Man Utd battle for £52m Goncalves, Jules Kounde race LATEST, Sancho UPDATE, Pau Torres link – latest news

MANCHESTER are reportedly weighing up a move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Pedro Goncalves.

The Portuguese side signed the playmaker as a replacement for Bruno Fernandes, but the pair could soon be together at Old Trafford.

Also on the transfer front, we've the very latest on Jules Kounde as well as updates on Jadon Sancho and Pau Torres.

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  • Etienne Fermie

    VILLA RETREAT

    Alexis Sanchez has emerged as a transfer target for Sevilla ahead of a busy summer sell-off for Inter Milan.

    The Serie A champions are reportedly wanting to cash in on £85million worth of talent and cut their wage bill by as much as 20 per cent.

    Antonio Conte quit the club over the decision, which was taken amid a financial crisis for Inter and Chinese owners Suning.

    A number of players have already been identified for a move including Achraf Hakimi, with Paris Saint-Germain hoping to bag a £50m deal.

    High-earner Christian Eriksen and Marcelo Brozovic, out of contract in 12 months' time, could also be moved on.

    Sanchez, 32, is an option given he was not a regular starter during the Scudetto triumph despite his hefty £117,000-a-week wages.

    Spanish newspaper Sport quotes Italian media reports that suggest Sevilla are chasing the Chilean.

    The deal would require Inter to accept a cut-price bid for Sanchez.

    Alexis Sanchez could be one of a number of Inter Milan departures this summer
  • Thomas Blow

    ICYMI – EXCLUSIVE BY CHARLIE WYETT

    Harry Maguire revealed he has only just started light training in his race to be fit for the Euros.

    And the Man United captain is set to miss England’s opening game against Croatia on June 13.

    Maguire said: “I have done little bits of running.

    “I don’t want to aggravate it too early as we still have nearly two weeks until the first game and it is a long tournament.

    “I am taking it day by day. I have not asked for a time-frame but I am looking forward to being involved.

    “It can improve dramatically in a few days and you can have little setbacks.”

  • Etienne Fermie

    TELL ME MORE

    Alex Telles has admitted that he ‘can’t wait’ to score his first goal for Manchester United.

    He told the club’s official website: “I really want to score my first goal, I can’t wait.

    “I scored a lot of goals previously at Porto and now I’m really looking forward to playing and scoring my first goal.”


    Alex Telles can’t wait to hit the back of the net with the Red Devils
  • Etienne Fermie

    CITY OF LOVE

    Alex Telles has revealed that his favourite game for Manchester United came in the Champions League victory over PSG.

    He told the club's official website: "I think my best moment this season was definitely my debut against Paris in France.

    “We won 2-1 in my first game.

    “Another important game for me was against West Ham in London where I got my first assist for Mason. They were the two important moments for me this season.”

    Ales Telles loved the match against PSGCredit: AFP
  • Etienne Fermie

    TELL ALL

    Manchester United full-back Alex Telles believes that the best is yet to come, after an up and down first season at Old Trafford.

    He told the club's official website: "Yes, I believe I've made the most of this season. I've learnt a great deal, I learnt a lot of things, I've developed as a player and a person as well.

    “I'm really happy with my first season at United and I'm sure that next season will be even better.

    “I think I always took the opportunity to do my best whenever I was on the pitch. I had good games, with the adaptation process the first season isn't easy, but I believe that when Ole gave me the opportunity and placed his trust in me and put me on the pitch, I did my best.

    “I'm sure that I'll continue doing even better to spend more time on the pitch and get a lot more minutes.”

    Telles, 28, was pleased with his performances this seasonCredit: AP
  • Etienne Fermie

    LEV IT OUT

    Manchester United starlet Dylan Levitt featured alongside Dan James for Wales last night against Paul Pogba's France.

    The midfielder, 20, has made one senior appearance for United, and spent the second half of the season on loan at Istra 1961 in Croatia.

    He replaced Joe Allen on the hour mark.

    Levitt tries to get close to Kylian MbappeCredit: AFP
  • Etienne Fermie

    FRENCH FANCY

    Paul Pogba got the better of Daniel James last night, when the pair faced off on international duty.

    Both are gearing up for Euro 2020, with France and Wales respectively.

    But it was Pogba who got the win in last night's friendly, as Les Bleus swept past Robert Page's Wales 3-0 .

    Pogba played 63 minutes of the dominant win, while James did manage to carve out a couple of openings during his 73 minutes on the field.

    Paul Pogba earned the bragging rights over Dan JamesCredit: AFP
  • Etienne Fermie

    KOU WANTS ME?

