Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Saul Niguez update, Pogba contract latest, Harry Kane move back on, Haaland EXCLUSIVE
MANCHESTER UNITED handing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a new deal could put the Red Devils in pole position to land Erling Haaland, SunSport can reveal.
Meanwhile Man Utd are looking at a number of midfield targets should Paul Pogba choose to leave, with Saul Niguez believed to be among the most likely to join, but Eduardo Camavinga and Ruben Neves are also being eyed.
And a move for Harry Kane could be back on after the England captain skipped training with Tottenham.
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JESSE CAN BE LALINGA STAR
Spanish champions Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Manchester United star Jesse Lingard, according to reports.
According to 90min.com, Lingard, who has returned to pre-season training, is a summer transfer target for Atletico.
United reportedly want £25million for the player, who has just a year remaining on his current deal.
Lingard is believed to be interested in moving abroad, following in the footsteps of Sancho and his Dortmund team-mate Jude Bellingham.
Atletico could use Kieran Trippier to negotiate a move for Lingard, with United close to completing a move for the former Tottenham defender.
A swap deal is unlikely but the Red Devils may be willing to drop their price for Lingard if the LaLiga club let Trippier complete a return to England.
VING 'N BUY SALE
Man Utd have received a boost in their quest to lure Eduardo Camavinga away from Rennes.
The Red Devils, along with Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid and PSG, are looking to sign the midfielder.
Rennes are willing to cash in on the teenager with the France international entering the final year of his contract.
And in a boost to Camavinga’s potential suitors, Foot Mercato have claimed that they are eyeing up a move to sign his replacement.
They state that they have opened talks with AZ Alkmaar over a transfer for Teun Koopmeiners.
BRAVE LIONS
England heroes Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka showed no fear when they were asked to take penalties in the Euro 2020 final shootout.
Manager Gareth Southgate was seen talking to the brave lions before the team lost on penalties to Italy.
In the video, Southgate approaches Sancho, Rashford and Saka just before the shootout with notes in hand.
The players appear to agree with the manager's thoughts before bravely taking a penalty in front of thousands of hopeful England fans.
Although all three stars missed from the spot, the country were proud of them for not shying away when it mattered.
England's heroes suffered vile racist abuse on social media after the final.
OLE TRAFFORD
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is plotting a more attacking formation next season, according to reports.
The Norwegian selected his 'McFred' midfield featuring Scott McTominay and Fred 28 times last season.
But according to ESPN, he wants to try something new next time around.
They reckon that the 48-year-old wants to find a way to fit more of his attacking players into his starting XI.
This could see him revert to a 4-3-3 formation, with a few new star names to boot.
Here's how the Red Devils could line up.
RON WAY STREET
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to stay at Juventus this season and is likely to sign a new contract, according to reports.
The Portuguese star has been linked with a move away from Turin with the club eager to offload his £900,000-a-week wages.
Ronaldo, 36, has just one year left on his deal at the Old Lady sparking interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.
Juventus are just one of many top European clubs that have been hit hard following the financial crisis caused by the pandemic.
According to Gazzetta, talks are already in place for Ronaldo to stay for one more year - if Juventus can convince him to take a significant pay cut.
HOUSS WANTED
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.
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 keep a watchful eye over Aouar.
STRIP TEASE
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WELL AL BE DAMNED
Man Utd left-back Alex Telles will reportedly be staying at Old Trafford.
The Brazilian had been linked with a loan switch to Roma with Jose Mourinho a fan of the player.
But Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has stated that the Red Devils aren't prepared to part ways with him having signed the defender last year.
He tweeted: "Manchester United have no intention to accept any loan bid for Alex Telles as of today.
"There’s no agreement with AS Roma on a potential loan deal."
FRIENDLY FIRE
Roma battered Serie D minnows Montecatini 10-0 in Jose Mourinho's first pre-season match in charge.
The ex-Man Utd gaffer was announced as the Italian side's new manager in May, succeeding his compatriot Paulo Fonseca.
