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MANCHESTER UNITED bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group face a race against time to take control of the club before the summer transfer window opens.

And that could scupper a deal for Premier League rivals Arsenal's main target Declan Rice if they miss out on signing Harry Kane this summer.

Elsewhere, the Red Devils have discovered they will need to pay £52million to sign Kim Min-jae from Napoli.

But United could be willing to cash out as they reportedly are ready to sign the in-form striker for £13m more than his release clause.

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  • 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.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Red Devils could eye cut-price Booth

    USA midfielder Taylor Booth might be a surprise summer target for Erik ten Hag.

    The Utrecht star, 21, would certainly be far cheaper than Jude Bellingham or Declan Rice.

    The Daily Mail believe former Ajax and Utrecht boss Ten Hag has kept tabs on Booth.

  • Ian Tuckey

    United discover Kim release clause

    Man Utd will have to pay £52million to sign Kim Min-jae from Napoli.

    Reports in Italy claim United are desperate to land the South Korean defender.

    But they will have to cough up a tasty fee for his services.

    Napoli are also reluctant to sell and may look to hand Kim a new deal following their Serie A title win.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Weghorst tipped for PSV – even if Utd want him

    Wout Weghorst is backed to join home-country giants PSV Eindhoven – even if Manchester United surprise many by trying to keep the Burnley loanee.

    Weghorst has struggled for goals and recently lost his regular starting place at Old Trafford after swapping his temporary stint with Besiktas for the Red Devils.

    Dutch journalist Valentijn Driessen believes Weghorst will be swayed by the chance to play under United and Holland great Ruud van Nistelrooy for PSV.

    Driessen told the Kick Off podcast, via Voetbal Nieuws: “If you want a guarantee of goals, you have to get Weghorst."

  • Ian Tuckey

    Felix 'intrigued by playing for Arsenal or Utd'

    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

    Saha urges Maguire to move on

    Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has suggested Harry Maguire should leave Old Trafford this summer.

    Saha praised Maguire for his conduct, but told PaddyPower: “We have to wait to see who will start next season alongside Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.

    “The captain of the club [Harry Maguire] has acted very professionally and did not make any noise or complaints.

    “But based on his quality, he has to find another club because this season has been awful for him.

    “Looking at the midfield area, there is a lot of creativity as well but it’s important to see a very strong pack. They need the balance in defence and midfield.”

  • Ian Tuckey

    Spurs rated confident of keeping 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

    Jude deal is Real close

    Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid is “at the final stage.”

    That’s after the England midfielder agreed terms on a contract until 2029.

    Nicolo Schira claims Real have definitely won the race for Bellingham ahead of Man City, Man Utd and Liverpool.

    And all that’s left is for the Spaniards to negotiate a transfer fee with Borussia Dortmund.

  • Ian Tuckey

    'Utd want Rice if they can't get Kane'

    Manchester United will go for Arsenal's main target Declan Rice if they miss out on Harry Kane.

    That's the incredible claimjournalist Jamie Jackson made on The Football Terrace – as the two England stars head for a summer of huge transfer speculation.

    Tottenham striker Kane, 29, has been linked with United and Bayern Munich.

    But Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag was hugely impressed with midfielder Rice when West Ham beat the Red Devils 1-0 at the London Stadium on Sunday.

    Now Jackson has suggested that if Ten Hag fails to land a world-class striker this summer – like Kane or Napoli's Victor Osimhen – he would be happy to use the the largest chunk of his spending on Rice.

  • 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.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Red Devils going Sof on midfielder

    Talk of Manchester United closing on Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has been dampened.

    Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reckons there's been no contact between the Morocco star and Old Trafford chiefs.

    The 26-year-old could still be on United's radar, though, having previously been linked with the Red Devils in March.

  • Ian Tuckey

    'Scholes-like Mac Allister ideal for Liverpool'

    Former Man Utd attacker Louis Saha believes Alexis Mac Allister is a modern version of Old Trafford legend Paul Scholes – and "would be a good signing for Liverpool".

    Saha told Paddy Power:“He’s a quality player and he’s very smart.

    "He plays with a nice tempo and can control the rhythm of any side. He’s got the composure that every team wants. 

    “He reminds me a bit of Paul Scholes back in the day in the way he plays.

    "In the decisive moment, he makes very clever moves. The only area he’s lacking compared to Paul Scholes is in his goals.

    I really like him and he’s definitely shown he can adapt to any team.

