MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly pushing the hardest from any club to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt.
But the striker could cost a whopping £100million.
United could also be in for James Maddison this summer, with the Leicester midfielder set to leave the club.
Elsewhere, bids to take over the club are being looked at by the Glazer family, after Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim's groups submitted their third wave of offers.
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- Alex Smith
Happy Birthday Becks
David Beckham turns 48-years-old today.
The former United star won six Premier Leagues at the club and one Champions League.
His son Romeo is currently on the books of Brentford.
- Alex Smith
Weghorst not signing permanently
Wout Weghorst's loan will not made permanent by United at the end of the season, according to reports.
The Dutchman was signed as a stop-gap after Cristiano Ronaldo's exit and despite him working hard, he has not scored enough goals to supposedly earn a switch to Old Trafford for good.
He is set to return to the newly-promoted Burnley, who will make a decision on him.
- Alex Smith
Ratcliffe's transfer demands
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to demand full control of transfers from the moment a deal is agreed, report The Telegraph.
The Ineos owner's wishes are unlikely to be accepted by the Glazers until the deal goes through but it shows his hands-on approach to running the club.
It reportedly appears likely that the Glazers would lower their stake to a minority share if Ratcliffe buys United.
He wants to deal with player transfer while Qatari rival Sheikh Jassim is more interested in delegating that role and overseeing the wider state of the club.
- Alex Smith
Father figures
With Alejandro Garnacho's girlfriend pregnant, the Argentine has revealed who his father figures are in the dressing room.
He singled out three players that helped him settle into first-team this season.
Garnacho said: "Lisandro Martinez is like my father here. He tells me what I'm doing right and wrong.
"I'm also very close to Bruno [Fernandes]. He helps me a lot.
"There is also De Gea. He is a very good friend."
- Gary Stonehouse
MORNING RED DEVILS
Manchester United are “pushing the most” to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani.
That is according to Sky Sports in Germany, who say the Red Devils are keen on the French World Cup star.
However, Bayern Munich are also reportedly interested in his signature, although there is no verbal agreement with any club yet on a summer move.
Elsewhere, Spanish outlet AS claim Al-Nassr have identified Alex Telles as a player they would like to sign.Telles is currently on loan at Sevilla but could leave United for good in the summer.
And a move to Al-Nassr would see him reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Red Devils are keen on Leicester star James Maddison, who is reportedly available for around £45m to £60m.
The Telegraph claim that the Foxes could have to cash-in due to the club’s bad financial situation, whether they get relegated or not.And finally, Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho is itching to return to action.
The 18-year-old is back in training having not featured since picking up an injury in the 0-0 draw against Southampton in March.
He told club media: “I’m really keen to get back playing once again.
“I can’t wait to get back to Old Trafford and hear the fans chanting my name, it really gives me goose bumps. I’m desperate to be back playing.
“I’m back in training again, so let’s see when I can be back in the stadium helping the team.” - Giacomo Pisa
Rio tells Emery 'know your place'
Rio Ferdinand joked Unai Emery should "have a reality check" after Manchester United ended Aston Villa's unbeaten run.
The Old Trafford legend gleefully revelled in the victory, which ended Villa's run of ten games without a defeat.
It also went a long way to securing Champions League football for next season.
And Ferdinand said on his Rio Ferdinand presents FIVE podcast: "We stopped their 10-game unbeaten run.
"Unai Emery was producing miracles, and who steps up to stop him?
"Bruno. Sit back down, Unai. Have a reality check and know your place."
- Giacomo Pisa
De Zerbi on facing Man Utd
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi says he "will not sleep" as his side prepare to face Manchester United again.
The Red Devils beat Brighton in the FA Cup semi-finals in April.
And the two sides are set to face off again on Thursday in the Premier League.
Speaking ahead of the game, De Zerbi said: "I am looking forward to working on Tuesday with the players and to decide the first XI.
"It will be a problem, I think I will not sleep, but it is not a problem."
- Giacomo Pisa
Ten Hag heaps praise on Casemiro
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag labelled Casemiro as an "example" to the rest of the team following his performance in the 1-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday.
