This occurs when Douglas Costa’s agents have spoken to the club in case they resort to other targets, while David De Gea is expected to remain in the crossfire next season.
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AMATEUR BY DEAN
Exclusive through Daniel Cutts: Manchester United is in a position to step up the fight for goalkeeper No. 1 through nearly doubling Dean Henderson’s salary.
Henderson, 23, is about to sign a four-year mega contract at Old Trafford for 100,000 euros a week.
The England goalkeeper signed a new 60,000 euro deal a week last year and is a clear sign that Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs him to take on David De Gea for the number one spot.
It also means that United would spend 575,000 euros according to the week on their consistent goalkeepers, with Spaniard De Gea earning 350 thousand euros, Sergio Romero (70 thousand euros) and Lee Grant (30 thousand euros).
Henderson had a remarkable cross ceded at Sheffield United last season.
And representatives of Manchester United Academy Products have had conversations with the former heads of Trafford in weeks.
SunSport understands that there has been interest in Chelsea’s Henderson, but it has not been formalized.
CON-DEMBED
The search for a new end through Manchester United continues after the club warned of an offer for Ousmane Dembele.
Amid major riots in Barcelona, the French striker appointed a key young player for the club.
Blaugrana President Josep Maria Bartomeu, fresh from the outings of coach Quique Setien and sporting director Eric Abidal, assured enthusiasts on Tuesday afternoon that key players will leave.
And despite only nine appearances in an injury-ravaged campaign, Dembélé’s signing of the 135.5 million pounds is indispensable at the Camp Nou.
Bartomeu named the 23-year-old player alongside Lionel Messi, Frenkie de Jong and Antoine Griezmann as “non-transferable”.
He told Barca TV: “Messi is untouchable and non-transferable. He, we all know.”
“But there are non-transferable players like [Marc-André] ter Stegen, [Clement] Lenglet, [Nelson] Semedo, De Jong, Griezmann, Dembélé … players we have in the future.
THE ANGEL’S PLEASURE
Former Manchester United loser Angel Di Maria helped seal Paris Saint-Germain’s place in the Champions League tonight.
The Argentine winger marked the moment of attack against RB Leipzig.
Neymar and company won 3-0 in the semi-final on one leg to seal their first time in the Champions League centerpiece.
Di Maria has scored 82 goals in 220 appearances for PSG, compared to just 4 goals in 32 games from his disappointing stint at Old Trafford.
CONTDOWN
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is reportedly wanted by Inter Milan.
Antonio Conte loves the defender who inspired Italian football on loan at Roma last season.
Gazetta reports that Conte believes Smalling has the “experience” of his Inter team to name contenders.
The chelsea ex has already attacked United by Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku and Ashley Young.
DOUBLE PROBLEM
Manchester United would line up a double shot for Douglas Costa and Alex Sandro.
CalcioMercato reports that the Red Devils are moving through the two stars of Juventus.
And that can bring Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back to about 72 million pounds.
Costa may be a choice for Jadon Sancho as the saga of moves on Borussia Dortmund’s ace continues.
The report indicates that the Juve is in a position to take Costa’s credit after it has not reached the expected heights of it.
United also reportedly replaced Brazilian left-back Sandro, 29, in his search for his team.
YOU CAN CALL ME AT
Manchester United’s target, David Alaba, could join a Premier League team in the next two weeks.
The Austrian defender rejected Bayern Munich’s initial offer to extend his contract.
And Sky Sports reports that it may be on the move until the end of August.
Neighbors Man City and Chelsea are reportedly interested in the changed central defender.
DAVID DE STAYER
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskajer would have subsidized David De Gea as his number one for next season.
And Norwegian coach Dean Henderson will lend again.
De Gea’s form has been the microscope after several high-level howlers, adding the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.
But The Mirror reports that De Gea will have at least one more season as United’s first selection among the clubs.
Henderson has excelled on loan at Sheffield United and has been linked to a change to Chelsea, but his long career remains dubious for now, and Sergio Romero is expected to remain at Old Trafford as number 2.
