Manchester United among Europe’s elites chasing RB Salzburg’s Oumar Solet – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United conceded the joint second-most goals enroute to an embarrassing Champions League group stage exit while conceding 84 goals in total throughout the campaign, most they have let in since 1971.

The club finished eighth in the Premier League, their lowest-ever, and new co-owners INEOS are looking at a major revamp with quite a few players expected to be moved on.

Raphael Varane has already announced his departure while the club currently have no plans of offering Jonny Evans, who contract also ends in June, an extension.

Both Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have also been linked with exits and if multiple departures occur, the club could look to bring in more than one central defender.

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As previously relayed by The Peoples Person, the plan is to bring in someone who can hit the ground running and the other, who can develop into a future gem.

90min have reported that the 20-time English league champions are among a whole host of teams keeping an eye on RB Salzburg defender Oumar Solet.

The 24-year-old has impressed during his four-year stay in Austria, playing more than 100 games for the club and winning three league titles along the way.

This season, Solet made 28 appearances in all competitions, scoring twice while registering one assist, and he also helped keep 11 clean sheets.

The France U20 international’s contract there ends in 2025 and there is a strong possibility that he leaves this summer as RB Salzburg look to earn a decent profit.

“Manchester United and Bayern Munich are both interested in Red Bull Salzburg centre-back Oumar Solet, 90min understands.

“As he approaches the final 12 months of his contract with the Austrian side, is attracting interest from teams across the Premier League, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.”

Solet in demand

Among English teams, apart from the Red Devils, the likes of Aston Villa, West Ham and Brighton earn a mention with the bulk of the interest coming from Germany.

League champions Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund join the Bavarians in the race while Italian bigwigs like Napoli, Roma are all eyeing the 6ft3 defender. In fact, Napoli had tried to sign the “superb” defender in January but failed.

While no price is mentioned in the article, his current market value stands at €10 million according to Transfermarkt but considering the number of suitors, Salzburg are expected to earn a lot more, especially if a bidding war ensues.

The player seems to be yearning for a move to the English top-flight and it remains to be seen whether INEOS actually pursue Solet. He could make a for a low-cost backup option but other teams might have grander designs for him.

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Alejandro Garnacho may look for new Manchester United contract after Copa America – Man United News And Transfer News

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Rasmus Hojlund’s return to goal-scoring form ahead of the FA Cup final against Manchester City has emerged as one of the few silver linings in what has been a disappointing end to the Premier League season for Manchester United, who could only muster an eighth-place finish.

After a slow start in the Premier League, the Dane found his goal-scoring boots, ending the campaign with 10 goals under his belt. He also assisted twice. The 21-year-old striker can be proud of his maiden season in the most challenging league in Europe.

Fortunately for Man United, he is not the only young forward to impress fans and pundits alike with his confident play in the final third.

Alejandro Garnacho established himself as Erik ten Hag’s most reliable attacking threat this season, managing more appearances (49) than any other outfield United player across all competitions.

The Argentine star produced plenty of eye-catching moments, including *that* strike against Everton.

The former Atletico Madrid talent ended the 2023/24 term with nine goals and five assists to his name in all competitions.

It appears his entourage clearly recognise his importance to Ten Hag’s squad and want the same to be reflected on his paycheque.

According to The Daily Mail, Garnacho “may well look for a new contract” if he also becomes a regular for Argentina in this summer’s Copa America.

The 19-year-old academy product only penned a new long-term contract in April of last year, but his representatives may ask for improved terms on the back of a promising summer spell with Argentina.

While United’s young attackers, including Amad Diallo, ended the league campaign on a positive note, the side’s most experienced forward, Marcus Rashford, continues to struggle, on and off the pitch.

On Tuesday, the 26-year-old superstar was dealt a blow by Gareth Southgate who excluded him from his England provisional squad for Euro 2024.

However, as far as Ten Hag is concerned, Rashford remains a key part of his plans and despite plenty of rumours, the Englishman is expected to remain at Old Trafford beyond this summer.

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Leny Yoro: Paris Saint-Germain reach agreement in principle with Lille for Man United defensive target – Man United News And Transfer News

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Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are understood to have reached an agreement in principle with Lille for the transfer of reported Manchester United defensive target Leny Yoro.

Yoro is a name believed to be on United’s wishlist of defensive reinforcements ahead of the summer window.