Ten Hag said: "I think that, in every season, you see no-one is always playing brilliant and playing at such a high level.
"And maybe, some games, also by suspension, the rhythm is broken and then you have to get back.
"But today, this was the Casemiro we have seen almost all season, and he brings so much in organisation and composure and determination.
"His leadership is then so important for us because others go with him. He is an example."
- Giacomo Pisa
Garnacho targeting more silverware
At just 18-years-old, Alejandro Garnacho already has a Carabao Cup winners medal in his pocket.
But the teenager is hungry for more silverware with the Red Devils.
He told Man Utd club media: "Nobody in their life would ever have imagined me, at just 18 years old, already winning a trophy with this club, Manchester United, having helped them to achieve that as part of the team.
"This really motivates me even more to want to win more things. In the end, I’m very ambitious and will not settle for having won one trophy.
"This season we’ve still got one trophy ahead of us to play for and we’ll be battling for it as hard as we can.
"And we also have the target of getting into the Champions League, of course. And with my ambition and my will to win, I feel even extra motivated."
- Giacomo Pisa
Telles could join Ronaldo at Al-Nassr
Manchester United loanee Alex Telles could join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.
According to Spanish outlet AS, Al-Nassr have identified Telles as a player they would like to sign.
He still has one year of his Man Utd contract remaining, and his £100,000-a-week wages have reportedly put several clubs off a move.
But Al-Nassr do not see that as an issue as they bid to bring the Brazil star to Saudi Arabia.
- Giacomo Pisa
Garnacho itching for return
Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho can't wait to get back in action.
The winger has not featured since suffering an injury in the 0-0 draw against Southampton in March.
And the 18-year-old told club media: "I’m really keen to get back playing once again.
"I can’t wait to get back to Old Trafford and hear the fans chanting my name, it really gives me goose bumps. I’m desperate to be back playing.
"I’m back in training again, so let’s see when I can be back in the stadium helping the team."
- Giacomo Pisa
Man Utd's Bellingham secret weapon
Manchester United have a secret weapon which could help win the race for Jude Bellingham's signature.
It comes in the form of new director of football negotiations Chris Hargreaves, according to the Daily Mail.
The former Adidas executive was appointed last month.
Hargreaves will be negotiating deals for the club and it's been reported he has accepted terms with United and will start before the summer transfer window.
Hargreaves previously worked as a marketing director at Adidas and focused on players and scouting.
He looked after several major clients, including Borussia Dortmund star Bellingham.
- Giacomo Pisa
More on Kolo Muani
It was reported earlier that Bayern Munich had kicked off talks with Randal Kolo Muani's representatives.
However, Sky Sports in Germany now claim Manchester United are "pushing the most" for his signature.
The 24-year-old forward is yet to make a decision on his future, and there is no agreement with any club.
But the Red Devils are claimed to be keen on the Frenchman, with Kolo Muani's representatives "sounding out the market" ahead of a potential move away from Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Giacomo Pisa
Ratcliffe wants transfer control
Potential Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants full control of transfers if his bid to buy the club is successful, reports claim.
That's according to The Telegraph, who say a possibility under Ratcliffe's INEOS company could be to keep some of the Glazer family on as minority owners.
But the terms of any agreement would reportedly make it clear that Ratcliffe would be in charge of recruiting new signings.
The Brit billionaire already has experience in football ownership with Ligue 1 outfit Nice and Swiss side FC Lausanne-Sport.
- Giacomo Pisa
Man Utd in Kolo Muani blow
Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani.
According to Sky Sports in Germany, Bayern Munich have kicked off talks with his representatives.
And the discussions were reported to have been positive.
However, a concrete agreement has not yet been reached for the 24-year-old.
He has scored 13 goals in 28 Bundesliga games this season.
- Giacomo Pisa
Fernandes praises two team-mates
Bruno Fernandes was voted as Player of the Match by Manchester United fans after Sunday's 1-0 win over Aston Villa.
The playmaker scored the winning goal, six minutes before the break.
