, but they can make mistakes, as midfielders do when they misplace a pass or strikers when they miss chances.
"Footballers are humans, not robots, and **** happens. When we say that goalkeepers have to be brilliant with their feet, that's all some people look at rather than their actual shot-stopping ability.
"If Erik ten Hag wants to keep him but only as the backup goalkeeper, then the new number one coming in has to be top draw."
- By Tony Robertson
Adrien Rabiot renews Juventus deal
Juventus star Adrien Rabiot has reportedly signed an extension with the Italians.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Rabiot is set to put pen to paper on a new deal on Wednesday.
The report states his new contract will be worth just shy of £6million a year.
- By Martin Lipton
COMMENT: Premier League clubs flying miles for friendlies makes a mockery of bosses’ fixture moans
The bleating about too many matches is one racing certainty for next season.
But before Prem bosses start to moan, they maybe need to look at the real killer schedule they have ALREADY signed up to.
Just the 64 matches, in 15 countries, in the space of 26 days.
Top-flight teams crisscrossing the world more than SIX times between them — and clocking up a staggering 170,000 air miles.
Before a serious ball has been kicked. Players being run ragged? Too many matches? A danger to health? Absolutely . . . 100 per cent.
But the reality is that this season’s summer-friendly calendar shows, once again, that when it comes down to it, what really matters to club chiefs is cash.
You can read more of this story HERE.
- By Tony Robertson
Fans gush over 'better than Weghorst' Onana
Man Utd fans were left gushing over Andre Onana after a training video emerged.
In the video, shared on Onana's Instagram page, the goalkeeper is seen bursting past an opponent and through onto goal before slotting a shot into the bottom corner.
Reacting to the clip one fan said: "Our new keeper is a better finisher than Weghorst 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣."
A second remarked: "Better striker than ice cold Martial and pressing monster Weghorst."
While a third added: "Wout Weghorst doesn't bag that goal I promise you."
United have been linked with a £43million deal for the Inter Milan goalkeeper.
You can watch the full clip HERE.
- By Tony Robertson
Fred lined up for Fulham transfer
Fulham have lined up Fred for a transfer, according to reports.
The Daily Mail claim the Brazilian – one of 13 stars United are reportedly willing to sell – is being considered for a deal at Craven Cottage.
- By Tony Robertson
Chelsea inform Brighton they will not pay £80m Caicedo fee
Chelsea have reportedly told Brighton they will not pay the £80m ransom to land Moises Caicedo.
According to The Times, the Blues have no intention of climbing to the Seagulls' asking price, blowing the race for the 21-year-old wide open.
Caicedo is said to be Erik ten Hag's number one midfield target after United were rejected by Chelsea for a third time in their efforts to sign Mason Mount.
It comes after an old interview resurfaced when Caicedo declared his "dream" to play for the Red Devils in order to emulate compatriot Antonio Valencia.
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Man Utd to listen to offers for 13 players as part of £260m clearout
Manchester United will listen to offers for 13 players to raise £260million in funds.
Erik ten Hag wants to cut his squad down to size, and according to the Daily Mail has named his list of stars who he will allow to leave this summer – and revealed the price tag of each.
- Jadon Sancho £45m
- Harry Maguire £40m
- Scott McTominay £40m
- Anthony Martial £20m
- Fred £20m
- Donny van de Beek £20m
- Anthony Elanga £20m
- Dean Henderson £20m
- Hannibal Mejbri £13m
- Alex Telles £10
- Brandon Williams £5m
- Eric Bailly £2m
- Zidane Iqbal £850,000
A number of stars have already left the club on free agency, while David de Gea's contract situation remains unresolved.
- By Tony Robertson
Man Utd make contact over Rabiot transfer
Man Utd have reportedly made contact with Adrien Rabiot after being rebuffed in their efforts to sign Mason Mount.
That's according to The Athletic, who say United are once again interested in the Frenchman after failing to land him last season.
The 28-year-old's contract at Juventus is due to expire despite ongoing talks over a new deal, with the Italian outfit trying to convince Rabiot to sign a one-year extension.
Rabiot has previously admitted a desire to play in England.
- By Martin Lipton
EXCLUSIVE: PFA backs Rashford and slams hectic fixture schedule
Rashford spoke of his worries ahead of England’s latest Euro 2024 qualifiers.
He said: “It is mad that, at club level, we are playing three games a week from November until we get knocked out of Europe.
“It is difficult but I am not the one who has to have the answers.
“In the early stages of my career I couldn’t make sense of it. Some managers have spoken out against it.
“If one team plays 60 games a season and another 38, there has to be some time to recover for the team playing 20 more.”
You can read more of the exclusive story from Martin Lipton and Charlie Wyett HERE.
- By Martin Lipton
EXCLUSIVE: PFA backs Rashford and slams hectic fixture schedule
Players’ welfare is under serious threat from football’s “mad” calendar, union bosses fear.
Prem clubs will play at least 64 summer friendlies in 15 countries over 26 days BEFORE the new season starts.
SunSport today reveals they will travel a staggering total of 170,758 miles — almost seven times round the planet.
Manchester United’s England striker Marcus Rashford insists the number of games in a season is already too high.
And PFA chief executive Maheta Molango warned: “A properly co-ordinated approach to the football calendar is needed to address the growing pressure being placed on players. They themselves are saying their wellbeing has to be prioritised.”
West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice played 61 times for club and country last season.
You can read more of the exclusive story from Martin Lipton and Charlie Wyett HERE.
- By James Orr
Mason Mount latest
Man Utd's transfer for Mason Mount is at risk of being HIJACKED, according to reports.
The Red Devils have been chasing Mount throughout the summer as he enters the final year of his Chelsea contract.
And although the midfielder is keen to leave for Old Trafford – with personal terms said to be agreed – the Blues have rejected all three of United's offers.
The latest of those was submitted on Friday and worth £55million.
But Chelsea want £65m for their academy graduate.
And now United could spectacularly miss out on Mount – because Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their interest.
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Dortmund interested in United youngster
Borussia Dortmund are keeping a keen eye on the situation surrounding Anthony Elanga.
The winger has been told that he is free to leave the club this summer with them wanting a reported £20m for the player.
The German side have history in transforming the careers of cast-off Premier League youngsters and this prove too tempting to turn down for the player.
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