CRISTIANO RONALDO is looking very carefully at a potential move to Man Utd, according to reports in Italy.
Juventus are in danger of missing out on the Champions League and will be unable to afford to keep the Man Utd legend if they fail to make the top four.
They currently sit fourth in Serie A, ahead of AC Milan on goal difference alone.
Get all the latest Man Utd news, updates and transfer gossip here…
- Jake Lambourne
GARD'S UP
Jesse Lingard will push for a permanent switch away from Manchester United in the summer, according to reports.
Lingard, who went a year without a goal at the Red Devils, has scored nine times in his last 11 matches since joining West Ham on loan in January.
West Ham have no permanent transfer clause in Lingard's contract meaning he will return to Old Trafford in the summer.
But EuroSport write how the 28-year-old will look to leave Manchester United.
The report adds how Lingard was upset by Solskjaer and the lack of opportunities during the first half of the campaign.
West Ham want to sign Lingard permanently but know his value continues to rise while he impresses on loan.
Jesse Lingard will push to leave Manchester United this summer - Jake Lambourne
TV GLEE
Prem chiefs have wrapped up a new three-year TV deal — worth the same £4.6billion as the current contract.
In a big success for League boss Richard Masters, Sky, BT, Amazon and the BBC have agreed to extend the terms of the contract which was due to run out next summer for a further three seasons.
It comes after the Covid chaos of the past 12 months which saw the broadcasters demand a £330million collective rebate from the 20 clubs.
But concerns about those repayments have been eased by the certainty offered to the clubs with the new deal.
Sky, paying £3.58bn over three seasons, keep the lion’s share of the 200 games to be broadcast live each season.
- Jake Lambourne
RY NOT ME?
Ryan Giggs has reportedly been left fuming after being snubbed in the Premier League Hall of Fame.
Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer are the first inductees – with Giggs being replaced by former Arsenal star Henry at the last minute.
The Mirror reports that 'Giggs has been left shocked' by the snub and was 'dropped at the last minute after being charged with assaulting two women'.
The charges follow an alleged bust-up with ex-girlfriend Kate Greville at his mansion.
SunSport has since exclusively revealed that the 47-year-old former Manchester United ace could face up to FIVE YEARS in prison.
The Premier League have not responded to request for comment.
- Richard Forrester
GOOD MORNING UNITED FANS,
Cristiano Ronaldo is “looking very carefully” at a return to Man Utd in case Juventus fail to qualify for the Champions League, according to reports in Italy.
TuttoSport claim Ronaldo’s future in Turin is a “thorny and uncertain” issue even if Juve finish second, third or fourth.
But if they finish outside the top four the club will certainly not be able to afford the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s wages.
Juventus are currently in fourth position in Serie A, above AC Milan on goal difference alone.
Ronaldo is also said to be looking at PSG as a potential destination.
Meanwhile, United are reportedly plotting a shock TRIPLE transfer swoop for Erling Haaland, Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish.
The Telegraph claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to bolster his attacking options this summer after handing Eric Bailly a new deal.
After being convinced by the Norwegian to stay, Bailly’s contract renewal means United no longer have to prioritise a new defender.
And they can instead focus their efforts on adding new forwards, with Haaland said to be top of the list.
The Old Trafford club also remain interested in his Dortmund team-mate Jadon Sancho, who they failed to sign last summer.
And finally, Bruno Fernandes has revealed his desire to become a manager after hanging up his boots.
The Portuguese midfielder said: “I think more [it’s] in my future. Now I’m seeing time passing and seeing kids coming from 2000, 2001, 2002, and my sister is from 2000, so it’s making for some
confusion in my head.“I’m trying to enjoy the football, you know. I think I want to be a coach. Honestly, I would like to be a coach.
“I don’t know which team I would like to manage. Of course, the biggest team if I can manage Manchester United, I will be happy.
“I can leave now just some words so if people see this, if I’m a manager in the future, the fans can make some pressure to bring me as a coach!
“But I think I would like to be a coach in the future. I’m not sure but for what I feel for football, for the feeling I have, I think I have to continue to be inside of football because my whole life is about this. So I think, in the future, it needs to be with football too.”
- Joe Brophy
HEAVY COSTS
Former Boca Juniors star Beto Acosta says he wishes he could have played for the Red Devils in his career.