But after being announced as the winner of the award on United's Instagram page, Fernandes suggested the prize should have gone elsewhere.
He commented on the post: “@casemiro @victorlindelof it should be for both of you this one 🙌🏼👏🏼.”
- Giacomo Pisa
Duo set for United exit
Loanees Alex Telles and Eric Bailly are due to return to Old Trafford in the summer.
However, they are both expected to leave again, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The club will reportedly look into proposals to let both players leave in the upcoming transfer window.
Telles is currently on loan at Sevilla, while Bailly has spent the season with Marseille in Ligue 1.
- Giacomo Pisa
Henderson injury setback
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is set to have an operation on a tear in his thigh, according to MEN.
The stopper, who is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest, will reportedly be sidelined for another three months.
Henderson, 26, has already been out of action since January.
And this setback could have an impact on his future at Old Trafford.
- Alex Smith
Sancho to return to Dortmund?
Jadon Sancho could supposedly return to Borussia Dortmund, according to reports in Germany.
The winger has had a tough time at United since his big-money move in the summer of 2021.
Sancho's agent are in regular contact with Dortmund's sporting director Sebastian Kehl though the club would only be able to afford a loan deal.
- Alex Smith
Ruud Moves
Ruud van Nistelrooy busted out his best dance moves in amazing dressing room scenes after PSV beat Ajax in the Dutch Cup Final.
The Manchester United legend was in good spirits after winning his second piece of silverware as a coach this season.
He has been in charge since the beginning of the season and is looking to secure the Dutch club a place in the Champions League.
Van Nistelrooy was so happy he even began cutting shapes in the PSV dressing room in footage the club have posted on their Twitter page.
Watch his dance moves HERE.
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Ten Hag sends fans into frenzy
Man Utd fans went wild after hearing Erik ten Hag open the door for a sensational double summer swoop.
One of the Old Trafford faithful recently put his wishlist to Ten Hag outside of United's training ground, telling him to sign Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.
And the Dutchman refused to rule out breaking the bank to sign the duo, saying: "Mbappe? And Bellingham? Why not?"
United supporters were quick to comment on the viral TikTok clip, with one saying: "Love our manager. Man of the people."
- Alex Smith
Ex-United ace's suspicious withdrawal
Ex-Man Utd star Angel Di Maria allegedly withdrew from the Juventus squad against Bologna after being told he was only going to be named on the bench.
The World Cup winner was left out of Massimiliano Allegri’s 23-man squad for the trip with the Italian side claiming that it was due to an ankle injury.
However, Tuttosport is reporting that Di Maria has reportedly clashed with Allegri before the game after being told that he was due to start as substitute.
He then pulled out of the squad in “suspicious circumstances”.
Di Maria allegedly informed the Juventus boss he was suffering from the problem before withdrawing from the squad.
- Alex Smith
Malacia loving fixture list
Many new signings find it hard to adapt to the Premier League's fixture congestion in their first year in England, but not Tyrell Malacia.
United have played nine games in April and the left-back has relished the challenge.
Malacia said: "I like it [the busy schedule]. That's why I wanted to play in this competition and for a big club. That's what we want. To play as many matches as possible. So I'm happy to be here."
Credit: EPA - Alex Smith
Van de Beek update
Donny Van de Beek has provided fans with an update as he continues to battle a knee injury.
The Dutchman said: "I’m busy with my recovery after my injury and everything is going well.
"It’s hard to give you a time but we have to see how everything goes.
"I’m doing a lot of gym work and getting closer to being on the pitch, which is positive. I’m not far away.”
He has not played since sustaining an injury versus Bournemouth in January.
- Alex Smith
Bankrupted Brown
Marcus Rashford is reportedly renting out one of his property's to bankrupt Wes Brown on a 'mates' rates deal'.
Brown, 43, declared bankruptcy after owing a huge six-figure debt to the taxman, as well as a car company.
He also allegedly lost millions of pounds in failed property deals that shattered the former footballer's wealth.
His former team-mates are believed to have rallied around the ex-England defender, including Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick.
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