Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Saul Niguez update, Pogba contract latest, Harry Kane move back on, Haaland EXCLUSIVE

UNITED'S BLUE BLOW

Chelsea have joined the race for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, report Marca.

The news will come as a bitter blow for Manchester United who have been edging closer to a £50million deal for the Frenchman.

SunSport revealed on Saturday United's deal for the World Cup winner is 'all but done'.

But the West Londoners have emerged as late contenders and could scupper the transfer.

If they can fend off the reported interest from the Blues, United look set to hand the 28-year-old a £50m fee for the centre-back having just one year left on his Bernabeu contract.

TRIPPIER REPLACEMENT TARGETED

Atletico Madrid have reportedly made Norwich City right-back Max Aarons a key target, report The Mirror.

That hints at a possible Kieran Trippier move, with the England star linked to Old Trafford.

United have reportedly had one bid rejected for Trippier but are expected to return with a new offer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to strengthen his defence.

Aarons has earned himself plenty of admirers across Europe after three strong seasons as the starting right-back at Carrow Road, with Bayern Munich, Barcelona and United themselves previously linked with moves alongside the Gunners.

JOSE COMES KNOCKING

Manchester United have turned down a loan approach from AS Roma for Alex Telles, according to Sky Sports Italia.

Jose Mourinho is said to be keen to raid his former club but United would only be willing to let Telles leave on a permanent basis.

Inter Milan are also believed to be keen on the left-back, who found game time difficult to come by in his debut Premier League season last term.

HE'S LOVING IT

Former Manchester United defender Rafael Da Silva has revealed ex Red Devila Anderson would impulsively yell "McDonald's, McDonald's" when passing the restaurant on the motorway.

The Brazilian duo played together at Old Trafford between 2008 and 2015 and won four and three Premier League titles respectively under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson.

While Rafael went on to enjoy a spell with Lyon in France before joining Istanbul Basaksehir, Anderson failed to settle and played for Internacional, Coritiba and Adana Demirspor before retiring.

And in his autobiography Rafael said on Anderson: "We could be on the team coach and pass the services on the motorway and Anderson would jump up impulsively and yell 'McDonald's, McDonald's'.

"The guy was crazy, but I love him. Give him a football and he would just play with freedom and sometimes, if he got a good run of games, he could play as well as any player in the league."

SIGNING ON THE WAY

Manchester United are set to confirm the signing of midfielder youth star Ethan Ennis, according to Stretty News.

Ennis, 16, is part of Liverpool’s youth academy and has been tipped to develop into a future Premier League midfielder.

Despite still being in his teens, the talented Englishman has already racked up five goals and one assist in his first eight youth appearances, in all competitions.

Ennis had been heavily linked with a switch to join up with Chelsea’s academy but the Red Devils have swooped in to steal the talented playmaker away from their rivals.

'COWARDLY'

A mural honouring England trio Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka has been defaced with a racist message.

The Darlington mural was painted following last Sunday's Euro 2020 Final, which saw the three subjected to racist abuse for missing penalties against Italy.

The red and white design shows the three players' shirt numbers - 25, 17 and 11 - but was defaced with the words "we do not stand with the 3 Black Lions".

The local Stand Up To Racism group tweeted on Saturday: "Overnight a cowardly racist has decided to spread hate. We condemn this racism and we stand in solidarity with the Arthur Wharton Foundation

"We are the majority and cowardly racists are not welcome."

CHIEF TELLES ALL

Inter Milan chief Beppe Marotta has revealed the Serie A champions are interested in signing Manchester United left-back Alex Telles.

He said: “Telles? I can’t exclude this possibility but we’re making plans and we’ll see.”

But reports claim United have no intention of letting him go one year after his move from Porto.

That’s despite added interest from their former boss Jose Mourinho, who wants to loan Telles to Roma as a replacement for the injured Leonardo Spinazzola.

GOOD MORNING UNITED FANS

Manchester United are closing in on two defenders: Raphael Varane and Kieran Trippier, with the latter in talks to buy Raheem Sterling's Cheshire mansion.

Rumours suggest Red Devils target Eduardo Camavinga will NOT sign a new contract at current side Rennes, paving the way for him to leave the French club this summer.

Arsenal target Houssem Aouar is now said to be wanted by United, Liverpool and Tottenham.

Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez could be on the move this summer as he reportedly has offers on the table from several Premier League sides.

Jose Mourinho's alleged attempt to sign United defender Alex Telles on loan has been blocked as the Old Trafford side are only interested in selling the player.

For now, Telles is focusing on the team's friendly with Derby County on Sunday afternoon.

He told the club’s official website: “I’m really looking forward to the game, I’m going into the game with a lot of desire.

“I think it’s a really great opportunity for us players who have been here for the last two weeks.

“It’s going to be a tough test but we’re really well prepared for it.

“We’ve been working really hard in training today, and this last week, and I believe it’s an opportunity to show my value, my quality and my potential here at Manchester United.

“I know Manchester United Football Club and the fans really believe in me."

Kick-off for the game at Pride Park is 1pm.

