Manchester United continue to be linked with a move for the Newcastle midfielder, Sean Longstaff, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to strengthen his squad ahead of a first full season in charge at Old Trafford.
The 21-year-old, who has made 13 senior appearances for Newcastle, is reportedly on Solskjaer's list of transfer targets along with Daniel James of Swansea and Declan Rice of West Ham.
Paulo Dybala has dismissed reports that he could leave Juventus amid interest from United, while the Reds have reportedly identified Norwich City's Stuart Webber as a candidate for the vacant technical director role.
Meanwhile, Lyon forward Moussa Dembele is reported to be the subject of United interest. The former Celtic striker, 22, scored 23 goals in 51 appearances in his first season in Ligue 1. Everton forward Richarlison has also been linked — though it's claimed United will have to pay more than £100million for the Brazilian
New technical director candidate?
Manchester United are considering Norwich City director of football Stuart Webber to fill their technical director vacancy, according to reports.
The Sun reports that Webber, who helped mastermind the Canaries’ return to the Premier League, is in the frame for the job at United which will be vital to overseeing the rebuild needed right now.
MEN Sport understands United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward is putting together a transfer committee which, it is reported, Webber will sit on, along with some former players.
Atletico 'make Joao Felix bid'
It seems that while City and United have been taking turns to be linked with Joao Felix, another team has come along to quietly join the race.
Correio da Manha Sport (via SportWitness) say Atletico Madrid have just offered €80m for the winger.
However, comments from the Benfica hierarchy this week made it clear that kind of offer would not be accepted, with the club standing firm at the €120m release clause.
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Fans getting excited by latest De Ligt rumours
That report that Matthijs de Ligt is ‘very close’ to joining United has fans cautiously excited.
United 'very close' to De Ligt signing
Reports in Spain say United are now ‘very close’ to signing Matthijs de Ligt thanks to an offer that is ‘too good to turn down.
RAC1 say the defender is now leaning towards a transfer to Old Trafford.
The key to signing Sean Longstaff
United will take a keen interest in Newcastle’s contract talks with Rafa Benitez in their attempts to sign midfielder Sean Longstaff, reports say.
The Newcastle Chronicle suggest that if Benitez stays, United will struggle to keep Longstaff because the manager has the final say on transfers and is a fan of the youngster.
But if Benitez goes, Newcastle may sell the midfielder for around £25m.
Tielemans 'hands United transfer blow'
Youri Tielemans wants to stay at Leicester, despite reported interest from United and Tottenham
Belgian football journalist Kristof Terreur claims (via the Star) that Tielemans would prefer to make his loan move at Leicester permanent if they can afford it.
But if parent club Monaco demand more than Leicester can afford, the report adds they may have to sell rumoured United target Harry Maguire to raise funds.
No Celtic job for Jose
It looks like Neil Lennon could be getting the permanent Celtic job after they won the Scottish Cup today.
Jose Mourinho had been linked with the job recently.
Heartbreak for Poole
Regan Poole has experienced play-off heartbreak as 10-man Newport have been beaten by Tranmere in the last minute of extra time at Wembley.
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United 'want Fluminese wonderkid Pedro'
Manchester United will rival Liverpool for Fluminese’s 17-year-old wonderkid Joao Pedro, reports in Brazail say.
Lance (via SportWitness) claim United have enquired about the player, but there is a complication in any potential deal thanks to a clause in his contract involving Watford.
The Hornets reportedly paid €2.5m to sign the player in 2020 with another €7.5m to be paid when he arrives.
But if any other club want to sign Pedro, Watford will get €20m for their troubles - so United would have to pay Fluminese’s asking price plus the fee due to Watford.
Joao Felix gives update on his future
Benfica starlet Joao Felix will let “things happen naturally” over his future as he continues to be linked with a summer transfer to Manchester United.
Felix insists he’s happy playing for the club after his breakthrough season and will not rush into a decision over his future.
“I think that time will tell. I’m good here, I’m very happy, I love the club,” he t
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Puigmal's role in Spain's Slovakia Cup win
Spain beat England to the Slovakia Cup yesterday, with United youngster Arnau Puigmal playing a starring role in the final.
Dias 'set to sign new contract'
United remain interested in Ruben Dias, according to a report in Portugal, but the defender is said to be close to finalising a new deal at Benfica.
A Bola say Dias is on the verge of signing a new contract that would almost double his release clause from €60m to €100m.
Mourinho's next move
Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has admitted he remains unsure about his next managerial move, despite being linked to the vacant Juventus job.
He’s been speaking toabout his future.
“I don’t know, honestly I don’t know. The only thing that I know is that I cannot be emotional.
“I have to be rational. I have not to choose just because I want to work and I am desperate to work - I have to choose because it is the right project for me, the right motivation for me.
“I want to become stronger than ever. I’m studying a lot, I am working a lot with my staff to be a great team as a coaching staff and to be ready to do it again big.
“So, I have to think. We will think and analyse and make the right decision.”
