12.20pm Man Utd news LIVE: Saul Niguez announces shock ‘new club’, Premier League fixtures TODAY, Sancho transfer LATEST – The Sun
MAN UTD are increasing their preparations for the return of the Premier League on June 17.
We're expecting the full fixture list to be announced today with United's trip to Tottenham on Friday June 19 leading the return.
We've the very latest on the long-running saga with Jadon Sancho after the forward netted a hat-trick for Dortmund while Saul Niguez has revealed his long-awaited 'new club'.
Follow all the very latest news from Old Trafford below…
PREM STREAMING ON AMAZON
Amazon is set to stream live Premier League games, WITHOUT the need for a Prime membership.
The online shopping giant-turn-video-service will broadcast 33 games for free in the UK.
Great news for footie fans!
SPEED DIAL
Manchester United star Paul Pogba has a dilemma on his hands with THREE top European sides chasing his signature, according to reports.
It was previously revealed the French ace was “open” to a move to Paris-Saint Germain but is also wanted by Juventus and Real Madrid.
Le10Sport claim Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane has even called Pogba's super agent Mino Raiola to reaffirm his side's interest in the player.
Pogba's contract runs until 2021 and Zidane took the proactive step of ringing Raiola as reports emerged that Juventus and PSG were stepping up their interest.
Pogba could return to former club Juve with rumours he is keen on a fresh start after failing to justify his £89million price tag at the Red Devils.
Thomas Tuchel's PSG are thought to interest Pogba as a potential destination but it is understood Madrid are now leading the race after Zidane's decisive action.
NEW CLUB FOR SAUL
Saul has announced that he and Nike are creating a new club in his home city of Elche in a shiny new promotional video from the sportswear manufacturer.
Unfortunately there is no announcement he is joining United.
See, told you it would be earth shattering.
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UNITED FANS WAITING FOR SAUL
Any time now on this EARTH SHATTERING announcement.
Utd fans are like…
BEND IT LIKE BRUNO
Enjoy this marvellous free-kick from Bruno Fernandes.
Can't. Stop. Watching.
'DREAM TARGET'
United are putting finding a new striker on hold in order to sign Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
The Red Devils have tied Odion Ighalo down till January, while Mason Greenwood’s rise to prominence has been one of the under-the-radar success stories of the season already.
Sancho, 20, was magnificent as he scored a hat-trick in Dortmund’s 6-1 win at Paderborn on Sunday.
Pundits, fans and former players want Sancho at Old Trafford and now Real Madrid are reportedly ready to join the chase, even though they have previously targeted Kylian Mbappe.
But according to the Standard, Sancho is Solskjaer’s ‘dream’ target, giving them some of the best attacking options in the Premier League, if they do nail him down.
SAUL FOR NOTHING?
Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez is enjoying teasing United fans with his “announcement” due at 11.30am Spanish time.
Needless to say that was a few minutes ago and there is still nothing new on his social media.
No doubt he'll have a new sponsor to plug, rather than anything significant.
GOAD ME ALL YOU WANT
United target Jack Grealish admits he will find it hard in fan-free zones when the Premier League return – as he thrives off the abuse from boo boys just like Cristiano Ronaldo used to.
He told the Express and Star: “I love all that. I love when people are on my back and targeting me.
“I always remember when I was a kid – and I am not saying I am anywhere near his level – but Cristiano Ronaldo used to come to Villa and the fans used to absolutely cane him.
“He used to thrive off it and that is what I try to do. I try to thrive off the hatred from the fans.”
BRIDGE THAT GAP
The Premier League’s most-successful player Ryan Giggs has hailed Liverpool’s contribution to his Wales squad, with the likes of Harry Wilson, Ben Woodburn and Neco Williams all on the Anfield books, albeit not in the first team.
Giggs said: “I think what we have seen this year is a fantastic team, managed by a great coach in Jurgen Klopp.
“It pains me to say as a United fan, but they are doing fantastic this season.
“Obviously they'll go on in whatever way and they'll win the league and they'll deserve it.
“They're a great team to watch and there are certain things I've taken out of the way Liverpool play and taken it onto some of the things I've wanted to do with Wales.
“It pains me to say, hopefully United will bridge that gap and catch up with them.”
EVERYONE WOULD WANT HIM
United target Harry Kane leaving Tottenham to win trophies is a “possibility”, claimed Harry Redknapp.
Speaking to talkSPORT, the 73-year-old said: “I'd like to see him stay, but they do need to win something.
“It's been a long time and you can only see them winning a cup competition.
“It's a difficult one, I'm sure [Kane] loves the club, he's come through the youth system and it's his team.
“But he's also ambitious and I would think if it doesn't happen this year he could possibly look to move on.