He told TNT Sports: “I’d have liked to play for Manchester United.
“I’d also have loved to go to Italy or Spain.”
“However, I don’t change anything I did, because it was an excellent career.”
- Joe Brophy
RED RISING
Manchester United are reportedly plotting a shock TRIPLE transfer swoop for Erling Haaland, Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish.
The Telegraph claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to bolster his attacking options this summer after handing Eric Bailly a new deal.
After being convinced by the Norwegian to stay, Bailly’s contract renewal means United no longer have to prioritise a new defender.
And they can instead focus their efforts on adding new forwards, with Haaland said to be top of the list.
The Old Trafford club also remain interested in his Dortmund team-mate Jadon Sancho, who they failed to sign last summer.
- Joe Brophy
DEVIL MAY CARE
Shola Shoretire, Amad, Hannibal and Anthony Elanga were all involved in training with United's first team ahead of the Europa League semi-final.
- Joe Brophy
VA VA VOOM
Manchester United have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Abdallah Sima, according to reports.
The Slavia Prague ace has impressed for the Czech side in the Europa League this season.
Impressive forward Sima, 19, has drawn comparisons with Thierry Henry with his livewire performances.
And he fits in to Man United’s current recruitment policy.
According to the MEN, the Red Devils are ‘monitoring’ Sima’s progress ahead of a potential summer move.
- Joe Brophy
LIN TROUBLE
Exclusive by Duncan Wright: West Ham are praying Jesse Lingard does not become the latest big player to pull up injured as their Champions League dreams hang in the balance.
Lingard underwent intensive treatment on his aching legs throughout last week just to make sure he was available for the clash with Chelsea.
But the inspirational loan signing from Manchester United is still being hampered by the problem – leaving the Hammers concerned he will not be able to face Burnley on Monday.
- Joe Brophy
MOUR OF THAT
Jose Mourinho has delighted Manchester United fans by brutally trolling Steven Gerrard on the seventh anniversary of the midfielder’s infamous ‘slip’ at Anfield.
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- Joe Brophy
DEVIL DELIGHT
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal still boasts one of the best records in the Champions League knock-out stages.
- Joe Brophy
JU A PAY RISE
Borussia Dortmund are set to DOUBLE Jude Bellingham’s wages in a bid to fend off approaches from Premier League clubs, according to reports.
The ex-Birmingham teenager, 17, has been in sensational form this season, with Utd and Chelsea keen to bring him back to England.
But in a bid to keep the chasing pack at bay, Dortmund are set to raise Bellingham’s pay from £42,000 to £84,000 per week, according to German newspaper BILD.
- Joe Brophy
TOP MARCS
Manchester United youngster Marc Jurado has signed his first ever professional contract with the Red Devils.
Jurado uploaded a snap of him signing the deal on Tuesday afternoon while beaming from ear to ear.
And he captioned the post: "Delighted to have signed my first professional contract with @manchesterunited.
"Also I would like to thank all my family, my friends and everyone for all their support."
- Joe Brophy
JUR STAYING ON
Manchester United youngster Marc Jurado has signed his first ever professional contract with the Red Devils.
The Spanish right-back, 17, has put pen to paper on a long-term deal having joined from Barcelona last summer.
- Joe Brophy
BRU BEAUTY
Bruno Fernandes revealed compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo is his No1.
But the Portuguese playmaker, 26, is the undisputed GOAT at Manchester United following another stunning season at Old Trafford.
- Joe Brophy
MORE FROM BRUNO
Fernandes admitted national pride takes over, with Fred and Telles backing the Brazilians, while he defends his Portuguese colleagues.
The United star continued: “They say it because they’re Brazilian and, in Brazil, they say it.
“I think Pele is one of the best in the world because I hear people talking about him.
“I’ve seen some videos… everyone can see [Diego] Maradona, Eusebio and people talk about Pele as being the best of all time.
“But we always fight about Rivaldo and [Luis] Figo and which one was best.
“So, for me as a Portuguese, I always defend my players.
“It doesn’t matter if I like them or not, I defend the Portuguese players every time.
“So this is a fight between Brazilian and Portuguese people but it is more of a joke than other stuff.”