BACK DE BUSINESS - EXCLUSIVE

David De Gea will cut short his holidays this week in a desperate bid to regain his status as Manchester United’s No1.

The Spaniard ended last season behind Dean Henderson in the battle to be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first-choice keeper.

With England stopper Henderson already back in pre-season training after a hip injury ended his own Euro dream, De Gea knows the pressure is on and will return to Carrington after just TWO weeks off.

The 30-year-old sat on the bench for Spain at the Euros and was not due to report from his summer break until the start of August.

But De Gea is determined to fight and win back his starting spot with United boss Solskjaer still undecided over who will be his top dog when the new season kicks off next month.

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HOUSE HUNT - EXCLUSIVE

Kieran Trippier is in talks to buy a £3million mansion - from England team-mate Raheem Sterling.

The defender, 30, who is on the verge of a move to Old Trafford, has been chatting to Manchester City star Sterling about a possible deal for the luxury pad.

Sterling, 26, bought the plush country pile with five acres of land and a wildlife pond in 2017.

The five-bedroom 7,500-square foot home is nestled in a quiet Cheshire hamlet close to Knutsford and surrounded by farmland.

United believe they are in the final stages of securing a deal for Atletico Madrid star Trippier worth £18m.

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VINICIUS JR LATEST

Manchester United are being offered the chance to sign Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr as the Spanish giants try to fund a move for Kylian Mbappe

Real and United are already over Raphel Varane, with confidence in Spain that an agreement can be reached.

And the hope is that will pave the way for a deal to be struck over Vinicius, with a loan move that turns into a permanent deal the most likely option.

Real want a minimum of £68.5million for the 21-year-old, who played for Brazil at the Copa America.

United have indicated an interest in the player but not at that price, which is why the loan option could well come into play.

HOUSSEM AOUAR LATEST

Arsenal have been joined by Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool in the transfer race for Lyon's Houssem Aouar.

Aouar has just two years left on his current deal at Lyon, putting the French club in a difficult situation of stick or twist.

According to ESPN, the Ligue 1 club would prefer to offload the impressive 23-year-old and cash in.

The report states that Tottenham and Arsenal are leading the race between the Premier League giants.

But Liverpool are on the hunt for a Georginio Wijnaldum replacement, who left the club in the summer and joined French giants Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.

And Paul Pogba's uncertain future at Man Utd has forced the Red Devils to reportedly keep a watchful eye over Aouar.

HOW UNITED COULD LINE-UP

The Red Devils are reportedly closing in on signing Atletico Madrid star Kieran Trippier and Real Madrid regular Raphael Varane.

Here's how we think Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could deploy his troops this coming season - should the club sign the two defenders.

TELLES EXCITED FOR DERBY

Telles has also been discussing United's trip to Derby County tomorrow, who are managed by Old Trafford legend Wayne Rooney.

The player is expected to start at left-back, with Luke Shaw on holiday following England's Euro 2020 campaign.

Telles told the club's official website: "I'm really looking forward to the game, I'm going into the game with a lot of desire.

"I think it’s a really great opportunity for us players who have been here for the last two weeks.

"It's going to be a tough test but we’re really well prepared for it.

"We’ve been working really hard in training today, and this last week, and I believe it’s an opportunity to show my value my quality and my potential here at Manchester United.

"I know Manchester United Football Club and the fans really believe in me."

TELLES LOOKS AHEAD

Alex Telles is looking forward to a second season at Old Trafford, despite there being plenty of speculation surrounding his future.

The 28-year-old told the club's official website: "I'm really happy to be back here.

"It’s a pleasure to be at Manchester United coming into my second season.

"Last season, we came really close to winning trophies, so we go into this next season with a lot of desire and I really want to show my work and my value here at the club."

TAM FOR KAN

Chelsea have overtaken Manchester City and United in the race to sign Harry Kane after launching a 'more appealing' bid, according to reports.

In the spring, the England captain, 27, stunned Tottenham by revealing he wanted to quit the club this summer.

Kane has since been chased by a host of suitors in a deal expected to be worth around £150million.

City held the early advantage and have been the favourites with the bookies ever since the forward's announcement.

But Chelsea now have the edge thanks to their overall package, according to The Athletic.

The Blues are believed to be willing to offer a player-plus-cash deal involving outcast striker Tammy Abraham as a like-for-like replacement.

LIN OR OUT?

Jesse Lingard is set to stay at Manchester United to fight for his place and could even sign a new contract despite interest from West Ham, according to reports.

The England midfielder, 28, enjoyed a scintillating second-half of the 2020-21 season on loan at the Hammers.

Lingard went from United outcast to a member of the Three Lions set-up in the build-up to Euro 2020 and was unfortunate to miss out on a place at the tournament.

But, buoyed by his strong showing last term, Lingard is leaning towards staying at Old Trafford rather than returning to London, say The Athletic.

The attacking midfielder scored nine goals and registered four assists in just 16 games for West Ham - and manager David Moyes is keen to bring him back to the London Stadium on a permanent deal.

However, Man Utd are believed to be holding out for a whopping £30million transfer fee, thanks to Lingard's red-hot form last season.