“And everybody in the world would want him. He's a top, top player and a great guy.”
BLANCO CHEQUE
Real Madrid are ready to enter the £105million race for England star Jadon Sancho.
Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane has been impressed with the Borussia Dortmund youngster, who has hit 20 goals in 20 games this term.
And the Real chief reckons he can beat favourites Manchester United to the punch and grab the 20-year-old.
Spanish media outlet as claim the LaLiga giants have a strong relationship with Dortmund and hope to use this to take their prized asset.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to team Sancho up with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial in a frontline full of pace to put the fear into Premier League rivals.
AS claim United had a £125m offer turned down at the start of this year.
JACK SORRY
United target Jack Grealish is hoping to draw a line under the controversy surrounding him agreeing to visit a friend during the coronavirus lockdown in March.
Police were called to the Dickens Heath area of Solihull to reports a Range Rover had crashed into two parked cars, with pictures emerging online of the Aston Villa captain at the scene in slippers and a bright blue hoodie.
And in an interview with The Guardian, he said: “I knew straight away that I had to come out and apologise myself, which I wanted to do; I didn't want to hide behind a club statement.
“I am old enough now and mature enough to know that I'd done wrong.
“I know I am a footballer but I'm still human and we all make mistakes and straight away I knew I'd made a mistake.
“I’m also a role model as well to a lot of people out there, especially young children who might look up to me.”
JADON-ALDO
United target Jadon Sancho has been likened to Cristiano Ronaldo by former Red Devil Wes Brown.
The 40-year-old said: “We need someone exactly like that at the club.
“We’ve had them over the years and I’m sure if we were to sign him he would bring that excitement back to the club.
“We’ve had players like that in the past, like with Cristiano Ronaldo.
“They’re the type of player who draw three or four defenders out and make the game a lot easier for the other players.
“If we could do it, it would be a brilliant signing.”
BETTER CAUL SAUL 2/2
“He will always tell the club if he’s leaving but that will be at the right time if he leaves.
“Do you think he will put a post on Twitter saying that he’s going to another club?
“Doesn’t that sound to you like a bit of a commercial exercise of some kind? It does to me. I may be completely wrong but it sounds to me like a big commercial thing.
“That’s not how Saul does things.
“Atletico Madrid will tell you they don’t expect anything because he’s not leaving.
“So I think I answered that there. But it has kept you busy and yes some media are mentioning Manchester United etc. We will see on Wednesday.”
BETTER CAUL SAUL 1/2
Saul Niguez is set to reveal his 'new club' at 10am this morning.
But Manchester United fans have been warned not to expect them to signing him by Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.
He said: “By the way there’s no information, nobody knows what it is, apart from the people involved of course, but it’s pretty obvious in my eyes, well that’s what I think.
“First of all, he’s a big Atletico Madrid fan, or he feels very close to the club.
“He has renewed his contract despite having interest from others.
PREM FIXTURES TODAY
The Premier League is expected to announce the complete fixture list for Project Restart at some point today.
Manchester City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa v Sheffield United will kick off proceedings on Wednesday 17 June, but we are set to find out what time and on what TV channel.
Manchester United's trip to Tottenham is expected to be the first game of the weekend on Friday 19 June.
The league schedule is looking like full match rounds on six long weekends, with three midweek slots including games on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The midweek rounds are expected to be 23-25 June, 7-9 July and 14-16 July.
Stay with us for all the latest…
MORNING MAN UTD FANS
Despite making an extraordinary start to life at Old Trafford, new star Bruno Fernandes has admitted that he feels he needs to get even better.
He told Instagram account Talent Ain’t Enough: “My vision of coming to Manchester United is that I'm at one of the best clubs in the world, for me, the best club in England.
“My idea for the next years are doing better than I have until now.
“For me, in games it is not good enough because now is maybe the most difficult part.
“The players start to recognise your game, start to know how you move, how you pass, how you shoot and the things become difficult now.
“So now I need to improve more and to work more and understand more the teams who I play against because they will understand me better, but I need to be prepared to understand better the difficulties they can have.”
Fans can look forward to seeing Bruno and Co soon, with the Premier League expected to announce the times for the remaining fixtures today with the big restart incoming.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils continue their chase for Jadon Sancho, with former defender Wes Brown likening the 20-year-old’s potential impact to that of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Also on the transfer front, former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has admitted that Harry Kane could leave the North Londoners – with Man United keen admirers of the England skipper.
And finally, Marcus Rashford led the many footballers taking part in Blackout Tuesday as sport united in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
Millions of people took part in the social media demonstration against racial injustice, amid protests across the United States and in London.
IRON-BRU – ICYMI
Bruno Fernandes has admitted he will have to adapt his game when Manchester United make their Premier League return later this month.
