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MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to raid crisis club Chelsea.
The Red Devils have held a long term interest in centre-back Antonio Rudiger, who is out of contract in the summer.
And with UK government sanctions on Roman Abramovich beginning to bite, United are also said to fancy their chances of luring Blues boss Thomas Tuchel to Old Trafford.
Meanwhile Barcelona are said to be back in for Marcus Rashford, who has been way below par this season.
But Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly now set to stay at the club.
And Red Devils legend Patrice Evra has confirmed he will fight Adam Saleh on the Martyn Ford vs Iranian Hulk undercard.
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- Anthony Chapman
Good morning Man Utd fans
Mauricio Pochettino is set to reject a move to Manchester United and stay at PSG, according to reports.
Man Utd have been considering him as a potential replacement for Ralf Rangnick when he leaves his post as manager at the end of the season.
However, L’Equipe have reported that he is willing to stay in Paris, but only under certain conditions.
Pochettino wants the club to be in the best position to go on and win the Champions League in future.
And for this to happen, he wants more of an input on certain decisions regarding the club’s strategy.
In more bad news, Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United.
The midfielder, 29, is set to leave Old Trafford for free at the end of this season when his contract expires.
He was heavily linked with a move to Barcelona in October last year, but they were unable to meet his high wage demands at the time.
However, last week the club landed a huge sponsorship deal with Spotify worth around £237million.
The agreement means that their famous home will be renamed to Spotify Camp Nou.
It also revives the fortunes of the Spanish giants – who almost went bankrupt last year due to overspending.
In more transfer news, Manchester United are considering a move for Sevilla’s Yassine Bounou in the summer as they plan a shake-up in their goalkeeping ranks.
David de Gea has just 18 months left on his current contract, which brings into play the potential of a summer exit, despite being one of United’s best players this season.
Dean Henderson is under contract until 2025, but is likely to push for a move away from Old Trafford after being frustrated by a complete absence of Premier League opportunities this season.
The Mirror report that Bounou has emerged on their radar for a summer move, sending scouts to watch the Morocco international and believing they can get him for around £25m.
- Kealan Hughes
Fowler tips Inzaghi for United
Diego Simeone has been tipped for the job by Gary Neville as well as Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes.
But Robbie Fowler says he scoffed at that suggestion in his column for The Mirror.
He wrote: "I laughed this week when I heard Gary Neville shouting that his former club should make Diego Simeone their next manager.
“Honestly. C’mon. I’m not saying he’s anti-football, but some of the antics his team get up to, some of the horrible stuff they do, and the tactics they pursue. Not at Manchester United.
“The fans would be calling it out within weeks. And even if he actually won things with it, they wouldn’t put up with it for long. United have a certain expectation about how they should be playing, which was laid down by Sir Matt Busby and Ferguson, Simeone doesn’t fit with that.
“I have a shout for them though. Simone Inzaghi, the younger brother of Filippo."
- Kealan Hughes
Neville sends message to Rashford
Gary Neville has confessed he "would hate" for Marcus Rashford to leave the club having spent his entire career to date at Old Trafford.
He told Sky Sports: "I get the fact he's not playing at the moment, his form is poor.
"He's drained of confidence. No one knows what's happened to him.
"He looks completely uncomfortable and unhappy on the pitch. When he came on against Atletico Madrid, again, he just looked like there was nothing there.
"He needs to get to the end of this season.
"I do feel like Rashford needs to just go away this summer. Four weeks where he reassesses himself, reassesses what he wants in life, who he wants around him. He needs to reassess what's important to him and get back to doing what he was doing before, which is playing football really well with that freedom."
- Kealan Hughes
Kane tipped to join United
Former Manchester City star Joleon Lescott believes M<anchester United could appeal to Harry Kane as they have a better chance than Tottenham of winning cup competitions.
He wrote in his column for LiveScore: "Manchester United are one club I could see trying to lure him away in summer — and I think he’d consider that very strongly.”
“For all their faults, United are closer to winning trophies than Spurs right now.
"Not the Premier League, but knockout competitions. You could see them winning an FA Cup or Carabao Cup.”
- Kealan Hughes
Pogba could make Juventus move
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is on the radar of former club Juventus in the event that Paul Dybala departs, according to journalist Dean Jones.
The 29-year-old has entered the final few months of his contract at Old Trafford, and with no sign of him putting pen to paper on fresh terms, he could be set to depart as a free agent in the summer.
He told GiveMeSport: “In terms of Dybala, it’s all looking pretty uncertain still at Juve.
"I’ve heard that if he goes, then they are looking at Paul Pogba as a guy that they would look to bring in. It’s one of the plans that they’ve got in mind.”
