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AARON WAN-BISSAKA wants a new contract at Manchester United — but has been told to wait on new Erik ten Hag’s verdict on his future, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
United blocked recent inquiries for him, prompting AWB’s team to ask for a long-term deal instead.
Meanwhile, Paul Pogba has reportedly agreed a deal to return to Juventus, according to reports in Italy.
The Frenchman will leave United again on a free and walk back to Turin where he will pocket £6.75m-a-season plus bonuses.
And Manchester United are reportedly set to do battle with Arsenal for Lille forward Jonathan David.
According to , incoming new manager Ten Hag - who will be in attendance for United's game at Crystal Palace this weekend - wants to sign the Canada international to bolster his attack.
Lille are said to want around £42million for the striker.
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Dean Henderson in Newcastle to discuss move
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is "closing in on a move" to Newcastle United.
The claim that Henderson, 25, was in Newcastle for talks on Wednesday.
Discussions have been held over a loan deal but a permanent move has "not been ruled out".
Van der Gaag and McClaren to be part of coaching staff, say reports
Erik ten Hag is claimed to want Mitchell Van der Gaag as his assistant at Old Trafford.
Van Der Gaag is likely to be the man tasked with helping Ten Hag salvage the sinking ship at Manchester United as his No2.
And reports say that Steve McClaren will also be re-joining the club.
Transfer guru tweeted: "Mitchell van der Gaag and Steve McClaren will be part of new Man Utd coaching staff, confirmed.
"Full agreement at final stages and set to be signed with both of them.
"#MUFC Official statement for McClaren to join United could be next week, as reports."
United’s transfer struggles
Former Man United star Teddy Sheringham reckons the Red Devils have fallen down the pecking order as a destination for big players.
Sheringham made the claims whilst discussing United’s interest in Harry Kane.
The former England striker told : “Manchester United are falling down the pecking order for big players, but having said that, they are still a massive club, they’re still a massive draw.
“If they do come calling, it’ll be hard to turn them down. Even if they’re not in any European competitions next season, it would still be a very tough thing to say no to Manchester United.”
United should sell Henderson, says Paul Parker
Ex-England international Paul Parker said that Dean Henderson will refuse to sit on the bench again all season.
In a chat with , the former United defender was asked whether Man Utd should sell Dean Henderson to rivals Newcastle.
Parker said: “I personally do.
"Give him the opportunity and go and prove it. You can prove it at Newcastle with the pressure on him from their fans.
"If he’s got an opportunity to play regular football, he’s gonna want it.
"He’s not gonna be sitting down, his ego is not allowing him."
Pogba to re-join Juve, say reports
Juventus have reportedly offered Paul Pogba £120,000-a-week wages to re-join them this summer, writes Anthony Chapman.
But the Manchester United exile could scupper a free transfer as he seeks a higher salary from his former side.
claims Juventus have a three-year contract on the table for Pogba, 29 - despite the Italians claiming they have a "gentleman's agreement" to talk with United first.
The midfielder spent four years in Turin between 2012 and 2016, winning four titles and two Italian Cups.
And fallen giants Juve, guaranteed to finish fourth on Saturday, want Pogba 2.0 to resurrect their Serie A ambitions next term.
However, issues remain over the Frenchman’s wage demands.
Ronaldo still has key role at Man Utd, says Winterburn
Cristiano Ronaldo will still offer huge value to Manchester United next season, claims Nigel Winterburn.
The Arsenal legend would be stunned to see Ronaldo leave the Red Devils after just one year back at Old Trafford, writes Etienne Fermie.
Ronaldo, 37, has been linked with a summer exit amid uncertainty over his role under incoming boss Erik ten Hag.
Winterburn, 58, told : "Manchester United won’t just bring Cristiano Ronaldo in for one season and ship him out so quickly, it just won’t happen.
"He still offers huge value to Manchester United, and we’ve seen that in his goalscoring record. His age is but a number.
"He has huge experience, and he could play an important role if United opt to go down the younger route in setting an example of how to train and play, as well as what it means to win and lose.
“He can help those younger players around the training ground and if he can accept that, he might be used in a slightly different way and have less game time.
“It doesn’t surprise me that he’s still there. If you have someone of his quality, you have to use them and use them in the right system.
"I believe there’s a role for him to play next season at United, he’s a superstar."
Man Utd transfer target Antony sends message to Ten Hag
Manchester United transfer target Antony promised to "always stand" with his Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.
The Dutch manager has taken charge of his final match with the Amsterdam giants.
as revealed by SunSport, winger Antony could be top of the Man Utd wishlist.
In a farewell video message for the departing boss, Antony - who is reportedly keen to test himself in England - said: "I want to wish you all the best at your new club.
"I also want to thank you for everything you taught me.
"I am thankful all the opportunities and learning every day.
"Know that I will always stand with you if you need me."
