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'Red Devils and Spurs vie for £51m Teun'

Manchester United and Tottenham will reportedly fight Juventus for Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners.

Italian outlet Tuttosport tip the 20-cap Dutchman for a summer transfer tussle.

It's claimed Napoli rejected a £41million approach for the 25-year-old anchorman from Napoli ahead of the current season.

The ex-AZ Alkmaar star Koopmeiners is now rated at around 60m Euros - about £51m.

Mbappe's THREE Real transfer demands

Kylian Mbappe has allegedly handed Real Madrid three transfer demands after ALREADY being dubbed the “most insufferable player in their history”.

The 25-year-old Mbappe is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and reports have emerged that he has decided to join Real on a sensational free transfer.

The World Cup winner, who has 29 goals so far this campaign, could soon be lining-up in a star-studded attack with Brazilian Vinicius Jr and England star Jude Bellingham.

But despite technically being a free, Mbappe’s signing will not come cheap for Real with experts claiming he is set to earn MORE than Jude Bellingham’s entire £114m transfer fee with his signing-on bonus.

Now Cadena SER have claimed that the forward has made three staggering financial demands in order to complete the move.

The first starts with his eye-watering £42.6m per year salary - which is almost double the likes of Vinicius and Bellingham earned. Mbappe also allegedly wants a signing on bonus that is worth an incredible £106m. This report states that the huge fee would be split between the star and his mother and agent, Fayza Lamari.

And the third demand he is said to have made is that he retains a significant percentage of his image rights. The LaLiga giants usually prefer to retain the full rights of players.

Outcry over old Trafford revamp bid

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been hit by furious backlash amid his plans for a £2BILLION taxpayer-funded stadium revamp.

Old Trafford chiefs have long planned to rebuild the Theatre of Dreams and new part-owner Ratcliffe is on board with the idea.

In fact, SunSport understands Ratcliffe’s plans include lobbying the government’s “Levelling Up” pledges to give the north of England a venue to rival the 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium.

But fans responded furiously as one said: “If they want a new ground they can fund it themselves.”

Another added: “I don’t recall Arsenal or Spurs asking the taxpayer to pony up a bucket load of cash to build The Emirates or White Hart Lane. Let billionaire Ratcliffe dip into his own pockets.”

Glazers red-faced over Old Trafford spruce-up

The Glazers committed a cardinal sin when it came to sprucing up Old Trafford in 2022, it has been revealed.

And it all comes back to the shade of red that was used for a paint job on Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson was insistent that Manchester United has its own shade of red associated with it - and that it should never be too similar to Liverpool's.

The legendary manager insisted that United played in a dark shade of red during his reign.

And this even led to former kit supplier Nike designing a colour that would meet the manager's specifications - named "Diablo red".

Fergie believed that if United used a shade that was too bright, it would look as though the club were playing in a Liverpool shirt.

And the hatred of this colour extended to everything to do with the club, including how Old Trafford was decorated. But the Glazers violated this back in 2022 when they re-painted parts of Old Trafford, and employees noticed that it was in the colour that Fergie despised.

An insider told ESPN: "They tried to smarten up Old Trafford with a paint job a couple of years ago. But they messed it up. They used the wrong shade of red. When Sir Alex was in charge, he would always insist that United played in a darker shade of red than Liverpool.

"Nike, kit partners at the time, even designed a specific shade for the team's kit called 'Diablo Red.' The paint they used for Old Trafford is Liverpool red -- it's too bright for United."

Rashford is United's ' prized asset'

Club legend Dwight Yorke insists Marcus Rashford is Manchester United's main star and has a brilliant team ethic.

The England striker has bounced back for the Red Devils after being dropped for one game following a night partying in Belfast.

Yorke told Premier League Productions: “I don’t condone his behaviour.

"We have all been there as players. I have made my fair share of mistakes in the past and you learn from it.

“He is the most prized asset at Manchester United football club, in my opinion."

Yorke added: "When I was doing my coaching, I looked at him and I observed him for two weeks at Manchester United. This guy is very collective - what I have seen of him close up, to the way he approaches training and what he does.

"I think last season is where his mind should be. This season, when we expect him again to kick on, then it’s a little bit more challenging.

“If I was the manager, this is the one person I would want by my side, week in and week out because he is that good."

Red Devils 'make shortlist of out-of-contract targets'

Manchester United have reportedly drawn up a list of transfer targets all entering the final year of their current contracts.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford are preparing for their first summer transfer window at the end of the season.