FRED UP
Manchester United midfielder Fred said he was proud to be a Red Devil despite leaving the Europa League.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lost his third semi-final of the season to Sevilla on Sunday.
And Fred said on Instagram: “Yesterday was a complicated and painful night, but I’m sure we fought until the last minute and I’m proud to be a part of this team.
“Another season is coming to an end, I need to thank God and all those who have supported us. Now it’s time to rest and get ready for next season. UNI!”
MAKE ME A FAVRE
Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre dealt a heavy blow to Manchester United’s chase by Jadon Sancho.
The German team manager said it was important that Sancho stayed there after the club announced that he would stay with them.
The 20-year-old English star has already played two pre-season friendlies, United still dreams of a deal.
Favre told Der Westen: “He’s staying with us. This, of course, is also for the team.”
“Sancho is, of course, a very intelligent player, but he will also have to stay in his head who still has a lot to learn.”
DEAN OFFER
Sheffield United is reportedly preparing to offer a loan to Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
Henderson spent the 2019–20 season on loan with the Blades and was inspired by his performances among the clubs.
And he has accepted a payment of 18.5 million pounds with Bournemouth relegated to forward Aaron Ramsdale, ESPN reports that Sheffield United is considering submitting a loan offer.
The report that the conversations are ongoing.
DIOP IN THE OCEAN
Manchester United was driven by news that West Ham would be willing to play with Issa Diop.
The Red Devils are a new center defender and have been paired with a 23-year-old Hammer movement.
And Sky Sports reports that David Moyes’ team is in a position to deserve the credit of its French star.
The report suggests that the eastern component of London is “willing to pay attention to donations of “45 million pounds.”
JOHN WAY OR OTHER
Former Manchester United star Juan Sebastián Verón has his career to the failure of Old Trafford Alexis Sanchez.
Sanchez nevertheless ended his streak of tiredness as Diablo Rojo with a permanent signing to Inter Milan at that window.
And Argentina’s Verón, who also struggled after arriving at United with an invoice after impressing at Lazio, has established links between the two.
Through the Manchester Evening News, he said: “Personally, I had ups and downs at Manchester United, but my greatest productivity in Italy.
“I think a player thinks he belongs to one league more than another. I know I did, and I think Alexis Sanchez did it.”
BEST APPEAL
Manchester United was selected as was Salford for the EFL Trophy.
Salford is a series of 92 elegance, Gary Neville and David Beckham.
And they will face off against their neighbors at Old Trafford for the first time.
Salford had peaked last season’s edition, but fell amid the coronavirus pandemic.
PAUL YOUR SOCKS!
Manchester United legend Paul Ince has been ridiculed for mistakenly suggesting that Arsenal has statues of club legends Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp.
The former midfielder was discussing the news that Manchester City honors David Silva’s legacy with an outdoor statue of Eithad.
Live on BT Sport, he said: “You look at Henry and Bergkamp and he’s up there.
“But I don’t see a statue of Bergkamp or Henry outside the arsenal, so…”
But Arsenal DO has statues of its iconic partner, Henry’s erected in 2011 and Bergkamp’s 3 years later.
And the enthusiasts rushed to pounce on the mistake by suggesting that Ince had done her homework.
PEDESTRIAN CROSS
This is a leaked edition of United’s third uniform for next season.
Zebra design has divided enthusiasts into social media, but the club and Adidas have yet to check what next season’s jersey will look like.
This T-shirt, shared through FootyHeadlines.com, looks original and is on a model’s shoulders, enthusiasts are still waiting to see if it’s original.
Stay another day
Lucien Favre told Jadon Sancho that he was the winger to stay at the club next season.
Sancho is United’s main target this season and has studies with the Bundesliga club before the season resumes on 19 September.
The Dortmund coach told Der Westen: “He’s staying with us.
“Of course it’s also vital to the team.”
TEAM OF THE WEEK
Bruno Fernandes has been named for the Europa League of the Week.
Unsurprisingly, the team is run through the stars of Inter and Sevilla, who will face each other in the final on Friday.
– UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) 18 August 2020
KANE TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES
Real Madrid is the bookie to point out Harry Kane.
