MAN UTD target Saul Niguez is reportedly determined to leave Atletico Madrid this summer.
Meanwhile the Red Devils will be able to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for £81.5m, according to reports.
And West Ham will step up their bid for Jesse Lingard following his England heartache, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
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POG READY
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THAT’S SAUL FOLKS
Atletico Madrid have reportedly offered Saul Niguez in exchange for Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva in a blow to Manchester United.
The Red Devils have long targeted the Spanish midfielder.
But Atletico’s desire to sign Silva could send Saul to United‘s rivals.
According to The Times, Atletico are willing to send club stalwart Saul in a direct swap for City star Silva – in a move that could benefit both clubs in terms of Financial Fair Play.
And the transfer could also work out well for both players
Saul, 26, has been a key man for Simeone over the years, playing 337 times for his boyhood club.
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PRICE IS WHITE
Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have been warned Ben White will cost £50million, according to reports.
The Brighton defender, 23, enjoyed a fine debut Premier League season this term.
And he was rewarded for his form by replacing the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold in England’s final 26-man squad for Euro 2020.
Brighton are unsurprisingly desperate to keep hold of the Three Lions star beyond this summer.
And to do so, the Seagulls have slapped a £50m price tag on the Dorset-born defender – as we revealed they would do back in October.
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HOLA JADON
Jadon Sancho is interested in a move to LaLiga, according to reports.
The Borussia Dortmund winger, 21, looks on course to leave the German club this summer.
Manchester United are desperate to land the star, especially now Dortmund have lowered their asking price to £80million.
But according to The Times, Sancho wants to try his luck in Spain.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are the traditional big hitters of LaLiga, although Atletico Madrid did win the league this season.
The Nou Camp or Bernabeu would be the more likely options for the winger.
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VAN DE BEEK REACTS
Manchester United defender Donny van de Beek has given his reaction to being ruled out of Euro 2020 after suffering an injury while training with the Netherlands national team.
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BELLERIN TO ALLOW TRIPPIER MOVE
Arsenal have told all parties interested in Hector Bellerin they must cough up at least £20million for the Spaniard.
And with Atletico Madrid waiting to pounce, it could see Kieran Trippier move to Manchester United.
Atletico were said to be considering a swap deal involving Trippier and Bellerin.
But SunSport exclusively revealed this week Trippier has told his England team-mates he wants to move to Old Trafford.
As a result, Atletico have been told to cough up the dough if they want to bring Bellerin back to his homeland to replace Trippier, according to CBS.
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HAMMER TIME
West Ham will step up their bid for Jesse Lingard following his England heartache.
Lingard’s failure to make the Euro 2020 squad has been a blow to the forward who enjoyed a hugely impressive loan spell with the Hammers last season.
But being released from international duty means West Ham boss David Moyes is hopeful a permanent deal from parent club Manchester United can soon be concluded.
A club insider said: “Jesse knows we want him, so hopefully the club will pursue him in the next month or so.”
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FIVE YEARS OF ERIC BAILLY
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LIONS READY TO ROAR
Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling are set to 'explode' into life for England at this summer's European Championship, according to Roy Keane.
Both Three Lions stars endured a slight slump in form last season.
Sterling, 26, scored just ten goals – less than half of his 2019-20 – tally, with emerging superstar Phil Foden often preferred by Pep Guardiola.
Rashford, too, saw his goal-scoring tally dip from 17 to 11 in the Premier League.
But Manchester United icon Keane reckons that bodes well for England with Rashford, 23, and Sterling set to take out their frustrations on their Euro 2020 rivals.
Keane said: "Sometimes you look at players who have had a quiet spell – quiet because they've set such high standards.
"Rashford and Sterling, for example. But I think that is a good thing. You're going into the tournament going 'these lads are ready to explode'.
"Gareth [Southgate] definitely likes Rashford and Sterling."
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DONNY DONE
Donny van de Beek is out of the Euros due to injury.
The Manchester United and Netherlands midfielder, 24, did not feature in either warm-up friendly against Scotland or Georgia ahead of the tournament.
And he trained separate from the rest of the team on Monday.
Now the KNVB have confirmed Van de Beek is 'struggling with an injury' and has been ruled out.
