MANCHESTER UNITED are going 'all out' for £55m-rated Pau Torres, according to reports.
And his potential centre-back partner Harry Maguire has returned to fitness with England at the perfect time in their 1-0 win over Czech Republic.
Meanwhile, the club are ramping up their chase for Jadon Sancho with a reportedly improved bid submitted to Borussia Dortmund.
But he is not set to wear the famous number 7 shirt if he signs, as it is already held by Edinson Cavani.
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PSG PLOT MOVE FOR VARANE
PSG are plotting a move for Man Utd target Raphael Varane, according to reports.
Spanish outlet MARCA are reporting that Varane is expected to leave Real Madrid this summer.
And there will be serious competition for the four-time Champions League winner's signature.
United have already seen a £50million bid turned down for the Frenchman.
But Madrid want closer to £80m.
And now PSG have enquired about bringing the French international back to his home nation.
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TORRES ON FUTURE
Man Utd target Pau Torres was asked about his future, but he insisted that he has a contract with Villarreal.
Quizzed by Goal about speculation, the 24-year-old said: "I have a contract at Villarreal, I just won the first title for the club, we have qualified for the Champions League and it is something that excites me a lot.
"Now I'm focused on the Euros. Then the Super Cup and nice things will come, so I'm totally calm."
But there is a growing belief that Man Utd could get a deal done for around £51million.
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POG TOP
Man Utd need to try and close the gap on league winners and city rivals Man City
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GOOD MORNING RED DEVILS FANS
Sergio Ramos has told former Real Madrid team-mates that he is going to join Paris Saint-Germain, reports suggest.
Manchester United, Manchester City and PSG have all been monitoring the Spain international after his Los Blancos deal expired.
According to Tiempo de Juego, however, the legendary defender has told other Real players that he is on his way to Paris.
Reports suggested that Ramos has been prioritising the French giants, who have offered him a deal that is ‘financially superior’ to what the two Manchester clubs have proposed.
But if negotiations collapse, then the former Real captain would prefer to join United over City.
Meanwhile, Man Utd are reportedly chasing Euro 2020 record breaker Kacper Kozlowski.
Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport claim the Red Devils are set to rival Serie A giants Cagliari and Juventus in the race to sign the young Pole.
The report adds that Barcelona have also expressed an interest but it is Borussia Dortmund that are leading the race for Kozlowski.
The 17-year-old became the youngest player ever to appear at the Euros after coming on against Spain.
Kozlowski broke England star Jude Bellingham’s record, which lasted just SIX days, when he appeared last week aged 17 years and 246 days
Finally, Kingsley Coman’s agent and family are trying to force a move to England following rumoured interest from Manchester United.
Sport 1 journalist Florian Plettenberg said: “Update [on] Coman: Bosses are sure that [Kingsley Coman] wants to extend.
“But they know that his father, Benoit Menye (family’s friend) & (agent Pini) Zahavi are forcing his move to [England].
“A boss from [Man Utd] told me: ‘We do not comment on rumours. We have scouts all over the world & Coman is very talented.’”
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MAN DOWN
Sergio Ramos has told former Real Madrid team-mates that he is going to join Paris Saint-Germain, reports suggest.
Manchester United, Manchester City and PSG have all been monitoring the Spain international after his Los Blancos deal expired.
According to Tiempo de Juego, however, the legendary defender has told other Realplayers that he is on his way to Paris.
Reports suggested that Ramos has been prioritising the French giants, who have offered him a deal that is 'financially superior' to what the two Manchester clubs have proposed.
But if negotiations collapse, then the former Real captain would prefer to join United over City.
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FT – CZECH REPUBLIC 0 ENGLAND 1
Raheem Sterling's goal sealed top spot for England and set up a tasty last-16 clash against one of France, Germany or Portugal.
The Three Lions controlled proceedings at Wembley as they finished the group stage unbeaten and without conceding a single goal.