He told Talent Ain't Enough: “My vision of coming to Manchester United is that I'm at one of the best clubs in the world, for me, the best club in England.
“My idea for the next years are doing better than I have until now.
“For me, in games it is not good enough because now is maybe the most difficult part. The players start to recognise your game, start to know how you move , how you pass, how you shoot and the things become difficult now.
“So now I need to improve more and to work more and understand more the teams who I play against because they will understand me better, but I need to be prepared to understand better the difficulties they can have.”
IGGY POP
Odion Ighalo has vowed to take Manchester United “higher and higher” after signing up for another six months.
The Nigerian’s loan from Shanghai Shenhua has been extended until January 2021 after his original agreement was set to end last weekend.
And the delighted 30-year-old said: “I’m really happy. It’s a dream for me to be here. I’m buzzing and ready to go.
“Since the first day I arrived, I made it clear that I wanted whatever it takes to continue that work.
“Like I’ve said, since I was young, I’ve been supporting this club and playing for it is a dream.
“Now I’ve extended my loan, it makes it even more clear and I’m committed as I know, in my head, I’m here until January.
“I just want to work hard and enjoy it, support the team and do whatever I can to make us go higher and higher.”
FRIENDLY FOES
Premier League clubs have been granted permission to play friendlies under strict conditions, prior to the division's return later this month.
Having not played since March, teams are hoping to sharpen up with matches prior to the league's restart, an idea that the Telegraph reveal has been accepted by the Premier League.
Matches will be able to take place at training grounds or stadiums, although sides must travel for more than 90 minutes – and players must journey to games in their own cars and in kit.
No referees will be admitted, so coaching staff will have to officiate.
WIZARD OF OS
Manchester United target Victor Osimhen has been urged by Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr to leave Lille this summer.
The 18-goal 21-year-old has also been linked with Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham – and Rohr believes that playing at a higher level will help his Super Eagles chances.
He told Le Quotidien du Foot: “Victor Osimhen, I think, will have a very big opportunity to go from Lille, perhaps in the Premier League, to a very, very big club.
“If we have players playing at a very high level for their clubs, our level at the Super Eagles would grow also.
“(But) if he is signing for a very big club – you have seen the clubs ready to buy him now – he is not so sure to play because there’s big competition for the starting places in the team.
“(Although) it would be better to play in a better club than Lille.”
ON THE MARC
Marcos Rojo is set to return to Manchester United after making just one appearance while on loan at boyhood club Estudiantes.
The 30-year-old left Old Trafford in January, but suffered a knee injury early into his time back in Argentina.
Covid-19 put his hopes of appearing further for Estudiantes at risk – and despite his will to stay – manager Leandro Desabato has admitted that it's unlikely.
He told Radio Late 931: “We have to wait, but Rojo is likely to leave.”
BRU MUST BE JOKING
BRUNO FERNANDES admits he needs to improve or risk stagnating after starting life at Manchester United with a bang.
The Portuguese international signed for the Red Devils in January for £46.5million before going on to win the Prem’s Player of the Month for February.
But speaking to Instagram account Talent Ain’t Enough, the 25-year-old said: “My vision of coming to Manchester United is that I'm at one of the best clubs in the world, for me, the best club in England.
“My idea for the next years are doing better than I have until now.
“For me, in games it is not good enough because now is maybe the most difficult part.
“The players start to recognise your game, start to know how you move , how you pass, how you shoot and the things become difficult now.
“So now I need to improve more and to work more and understand more the teams who I play against because they will understand me better, but I need to be prepared to understand better the difficulties they can have.”
SPREADING THEIR WINGS
Manchester United are considering bids for three wide attackers this summer, should their move for primary target Jadon Sancho fail.
The Red Devils have made ensnaring the 20-year-old a priority – although he will likely cost more than £100million.
According to the Manchester Evening News, United have eyes for three fellow wingers if their Sancho pursuit grinds to a halt.
These include another former Manchester City academy rebel in Rabbi Matondo at Schalke – as well as Bournemouth star David Brooks and young Argentine Thiago Almada from Velez Sarsfield.
ADRIEN RABI-GO
Juventus could let Manchester United target Adrien Rabiot leave this summer after just one year at the club, according to reports.
Tuttmercatoweb claim that while the Frenchman's “technical and physical” skills aren't in question, his “attitude and desire” aren't up to scratch for Juve bosses.
This uncertainty has prompted interest from a number of Premier League clubs, including the Red Devils… as well as Arsenal and Everton.
Bonuses take the Frenchman's contract to just shy of £200,000-a-week in Turin, which any potential suitor would have to match.
And Juve chiefs would want a transfer fee of at least £26million for the 25-year-old.
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