Having worked as a SunSport columnist this summer, Mourinho arrived in Rome last week for his official unveiling.
And he has now got down to work on the training pitch.
Mourinho, 59, took his side to nearby Trigoria as they stepped up their pre-season work with a match against lowly Montecatini.
The exercise was a fruitful one, with Roma coming away with an easy win and 90 minutes in the legs.
Jose Mourinho donned a Roma tracksuit and T-shirt on the touchline for the first time
CAM AND GET ME
Man Utd have received a boost in their quest to lure Eduardo Camavinga away from Rennes.
The Red Devils, along with Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid and PSG, are looking to sign the midfielder.
Rennes are willing to cash in on the teenager with the France international entering the final year of his contract.
And in a boost to Camavinga’s potential suitors, Foot Mercato have claimed that they are eyeing up a move to sign his replacement.
They state that they have opened talks with AZ Alkmaar over a transfer for Teun Koopmeiners.
SUDEIKIS SUPPORT
American actor Jason Sudeikis has shown his support for England trio, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka.
The Three Lions stars all received vile racist abuse after missing in the penalty shootout defeat against Italy in the Euro 2020 final.
And arriving at the Season 2 Premiere of hit comedy show Ted Lasso, Sudeikis wore a black jumper with their names on the front.
GARD OF HONOUR
Spanish champions Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Manchester United star Jesse Lingard, according to reports.
According to 90min.com, Lingard, who has returned to pre-season training, is a summer transfer target for Atletico.
United reportedly want £25million for the player, who has just a year remaining on his current deal.
Lingard is believed to be interested in moving abroad, following in the footsteps of Sancho and his Dortmund team-mate Jude Bellingham.
Atletico could use Kieran Trippier to negotiate a move for Lingard, with United close to completing a move for the former Tottenham defender.
A swap deal is unlikely but the Red Devils may be willing to drop their price for Lingard if the LaLiga club let Trippier complete a return to England.
MAN UTD NEWS
SunSport have exclusively revealed that 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.
The two deals will take United’s spending to more than £140m this summer with the arrival of winger Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for £73m.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils have received a boost in their quest to lure Eduardo Camavinga away from Rennes.
Rennes are willing to cash in on the teenager with the France international entering the final year of his contract.
And in a boost to Camavinga’s potential suitors, Foot Mercato have claimed that they are eyeing up a move to sign his replacement.
In other news, Juventus have insisted Cristiano Ronaldo has given no indication he wants to leave and that they expect him back for training this month.
Director Pavel Nedved said: “Cristiano is on holiday. We have no signal from his entourage that he wants to leave.
“We’re waiting for him and he will return around 25 July as scheduled.”
And finally, Manchester United will NOT be signing Inter Milan midfielder Nicola Barella this summer.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “There’s nothing going on between Manchester United or Liverpool with Inter to sign Nicolo Barella.
“He’s not for sale this summer – Inter consider Barella ‘untouchable’ despite rumours."
MAN UTD NEWS
SunSport have exclusively revealed that 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.
The two deals will take United’s spending to more than £140m this summer with the arrival of winger Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for £73m.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils have received a boost in their quest to lure Eduardo Camavinga away from Rennes.
Rennes are willing to cash in on the teenager with the France international entering the final year of his contract.
And in a boost to Camavinga’s potential suitors, Foot Mercato have claimed that they are eyeing up a move to sign his replacement.
In other news, Juventus have insisted Cristiano Ronaldo has given no indication he wants to leave and that they expect him back for training this month.
Director Pavel Nedved said: “Cristiano is on holiday. We have no signal from his entourage that he wants to leave.
“We’re waiting for him and he will return around 25 July as scheduled.”
And finally, Manchester United will NOT be signing Inter Milan midfielder Nicola Barella this summer.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “There’s nothing going on between Manchester United or Liverpool with Inter to sign Nicolo Barella.
“He’s not for sale this summer – Inter consider Barella ‘untouchable’ despite rumours.