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MOUR PLEASE
Jose Mourinho thinks Bruno Fernandes has gone missing for Portugal and wants more from the Manchester United star.
SunSport’s columnist Jose told TalkSport: "Portugal at its highest level can beat anyone.
"But we need to play with eleven players, in these two matches Bruno Fernandes was on the pitch but not playing.
"I hope he turns up against France, because he's a player with incredible potential.
"He can pass, he can score. He can get penalties, he can score penalties, he can score free-kicks.
"He has a lot to give, but the reality is in these two matches he was not there."
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KING SIZE
Kingsley Coman’s agent and family are trying to force a move to England following rumoured interest from Manchester United.
Sport 1 journalist Florian Plettenberg said: "Update [on] Coman: Bosses are sure that [Kingsley Coman] wants to extend.
"But they know that his father, Benoit Menye (family’s friend) & (agent Pini) Zahavi are forcing his move to [England].
"A boss from [Man Utd] told me: ;We do not comment on rumours. We have scouts all over the world & Coman is very talented.’”
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WHERE THERE'S A WILL
Man Utd defender Brandon Williams is a loan target for Newcastle and Southampton.
The versatile full-back barely featured last term following the arrival of Alex Telles.
And playing time could become even more scarce if United land top target Kieran Trippier, with Diogo Dalot also returning from AC Milan.
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ENGLAND TEAM
Harry Maguire, Bukayo Saka and Jack Grealish get their first starts of the Euros for England tonight.
The trio are in Gareth Southgate's XI to take on Czech Republic, with Kyle Walker also returning to the fold.
But there is NO Phil Foden in the match squad, while Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell are self-isolating.
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POLE POSITION
Man Utd are reportedly chasing Euro 2020 record breaker Kacper Kozlowski.
Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport claim the Red Devils are set to rival Serie A giants Cagliari and Juventus in the race to sign the young Pole.
The report adds that Barcelona have also expressed an interest but it is Borussia Dortmund that are leading the race for Kozlowski.
The 17-year-old became the youngest player ever to appear at the Euros after coming on against Spain.
Kozlowski broke England star Jude Bellingham's record, which lasted just SIX days, when he appeared last week aged 17 years and 246 days.
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SAN-BLOW
Jadon Sancho will reportedly be denied the iconic No7 shirt at Manchester United should he join from Borussia Dortmund.
The number is currently worn by Edinson Cavani, who is reluctant to give it up.
The Express claims that’s because Cavani’s preferred jersey, the No9, is with Anthony Martial.
And he too is unwilling to budge, with Sancho instead likely to take Marcos Rojo’s No16 after his return to Argentina.
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TOR BLIMEY
Man United target Pau Torres has broken his silence over his future, insisting that he's 'totally calm'.
The Villarreal and Spain star said: "I have a contract at Villarreal, I just won the first title for the club, we have qualified for the Champions League and it is something that excites me a lot.
"Now I'm focused on the Euros. Then the Super Cup and nice things will come, so I'm totally calm."
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CAL ME MAYBE
Arsenal have reportedly joined Man United in the hunt for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
The Telegraph claims Mikel Arteta is ready to offload several players to raise funds for the England ace.
Everton are holding out for a £50million fee for their star man.
And SunSport understands Carlo Ancelotti would like to sign Calvert-Lewin for Real Madrid.
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CANDY KANE
Man City are the leading contenders to sign Tottenham talisman Harry Kane.
That's according to bookmakers Betfair, who've installed Pep Guardiola's side as 10/11 favourites to clinch his signature ahead of Chelsea and Man United.
But Arsenal are only a 250/1 shot to land Spurs' star man.
Harry Kane next club odds – Betfair
- Not to sign or agree a contract with any other club – 10/11
- Manchester City – 10/11
- Chelsea – 9/2
- Manchester United – 5/1
- Paris Saint-Germain – 16/1
- Real Madrid – 40/1
- Liverpool – 40/1
- Barcelona – 50/1
- Juventus – 50/1
- Arsenal – 250/1
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ROO AWAKENING
Man United will reunite with club legend Wayne Rooney to play his Derby side in a pre-season friendly.