He’s one of the names being looked at alongside other players such as Jarrad Branthwaite, Ronald Araujo, Marc Guehi, Jean-Clair Todibo, Edmond Tapsoba, Antonio Silva, Goncalo Inacio and Max Kilman, just to mention a few names.

United’s need for centre-backs was made even more urgent following Raphael Varane’s confirmation that he’s set to leave Old Trafford in the coming days. This is where Yoro comes in, with the 18-year-old drawing comparisons to Varane and even Arsenal’s William Saliba.

United are not the only club pursuing Yoro. Real Madrid and PSG have also been mentioned as parties interested in securing his services.

A previous report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that the defender’s preference would be to join Los Blancos. It was stated that he has a “clear desire” to line up for the Spanish giants and become the latest addition to their super team which consists of some of the world’s best and most talented youngsters like Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo.

However, if a fresh report by Sports Zone is to be believed, both Madrid and United are set to miss out on Yoro, with PSG now in pole position to land him.

The outlet states that PSG have a verbal agreement with Lille for their highly-rated defensive prospect.

“Agreement in principle between PSG and LOSC for Leny Yoro for a little over 50 million euros.”

“Olivier Létang (Lille president) was excluded from the debates, LOSC needs funds.”

“The player still gives his preference to Madrid, who have been very convincing since January.”

FLASH ZONE

Accord de principe entre le PSG et le LOSC pour Leny Yoro pour un peu plus de 50M€ !

Olivier Létang a été écarté des débats, le LOSC a besoin de fonds.

Le joueur donne toujours sa préférence à Madrid, qui a été très convaincant depuis janvier. https://t.co/oElVuYM1Y1 pic.twitter.com/QRpV3WPZYe

— SPORTS ZONE (@SportsZone__) May 20, 2024

Yoro made 35 appearances for Lille in the just-concluded Ligue 1 season. In that period, he helped his side keep 17 clean sheets while conceding just 31 goals.

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Police intervene as Ramovic-Rulani feud takes new twist!

There was a HUGE drama after the final whistle of Tuesday’s league game between TS Galaxy and Mamelodi Sundowns at Mbombela Stadium.

Sundowns were the visitors at TS Galaxy as both sides played to an exciting 1-1 draw in an electrifying atmosphere.

Puso Dithejane opened the scoring for the home side in the second half but Peter Shalulile equalised for Sundowns with four minutes to go.

After the game, Sundowns Condition Coach Sibusiso Mahlangu was caught on camera attacking TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic and insulting him.

One TS Galaxy official, on the other hand, approached Rulani Mokwena of Sundowns in an effort to convince him to make peace with Ramovic.

However, Mokwena wasn’t interested at all as he moved away from the commotion and went to his Sundowns players on the pitch.

WATCH: RULANI’S BACKROOM STAFF MEMBER ATTACKS RAMOVIC

POLICE INTERVENE TO SEPARATE TS GALAXY AND SUNDOWNS PLAYERS – VIDEO

The drama never ended there as Police had to intervene to separate both TS Galaxy and Sundowns squads from turning this feud into boxing.

Mokwena could be seen trying to go towards Ramovic after the TV interviews but he was stopped by his backroom staff while the TS Galaxy mentor could be seen walking away from the cameras.

It’s unclear if the two coaches exchanged words after the interviews but both sets of squads were suddenly there to the extent that Police to also get involved.

TS Galaxy owner Tim Sukazi stood on the sidelines of that war-of-words alongside Sundowns Sporting Director Flemming Berg.

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Bruno Fernandes, Andre Onana and Diogo Dalot nominated for Premier League Fans’ Team of the Season – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United trio of Bruno Fernandes, Andre Onana and Diogo Dalot has been nominated for the Premier League Fans’ Team of the Season.

This nomination comes despite United’s extremely poor season that saw the club finish in eighth place in the Premier League – their worst since the 1989/90 First Division campaign.

As a result of their finish, United have not qualified for Europe. However, they have a chance of creeping into the Europa League by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final this weekend.

United have confirmed that Fernandes, Onana and Dalot are in contention for a place in the Premier League Fans’ Team of the Season.

The three are part of a 60-man shortlist which will be reduced down to 11 players by supporters through a public vote.

In the just-concluded season, Fernandes managed 35 starts for United – the same as Dalot and the most across the entire club.

