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It has been claimed that Manchester United missing out on European football would not deter Thomas Tuchel from joining the Red Devils this summer.

Tuchel has revealed that he does have a love for the Premier League when asked about his future and Fabrizio Romano suggests the former Blues boss could be open to more than one option.

The transfer guru said: “Still, for sure Tuchel would be more than happy to coach Man United even if they’re without elite European football – he would be really open to returning to England in general, he loved it there. So, it depends on the clubs, but he would be really open to that possibility of managing again in the Premier League.”

Kobbie Mainoo is among the nominess for the award but has some stiff competition. Erling Haaland, Phil Foden are in contention in addition to Cole Palmer, Alexander Isak, Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Destiny Udogie.

There has been no shortage of talk over Casemiro’s Manchester United future in recent weeks, with the Brazilian midfielder much criticised.

It seems the former Real Madrid star still has some admirers however, with options becoming apparent should he decide to depart Old Trafford.

Caught Offside report Al Nassr have already held talks with the player’s representatives.

Record, per Sport Witness, reports that United are now targeting Benfica star Joao Neves this summer as they look to bolster their midfield, and that an offer is soon expected. With interest in Antonio Silva in recent months, it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils could now target both players. Benfica are said to want to retain the services of Neves for the moment however.

Mirror’s chief sport writer Andy Dunn has provided his verdict on Thomas Tuchel and it’s emphatic.

“Bayern followers will not buy into the idea that their side’s demise in Madrid was the result of Tuchel’s shortcomings. And the sort of relationship Tuchel can enjoy with a fanbase, his charisma, his personality, is why he WOULD be a suitable Manchester United manager.”

Read the full piece.

It doesn not seem likely that Mason Greenwood will remain a United player this summer such is the interest in his signature. There has been talk of a return to Getafe, and Barcelona have been touted but he could perhaps see a move closer to home. Two Premier League clubs are interested a move for the forward.
A move abroad is said to be more likely however.

The Catalan club are set to make a decision on the future of Mikayil Faye in the coming transfer window. The defender has been linked to Arsenal and Manchester United already but it is still in the early stages of progress, though there could be ‘movement soon’ according to Fabrizio Romano.
Barcelona could decide to keep the youngster but they could perhaps cash in with the likes of Juventus and Liverpool also linked to making a move.

Marca claim that United are looking to make a move in goal after being unconvinced by Onana’s first season.
They suggest club chiefs are targeting Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro. The glovesman, who is said to have a £60m release clause, has kept 43 clean sheets in the last two seasons. Impressive.

Should Erik ten Hag depart this summer, United won’t simply be focused on managers who have delivered trophies to find his replacement according to The Telegraph.
That could be a boost for any Gareth Southgate fans.
Talksport report there has been initial contact between United and Thomas Tuchel’s advisers however.

With United looking to work smarter in the transfer market under their new hierarchy, it remains to be seen the profiles which they will target. One player linked has been impressive youngster Estevao Willian of Palmeiras.

It seems United are behind in that race however as Fabrizio Romano reports Chelsea already have a verbal deal in place.

“Understand Chelsea have reached verbal agreement with Willian Estevao on personal terms,” he said. “Told initial bid still to be sent but it will be around 32 million euros plus add-ons, as talks with Palmeiras will follow.”

We’ll have plenty to keep you occupied over the course of today but first a little catch-up. Jadon Sancho has a message for his non-believers, the race for Mason Greenwood is hotting up and a £100million financial reality. There are certainly a few things riding on the end of the season still!

Man United round-up

Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher are in agreement over why “brilliant” Jadon Sancho has failed at Man United. The duo discussed the winger’s form at Dortmund and could only come up with the conclusion that things have not fit at Old Trafford.

“It doesn’t feel the right fit at Manchester United. And that’s not just for him, that’s for a lot of players. At certain clubs, you just feel more yourself,” said Carragher.

Henry added: “It’s not easy sometimes. The shirt can be heavy, the expectation.”

You can read everything they said on Sancho.

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Thomas Tuchel has been linked with Manchester United and club legend Rio Ferdinand caught up with him ahead of Bayern Munich’s Champions League semi-final defeat against Real Madrid.

Ferdinand was at the Bernabeu working as a pundit for TNT Sports as Bayern lost 4-3 to Real on aggregate and he greeted Tuchel before kick-off, with the pair sharing an embrace and a few words.

When asked about their interaction, Ferdinand explained: “I just said good luck to him, he’s so relaxed, he’s such a calm character, you’d never know it’s a semi-final and one of his last opportunities to win a trophy.”

Fellow TNT Sports pundit Steve McManaman then asked: “And what about the Manchester United job?” Ferdinand then jokingly responded: “That was the final part of the talk, where are you going?”

Manchester United ‘s coaching staff believe there is a lack of a vocal presence in the dressing room – which has contributed to their decline this term.

The Red Devils lost for the 13th time in the Premier League when they were hammered at Crystal Palace on Monday night. The club now face the threat of missing out on European football with those inside the camp noting that the group is quieter.

That has been attributed to the absence of Lisandro Martinez, who has missed the majority of the season. The Argentinean has been sidelined for months but was renowned as a vocal figure in the dressing room and his absence has been noted as a reason for their inconsistencies.

