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Rashford will be hurting
Marcus Rashford will be hurting, but he can have no complaints.
His omission from Gareth Southgate’s 30-man provisional Euros squad has been a long time coming with his Manchester United form plummeting week on week.
And this term has seen England boss Southgate – a loyal selector of the United forward during his darkest moments – make one of the toughest calls of his tenure to date.
Rashford, 26, has scored just eight goals in all competitions for Erik ten Hag’s side this campaign – his joint-second worst return in his entire career.
He had a decent impact at the Qatar World Cup last November, scoring twice, and netted most recently in a 3-1 home win over Italy in Euros qualifying last October.
But they were just fleeting moments in what has been dismal period for the Red Devil. Hopefully this is the catalyst that will prompt him to turn his career around.
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Wolves man wanted by United
Wolves defender Rayan Ait-Nouri is Manchester United's preferred left-back target.
Jeunes Footeux report that the Algerian international is wanted at Old Trafford.
However, the Red Devils face competition from local rivals Manchester City.
The report adds that United could also move for Brest's 22-year-old full-back Bradley Locko.
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Rashford out of England squad
Marcus Rashford is not in England’s provisional squad for Euro 2024, reports The Athletic.
The Manchester United winger was included for the March friendlies and was a key man for the Three Lions at the 2022 World Cup.
However, he is expected to miss out on the preliminary squad after a dip in form this season.
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United duo in England squad
Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw are both expected to be named in England's provisional squad for Euro 2024.
Gareth Southgate will name a preliminary list at 2pm today before finalising his 26-man squad before the June 7 deadline.
According to reports, Mainoo and Shaw have both been included.
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'Loose talks' with Tuchel
Manchester United have held "loose talks" with Thomas Tuchel.
The outgoing Bayern Munich boss has emerged as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag.
According to Sky Germany, Tuchel plans to either take a break from management or return to the Premier League.
A second spell with Chelsea is also a possibility for the German, the report adds.
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Toffees defender targeted
Jarrad Branthwaite has emerged as a target for Manchester United this summer.
Caught Offside report that the Red Devils are interested in a move for the Everton defender.
Branthwaite, who only signed a new deal in October, made 35 Premier League appearances for the Toffees this season.
The 21-year-old also received his first England call-up back in March.
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United eye McKenna
Manchester United have reportedly made contact with Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna.
The Tractor Boys manager is in the running to replace Erik ten Hag, according to the Manchester Evening News.
McKenna previously spent five years at Old Trafford as a scout, under-18s boss and assistant manager.
Chelsea have also been linked with a move for the Northern Irishman, who has guided Ipswich to back-to-back promotions.
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Rio on Ten Hag
Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand believes Erik ten Hag will NOT be at the club next season even if he wins the FA Cup on Saturday.
The former defender said on his podcast FIVE: "The more and more I think about it, win or lose, I don’t think Ten Hag will be there come next season.
"I don’t think (winning the FA Cup) changes anything in the eyes of INEOS. I’ve not spoken to anyone there, this is just an assumption, this is what I think."
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Sancho EXCLUSIVE
The winger will not be handed a cut-price dream ticket back to Germany.
And even if Borussia Dortmund do meet Manchester United’s asking price, he will have to take a hefty cut on his £275,000-a-week wages.
The Red Devils winger, 24, wants a permanent return to Dortmund after a sparkling loan spell for the Champions League finalists.
United are happy to listen to offers but will not let the 23-cap England man go for less than 75 per cent of the £73million they paid Dortmund for him in 2021.
Sancho, who became a global star in his first four years at the Bundesliga giants, was exiled at Old Trafford in September after falling out with boss Erik ten Hag.
He went to Dortmund in January but his United deal runs to 2026 and there is talk of reconciliation.
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You're the Ron that we want
Unai Emery is said to be optimistic of landing reported Manchester United target Ronald Araujo from Barcelona.
Barcelona outlet Sport say Aston Villa have even held talks with the Spanish giants over signing the £70million-rated Uruguay centre-back, 25.
Credit: Rex Emery’s men now have Champions League football to offer next season.
But rival interest from traditional big clubs like the Red Devils might be a larger obstacle to their hopes of capturing Araujo.
Reports suggest United have offered £47m plus Mason Mount for him.
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Lid opens on Jarr hunt
Manchester United might face opposition from Man City and Tottenham for Everton central defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
The Red Devils have been regarded as the frontrunners for the £80million-rated 21-year-old.