And part of the thinking from the new chiefs is to partner with Erik ten Hag and new CEO Omar Berrada to find cost-effective signings.

While that will include a greater emphasis put on data to shake up their transfer policy, ESPN also state that will include snapping up players who have just 12 months left on their deals.

As United showed when they signed Mason Mount from Chelsea, clubs are often open to doing business over their stars once they go into the last season.

That is because they can still negotiate a transfer fee and eliminate the risk of losing them for free when the contract expires if they refuse to pen an extension.

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Lund of hope and glory

Rasmus Hojlund is the “real deal” with a “big future” – but not ready to be Manchester United’s main centre-forward.

That’s the view of ex-Newcastle chief Alan Pardew, who believes Hojlund will eventually become a United superstar.

The £72million Dane has blown aside his slow start to his Prem career with ten goals.

The former Crystal Palace manager loved the 21-year-old’s goal and all-round show in Sunday’s 3-0 win over West Ham.

Pardew told talkSPORT: “He has been doing it, firing away, and fair play to him, he got his rewards and there is no doubt he has a big future for sure.

The pundit added: “He is growing into the shirt. “He has tanked it from day one, not always come off, not always looked great, but we all know in the game this lad is definitely the real deal.

“My opinion, and I think a lot of other people’s as well, it’s too soon really for him to take that role as Man United’s number 9.”

'Focus on Prem over FA Cup'

Manchester United have been told to prioritise an unlikely push for a top-four Prem finish over FA Cup glory.

Ex-Old Trafford striker Dimitar Berbatov believes chasing a Champions League spot should trump any other playing targets for such a massive club.

United sit sixth - eight points behind Aston Villa in sixth and are in the last 16 of the FA Cup..

But Berbatov told Betfair: "If they keep winning, they have a good chance of reaching the top four.

"All they must do is build on the games they've recently won and hope that the teams around them lose points.

"The priority should be playing Champions League football and getting into the top four."

Prem boost as Osimhen is only Real's 'third-choice'

Premier League giants queueing up for Victor Osimhen might be delighted to hear the Napoli striker is only rated as Real Madrid's third-choice for a new striker this summer.

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are reportedly Real's main targets.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are understood to have maintained an interest in the Nigeria hero Osimhen.

Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis expects to lose the 25-year-old at the end of the season to "Real Madrid, Paris St-Germain or an English club".

He added: "We've known all this since last summer, which is also why negotiations for the extension of his contract, although friendly, took so long." situation for at least a year."

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Ratcliffe's plans for Old Trafford

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's plans for an Old Trafford revamp have generated a negative response from fans.

Arsenal and United 'still interested in Amadou Onana'

Manchester United are tipped to show interest in Everton's Amadou Onana over the summer despite the emergence of Kobbie Mainoo.

Arsenal and Chelsea are also said to have maintained an interest in the Senegal anchorman.

United have question marks over 31-year-old Casemiro, while fellow midfielder Scott McTominay has beene linked with Newcastle.

And although academy product Mainoo, 18, has stepped up to the mark brilliantly, Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag is expected to target at least one major new recruit in mid-pitch.

Neville recalls "not right" match against Italian side

Gary Neville believes that an Italian former opposition side were "not clean".

The former Manchester United star was part of Sir Alex Ferguson's all-conquering side for the best part of two decades.

Neville and Co prided themselves on fitness and professionalism. But after not being able to keep up with an unnamed opponent, the 48-year-old held suspicions.

Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Neville said: "I think there were a few teams we played against that weren’t clean, we thought it at the time.

"When you look back at what came out after, in cycling and other sports. We thought at the time something [wasn’t right]. Physically, we were fit, we weren't drinkers.

"I came off the pitch against an Italian team and thought, that’s not right.

"I know a couple of other lads in the mid-2000s thought the same thing."

Ex-Man Utd star retires

Former Man Utd midfielder James Weir has retired at the age of 28.

Weir made his one and only first-team appearance for the Red Devils
under former Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal in February 2016.

Preston-born Weir joined the United academy in 2008 and came on for Ander Herrera in the 95th minute of the club's 3-2 Premier League
victory over Arsenal.

Marcus Rashford scored twice at Old Trafford on his Premier League debut to down the Gunners - the same day as Weir's bow. But their careers went in different paths.

Weir, who played for England U19s, joined Hull and then had spells at
Wigan and Bolton before heading to the continent.

He signed for FK Pohronie in Slovakia before a stint at MTK Budapest in Hungary.

Weir returned to Slovakia where he turned out for FC Vion Zlate
Moravce before he announced on Tuesday night he was hanging up his boots.

