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Manchester United could swap Paul Pogba to sign €70m-rated transfer target – report
Manchester United could offer Paul Pogba in a swap deal to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane this summer, AS reports. The Red Devils recently reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign long-term target Jadon Sancho. They have agreed to pay around €85 million. They are now likely to focus on signing a new centre-back, with Varane the priority. However, they are not in a position to meet the price tag. After the huge outlay on Sancho, the club can’t afford more than €45m for the World Cup winner. Los Blancos value the centre-back at €70m. Pogba has been a long-term target for Madrid, and it is claimed that the Red Devils could propose a possible swap deal for Varane’s services. Sportslens view: Pogba and Varane have entered the final year of their contracts and...
Man United have held ‘extensive talks’ with £63m-rated star, player keen on transfer – report
Manchester United have held extensive talks with Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane ahead of his potential transfer this summer, Independent claims. The Red Devils recently completed the signing of Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho after a long saga that lasted for nearly an entire year. They can now focus on bolstering other areas of the pitch, and it has been reported that the club are keen on signing Varane from Los Blancos. It is now revealed that United have held ‘extensive talks’ with the World Cup winner, and the player believes the club are the ‘best option’ for him. Varane’s contract at Madrid expires in 12 months. The Spanish giants appear open to parting ways with him rather than handing an improved deal. A move to Paris Saint-Germain is unlikely with the French heavyweig...
Manchester United want to sign €60m-rated star and Raphael Varane this summer – report
Manchester United are interested in Raphael Varane and Pau Torres from Real Madrid and Villarreal respectively this summer, Manchester Evening News reports. The Red Devils recently announced the signing of Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho, thus ending a year-long transfer saga. They are now likely to focus on bolstering the heart of the defence. Varane is the priority target for the transfer window. The club are making progress toward signing him, but it is reported that they are also keen on landing Torres from Villarreal. Torres has a €60 million release clause in his contract, but Villarreal are willing to negotiate with their interest in re-signing Eric Bailly. Sportslens view: Varane’s move to the Red Devils appears close to completion, with reports suggesting that they co...
Chris Sutton’s three-word reaction as Rangers star is linked with Man Utd
Manchester United want to sign Rangers right-back and skipper James Tavernier, according to 90min. Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion and Norwich City are also interested in bringing him back to the Premier League. The Rangers star ended last season with 15 goals and 10 assists across all competitions and helped the Ibrox side win their 55th Scottish Premiership title. Tavernier impressed in the domestic league and the Europa League, and it seems he has attracted the Red Devils and co. However, Celtic legend Chris Sutton has rejected the idea on Twitter. This is unlikely… https://t.co/vEX1SguswI — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) June 30, 2021 Sportslens View Although the 29-year-old is undoubtedly the best right-back in the Scottish top-flight, the report linking him with a move to Man Utd...
2 England, 1 Belgium, 2 Switzerland – Best XI from the round of 16
As the group stages came to a close, the knockout rounds of Euro 2020 begun, and the round of 16 certainly didn’t disappoint. We’ve had everything you could possibly want. Penalty shootouts, giant killings, last gasp winners, eight-goal thrillers, screamers, VAR drama – it’s what we live for as football fans. Here are our picks for the best XI from the round of 16. Jordan Pickford (GK) – England’s goalkeeper position has been the subject of debate for a while now, with many of the fans preferring the likes of Nick Pope and Dean Henderson over the Everton stopper. However, Gareth Southgate stuck with Pickford and has been rewarded for his faith. Against Germany, the 27-year-old was on top of his game, making crucial saves to deny Timo Werner and Kai Havertz at 0-0. Cesar Azpilicueta (R...
The latest on Ramos and Varane negotiations with PSG and Manchester United
Sergio Ramos will officially leave Real Madrid on a free transfer when his contract expires at midnight. Paris Saint-Germain have been tipped to sign the Spaniard, and L’Equipe claims that the club have intensified talks with the player’s agents. However, there remains a stumbling block over the contract length. Ramos is adamant that he wants a two-year contract worth €13 million per year. Les Parisiens are reluctant to meet his demands after his injury-plagued final season at Madrid. They are offering a one-year deal with the option for another 12 months. Negotiations are ongoing between both parties, but Marca claims that there are two more clubs in the running to sign the 35-year-old centre-back. Meanwhile, Ramos’ regular central defensive partner Raphael Varane could also be ...