But the England Under-21 star is now believed to have attracted a growing band of elite admirers.
The Daily Mail claims City and Spurs are already amongst those clubs.
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Villa could be close to landing Utd target
Aston Villa are in advanced talks to make Ross Barkley their first summer signing.
The 30-year-old Luton Town midfielder is set for a surprise return to Villa Park, four years after he scored three goals in 24 appearances for Dean Smith's team during an injury-blighted loan deal from Chelsea.
However, Unai Emery has been impressed by the 33-times-capped England international's outstanding form this season on his return to the Premier League.
SunSport understands Villa's President of Football Operations Monchi has a 'strong interest,' in signing Barkley, who has also interested Manchester United, for a nominal fee of around £2million.
Although Barkley could not prevent the Hatters from dropping back into the Championship, he has excelled since joining them on a free from Ligue 1 side Nice last summer.
The former Everton and Chelsea star scored five goals and assisted with four more in 32 appearances for Rob Edwards' side - sparking speculation he might be close to an England recall.
Villa need to trade wisely this summer as they struggle to comply with tough Profit and Sustainability Rules.
And the addition of Barkley would be one of the shrewdest bargain-priced moves they could pull-off as they look to strengthen the depth of their squad for next season's Champions' League campaign.
Emery admitted the club will need to "be intelligent," in their transfer dealings this summer, after they ran up a loss of £119million in their last accounts - a Uefa record for the season.
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Gyokeres still on Prem giants' radar
Ex-Coventry forward Viktor Gyokeres is regarded as a potential Manchester United and Arsenal target.
Sporting Lisbon's 29-goal top scorer won the title and finished eight strikes clear of Sporting Braga's Simon Banza in the race for Portugal's Golden Boot.
Credit: AFP Gyokeres, a 20-cap Swede, joined Sporting after two years with Coventry, having failed to make the grade with Brighton.
Meanwhile, Porto's Brazilian frontman Porto striker Evanilson is being linked with United.
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Premier League BIG SIX since Guardiola joined
The Premier League BIG SIX has been revealed since Pep Guardiola took over the Ethiad in 2016.
Despite two second-place finishes since 2016, Manchester United have the joint lowest points tally of the “Big Six” clubs.
The Red Devils recorded their lowest-ever finish of eighth this season.
United have also won the least amount of matches with 158 victories during Guardiola’s time at City.
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Olise & Eze would be Red Devils' hits
Manchester United have been urged to target Crystal Palace duo Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze by two ex-Red Devils strikers.
Michael Owen has joined Treble winner Dwight Yorke in suggesting the two exciting talents are the type of attacking flair United need.
the Liverpool legend told BoyleSports: "I think Olise and Eze would be good signings for Man Utd.
"I like them, their record with and without them is a contrast for Palace. I see that.
"Yorke was a proper player himself, he knows what he's talking about and I think they will be on the radar of a lot of top teams."
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'B*****ks to Rashford leaving'
Michael Owen has bashed "b*****ks" talk of Marcus Rashford leaving Manchester United.
The ex-United, Liverpool and England striker says annual speculation of "big clear-outs" at whichever prem giants are struggling never hppens.
Credit: Getty And he is "sure" 26-year-old Rashford's career-long ties to Old Trafford will help ensure he stays this ummer.
Owen told BoyleSports: "Rashford won't go, I'm sure of it, he's Manchester through and through.
"The whole club is a struggle... He might leave but his value is so high, who would pay it? They might be thinking, is his attitude right? Is he in great form?
"There was talk of PSG but I can't see that. And would Man Utd want him to go, particularly with a new manager?
"I just don't believe all this b*****ks that goes round all the time at this part of the year, it never happens."
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Villa 'confident of landing Utd target Araujo'
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is said to be optimistic of landing reported Manchester United target Ronald Araujo from Barcelona.
Barcelona outlet Sport say Villa have even held talks with the Spanish giants over signing the £70million-rated Uruguay centre-back, 25.
Credit: Rex Emery's men now have Champions League football to offer next season.
But rival interest from traditional big clubs like the Red Devils might be a larger obstacle to their hopes of capturing Araujo.
Reports suggest United have offered £47m plus Mason Mount for him.
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Red Devils join Prem race for Solet
Red Bull Salzburg centre-back Oumar Solet could be on the radar of Manchester United, Aston Villa and West Ham.
90min say Prem clubs plus teams in the Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A are keen on the 24-year-old Frenchman.