Ten Hag brought Antony to Ajax in 2020 and the forward, 22, has racked up 22 goals and 20 assists in his 79 appearances as well as two Eredivisie titles.
Man Utd fan campaign to ‘Boycott Adidas’
Manchester United fans have ramped up their anti-Glazer tactics by starting a "#BoycottAdidas" trend on Twitter.
Some United supporters threatened not to wear Adidas products until the Glazers sell the club.
Adidas are the club's official kit manufacturers.
Fan group The 1958 revealed on Wednesday night that they would be targeting a different stakeholder each week.
They wrote on Twitter: "Calling all reds! Tonight we launch our worldwide cyber campaign against the Glazer stakeholders.
"Each week we'll be focusing on one Stakeholder at a time and posting two easy tasks every few days that week.
"This week we start with: Adidas.
"Do your bit, save your club."
Ten Hag in England
Erik Ten Hag has arrived in London on a private jet and could attend Manchester United’s final game of the season, writes ETIENNE FERMIE.
The Dutchman flew in on Wednesday afternoon alongside assistant Mitchell van der Gaag.
The duo had previously been working for the Red Devils remotely, so as not to distract from Ralf Rangnick’s preparations for United’s final game of the season against Crystal Palace.
According to the Mail, Ten Hag and Van der Gaag could be in attendance at Selhurst Park to watch their new side in action.
Both men are expected to meet with Red Devils colleagues today.
Rangnick, however, will continue preparing United for Sunday’s final match.
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Manchester United will have to pay £30million to bring Jurrien Timber to Old Trafford this summer.
That’s the understanding of transfers journalist Ekrem Konur, who understands that Ajax have set an asking price of €35m – approximately £30m – for the 20-year-old.
Meanwhile, United are preparing for a three-way fight with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain to sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
The Lazio star has been linked with Old Trafford for several months, but The Mail are reporting that the Red Devils are now ready to make a move for the midfielder.
Elsewhere, Erik ten Hag is plotting to hijack AC Milan’s deal to sign Sven Botman, reports suggest.
Milan are reportedly on the verge of sealing a £25 million transfer for the defender.
But it’s been reported that Ten Hag is planning a last-minute grab to pinch the 22-year-old.
Finally, PSG and Juventus are locked in a battle to sign Paul Pogba.
Pogba’s contract with United expires this summer.
And it had been reported he had agreed terms with Juve.
But now, the Daily Star claims Pogba’s weighing up offers from the Italian giants and PSG, Football Insider claim.
United's transfer struggles
Former Man United star Teddy Sheringham reckons the Red Devils have fallen down the pecking order as a destination for big players.
Sheringham made the claims whilst discussing United's interest in Harry Kane.
The former England striker told Genting Casino: "Manchester United are falling down the pecking order for big players, but having said that, they are still a massive club, they’re still a massive draw.
"If they do come calling, it’ll be hard to turn them down. Even if they’re not in any European competitions next season, it would still be a very tough thing to say no to Manchester United."
Ajax star's message to Ten Hag
Ajax star Antony has hinted that he's willing to follow Erik ten Hag to Man United.
Antony said to Ten Hag in a video message: "I want to wish you all the best at your new club.
"I also want to thank you for everything you taught me. I am thankful all the opportunities and learning every day.
"Know that I will always stand with you if you need me."
'McClaren will be a good addition'
Steve McClaren will be a great help to Erik ten Hag at Man United.
McClaren's being lined up for a return to United as a coach.
And Rio Ferdinand reckons McClaren will be able to steer Ten Hag in the right direction.
He said: “I think he’ll be a good addition. What’s good with ten Hag is that he’s already got a relationship from before.
"And he will be able to steer him in the right direction.”
Man City enter Phillips transfer race
Man City have reportedly entered the transfer race to sign Leeds star Kalvin Phillips - with the ace allegedly set to snub rivals Man United.
West Ham had a club record £50m bid for Leeds United’s Phillips rejected in the January window but are set to try again this summer.
And the 26-year-old could be available at a cut price if the Elland Road club drop to the Championship.
Manchester United and Aston Villa are also both interested in Phillips with Steven Gerrard having had his own bid for the Yorkshire Pirlo knocked back during the winter window.
Now the state that City have emerged as contenders for the England international.
Barca track wonderkid
Barcelona are planning to make an offer for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick.
That’s according to SPORT, who claim Barca hope to buy Endrick when he turns 16 in July and signs a professional contract with the Brazilian outfit.
He would then remain with Palmeiras until he’s 18, and then join Barca in 2024, the report adds.
It’s also claimed that Barca plan to table an offer with a fixed sum plus a variable component depending on the youngster’s progression.
The news will be a blow to Man United who have also been tracking Endrick.
Man United get transfer boost
Man United transfer target striker Sasa Kalajdzic is set to leave Stuttgart this summer.
Stuttgart's chief Sven Mislintat said to Bild about the attacker: "As things stand, we have to generate another significant transfer surplus in this summer of transfers.
