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MANCHESTER UNITED are pressing ahead with their transfer business despite coronavirus forcing them off the pitch.
We have the latest on the Red Devils' pursuit of Borussia Dortmund hotshot Jadon Sancho.
But Wayne Rooney has slammed the Government for pushing for footballers to take a 30% wage cut during the COVID-19 crisis.
Follow all the latest gossip and news from Old Trafford below…
JESSE STAY
Jesse Lingard has no intention of leaving Manchester United for Arsenal.
Lingard has been linked with a summer move to the Emirates after becoming a bit-part player under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
But according to the Metro, the midfielder wants to fight for his place at the club.
His recent link up with super-agent Mino Raiola was not to chase a move but to extend his stay at United.
MORNING MAN UTD FANS
Jadon Sancho's potential move to the Red Devils could pave the way for Chelsea to complete the signing of Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho.
England and Borussia Dortmund star Sancho is being watched by Europe's top clubs with both United and Chelsea keen to secure the services of the former Manchester City academy ace.
Spanish outlet Sport are reporting that the Red Devils have stolen the march on the Blues in the race to sign Sancho meaning Frank Lampard's side are likely to turn their attention to Barcelona's Coutinho.
And United have been boosted in their quest to sign Gareth Bale with AS stating Los Blancos want to get him off their wage bill.
The Welsh wizard has long been a target for United, but his wages could prove to be too costly for the Premier League giants.
Defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah faces an uncertain wait to find out his future as talks surrounding his contract have stalled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The 22-year old Dutch ace’s contract is set to expire in June and he had hoped to prove to the United hierarchy he was worth a new deal before Covid-19 slammed the door shut on world football.
And finally, Marcus Rashford has won a staggering £20million bonus for the nation’s needy children.
The Manchester United star this week announced he was working with the charity FareShare, helping them distribute food for kids who would otherwise go without meals because schools have been closed.
FRANCE SHOCK
Ligue 1 side Stade de Remis are in shock tonight after club doctor Bernard Gonzalez tragically committed suicide after contracting coronavirus.
According to reliable reports in Le Parisien, the 60-year took his own life at home on Sunday afternoon, linking his death with getting COVID-19.
It is understood he was in quarantine with his wife – who also had the virus – when the devastating incident occurred.
He is believed to have written a suicide note, explaining the reasons he killed himself.
His death has said to have caused heartbreak throughout the city in northern France, according to its mayor Arnaud Robinet.
He added: “He was the club doctor. A great professional, recognised and appreciated by all.
“I have a touched thought for his parents, for his wife, his family.
“He is a collateral victim of COVID-19, because it had been detected positive and was inside for a fortnight.
“I know he left a note to explain his gesture, but I ignore its content. He was a committed man.”
PAY 'N DISMAY
EXCLUSIVE by Mark Irwin: Some Premier League clubs fear they are being pushed into an unwanted war with their players by top-flight rivals.
Teams are alarmed by the PFA’s rejection of the proposal for ALL players to take a wage cut or pay deferral of up to 30 per cent.
And while some billionaire club owners are ready for a confrontation, others want to ease off and reach an amicable compromise agreement with the players’ union, who fear the wage-cut proposal will cost the Government £200million in lost taxes.
More talks are planned this week and a number of chief executives are looking to take the heat out of the situation.
But there is a growing feeling that at least three clubs are looking to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis to slash their annual wage bills.
PFA bosses are angry their members are being singled out for criticism after Liverpool, Spurs, Newcastle, Norwich and Bournemouth put non-playing staff on furlough.
Top-flight stars feel they are being blamed for the actions of owners who are asking the taxpayer to pick up the tab for their lowest-paid workers.
EUR OFF
Both the Champions League and Europa League could be ABANDONED if coronavirus shutdown continues, warns Uefa chief Aleksander Ceferin.
The Uefa boss added that playing behind closed doors would be the preferred option to scrapping games all together.
Ceferin told ZDF Sportstudio: “We are waiting for the development of this terrible situation in the world, and mainly in Europe. Football isn’t the same without fans. But it is definitely better to play with fans than without fans.
“The thing is, football is absolutely not the same without spectators.
“But it is still better to play the game behind closed doors and have it on TV, which is what the people need and want because it brings positive energy to their homes, than not playing at all.
“That’s what the people want, that brings positive energy, and it will be July or August. We can’t play it out in September or October.”
“If the authorities do not allow us to play, then we cannot play.”
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