Aston Villa lining up move for £50,000-a-week man to bolster their central defence – report
Aston Villa have concrete interest in re-signing Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe as they look to reinforce the central defensive department, Football Insider reports. The 23-year-old previously had two separate loan stints with the Villans, and he played an important role in their top-flight promotion in 2018/19. He has now emerged as a transfer target for the Midlands outfit, who are looking to fill the void left by the departure of Bjorn Engels to Royal Antwerp. The club want the United graduate to offer competition to first-choice regulars Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings, as well as back-up Kortney Hause. Sportslens view: The £50,000-a-week star made 19 appearances for the Red Devils last term, but only four of those were starts in the Premier League. Three of them came i...
Manchester United have total agreement to sign 79-cap international this summer
Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane in recent weeks and it seems that the Red Devils have reached an agreement with the Spanish club. According to El Chiringuito, the Red Devils have a total agreement with Real Madrid regarding the 79-cap French international. The 28-year-old will be a free agent next summer and Los Blancos are under pressure to cash in on him this summer. They will not want to lose a player of Varane’s calibre on a free transfer and Manchester United are looking to make the most of the opportunity and snap him up. SL View: Varane could have Van Dijk-esque impact Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to bring in a quality partner for Harry Maguire and Varane would be a sensational addition for them. The 28-year-old is undoub...
Copa America: Messi takes lead in Golden Boot race, Cavani scores crucial goal
The final two games of the Copa America group stages were played last night, and we now know our lineup for the knockout rounds. Argentina finished their Group A fixtures with a clash against Bolivia, while Paraguay and Uruguay competed against each other. Here is how the two games went. Bolivia 1-4 Argentina Messi scores his first of two from the penalty spot Argentina went into the final game unbeaten, knowing that a win would secure their place at the top of Group A. As for Bolivia, they had suffered three straight defeats and were already eliminated. The first half was the Lionel Messi show, as the 34-year-old directly contributed to three goals. He began in the sixth minute by scooping a beautiful pass for Papu Gomez to volley home off the underside of the crossbar. In the 33rd minute...
Everton make lucrative contract offer to Europa League winner with 96 international caps – report
Everton have made a lucrative contract offer to goalkeeper Sergio Romero, who will be a free agent when his Manchester United deal expires on June 30. Romero was fancied to join the Toffees on loan last summer, but United blocked the move as they felt the Merseyside outfit could compete with them for European qualification. The Argentine ended up being sidelined by the club for the entire campaign as David de Gea and Dean Henderson were preferred ahead of him by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He had the opportunity to leave on a cut-price deal in January but opted to run down his £70,000-a-week contract with the Mancunian giants. He is free to choose another club this summer, and he has been linked with the likes of Juventus and Celta Vigo over the past few weeks. However, the 34-year-old want...
36 goal contributions last season: Manchester United agree fee for 20-cap Int’l
The Jadon Sancho transfer saga is finally coming to an end. According to Sky Germany, the two clubs have now agreed on a fee and Manchester United will pay around €85 million for the 21-year-old winger. Sancho has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League over the last couple of seasons and the Red Devils tried to bring him back to the Premier League last summer as well. However, Dortmund were strict with their valuation and Manchester United were unwilling to pay the asking price. It seems that the Red Devils have finally decided to give in and pay up for the 20-cap England international this summer. SL View: Sancho could take United to another level Sancho is one of the best wingers around Europe right now and he could prove to be a sensational addition to Ole Gunnar Solskj...
Liverpool will strike gold if they can land 21-year-old Man Utd target this summer – SL View
It is an open secret that Liverpool need a midfielder this summer. Following Gini Wijnaldum’s departure, the Reds need to add depth in midfield, although they may not look to bring in a like-for-like replacement. Curtis Jones, who progressed immensely last season, is an ideal in-house candidate to take the Dutchman’s role. On that basis, an attack-minded central midfielder would be a sensible addition and Hoffenheim’s Christoph Baumgartner is an excellent option. According to German publication Kicker, both Liverpool and Manchester United are battling to sign the highly-rated 21-year-old midfielder. The Austrian youngster has impressed at Euro 2020. They were knocked out at the last 16 stage by Italy, but he was impressive throughout the campaign. He scored in a 1-0 win over Ukraine t...