In that period, the Red Devils skipper managed an impressive 10 goals and eight assists. He led the team in both goals and assists and was only matched in the former by Rasmus Hojlund. Seven of Fernandes’ goal contributions came during April, in which the Portuguese enjoyed a rich vein of form that culminated in him being a candidate for the league’s Player of the Month prize.

Fernandes is competing against the likes of Kevin De Bruyne (Man City), Pascal Gross (Brighton), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Rodri (Man City) for a midfield slot in the Fans’ Team of the Season.

Dalot is arguably United’s Player of the Season. The defender has been one of the 20-time English champions’ most consistent performers during a troublesome season. He was the only defender on the club’s books not to have missed a match due to injury.

The full-back was a blessing for Ten Hag as he was regularly deployed not only on the right but also on the left in the absence of any natural, senior left-backs available to the manager for selection.

Dalot finished the season with two goals and three assists, with his most recent strike coming on the final day at the Amex against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Fellow full-back nominees alongside Dalot are Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Alfie Doughty (Luton), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Destiny Udogie (Tottenham), Kyle Walker (Man City), Ben White (Arsenal).

Meanwhile, Onana overcame a very difficult start to life at United and in the second part of the season, became one of the Reds’ most important players.

The Cameroonian played every minute of his maiden Premier League campaign at United. He picked up nine clean sheets along the way.

Onana made more saves than any other goalkeeper in the division and won April’s Save of the Month award after keeping out what seemed like a goal-bound header from Burnley star Lyle Foster.

Other goalkeepers who are in the running to be in the Fans’ Team of the Season are Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Man City), Thomas Kaminski (Luton), Bernd Leno (Fulham), Emi Martinez (Aston Villa), Neto (Bournemouth), Jordan Pickford (Everton), David Raya (Arsenal), Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham).

United fans can vote for Fernandes, Dalot and Onana here

The vote ends on Monday 27 May. The final XI will then be announced the next day.

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Ramovic – Maybe Sundowns must buy Mbappe, Ronaldo and Messi

‘Maybe they must buy Mbappe, Ronaldo and Messi, if not they must take this highest education,’ Ramovic told SuperSport TV.

TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic felt his team had totally ‘outclassed’ Mamelodi Sundowns, as the Rockets came close to ending Masandawana’s unbeaten DStv Premiership record in a 1-1 draw at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday.

Ramovic wasted little time at having another stab at Sundowns’ wealth, after watching his side come within five minutes plus stoppage time of beating Rulani Mokwena’s side.

Puso Dithejane put Galaxy in front in the 78^th minute, but a Peter Shalulile header in the 85^th minute got a point for Sundowns, who are now just one game away from an ‘invincible’ season.

“We can see again, that you don’t only win with million dollar players,” Ramovic told SuperSport TV.

“You can also sometimes win with a million dollar attitude. We don’t have financial power like them, to spend over R200 million and to be outclassed and dominated the whole game, it is unbelievable, and a credit to my players.

“If they want to beat us again, maybe they must buy Mbappe, Ronaldo and Messi, if not they must take this highest education.”

Chaos

A fiery DStv Premiership draw ended in some chaos, as Ramovic and Mokwena refused to acknowledge each other as the final whistle blew.

Ramovic then became involved in a nasty argument with Sundowns physical trainer Sibusiso Mahlangu, while Mokwena was so incensed he had to be pulled away from any confrontation by Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.

Mokwena and Ramovic have been at each other’s throats, metaphorically speaking, all season, and on Tuesday morning, Galaxy had gone to the Johannesburg High Court to file a case against Mokwena, who they accuse of making defamatory remarks after Sundowns’ 3-0 defeat of TS Galaxy on April 29.

Galaxy were left fuming by Mokwena’s comments after he suggested suggested Galaxy’s Orebotse Mongae had deliberately injured Sundowns’ Bongani Zungu, in an incident that saw Mongae sent off.

In October, Zungu was sent off during the Carling Black Label Knockout last 16 match between Galaxy and Sundowns, after a horrendous tackle that left Galaxy’s Bernard Parker with a broken leg.

This is just one of several unsavoury spats between Ramovic and Mokwena during the course of the season.

Both looked highly motivated to get a result during this match, with the celebrations from both sets of coaching staff when their side’s scored even more enthusiastic than usual.

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Manchester United look to seal signing of Camron Mpofu for their academy next season – Man United News And Transfer News

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The senior team might have flattered to deceive heavily this season but ironically, they were the only Manchester United who didn’t impress.