- Kealan Hughes
United targeting early manager appointment
Manchester United are keen to bring forward their next managerial appointment amid worries their failure to act could have a knock-on affect on their summer transfer business.
Some individuals around the club are reportedly worried the uncertainty over their new manager could see them lose ground in the pursuit of summer targets.
According to The Athletic, United want to make the appointment in the coming weeks and "ideally by the end of March," rather than waiting until the end of the season.
David Ornstein told Sky Sports: "That's why they were speeding up the process… meeting candidates, whittling down their shortlist and hoping to get a chosen candidate in place as soon as possible.
The goal for United, according to reports, was to ensure the next manager can be "a key part of the decision-making process" going into the summer. The club have been tipped to make wholesale changes over the summer, with a number of departures expected as well as some new additions.
- Kealan Hughes
Marcus Rashford sent transfer warning
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford is in a ‘tricky situation’ and may look to seal his Old Trafford exit at the end of the season, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
Rashford has failed to nail down a regular starting spot since Ralf Rangnick was installed as the Red Devils’ interim manager last November.
According to the Manchester Evening News, La Liga giants Barcelona have expressed an interest in prising Rashford away from his boyhood club at the end of the season.
Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “I think that Rashford has to be really careful about where he goes next.
“He is definitely in a tricky situation at Manchester United and it might be that he fancies a move at this particular moment in time.”
- Kealan Hughes
United receive midfielder transfer boost
Manchester United and Liverpool are on alert after Monaco reportedly dropped their asking price for midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
Previously, reports have put Tchouameni’s price tag at £50million.
Goal, who cite reports in France, provide an update on the star’s future – and it is good news for the potential suitors.
The report claims Monaco will now accept bids worth £42m. The reason for the price drop is not given though.
- Kealan Hughes
Cavani off to Italian champions?
Inter Milan have shortlisted Manchester United star Edinson Cavani among three strikers they are keeping tabs on ahead of the summer, according to Calciomercato.
Ajax striker Sebastien Haller, Napoli’s Dries Mertens and Manchester United’s Cavani appear to be the three players in the fray.
And of the three, Cavani could be the easier to attain given he will be a free agent at the end of the season.
- Kealan Hughes
Manchester United announce youth signing
Manchester United have completed the signing of Toby Collyer from Brighton & Hove Albion.
The 18-year-old rose through the ranks at the Seagulls' academy and has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the Red Devils as he continues his development at youth level.
Collyer – who has already represented England at under-16 level – confirmed his arrival with a post on social media, writing: "Delighted to join this great club @manchesterunited can't wait to get started!"
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- Kealan Hughes
Keane a fan of Garner
Roy Keane has raved about Manchester United youngster James Garner, who is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest.
Appearing on ITV's coverage of Forest vs Liverpool, Keane said: "He is technically very good. He likes to dictate the play, probably sits a bit more than Yates.”
- Kealan Hughes
Mitchell to United a reality
Manchester United have been given a significant boost in their hopes of hiring Paul Mitchell this summer as Monaco have decided to sack the sporting director, according to reports in France.
Mitchell made his name at Southampton, where he worked with Mauricio Pochettino as the Saints became one of the most exciting teams in the Premier League.
The Englishman moved with Pochettino to Tottenham to oversee Spurs’ recruitment and he then struck up a relationship with Ralf Rangnick during his time with RB Leipzig.
Mitchell has been with Monaco for 18 months but he was Rangnick’s guest at Manchester United’s FA Youth Cup fixture a fortnight ago, sparking speculation that he could make a move to Old Trafford.
- Kealan Hughes
Pogba set for Nou Camp?
Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United.
The midfielder, 29, is set to leave Old Trafford for free at the end of this season when his contract expires.
He was heavily linked with a move to Barcelona in October last year, but they were unable to meet his high wage demands at the time.
However, last week the club landed a huge sponsorship deal with Spotify worth around £237million.
The agreement means that their famous home will be renamed to Spotify Camp Nou.
It also revives the fortunes of the Spanish giants – who almost went bankrupt last year due to overspending.
- Kealan Hughes
Manchester United eye Sevilla goalkeeper
Manchester United are considering a move for Sevilla’s Yassine Bounou in the summer as they plan a shake-up in their goalkeeping ranks.
David de Gea has just 18 months left on his current contract, which brings into play the potential of a summer exit, despite being one of United’s best players this season.
Dean Henderson is under contract until 2025, but is likely to push for a move away from Old Trafford after being frustrated by a complete absence of Premier League opportunities this season.
The Mirror report that Bounou has emerged on their radar for a summer move, sending scouts to watch the Morocco international and believing they can get him for around £25m.
- Kealan Hughes
Ajax preparing Ten Hag exit
Manchester United may have already been dealt a key boost in their pursuit of Erik ten Hag thanks to an admission made by Ajax CEO Ewdin van der Sar.