    “Liverpool need a refresher in midfield so it’s a move that makes sense for both.” 

  • Ian Tuckey

    Eriksen 'would rather not win comeback of the year'

    Ex-Man Utd defender believes Christian Eriksen would rather forget about almost dying than be honoured for his comeback.

    Eriksen has become an Old Trafford regular after a complete recovery from collapsing with a cardiac arrest against Finland in Denmark's Euro 2020 opener.

    But Parker believes Eriksen's response to winning the "Comeback of the Year" award shows what a special person he is.

    The former England ace told SpilXperten: “I think it is the thought that matters and the thought was definitely there from the people because they are so pleased to see him back at his highest level.

    "The way he has responded has been beyond everything I have ever seen.

    “But seeing how he is like a person, I think he just wants to get on now and not always has thrown at him that he almost died. He doesn´t need it implanted in him anymore.

    “He doesn´t need to be reminded of it all the time and with that trophy he got there, he will be reminded about it every day. I think it's a kind of trophy that he wants to put away because he doesn't want to be reminded of what happened.

    “He might appreciate the thought behind it and the pat on the back he got, but I think – if he could choose by himself – he would rather not have won that trophy.”

  • Ian Tuckey

    Derby release ex-United starlet

    A former Manchester United defender has been released by League One Derby County after the club missed out on promotion.

    James Chester joined the Red Devils’ academy aged eight and quickly rose through the ranks into the first-team squad.

    After winning the 2007 FA Youth Cup, he then made his senior debut in the League Cup. He replaced Gary Neville off the bench to help United defeat Derby 4-2 in a match that Cristiano Ronaldo scored in.

    Loan spells at Peterborough, Plymouth and Carlisle followed before he was sold to Hull City in 2011, where he helped The Tigers reach and scored in their 2014 FA Cup Final defeat to Arsenal.

    A switch to West Brom followed before he then headed to rivals Aston Villa and Stoke City before he eventually ended up at Derby last summer after being released by Stoke.

    Now the centre-half, who helped Wales reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016, is looking for another new club.

    The Rams missed out on the League One play-offs by a point this season and have released a number of players as a result along with the 34-year-old Chester.

    Meanwhile, another former United starlet is also on the look-out for a new employer.

    Full-back Regan Poole, who appeared for the Red Devils in the Europa League before leaving to join MK Dons in 2019 has rejected a new deal at Lincoln City.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Red Devils eye Verbruggen

    Man Utd are looking to boost their goalkeeping options with a move for Bart Verbruggen.

    The Anderlecht goalie has emerged as one of Europe’s top young stoppers.

    And the MEN claims Erik ten Hag could make a bid as he looks for someone to challenge David de Gea next term.

    Verbruggen has also been linked with Liverpool, while Burnley are keen after his ex-boss Vincent Kompany failed with a bid summer.

  • Giacomo Pisa

    Saha urges Maguire to move on

    Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has suggested Harry Maguire should leave Old Trafford this summer.

    Saha praised Maguire for his conduct, but told PaddyPower: "We have to wait to see who will start next season alongside Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.

    "The captain of the club [Harry Maguire] has acted very professionally and did not make any noise or complaints.

    "But based on his quality, he has to find another club because this season has been awful for him.

    "Looking at the midfield area, there is a lot of creativity as well but it’s important to see a very strong pack. They need the balance in defence and midfield."

  • Giacomo Pisa

    Lopetegui previews Saturday's clash

    Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui has spoken to the media ahead of Saturday's trip to Old Trafford.

    He has promised his side are looking to "compete" with the Red Devils, who have lost two on the bounce.

    Lopetegui said: "We have ambitions to go there, to play well and be able to compete with them.

    "We have to do the same [as last week] and put 100 per cent into every match."

  • Giacomo Pisa

    Powell without a club

    Ex-Manchester United striker man Nick Powell is without a club after being released by Stoke.

    Back in 2012 he joined the Red Devils in a deal worth up to £6million.

    But he has now been released by the Potters after his contract expired at the end of the season.

    Powell has played 119 games for the club since signing in 2019.

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  • Anthony Chapman

    No small fry for Chris

    Former Man Utd star Chris Smalling is set to extend his deal with Roma.

    The centre-back's contract expired this summer.

    But Fabrizio Romano claims Smalling will sign a new deal until 2025.

    The defender is loving life in Italy and has been in top form under ex-United boss Jose Mourinho.

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