    LaLiga clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid have joined the race for highly-rated Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, according to reports.

    The 22-year-old has also been linked with Premier League sides Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal in recent months.

    According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have been monitoring Kounde for two years and now want to sign him.

    But the Catalan giants are said to be struggling to afford the player’s rumoured €75million release clause – around £64.5m.

    It is believed Sergio Aguero’s new club may offer some players as part of a swap deal to help fund a move.

    Kounde’s international colleague Samuel Umtiti is rumoured to be one of those stars Barca manager Ronald Koeman is happy to let go.

    Real Madrid are also thought to be keeping a close eye on the Sevilla defender as they may need to replace Raphael Varane this summer.

    The four-time Champions League winner is entering the final year of his contract at the Bernabeu, with both United and Chelsea rumoured to be interested.


    Jules Kounde has been a rock at the back for Sevilla
  • Etienne Fermie

    LIN BUSINESS

    Jesse Lingard played 62 minutes for England last night, as Gareth Southgate’s men overcame Austria 1-0 at Riverside Stadium.

    The Man United ace, who starred on loan at West Ham last season, missed out on the Three Lions’ 26-man squad for Euro 2020 on Tuesday.

    But he was still included in this game, until being replaced by another to miss out, Ollie Watkins.


    Jesse Lingard won his latest England cap against Austria
  • Etienne Fermie

    LIN BUSINESS

    Jesse Lingard played 62 minutes for England last night, as Gareth Southgate's men overcame Austria 1-0 at Riverside Stadium.

    The Man United ace, who starred on loan at West Ham last season, missed out on the Three Lions' 26-man squad for Euro 2020 on Tuesday.

    But he was still included in this game, until being replaced by another to miss out, Ollie Watkins.

    Jesse Lingard won his latest England cap against AustriaCredit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail
  • Etienne Fermie

    LIN BUSINESS

    Jesse Lingard played 62 minutes for England last night, as Gareth Southgate's men overcame Austria 1-0 at Riverside Stadium.

    The Man United ace, who starred on loan at West Ham last season, missed out on the Three Lions' 26-man squad for Euro 2020 on Tuesday.

    But he was still included in this game, until being replaced by another to miss out, Ollie Watkins.

    Jesse Lingard won his latest England cap against AustriaCredit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail
  • Etienne Fermie

    UN-LISHED

    Rumoured Manchester United target Jack Grealish was England's Cristiano Ronaldo in Wednesday's win over Austria, according to Roy Keane.

    The Irish pundit told ITV: "[Grealish] is the star man, he makes things happen.

    "He has courage and always wants the ball in tight areas.

    "Like Cristiano Ronaldo at Portugal, you need players like that in your team. It is brave."

    Roy Keane highlighted Jack Grealish for praise on Wednesday
  • Marc Mayo

    GOOD MORNING RED DEVILS FANS

    Rafael van der Vaart has told Donny van de Beek: You've bitten off more than you can chew in joining Man United.

    The ex-Spurs ace told ESPN: "United could be a step too high for Van de Beek.

    "If nobody leaves United during the summer, he is going to need to get lucky to break into their starting eleven.

    "He is much too good to remain sat on the bench for two seasons. He needs to get regular playing time soon.

    "He is still young, but the time is flying past. Joining a club like Borussia Dortmund would have been better for him.

    "Donny was a perfect fit for Ajax's system, but he does not fit in at United.”

    Meanwhile, United will continue to keep tabs on all their transfer targets during Euro 2020.

    According to Manchester Evening News, United will be following the progress of England's Jadon Sancho and Declan Rice.

    The same goes for France international Raphael Varane and Spain ace Pau Torres.

    The Red Devils could try and seal a deal before the end of the competition.

    Finally, United striker Edinson Cavani has confirmed he is to become a father for the fourth time.

    The 34-year-old’s partner Jocelyn Burgardt has also revealed they are expecting a boy and will call him Silvestre.

    Jocelyn said she was due to give birth in mid-June and revealed: “We want our son to be born in Uruguay.”

  • Anthony Chapman

    AS GOOD AS GON

    Man United and Liverpool are considering going to war over Sporting Lisbon playmaker Pedro Goncalves, according to reports.

    The midfielder, signed as a replacement for Bruno Fernandes, has a £52million release clause in his contract.

    Goncalves was instrumental in Sporting’s Primeira Liga title win this term.

    And he could now join Portugal teammate Fernandes in the Premier League this summer.

  • Anthony Chapman

    ENGLAND 1 AUSTRIA 0

    England got their Euro 2020 adventure off to a good start with a 1-0 friendly win over Austria.

    Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game as the Three Lions saw off David Alaba and Co at the Riverside.

    But the result came at a cost as Trent Alexander-Arnold hobbled off injured near the final whistle.

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  • Anthony Chapman

    LUC ELSEWHERE

    Man Utd target Lucas Vazquez has reportedly agreed a new Real Madrid deal.

    Marca claims the versatile winger had been attracting interest from the Red Devils, as well as Champions League winners Chelsea.

    However, Vazquez is now set to sign a three-year Real deal after former boss Carlo Ancelotti returned to the helm.

  • Anthony Chapman

    MOUR PLEASE

    Real Madrid approached former Man United Jose Mourinho about replacing Zinedine Zidane BEFORE they hired Carlo Ancelotti, according to reports.

    The Telegraph claims Real made contact with Mourinho over the weekend.

    But the Special One, who was axed by Spurs this year, declined having only just joined Roma.

    Real then turned to Ancelotti, who has now signed a three-year contract after leaving Everton.

  • Anthony Chapman

    SILVA LINING

    Man City have reportedly contacted Man Utd target Andre Silva’s agents over a possible switch to the Etihad this summer.

    German outlet SportBILD claim Pep Guardiola is keen on the Eintracht Frankfurt striker to replace Sergio Aguero.

    Silva was strongly linked with United last month after scoring 28 goals in 32 games.

    And the Portugal international is available for around £28million.

  • Anthony Chapman

    TEAM NEWS

    Jesse Lingard has been named in England's team to face Austria despite not being picked for the Euros.

    Gareth Southgate has also gone for Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham and Jack Grealish in an attacking line-up.

    The likes of Conor Coady, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kieran Trippier areinvolved too.

    But it is unclear whether the Three Lions boss has plumped for a four or a five-man defence.

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  • Anthony Chapman

    CAVA GO

    Edinson Cavani's strike against Fulham has been voted by fans as Man United's goal of the month!

    The Uruguay international has enjoyed a stellar debut season in England.

    And Cavani will be hoping to add to this term's tally of 17 strikes in the new campaign after extending his deal.

    Check out the great goal here!

  • Anthony Chapman

    LUKE AWAY

    England boss Gareth Southgate will be sweating over Luke Shaw's fitness ahead of Euro 2020 after the defender was spotted with a cast around his left wrist.

    The 25-year-old looks to be a serious doubt to feature in tonight's friendly against Austria after being snapped sporting a slight injury.

    Shaw was caught by cameras with a cast on his left wrist while out with his girlfriend Anouska Santos in Altrincham town centre on Tuesday afternoon.

    And to add insult to injury, the former Southampton ace was greeted to a parking ticket when he returned to his Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

  • Anthony Chapman

    EXCLUSIVE BY CHARLIE WYETT

    Harry Maguire revealed he has only just started light training in his race to be fit for the Euros.

    And the Man United captain is set to miss England’s opening game against Croatia on June 13.

    Maguire said: “I have done little bits of running.

    "I don’t want to aggravate it too early as we still have nearly two weeks until the first game and it is a long tournament.

    “I am taking it day by day. I have not asked for a time-frame but I am looking forward to being involved.

    “It can improve dramatically in a few days and you can have little setbacks.”

  • Anthony Chapman

    VAART ACHE

    Rafael van der Vaart has told Donny van de Beek: You've bitten off more than you can chew in joining Man United.

    The ex-Spurs ace told ESPN: "United could be a step too high for Van de Beek.

    "If nobody leaves United during the summer, he is going to need to get lucky to break into their starting eleven.

    "He is much too good to remain sat on the bench for two seasons. He needs to get regular playing time soon.

    "He is still young, but the time is flying past. Joining a club like Borussia Dortmund would have been better for him.

    "Donny was a perfect fit for Ajax's system, but he does not fit in at United.”

  • Anthony Chapman

    GO ON MY EDIN-SON

    Man Utd striker Edinson Cavani has confirmed he is to become a father for the fourth time.

    The 34-year-old’s partner Jocelyn Burgardt has also revealed they are expecting a boy and will call him Silvestre.

    The footballer and Jocelyn, who have a daughter called India who turned two last month, confirmed their good news to Uruguayan magazine Caras.

    Jocelyn said she was due to give birth in mid-June and revealed: “We want our son to be born in Uruguay.”

  • Anthony Chapman

    LION HEARTS

    Gareth Southgate will have a limited squad to choose from when England face Austria tonight.

    Stars from Chelsea, Man United and Man City are set to be given the evening off after their European exploits.

    And that could see Jesse Lingard, who spent the last five months on loan at West Ham from United, start despite missing out on Southgate's Euros squad.

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