The Premier League giants have released their warm-up fixtures before the season kicks off against Leeds on August 14.
After facing the Rams on July 18, the Red Devils will participate in a week-long UK training camp before taking on Queens Park Rangers on July 24.
United will then face Premier League newcomers Brentford before playing Everton with both fixtures to take place at Old Trafford.
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WINNING MENTALITY
Will Man Utd add some trophies to the cabinet this season?
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MAGUIRE TO START
Harry Maguire is expected to start tonight in place of Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings.
The Athletic's David Ornstein says boss Gareth Southgate wants to give the Man Utd captain some minutes before the knockout stages.
Ornstein also says that Jack Grealish is set to start, presumably in place of Mason Mount.
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MOUR PLEASE
Jose Mourinho thinks Bruno Fernandes has gone missing for Portugal and wants more from the Manchester United star, writes SUNNI UPAL.
Ex-Red Devils boss Mourinho said the 26-year-old ‘was not there’ in the first two matches against Hungary and Germany.
And Mourinho, who is writing for The Sun this summer, wants the Red Devils creative genius to show up in Portugal’s huge clash with France on Wednesday.
He said on talkSPORT: “Portugal at its highest level can beat anyone.
“But we need to play with eleven players, in these two matches Bruno Fernandes was on the pitch but not playing.
“I hope he turns up against France, because he’s a player with incredible potential.
“He can pass, he can score. He can get penalties, he can score penalties, he can score free-kicks.
“He has a lot to give, but the reality is in these two matches he was not there.”
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PHOTO OF THE DAY
A young, fresh-faced Wayne Rooney!
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HEAD TURNED
Declan Rice has had his head turned by the prospect of playing for a bigger club.
Eurosport are reporting that sources close to the player believe he is interested in pursuing a move to a bigger club.
Chelsea – his boyhood club – are his most likely destination, but his price tag is proving to be difficult to match.
The Hammers value Rice north of £70million, and he’s a mainstay in Gareth Southgate’s England midfield adding to his price.
The report states that Rice would want wages worth £150,000 a week and a sizeable signing on fee.
Chelsea aren’t the only teams tracking Rice, they’re joined by the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United.
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WHERE THERE'S A WILL
Southampton and Newcastle both want Manchester United’s Brandon Williams on loan, writes GARY STONEHOUSE.
The full-back, 20, struggled for match action last term after enjoying a fine breakthrough campaign in 2019/20.
The arrival of Alex Telles last year limited Williams to 14 appearances in all competitions – with just four of those coming in the Premier League.
Luke Shaw's strong form has kept Williams out of the side, with the England international barely missing a match.
A host of clubs were keen on taking the defender on loan back in January but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decided to keep the ace at Old Trafford.
But the United manager is now confident he has enough cover at left-back so is willing to let Williams leave.
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GREAT SCOT
Aston Villa star John McGinn is reportedly being chased by Manchester United and Liverpool after impressing at Euro 2020, writes JAKE LAMBOURNE.
The Scottish midfielder, who has started in the opening two games for Steve Clarke's side, is tied down at Villa Park until 2025.
But according to the Sunday Post via HITC, the 26-year-old could be on the move later this summer after three years spent with the Midlands side.
As well as his impressive performances for Villa in the last two Premier League seasons, his starring displays for Scotland have caught the eye of Liverpool and United.
McGinn was superb during the 0-0 draw against England on Friday, leading the news outlet to suggest the Premier League giants could step up their interest in him.
It has been stated that Villa value the player at £50million, though the report claims that a fee of £20m could be enough to secure his services.
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EL MATADOR
Edinson Cavani looks back at the turnaround at St Mary's.
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TEEN SPIRIT
Man Utd will be hoping that Amad Diallo has a breakout season!
He is their second most expensive teenage signing after Anthony Martial.
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