West Ham are unwilling to pay that figure for a player who is now in the final year of his contract, seemingly surplus to requirements at Old Trafford and already in his prime years.

DERBY SKIPPER EX-RED

Manchester United may come up against one of their former players against Derby tomorrow - and we aren't talking about manager Wayne Rooney.

The Championship club's captain is Tom Lawrence, who started his professional career at Old Trafford.

The 27-year-old made one Premier League appearance for the Red Devils during the 2013-14 season, starting against Hull City.

He was famously replaced by Ryan Giggs, who was United's caretaker manager at the time!

Lawrence joined Leicester at the end of that season before moving to Derby in 2017, being named captain just a few days ago.

LINGARD BACK IN UTD TRAINING

Jesse Lingard is back in training with Manchester United despite West Ham’s determination to sign him.

The 28-year-old midfielder was snapped enjoying a workout with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad on Friday at their sun-soaked Carrington HQ.

Lingard is back at his boyhood club after a brilliant loan spell with the Hammers for the second half of last season reignited his career.

He scored nine goals in 16 appearances for the East London side.

That led to him being awarded the Premier League Player of the Month award for April.

West Ham still want to sign the star permanently but have so far been unable to agree a fee with the Red Devils.

Atletico Madrid are also believed to be interested in Lingard.

CLOSER LOOK AT TRIPPIER

Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier is reportedly close to joining Manchester United.

The 30-year-old started his career in Manchester - but not at the Red Devils.

Although his family are believed to be United fans, Trippier came through the ranks at Manchester City.

He never made an appearance for the current Premier League champions, spending time on loan at Barnsley before moving to Burnley in July 2011.

Trippier made an immediate impact at Turf Moor, playing in every Championship game during his debut season.

Burnley won promotion in 2014 and the right-back played all 38 games for the Lancashire club in the Premier League as they were relegated.

Trippier joined Tottenham in June 2015 and it took him a while to break into the team, making just 18 Prem appearances during his first two seasons in North London.

But after Kyle Walker's move to Manchester City he made the right-back position his own, helping Spurs reach the 2019 Champions League final.

Trippier has spent the last two seasons at Atletico, winning LaLiga last term.

The local lad would be quite the coup for United...

VARANE AND TRIPPIER LATEST

Manchester United are close to completing a double defensive swoop for Raphael Varane and Kieran Trippier.

Both deals are all but done with announcements expected towards the end of next week.

United look set to hand Real Madrid a £50million fee for Varane, 28, despite the French international centre-back having just one year left on his Bernabeu contract.

England full-back Trippier, 30, wants the move to Old Trafford after two successful years at Atletico Madrid - and a transfer worth £18m is in the final stages.

SHOW AND TELL

Jose Mourinho has reportedly been blocked in his attempt to sign Alex Telles on loan from old club Manchester United.

The Brazilian left-back only arrived at Old Trafford in a £15.3million deal from Porto last summer.

England Euro 2020 hero Luke Shaw’s sensational performances in that position meant he only featured nine times in the Premier League.

Meanwhile Mourinho, who began his reign at Roma with an impressive 10-0 victory, is looking for a temporary fix to his full-back problem.

Leonardo Spinazzola is a regular in that role but he faces several months on the sidelines after he picked up an injury playing for Italy at the Euros.

According to Sky Sports Italia, the Special One had identified Telles and approached his old employers about taking him on loan.

But United have allegedly flat out rejected it as they want to offload the defender permanently.

BRU-NO REST FOR THE WICKED

Bruno Fernandes has cut his summer holiday short to train with former club Boavista ahead of the 2021-22 season.

The Manchester United star, 26, endured a tough Euro 2020 campaign with Portugal.

Fernandes managed just 206 minutes across four games, failing to score or register an assist, as his nation were knocked out in the last 16 at the hands of Belgium.

The attacking midfielder was granted an extended leave by United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer due to his participation in the tournament.

But Fernandes, keen to regain his match sharpness, has returned to his old club to undertake some drills.

He played for Boavista's youth team from 2004 until 2012 having joined at the age of nine.

SEE YOU TOMORROW, WAZZA

The Red Devils travel to Pride Park tomorrow to face Wayne Rooney's Derby County in a friendly.

United's record goalscorer retired from playing in January after becoming the Championship club's new manager.

Rooney's team narrowly avoided relegation last term and face a difficult season ahead due to financial problems.

United, without several first-team stars because of Euro 2020, will be looking to record a convincing win on the road.

SAUL TO PLAY FOR

Saul Niguez has offers on the table from Premier League clubs, according to reports.

The Atletico Madrid midfielder, 26, is a target for Chelsea and Manchester United, with Liverpool also claimed to be interested.

Saul is expected to quit the Wanda Metropolitano this summer, despite only signing a NINE-YEAR contract in 2017.

The 19-cap Spain star still has five years to run on the deal but Diego Simeone now appears happy to sell.

Saul has been hotly-linked with a swap deal involving Barcelona, which would see Antoine Griezmann, 30, return to the Spanish capital after just two seasons.

But now, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed talks between the two LaLiga giants have stalled, at least for now.

And that has opened the door to other clubs, with multiple Premier League teams in for Saul.