“So nothing other than the renewed objective of staying in the league is realistic for me. Especially if you take into account the quality of the already determined promoted teams.
“It would be outstanding if we can keep Sasa as a player and guy in our team. However, in my estimation, this is not very likely.”
Pogba transfer battle
PSG and Juventus are locked in a battle to sign Paul Pogba.
Pogba's contract with United expires this summer.
And it had been reported he had agreed terms with Juve.
But now, the Daily Star claims Pogba's weighing up offers from the Italian giants and PSG.
Gakpo speaks on future
PSV ace Cody Gakpo has revealed he’s open to a transfer if he’s guaranteed regular football amid interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United.
But with the World Cup looming, Gakpo declared he’s yet to make a decision on his future this summer.
Gakpo told De Telegraaf: “Anything can happen this summer. I will now calmly compare all the options and see what is best for me. Staying another year is also an option.
“It would be a shame if I went somewhere where I wouldn’t get a [game] at all and I could miss the World Cup. I’ll keep that in mind.”
Lingard praises United youngsters
Jesse Lingard was full of praise for Man United's young stars who won the FA Youth Cup.
Lingard told United's media: "It’s brilliant. I think it's been a long time coming.
“With the team that they had, I'm sure they must have had confidence in the way they got through to the final and getting the job done.
We knew how hard it was when we were playing in the Youth Cup. We had a lot of tough games but we stuck together and played the Man United way.
“They did that, they stuck to their task and they won the Youth Cup, which is a huge honour.”
Ten Hag plans Botman swoop
Man United boss Erik ten Hag is plotting to hijack AC Milan's deal to sign Sven Botman, reports suggest.
Milan are reportedly on the verge of sealing a £25 million transfer for the defender.
But it's been reported that Ten Hag is planning a last-minute grab to pinch the 22-year-old, Football Insider claim.
The report states that Botman was one of the names mentioned when Ten Hag met with United director of football John Murtough last week.
Ten Hag's strength's discussed
Erik ten Hag's strength lies in working with youngsters as opposed to older players.
And the Dutchman will thrive at Old Trafford if he sticks with the up and coming stars, Paul Parker thinks.
He told : "That was his (Erik ten Hag's) strength for Ajax."
"United have always been that way under Sir Alex. That’s the way he was, he was always looking to bring young players in the dressing room and tell us all they are gonna take your place.”
“In my case, he was a hundred percent right with Gary Neville.”
Garnacho tipped for super stardom
Parker also reckons can become a global star at Man United like Eric Cantona and Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
He added to : "(Alejandro) Garnacho will mostly get an opportunity to be training regularly and be filtered in. Maybe that will affect some of the egos of the players that are already there, but the right players.
“It’s Manchester United, maybe taking a step back, in the sense of not go be going out and buying players commercially, actually trying to make them commercially viable, which is the way it was before.
“I always look at Ruud van Nistelrooy coming from PSV, no one really knew him. When he left Manchester United everyone in the world knew him. And that’s how Sir Alex Ferguson did it.
"Eric Cantona became a big name when he came to Manchester United. Yes, he was known at Leeds cause he helped them win the last league championship. But when he came to Manchester United, Manchester United and Sir Alex made him global.
“And there’s been many a player like that, Andy Cole to a point. Became global when he came to Manchester United. And that’s what Sir Alex did and that’s what the club is about now.”
Ten Hag's manager credentials examined
Erik ten Hag isn't the right man for the Man United job if he doesn't give Alejandro Garnacho a shot at first-team football.
That's according to Paul Parker who told : "There is an opportunity for him (Alejandro Garnacho) because of the new manager coming in."
"The manager coming in will integrate him and other young players because that’s what he does."
"It’s an easy thing for him, that’s what he does and if he doesn’t do that, then Manchester United have got the wrong kind of manager.”
Salford City job shock
Man United under-23 coach Neil Wood is the shock choice for the Salford City job, ALAN NIXON WRITES.
The League Two outfit’s Class of 92 owners see Wood as the solution to their problem after failing to land Michael Appleton.
Wood has been working at United for the last three years after spending most of his playing career there as a squad understudy.
The former midfielder has cut his teeth with the youngsters at Old Trafford and will now move up to senior level.
The links between Salford owners Gary Neville, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes and their old club is strong and this could help sign players from United.
Ten Hag plans Ajax raid
Lisandro Martinez is the latest Ajax star tipped to make the move to Manchester United along with Erik ten Hag.
The Argentina centre-half has been added to incoming Red Devils boss Ten Hag's wish list, according to The Telegraph.
The 24-year-old moved from Argentina club football to join the Dutch giants in 2019 and has helped win two Eredivisie titles.
The Telegraph article points out Martinez is adept at playing out from the back and suited to Ten Hag's 'one-v-one defensive tactic'.
The six-cap star has three seasons left on his Ajax deal and is valued at about £25million.