Whilst the World Cup winner is not the only vocal player, his presence is seen as vital in creating a winning mentality and driving the squad on, reports the Guardian. Martínez has played only five times since September 20 having been a regular in his debut campaign.

Manchester United academy graduate Tyler Blackett is on the lookout for a new club after parting company with Rotherham United following their relegation from the Championship.

The 30-year-old defender joined the Red Devils at the tender age of eight and went on to feature for England at youth level from the Under-16s through to the U21s. He would not, however, play regularly for United.

Despite Blackett’s dearth of first-team opportunities, he was still held in high regard by Louis van Gaal, United’s manager at the time. And the Dutchman even predicted that the centre-half, who can also play left-back had the potential to become a club great.

Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes thought Antony may have been criticising manager Erik ten Hag in his post-match chat with Mason Mount on Monday night.

United winger Antony was seen covering his mouth as he spoke to team-mate Mount moments after the 4-0 defeat against Crystal Palace. “He is saying something to Mason Mount he is obviously not happy with,” Scholes said.

“Mason Mount seems the quietest out of the three of them. What’s that going to do, I didn’t see any of them communicating on the football pitch. That doesn’t look good. I don’t think that’s good for the manager.

“People are obviously talking and saying things he [Antony] doesn’t agree with. When he’s putting those three fingers up, maybe he’s saying we should be having three in midfield, why don’t we have three there?

“I don’t know, we have no idea because we can’t lip read. But there is obviously a problem there and they obviously disagree with something the manager is doing.”

Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has accused Rasmus Hojlund of “behaving really childishly”.

“If we’re going to talk about Hojlund, he’s in a very bad place at the moment,” Parker told Tipsbladet. “He’s behaving really childishly at the moment, and it seems like his teammates have had a negative influence on him because they also behave that way. He’s a big guy, but he keeps throwing himself, and it’s annoying to watch.

“The fans in Manchester are also talking about being irritated with Hojlund because he’s gotten into a rhythm where he blames others for not going well for him at the moment. It’s just important to remember that the whole team is playing terribly. It’s not just Højlund’s fault, but he’s part of the problem.”

Jadon Sancho’s progress to the Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund has been an unexpected bonus for Manchester United.

Not because there is a route back for Sancho at his parent club, but because the winger’s transfer market value has soared by him reaching the final. If Sancho is able to lift the Champions League trophy at Wembley on June 1, United are likely to recoup a significant chunk of the £73million they paid Dortmund for him in the summer of 2021.

Despite his rebirth since joining Dortmund on loan in January, United still plan to cash in on Sancho and sell him to the highest bidder this summer. Even if Erik ten Hag is replaced as United boss, the club’s stance is that both parties would be better off if Sancho moved on.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag will be hopeful of having five of his Red Devils stars back in time for Arsenal.

The 13-times Premier League champions take on the Gunners on Sunday as they bid to recover from a 4-0 drubbing against Crystal Palace. United will need to earn an upset against Mikel Arteta’s side if they want to put pressure on Chelsea and Newcastle in the race for sixth place.

Being able to welcome key players back would come as a boost for Ten Hag. The Dutchman lamented the club’s injury situation ahead of defeat to the Eagles.

Jadon Sancho has hit out at those who didn’t believe in him after helping Borussia Dortmund reach the Champions League final.

Dortmund picked up a 1-0 win at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night to get past Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 on aggregate. Mats Hummels headed in the only goal as the German side produced a rear-guard action and rode their luck to upset the odds and book a place in the final against Bayern Munich or Real Madrid.

Sancho started both legs for Edin Terzic’s side and appears to have rediscovered a love of football since re-joining Dortmund on loan from Manchester United in January. The 24-year-old winger left United under a cloud after a very public falling out with Erik ten Hag and Dortmund’s run in the Champions League has given him the chance to send a message back to Old Trafford.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has brutally told Manchester United staff to ‘seek alternative employment’ if they are not willing to work on club premises.

The Old Trafford co-owner has looked to put a stop to homeworking in a bid to boost productivity as the club continues to go through an overhaul. The Guardian report that in a meeting, the INEOS founder made his position clear and told attendees: “If you don’t like it, please seek alternative employment.”

United had utilised a flexible work-from-home policy following the Covid-19 pandemic but Ratcliffe revealed this would come to an end during an all-hands meeting which saw people attend in person and via video call. Ratcliffe had received a tour of Old Trafford and Carrington and cited email traffic statistics to illustrate why he expected workers in the office.

The 27.7 per cent stakeholder explained that in one of his companies which experimented with working from home on Fridays, they saw email traffic drop by 20 per cent. It is an outcome that has left Ratcliffe happy to offer the ultimatum.

Gary Lineker has said he “doesn’t care” what Sir Alex Ferguson thinks.

Speaking on his podcast, the Rest is Football, Lineker was asked to choose between Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola and Sir Bobby Robson.

He said: “And I thought to myself ‘right, I would never want to, I couldn’t possibly get rid of Bobby Robson, I just wouldn’t’. So I think I’d go Pep Guardiola (keep), Bobby Robson (bench) and then Sir Alex Ferguson (sell), because I never got on with him anyway so I don’t care what he thinks.”

When pressed by Micah Richards about not getting on with Ferguson, Lineker added: “He’s had a few jibes at me over the years. He was a bit anti-BBC I think, but anyway.”

Manchester United and England goalkeeper Mary Earps has been awarded an MBE.