United team-mate Marcus Rashford sent a message of support for his pal.
The England forward tweeted: "sorry mate @Donny_beek6 take some time for yourself and keep your head high x"
Manager Frank de Boer will not call up a replacement to fill his spot in the 26-man squad.
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THAT’S SAUL FOLKS
Atletico Madrid have reportedly offered Saul Niguez in exchange for Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva in a blow to Manchester United.
The Red Devils have long targeted the Spanish midfielder.
But Atletico’s desire to sign Silva could send Saul to United‘s rivals.
According to The Times, Atletico are willing to send club stalwart Saul in a direct swap for City star Silva – in a move that could benefit both clubs in terms of Financial Fair Play.
And the transfer could also work out well for both players
Saul, 26, has been a key man for Simeone over the years, playing 337 times for his boyhood club.
- Dylan Terry
VAR VAR VOOM
England striker Marcus Rashford has named France star Raphael Varane as the toughest defender he has faced.
The Manchester United ace, 23, is currently preparing to represent the Three Lions at the European Championship.
And he was quick to name Varane along with Liverpool’s Netherlands star Virgil van Dijk and Madrid legend Sergio Ramos.
Rashford responded: “That is a tough question, Daniel.
“I think an individual is different to a unit. Some teams defend really well as units and it’s teams like Burnley, for example, who do everything as a four.
“So if one pushes up, they all push up. If one drops, they all drop. It can be, at times, difficult to find space.
“But then there are some top individual defenders – Van Dijk, Ramos.
“I thought, when we played against Real Madrid in a friendly, that Varane played and he was quite tough. So there are a few people.”
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TUCH & GO
Erling Haaland has reportedly handed Chelsea a major transfer boost with the striker keen on a move.
The Borussia Dortmund star is one of the most wanted players in Europe this summer.
Thomas Tuchel's side are locked in a transfer tussle for his signature alongside both Manchester clubs and Real Madrid.
Dortmund are willing to listen to offers in the region of £150million this summer.
That is because his bargain £68m release clause will come into effect by the end of next campaign.
According to the Telegraph, Haaland would be open to holding talks over a potential switch to the European champions.
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HAMMER TIME
West Ham will step up their bid for Jesse Lingard following his England heartache.
Lingard’s failure to make the Euro 2020 squad has been a blow to the forward who enjoyed a hugely impressive loan spell with the Hammers last season.
But being released from international duty means West Ham boss David Moyes is hopeful a permanent deal from parent club Manchester United can soon be concluded.
A club insider said: “Jesse knows we want him, so hopefully the club will pursue him in the next month or so.”
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ONE LAST GDANSK
Dan James is out to banish the painful memory of Manchester United's Europa League final heartache at the Euros.
The Wales winger, 23, scored a penalty in the Red Devils' 11-10 shoot-out defeat to Villarreal last month.
But James admitted he and his potless United team-mates were left 'gutted' after returning from Poland empty-handed.
Now the prospect of a first Euro finals appearance in Saturday's Group A opener with Switzerland in Baku is driving him on again.
James said: "It was gutting for all of us really. For me and a lot of the other players it's not the end of our season. In football you just have to get back up and get on with it.
"Thankfully we don't have to wait until next season to do that and we can go into the Euros and a different environment and look forward to getting back out on the pitch which is what we all want as players."
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GOOD MORNING MAN UTD FANS
Manchester United have brought in highly-rated coach Justin Cochrane as head of player development and coaching for the academy.
Cochrane has been snapped up after impressing with The FA.
West Ham are set to step up their bid to land United's Jesse Lingard after his Euro 2020 frustration.
The Reds' hopes of signing Saul Niguez have suffered a blow with Atletico Madrid ready to use him as part exchange for Manchester City's Bernardo Silva.
Long-term target Jadon Sancho is reportedly interested in a move to Spain this summer.
Donny van de Beek will miss Euro 2020 after being forced to leave the Netherlands squad due to injury.
And the Red Devils have failed in their bid to land Atalanta defender Cristian Romero.
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HAMMER TIME
West Ham will step up their bid for Jesse Lingard following his England heartache.