Tottenham Hotspur’s ace has long been connected to a north London movement and, as things stand, has 2/1 to sign for the Spanish giants, according to Ladbrokes.
Manchester United is still the top club likely in England to move to 5/2, with Juventus and PSG 9/2 shots each.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Jose Mourinho will do well to keep his star forward with a total series of European giants queuing for his signing.”
DO OR DIE
Paulo Dybala could be introduced to Manchester United this summer, according to reports.
The 26-year-old Juventus striker can be used as part of an industry deal to bring Paul Pogba back to Serie A.
According to Tuttosport, juventus’ new manager Andrea Pirlo will prioritize Cristiano Ronaldo’s.
The Portuguese star has been informed of a surprising move from Paris Saint-Germain, but by making sure he is the centre forward next season, Dybala can be sent off.
Previous reports this week warned that Dybala was contemplating her long career anyway, as she is believed to be tired of being placed on the list of moves.
He still has two years to sign his current contract at Allianz Stadium, however, it is believed that negotiations have stalled in an extension after he was presented with 175,000 euros consistent with the week, albeit below 260,000 euros.
FUTURE NOU HERE
Manchester United is contemplating the possibility of getting 4 stars from Barcelona at reduced prices, with the Catalan giants in a position to fan their declining stars.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Ousmane Dembélé, Samuel Umtiti, Ivan Rakitic and Arturo Vidal are the players in the Camp Nou Showcase.
The four players have been connected at Old Trafford, but the Spanish media, and the Catalans, are used to linking United with any underperforming player in Barcelona.
However, everyone may be available with discounted offers, as Barca cannot reduce their payroll to lose cash to spend on young players.
After his 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich on Sunday, it is clear that new coach Ronald Koemnan will have to review the blue team.
And even Lionel Messi may be in danger.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RVP
Robin van Persie performed at United after leaving Arsenal that day in 2012.
What a signature this will be!
THUMBS UP BY ROM
Romelu Lukaku has made former Manchester United a “very good” season after sending Inter Milan to the Europa League final.
Antonio Conte’s Serie A finalist will face Sevilla on Friday after beating Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0.
However, Belgian star Lukaku believes the Red Devils are on track to fit into genuine strength thanks to their early 3 by Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.
He said: “I think United did its thing [in the semi-finals]. I think they had a very smart season and Ole did a smart job.
“The players did well, Greenwood, Martial and Rashford arrive. I was expecting all this.
“I’m satisfied with them, they look ready next season, I don’t doubt it.”
LUK’S GROSS OFFER
Owen Hargreaves criticized Romelu Lukaku’s United remedy at United after it was ruled out of the team and then sold through Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Lukaku is now in the form of his life Antonio Conte and scored in his 10th consecutive Europa League match with Inter in the 5-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk last night.
Hargreaves said: “I think they gave him a tough deal at Manchester United.
“I think he felt a lot of pressure on him.
“I felt like I had a point to go to all the time. I almost played like I was carrying that burden.”
“Now it turns out to be in a position where you have confidence. I think he deserved a little better.
NOT ALL SEA
The defence of Hellas Verona, Marash Kumbulla, has reached an agreement with Inter Milan for a summer transfer, according to reports.
The 20-year-old has attracted admiring glances from Europe with his Serie A performances over the more than 12 months.
Both Manchester United and Chelsea are believed to have looked at the Albanian in a cap.
But for Fabrizio Romano, Antonio Conte’s Inter won the race for his signing.
Kumbulla has reached an agreement with the Italian giants, with a five-year contract on the table.
However, Inter has yet to pay with Hellas Verona before he can officially catch the much-loved defender.
NOU MAN IN
Ronald Koeman to make Donny van de Beek his first signing as Barcelona coach, he reports.
United’s 23-year-old goal inspired so much that Ajax advanced into the Champions League semi-finals, where they were seconds away from qualifying for the top.
But after severing for another season at The Johann Cruyff Arena, he is in a position to face a new challenge, which Edwin van der Sar even stated earlier in the year.
Van der Beek scored 10 goals and had 11 assists for Ajax in all competitions last season and United or Barcelona 31.6 million pounds.
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