- Joe Brophy
NO RON GREATER
Bruno Fernandes has admitted he argues with his Manchester United team-mates over who is football’s true GOAT.
In a fan Q&A, he told the Man Utd website: “[Fred and Telles] always talk about who is the best player in the world, in history…
“We always fight because they say Pele was the best in the history of football.
“I put Cristiano in the middle, of course.
“For me, Cristiano and Messi have been making history for many years and they were capable of being at the top for many years.
“And, of course, the same as me, [Fred and Telles] have never seen Pele play so they can’t say he was the best because they never saw him.”
- Josh Graham
COACH BRUNO?
Bruno Fernandes has set his sights on reaching the top in management.
- Josh Graham
PS-GLEE
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Kylian Mbappe and Neymar will fire Paris Saint-Germain to their first-ever Champions League title.
Les Parisiens are preparing to host Manchester City in the first leg of their semi-final on Wednesday night as they look to reach the final yet again.
Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel, he said: "I think Paris Saint-Germain will win it.
"They have the experience of last season, two strikers, the business end of the season they know what it’s about now.
"They’ve been here together, they’re not fazed and I think they’ll have the experience.
"Pochettino comes up smelling of roses after a turbulent couple of years."
- Josh Graham
FER THE FUTURE
Bruno Fernandes has revealed his desire to become a manager after hanging up his boots.
The Portuguese midfielder said: "I think more [it’s] in my future. Now I’m seeing time passing and seeing kids coming from 2000, 2001, 2002, and my sister is from 2000, so it’s making for some confusion in my head.
"I’m trying to enjoy the football, you know. I think I want to be a coach. Honestly, I would like to be a coach.
“I don’t know which team I would like to manage. Of course, the biggest team if I can manage Manchester United, I will be happy.
"I can leave now just some words so if people see this, if I’m a manager in the future, the fans can make some pressure to bring me as a coach!
"But I think I would like to be a coach in the future. I’m not sure but for what I feel for football, for the feeling I have, I think I have to continue to be inside of football because my whole life is about this. So I think, in the future, it needs to be with football too."
Credit: PA - Josh Graham
ON YOUR MARCS
Marcos Llorente showed Manchester United what they're missing after breaking a speed record in the 91st minute.
The Athletic Bilbao ace showed remarkable pace and willpower to help ensure his side picked up all three points against Atletico Madrid.
His willingness, desire and speed is further evidence why United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is willing to pay £68.5million for his signature.
Llorente, 26, is eyed as the ideal man bolster United's midfield options having scored 10 and assisted nine this season.
- Josh Graham
RUUD NOT TO
Ruud Van Nistelrooy has been reminiscing about his glory days at Old Trafford.
- Josh Graham
EU BEAUTY
Gareth Southgate will be able to choose a 26-man squad for the Euros after a Uefa rethink.
Members of Uefa's national team committee agreed to extend squads from the normal size of 23 players as a result of the demands of the Covid-condensed season.
The decision will be ratified by Uefa’s ruling executive committee later this week.
But it means Southgate will be given more flexibility in his thinking when it comes to his squad for the finals which start in June.
Southgate suggested last month he would be happy to stick with the normal 23 and he appeared to hint that Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold was likely to miss out.
But the extra places represent good news for Alexander-Arnold and also for players like Bukayo Saka at Arsenal and Dortmund teenagers Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho. It is also a boost for Aston Villa starlet Jack Grealish.
- Josh Graham
DON AND DUSTED
Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Gianluigi Donnarumma with the goalkeeper reportedly set to stay at AC Milan.
The 22-year-old goalkeeper is out of contract in the summer, leading to the likes of the Red Devils and Chelsea to keep tabs on his situation.
It had been claimed that the Italy international was given a May 23 deadline by the Rossoneri to pen a new contract at the San Siro.
Tuttosport stated that Milan were ready to hand the academy graduate £130,000-a-week to keep him at the club, with Juventus also keen to snap him up.
And according to talkSPORT's European transfer expert Chris Parrott, Donnarumma is expected to commit his future to Milan, who could be back in the Champions League next term.
- Josh Graham
SHORE FIRE
Manchester United youngsters Shola Shoretire and Amad Diallo were in the goals for the Under-23s on Friday night.
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