The former Red Devil implied that the club is already seeking replacements for Ten Hag should he leave.
Van der Sar told RTL: "When we perform, the interest comes. If there is interest in our players or coach… We've all been blown away in the past.
"So be it, we have to make sure we're ready by then. That the lists are filled in."
- Justin Lawrence
Poch on PSG loss
Man United target Mauricio Pochettino was lost for words after his PSG side lost 3-0 to Monaco.
Poch also branded the defeat unacceptable in his pre-match press conference.
He said: "It's difficult to talk. I think that we started the game in the worst way possible.
"It's not acceptable to start like this and I think that's the main reason for the defeat."
The Ligue 1 side's defeat may be just what United need to help them get Poch to Old Trafford.
- Justin Lawrence
Man United’s stadium plans
Man United’s plans to rebuild Old Trafford could cost £1.5billion – making it the most expensive stadium in England.
Last week it was announced that club chiefs were considering a complete revamp of Old Trafford.
Due to the rising cost of essential materials, the new build will become the most expensive stadium in England – surpassing the £1.1billion home of Tottenham.
It is understood that the Red Devils will cover the extreme costs with loans and bonds.
- Justin Lawrence
Poch set for PSG stay
Mauricio Pochettino is set to reject a move to Manchester United and stay at PSG, according to reports.
Man Utd have been considering him as a potential replacement for Ralf Rangnick when he leaves his post as manager at the end of the season.
However, L'Equipe have reported that he is willing to stay in Paris, but only under certain conditions.
Pochettino wants the club to be in the best position to go on and win the Champions League in future.
And for this to happen, he wants more of an input on certain decisions regarding the club's strategy.
- Justin Lawrence
Lescott on Kane's future
Joleon Lescott reckons Man United can tempt Harry Kane with a move to Old Trafford.
Lescott claims Kan will have more chances to win trophies with the Red Devils.
He said: “I think he’d consider that very strongly. For all their faults, United are closer to winning trophies than Spurs right now.
“Not the Premier League, but knockout competitions. You could see them winning an FA Cup or Carabao Cup.
- Justin Lawrence
Micah Richards on United captaincy
Marcus Rashford has said that Cristiano Ronaldo should become Manchester United captain to give Harry Maguire a break.
Richards has suggested that he needs help in his role as Man Utd captain.
"It’s not my role to defend people, but the reason I feel so passionately about why the captaincy should be moved on to Ronaldo — for the time being — is based on everything Harry is experiencing on a personal level."
- Justin Lawrence
Neville on Rashford
Gary Neville is completely miffed about Marcus Rashford's dip in form for Man United.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Neville said: "No one knows what's happened to him. He looks completely uncomfortable and unhappy on the pitch."
Neville also advised the England striker to get back to basics and reset to get back to his best.
- Justin Lawrence
Rangnick spotted in Barbados
Ralf Rangnick was a surprise guest at England's cricket match against the West Indies in sunny Barbados.
Rangnick, 63, was pictured alongside legendary West Indies former opening batsman Sir Gordon Greenidge.
With Manchester United out of the FA Cup so not in action this weekend, and next week being an international break, the German found himself with some spare time on his hands.
He was a "special guest" at the Kensington Oval while holidaying in Barbados alongside Greenidge, 70, with United not in action again until April 2.
- Justin Lawrence
Lewandowski told to stop babbling
Markus Babbel has slammed Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski for causing drama around his contract dispute with the club.
The former Liverpool and Bayern defender said: “The murmur is annoying. Lewandowski earns €25m and wants more.
“No other Bayern player earns that much. There are also chances that he wants to leave permanently, so his club identity is not very good.”
“However, the club has always supported him because he is still what he thinks. He won the Champions League with Bayern and became a world-class footballer at Bayern. Part of that is also a bit of gratitude, not just demands.”
- Justin Lawrence
Man United plan double Chelsea swoop
Man United reckon bringing in Antonio Rudiger will be an easy task if they can hire his Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel.
That's according to Football Insider, who claim United are plotting a double raid on the Blues for both player and manager.
Rudiger's reportedly had offers from Juventus and Barcelona but the Red Devils believe Tuchel's appointment will swing the pendulum in their favour.
- Justin Lawrence
De Gea's trophy ambition
Man United keeper David De Gea is adamant that winning trophies is at the top of the club's agenda.
In a Q&A with fans, he said: "But, to be honest, the first thing is to try to win big trophies as a team. That is the most important thing.
"Of course [if you win, it means] you did a great season with great consistency and this is the most difficult thing in football, being very consistent. It would be, like I say, amazing to win it again, so let’s try.”
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