Lingard’s failure to make the Euro 2020 squad has been a blow to the forward who enjoyed a hugely impressive loan spell with the Hammers last season.
But being released from international duty means David Moyes is hopeful a permanent deal from parent club Manchester United can soon be concluded.
A club insider said: “Jesse knows we want him, so hopefully the club will pursue him in the next month or so.”
Lingard , 28, hit nine goals after joining West Ham on loan in January.
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JUST THE JOB
Manchester United have landed highly-rated coach Justin Cochrane.
The Red Devils have brought in Cochrane as head of player development and coaching for the academy.
Cochrane has moved to Old Trafford after impressing with The FA as England Under-17 lead coach and youth development phase lead.
The 39-year-old will focus on developing United's players between the Under-17 and Under-23 age group.
Cochrane told the Manchester United website: "Joining such a world-renowned academy system is an extremely proud moment and I cannot wait to get started in this new and exciting role.
"From the first conversations, I could see the depth of top level coaching talent that is already in place at the club.
"I look forward to working with each of them to provide the right environment for our players to thrive and continue the phenomenal record of developing players for Manchester United's first team."
- Jake Lambourne
HIGHWAY TO VAL
Ex-Manchester United striker James Wilson has signed for Port Vale.
The forward spent last season at League Two Salford City – who are owned by the Class of ‘92.
Wilson, 25, found the net seven times for the Ammies but he was released after they missed out on promotion.
Now he will be hoping to go one better by firing Port Vale into the third tier over the coming 12 months.
The Valiants confirmed his arrival earlier today, announcing the ace had penned a two-year contract.
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WAYNE'S WORLD
Wayne and Coleen Rooney managed to get away on holiday just before Covid restrictions tightened – joined by a string of former team-mates and their wives.
The Rooneys were pictured smiling during a sunshine break in Portugal where the pair holidayed with three of Wayne’s old pals.
Among those was Leicester star Jonny Evans – club-mate of Jamie Vardy whose wife Rebekah is locked in a Wag war with Coleen.
Coleen flew out last week with husband Wayne, 35, days before the country was moved back on to the amber list by the UK Government.
The pair were later joined by Evans and his wife Helen McConnell, ex-Manchester United star Ashley Young and partner Nicky Pike, as well as Tom Cleverley and wife Georgina.
The Rooneys jetted off with old team-mates Jonny Evans, Tom Cleverly, Ashley Young and their families - Jake Lambourne
OOH FRIENDS
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THAT'S SAUL FOLKS
Atletico Madrid have reportedly offered Saul Niguez in exchange for Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva in a blow to Manchester United.
The Red Devils have long targeted the Spanish midfielder.
But Atletico's desire to sign Silva could send Saul to United's rivals.
According to The Times, Atletico are willing to send club stalwart Saul in a direct swap for City star Silva – in a move that could benefit both clubs in terms of Financial Fair Play.
And the transfer could also work out well for both players
Saul, 26, has been a key man for Simeone over the years, playing 337 times for his boyhood club.
Saul Niguez recently celebrated winning his first LaLiga title - Jake Lambourne
LIONS READY TO ROAR
Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling are set to 'explode' into life for England at this summer's European Championship, according to Roy Keane.
He said: "Sometimes you look at players who have had a quiet spell; quiet because they've set such high standards.
"Rashford and Sterling, for example.
"But I think that is a good thing. You're going into the tournament going 'these lads are ready to explode'.
"Gareth [Southgate] definitely likes Rashford and Sterling."
- Jake Lambourne
LOVE CRUZ
Simply irresistible…
Melanie Da Cruz, 30, is the gorgeous wife of Manchester United and France forward Anthony Martial.
The blonde bombshell made her name on French TV and has been dating the Red Devils star since 2016.
However, their romance began in controversial circumstances when Martial dumped his then girlfriend Samantha Jacquelinet in 2016 and soon shacked up with Da Cruz.
In 2018, they welcomed their first child together – a boy called Swan.
However, just months after Da Cruz gave birth Martial was alleged to have cheated on her with a French model.
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Melanie Da Cruz is the gorgeous wife of Anthony Martial - Jake Lambourne
PAUL OF DUTY
What a goal this was from Paul Pogba against Fulham earlier in the season.
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