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Brentford open to Eriksen return

Thomas Frank says he would welcome Christian Eriksen back to Brentford with the midfielder currently out of favour at Manchester United.

With just nine Premier League starts to his name this season, the 31-year-old may decide to consider his options this summer.

Galatasaray are keen but now his countryman Frank has said he would be willing to take him back to West London.

He played 11 matches for the Bees as he returned to football in 2022 – a few months after his heart scare at the Euros.

The Brentford chief told Tipsbladet:  “He will always be welcome back, Christian - always. I think he knows that. And we know that he had a good time here.

"I understood well why he went to United back then, and I've said that publicly.

“I also think he's done well. Of course, he had an injury before Christmas for a while. But if Christian wants, he's very welcome."

Rashford 'could have head turned' by PSG

Marcus Rashford may have his head turned away from Manchester United, club legend Lee Sharpe has fearfully claimed.

Paris Saint Germain could renew their interest in Rashford following reports that Kylian Mbappe will leave this summer.

And club hero Lee Sharpe is worried that the forward could have his head turned by the Ligue 1 champions.

Sharpe told LuckyBlock.com: "I think only Marcus Rashford knows what’s going on with his United career.

“It’s difficult for him because he’s ‘Mr Manchester United’ at the moment, but his performances this season compared to last year are like chalk and cheese.

"He needs to want to help his team and try and reach those levels of last season; if he isn’t, then he may have had his head turned.

"There may be something on the inside that we don’t know about which is making him that 4-5% unhappier at the club.

"In which case, he needs to leave and be replaced by someone who is 100% behind the team and the manager. Only Marcus Rashford can really answer that question."

Prem prize money revealed

Bottom-placed Southampton earned more in Premier League prize money last season than the title-winning 2015-16 Leicester City side.

The Saints were meekly relegated on just 25 points.

Despite their woeful season, they pocketed £103.6million in prize money.

This was the smallest tally in the Prem last term, with 19th-placed Leeds grabbing £111.7m. These figures are far smaller than the teams at the top of the league, with Manchester City earning £176.2m and Arsenal £172.2m.

Due to a remarkable growth in the prize pot, however, Saints' £103m sum was more than Leicester earned for winning the league seven-and-a-half years ago.

Claudio Ranieri's miracle boys were given £93.3m in prize money after claiming the title.

Toney to be SOLD this summer

Ivan Toney will likely be sold this summer, Brentford boss Thomas Frank has admitted.

The striker was heavily linked with a transfer last month, but the Bees received no formal bids for him.

However, Frank expects him to leave the Gtech Community Stadium this summer.

He told Danish magazine Tipsbladet: "It’s quite obvious that Ivan Toney will most likely be sold in the summer.

"This winter, we actually had no bids for him, but it would surprise me if there aren’t a lot of clubs interested in him."

Arsenal, Man Utd and Chelsea are among the clubs understood to be interested in signing him.

Roo the day

Sir Alex Ferguson ripped into Wayne Rooney "15-20 times a season" towards the end of his time as Manchester United manager, Gary Neville has revealed.

Rooney, 38, is the Red Devils' all-time record scorer with 253 goals in 559 games across an iconic 13-year period.

But as his career progressed, he started dropping deeper into midfield as oppose to leading the line.

This was a change Fergie did not want to see, with Neville claiming the Man Utd boss regularly slammed Rooney for it.

Speaking on Stick to Football, he said: "I remember Sir Alex and Wayne Rooney, towards the end of his Manchester United career when Wayne started to drop in a bit.

"He used to stop turning and running at people and stopped running behind. He became more of a link player, playing the long passes.

"That was one of the last things I remember, and Sir Alex must have had a go at Rooney 15-20 times a season for the last few seasons about him dropping too deep.

"Sir Alex wanted Rooney to stay up front and turn at players and take the ball on the back foot, as those were the bits that made him more of a street footballer."

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MP opposes new Old Trafford plans

Tracey Crouch MP - the former sports minister whose recommendations have led to plans for an independent football regulator - has opposed the idea of using the government's "Levelling Up" pledges to help build Man Utd's new stadium.

She told City A.M: “Sir Jim Ratcliffe knew what he was taking on when he bought into Manchester United.

“Old Trafford may need upgrading to meet today’s standards, but funding should not come out of the taxpayer’s pocket to benefit the billionaires who own the club – especially as other clubs like Bury have faced ruin, devastating the town around them, with no bailout from the public purse.”