The Women’s team won the FA Cup which overshadowed an under-par league campaign while the youngsters completed a historic treble.

Even for the senior team, the shining lights were the players promoted from the academy, be it the previous season or this one.

Therefore, the United academy has been the only cause for celebration at the club amidst a period of turbulence and bad results.

United’s commitment to strengthening their academy program has started paying dividends and if recent reports are to be believed, they don’t aim to stop.

The Daily Mail reports that United are aiming to recruit Scotland U15 international Camron Mpofu in time for their next academy season.

The forward, currently at Reading, is highly rated in the youth circles and has been tracked by a number of clubs for his exploits in youth football.

Mpofu’s family are relocating to the North-West to help the youngster with the move and United believe they have a “future star” on their hands.

The club has had a long history of illustrious Scottish talents who have graced the Old Trafford pitch and Denis Law stands at the top of it. With Mpofu’s nationality and position, he already has an idol to look up to!

United have been doing a great job of adding to the academy ranks in the past few years outside of promoting from within.

The likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Willy Kambwala were recruited from foreign clubs and while Brexit has made those moves impossible now, they continue to get young players from England.

The promise of a genuine path to the first team is undoubtedly a huge selling factor for these youngsters, while the United brand is stronger than ever despite on-field failures.

Fans would hope Mpofu becomes another in a long line of players whose arrival announcement went under the radar but he’s tearing up in the first team in a few years’ time.

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Mokwena to be sacked for boring football?

Mamelodi Sundowns will reportedly be reviewing the position of head coach Rhulani Mokwena.

This comes despite the unprecedented success the club have enjoyed under his guidance.

According to a report from Soccer Laduma, there is some concern about the style of football employed by Mokwena’s team.

“Well-placed Siya sources have informed the crew that Mokwena’s future has come under the spotlight and that the club’s management are set to deeply assess the situation at the end of the 2023/24 season,” a Soccer Laduma report reads.

“This publication understands that among the concerns from management is the style of play that Sundowns have adopted, which has left a faction of the club’s board unsatisfied as well as the 37-year-old’s recent spats in the media – of which there have been many in recent times.”

Mokwena has made headlines recently when he suggested that one of his players was targeted in a match against TS Galaxy.

Galaxy have since taken legal steps against Mokwena and Sundowns after failing to receive an apology or retraction from the parties involved.

“The impugning statements comprise untrue and defamatory statements pertaining to the club and is indeed per se defamatory of the club, its players, head coach, technical team, players, staff and management as well as its supporters,” read the document sent by Galaxy to Sundowns and Mokwena as published by SABC Sport.

“In the circumstances, we are instructed to demand, as we hereby do, that Mr Mokwena and, by extension, Sundowns immediately retract the impugning statements, and publish an unconditional, prominent and appropriate public apology [in the terms agreed to by the club] in both videographic and written forms, which should be prominently published on all prominent football social and other media platforms [including that of Sundowns], be it print and/or electronic.” 

Bafana Bafana coach upset with Mokwena as well

Mokwena has also gone up against SAFA and Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos but recently said he had no interest in meeting with the national team coach.

“I’m not in talks with SAFA. I don’t have a relationship with the coach of SAFA, so I focus on what I can,” said Mokwena according to Hollywood Bets Blog.

“I don’t want to fight nobody because once I start talking about those things, it is as though I am fighting.

“I’d rather stay out of that space and manage what I can manage, which is my players, and try my level best to make sure that they are fit, strong and that they are enjoying their football and improving,” Mokwena added. 

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Shalulile saves Sundowns in thrilling Galaxy draw

The Namibian striker grabs the equaliser with five minutes left at Mbombela Stadium.

Peter Shalulile came to the rescue of Mamelodi Sundowns on Tuesday, his late goal saving their unbeaten record in a 1-1 DStv Premiership draw with TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium.

Galaxy had started the day by taking Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena to the Johannesburg High Court, part of a long running spat between the Masandawana mentor and TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic.

And they finished it by coming close to inflicting Sundowns’ first league defeat of the campaign, Puso Dithejane’s 78^th minute strike sending Ramovic leaping into the crowd.

But Shalulile had the final say, as the Namibian has had so many times in a glittering career.

Sundowns are now just one game away, at home to Cape Town City on Saturday, from becoming the first ever South African top flight to finish a top flight season without defeat.