The former Under-20 star moved to Austrian side Salzburg from from home country club Lyon four years ago.
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Man Nou-nited?
Wolves' Rayan Ait-Nouri has emerged as a shock Manchester United target.
Injury issues for Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia caused United problems at left-back this season.
Credit: Getty And Jeunes Footeux claim Ait-Nouri will be one of the serious options considered by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new old Trafford regime.
The French-born 22-year-old arrived at Molineux from Angers three years ago.
And although he won five France Under-21 caps, he's won 10 full caps with Algeria since December 2023.
Stade Brest's Bradley Locko, 22, is regarded as a costlier transfer option for the Red Devils.
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Red Devils linked to Evanilson
Porto striker Evanilson is tipped to be a surprise summer target for Manchester United.
The Brazilian, 24, has notched 24 goals and six assists in 41 games for the Portuguese giants this season.
Credit: Rex Jornal de Noticias say the Red Devils are keen on the Under-23 international.
Evanilson arrived at Porto from Brazilians Tombense in 2020.
He's been outshone in the hunt for Portugal's Golden Boot by Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres.
But Evanilson has still had what many consider his finest season.
Meanwhile, Gyokeres has been linked with both United and Arsenal in the past.
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Dor won't open on cheap Jadon move
Man Utd are holding out for around £50million for Jadon Sancho - a clear blow to to his hopes of a permanent return to Borussia Dortmund.
And any move would involve a big cut on his estimated pay of £275,000 a week.
Credit: Getty The ex-England wideman, 24, has thrived on loan back at Dortmund.
The Red Devils are willing to consider offers - but want at least 75 per cent of the £73million they paid the Germans for him three years ago.
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'Villa in ahead of Utd for Barkley'
Ross Barkley is tipped to rejoin Aston Villa - despite Manchester United also showing interest in Luton's star man.
After qualifying for the Champions League, Villa are reportedly in "advanced talks" over recruiting the 30-year-old ex-Chelsea midfielder.
Barkley's inspirational season failed to keep the Hatters up but led to calls for a place at Euro 2024, five years after the last of his 33 England caps.
Credit: Rex The Merseysider has arguably produced his finest football since 2018 - when Chelsea paid Everton £15milion for the then-prodigy.
Barkley's four years at Stamford Bridge proved to be a massive frustration, with poor form and then limited opportunities.
He spent 2020-21 on loan at Villa before departing Chelsea permanently a year later to spend a single campaign with Ligue 1 club Nice.
Luton pounced for him in August 2023 after squeezing back into the Premier League via the play-offs.
Now The Guardian reckon negotiations on a switch to Unai Emery's Villa are already at a serious stage - with Barkley keen on the move.
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Big queue caused by a Waite
Manchester City and Tottenham could rival Manchester United for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.
The Red Devils have been regarded as the frontrunners for the £80million-rated 21-year-old.
Credit: Getty But the England Under-21 star is now believed to have attracted a growing band of elite admirers.
The Daily Mail claims City and Spurs are already amongst those clubs.
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Does he stay or does he go?
Erik ten Hag’s future is in doubt at Old Trafford.
But, what do the pundits think about his future at the club?
Pundits' verdict on Ten Hag's future
Where do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag's Manchester United future?
Michael Owen - He has to go
"He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He's not good enough."
Teddy Sheringham - Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
"If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later."
Jamie Carragher - Sacked
"I don't see how Erik ten Hag stays. It's just performance after performance."
Gary Neville - Stay if he wins the FA Cup
"To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme."
Louis Saha - On the fence
"I don't see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well."
Alan Shearer - Sacked
"I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he's gone."
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Ferdinand reckons Man Utd WILL sack Ten Hag
Rio Ferdinand believes Erik ten Hag will be sacked by Manchester United even if he guides the club to FA Cup glory.
Despite finishing eighth in the Premier League if United beat Man City in the FA Cup final they will secure a spot in the Europa League next term.
But club legend Ferdinand does not think this will be enough for Ten Hag to stay at Old Trafford.
Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel, Ferdinand said: "The more and more I think about it, win or lose, I don’t think Ten Hag will be there come next season.
"I’m not saying that’s what I want, I’m just saying what I believe is going to happen, and I believe that the club are going to look elsewhere I think.
"I don’t think [winning the FA Cup] changes anything in the eyes of INEOS. I’ve not spoken to anyone there, this is just an assumption, this is what I think."