This game had a frenetic energy from the start, as if driven by the dislike Mokwena and Ramovic clearly have for each other.

It was the home side who threatened more in the early stages with some lovely interplay causing Sundowns all sorts of problems down their left side.

Kamogelo Sebelebele, Mpho Mvelase and Puso Dithejane caused an overlad on the right wing, with Masandawana left back Aubrey Modiba constantly finding himself isolated.

In the 2^nd minute, Mpho Mvelase fould Bradley Mojela, and his cross was gathered by the excellent Ronwen Williams.

Lesiba Nku did have a chance that he put well over the bar for Sundowns, before Dithejane and Marcos Allende were both booked after a nasty squabble, as tempers threatened to boil over.

Galaxy threatened again in the 23^rd minute as Dhitjeane’s well-placed pass found Sphiwe Mahlangu racing in on goal, but Williams closed down the angle and blocked the shot.

A minute later, the home side did have the ball in the back of the net but Mvelase was correctly ruled offside after Williams had saved Dhitejane’s initial shot.

Dhitejane was a constant menace to Sundowns, but could also consider himself slightly fortunate not to receive a second yellow card after hauling down Sphelele Mkhulise.

Penalty shout

Sundowns finally had a shot on target when Fiacre Ntwari saved from Rivaldo Coetzee, while Mokwena was left screaming for a penalty when Tashreeq Matthews went down in the box under Mvelase’s challenge, but replays proved inconclusive.

Mokwena brought on Lebo Maboe and Mothobi Mvala at the break, a sign that he wasn’t entirely happy with what he was seeing.

Matthews almost immediately had a chance for Sundowns but he shot over from inside the penalty area.

But Galaxy continued to more than match their opponents and Sebelebele’s cross was steered over the bar, via a deflection, by Mvelase.

Sundowns were jittery, evident in the fact that Mvala and Williams both gave the ball away in quick succession, with Galaxy failing to capitalise.

And Galaxy did find the net in the 78^th minute, Dhitejane firing home brillianly from the edge of the box to put the Rockets into orbit.

Ntwari had to produce a good stop to deny Lebo Maboe just a minute later, as Sundowns scrambled to avoid losing their unbeaten record.

And they did exactly that in the 85^th minute, Shalulile rising to head Siyabonga Mabena’s cross past Ntwari.

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Youssouf Fofana: AS Monaco director admits they’re “open to selling” Man United midfield target – Man United News And Transfer News

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AS Monaco director Thiago Scuro has said that the Ligue 1 giants are prepared to sell midfielder Youssouf Fofana who is reportedly on Manchester United’s transfer wishlist.

The midfield is an area of the pitch United Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are keen on bolstering, especially if Casemiro and Christian Eriksen leave the club. In that event, the club will need to secure an ideal partner for young Kobbie Mainoo.

A report covered by The Peoples Person back in March relayed that Erik ten Hag personally instructed United to complete the signing of Fofana.

It was stated at the time that €30m could get a deal for the player over the line.

A subsequent report relayed that United would need to ward off competition from AC Milan to land Fofana.

It’s easy to see why the Red Devils would be eager to add the 25-year-old to their ranks.

He managed an impressive four goals and as many assists in 32 top-flight games.

In the just-concluded Ligue 1 campaign, Fofana ranked in the 82nd percentile for successful passes and is in the 81st percentile for dribbles completed. He’s a good passer and an excellent carrier of the ball – attributes that United desperately need in the middle of the park.

He’s also defensively sound. The France international won an average of 5.12 ground duels per 90. He also put in 2.04 tackles and registered 1.20 interceptions per 90.

Fofana’s exploits earned him a call-up to Didier Deschamps France squad ahead of Euro 2024.

If United are indeed keen on landing him, the words of AS Monaco director Thiago Scuro will come as extremely welcome news.

Scuro said (via Fabrizio Romano), “He is probably one of the players that we are open to selling this summer.”

“We will see the opportunities that he has, same for Guillermo Maripán.”

AS Monaco director Thiago Scuro on Youssuf Fofana: “He is probably one of the players that we are open to selling this summer”.

“We will see the opportunities that he has, same for Guillermo Maripán”. pic.twitter.com/OGHSLPjnou

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 21, 2024

Another factor to consider is that INEOS may know Fofana well from their involvement in French football with OGC Nice.

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