Transfer Gossip: Ten Hag puts five up for sale as true scale of Man Utd transfer plans emerge; Chelsea plotting shock Man City raid Erik ten Hag has put five Man Utd stars up for sale this summer with a report detailing the club’s real transfer plans, while Erling Haaland’s proposed move to Man City has seen Chelsea sense an opportunity for a shock forward raid – all in Tuesday’s transfer gossip. BUSY MAN UTD SUMMER AWAITS Man Utd will listen to offers for five first-teamers and are prioritising a loan exit for a sixth, though a report has claimed talk of 10 new arrivals is way off the mark. The Red Devils are about to embark on one of their most important summers in recent history. Erik ten Hag has been selected as the man best equipped to spearhead their rebuild. His first order of business will be deciding what to do with a squad of players who have continually flattered to deceive. Some exits are inevitable, most notably the raft of stars who are due to become free agents. Indeed, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba will all leave for nothing. Nemanja Matic, meanwhile, has already informed the club of his desire to leave. But on top of that quintet, ESPN now report Ten Hag has determined a further five senior stars can be sold. Centre-backs Eric Bailly and Phil Jones aren’t required, while the defensive overhaul could also see Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Alex Telles moved on. Completing the list of potential sales is Anthony Martial. Ten Hag has doubts about De Gea? A sixth star could also leave in the form of Dean Henderson, though the report adds Manchester United would prefer a loan, rather than permanent exit. The club reportedly have concerns over current No 1 David de Gea’s suitability to Ten Hag’s style. That is playing a part in their desire to keep Henderson on the books. Though rather than sign a new starting goalkeeper this summer, United chiefs reportedly believe addressing other areas is more important. Interim boss Ralf Rangnick recently suggested as many as 10 new players could – or should – be signed this summer. However, ESPN put the real figure United’s hierarchy are targeting at a rather more modest three. A striker and central midfielder are deemed their main priorities. A shortlist of centre-back targets is also being compiled with Villarreal’s Pau Torres and Ajax’s Jurrien Timber believed to be on the list. CHELSEA SIZING UP RIYAD MAHREZ Chelsea are sizing up a surprise raid for Riyad Mahrez with Man City’s forward line to experience great change if Erling Haaland is signed, per reports. The Cityzens remain the frontrunners to sign the Borussia Dortmund hitman this summer. But while he can be signed for his bargain release clause of £63m, his hefty agent’s fees and colossal salary will take the total cost of a deal far in excess of £100m. What’s more, City’s forward line is already stocked with talent and Haaland’s arrival would cut into the minutes of several established stars. Talk of Gabriel Jesus being the first to be moved on have quickly gathered pace. The Brazilian is on Arsenal’s radar and all the signs thus far have been positive ones for the Gunners. However, according to French outlets L’Equipe and FootMercato, Riyad Mahrez could also depart. The 31-year-old will be in the last year of his City contract next season. That means this summer is the ideal time to cash in if an extension isn’t planned. Their reporting is summarised by Football London who note Real Madrid, PSG and Chelsea are all sensing an opportunity. The Blues are currently unable to sign or sell players due to the sanctions imposed by the UK Government. Thomas Tuchel claimed the restrictions played a large part in Antonio Rudiger’s impending exit, though they will be lifted once the new owners are in place. Mahrez would constitute a risk given his advancing age. However, the Algerian ace has always been a potent threat in a City shirt and is actually in the midst of his best season to date in Manchester. Mahrez has 23 goals and eight assists to his name in 42 matches across all competitions thus far. By contrast, Chelsea’s current top scorer this campaign is Kai Havertz with just 13 goals. CONTE V LEVY Tottenham supremo Daniel Levy may be forced into sanctioning six new signings this summer to ensure Antonio Conte does not leave for PSG, claims a report. Speculation surrounding a possible PSG swoop for Conte has swelled in recent days. The French giants look set to axe Mauricio Pochettino despite regaining their Ligue 1 crown last weekend. Conte is under consideration in Paris and his exit from Tottenham would be a bitter pill to swallow. As such, the Daily Express claim Daniel Levy may have to bow to Conte’s demands and sanction six new signings to offset his manager’s new-found leverage. Spurs bought well in January with Dejan Kulusevski signed on loan and Rodrigo Bentancur arriving outright. Yet that may still not be enough to snatch fourth spot and extensive investment will be required if Tottenham are to have any hope of challenging Liverpool and Man City going forward, never mind finishing fourth. Conte will reportedly demand as many as six new players be signed if he is to help Spurs achieve their true ambition. The Express reckon he might get his way if Levy wishes to avoid looking for a new manager. The post Transfer Gossip: Ten Hag puts five up for sale as true scale of Man Utd transfer plans emerge; Chelsea plotting shock Man City raid appeared first on TEAMtalk.

Erik ten Hag has put five Man Utd stars up for sale this summer with a report detailing the club’s real transfer plans, while Erling Haaland’s proposed move to Man City has seen Chelsea sense an opportunity for a shock forward raid – all in Tuesday’s transfer gossip.

BUSY MAN UTD SUMMER AWAITS

Man Utd will listen to offers for five first-teamers and are prioritising a loan exit for a sixth, though a report has claimed talk of 10 new arrivals is way off the mark.

The Red Devils are about to embark on one of their most important summers in recent history. Erik ten Hag has been selected as the man best equipped to spearhead their rebuild. His first order of business will be deciding what to do with a squad of players who have continually flattered to deceive.

Some exits are inevitable, most notably the raft of stars who are due to become free agents.

Indeed, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba will all leave for nothing. Nemanja Matic, meanwhile, has already informed the club of his desire to leave.

But on top of that quintet, ESPN now report Ten Hag has determined a further five senior stars can be sold.

Centre-backs Eric Bailly and Phil Jones aren’t required, while the defensive overhaul could also see Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Alex Telles moved on. Completing the list of potential sales is Anthony Martial.

Ten Hag has doubts about De Gea?

A sixth star could also leave in the form of Dean Henderson, though the report adds Manchester United would prefer a loan, rather than permanent exit.

The club reportedly have concerns over current No 1 David de Gea’s suitability to Ten Hag’s style. That is playing a part in their desire to keep Henderson on the books.

Though rather than sign a new starting goalkeeper this summer, United chiefs reportedly believe addressing other areas is more important.

Interim boss Ralf Rangnick recently suggested as many as 10 new players could – or should – be signed this summer.

However, ESPN put the real figure United’s hierarchy are targeting at a rather more modest three.

A striker and central midfielder are deemed their main priorities. A shortlist of centre-back targets is also being compiled with Villarreal’s Pau Torres and Ajax’s Jurrien Timber believed to be on the list.

CHELSEA SIZING UP RIYAD MAHREZ

Chelsea are sizing up a surprise raid for Riyad Mahrez with Man City’s forward line to experience great change if Erling Haaland is signed, per reports.

The Cityzens remain the frontrunners to sign the Borussia Dortmund hitman this summer. But while he can be signed for his bargain release clause of £63m, his hefty agent’s fees and colossal salary will take the total cost of a deal far in excess of £100m.

What’s more, City’s forward line is already stocked with talent and Haaland’s arrival would cut into the minutes of several established stars.

Talk of Gabriel Jesus being the first to be moved on have quickly gathered pace. The Brazilian is on Arsenal’s radar and all the signs thus far have been positive ones for the Gunners.

However, according to French outlets L’Equipe and FootMercato, Riyad Mahrez could also depart.

The 31-year-old will be in the last year of his City contract next season. That means this summer is the ideal time to cash in if an extension isn’t planned.

Their reporting is summarised by Football London who note Real Madrid, PSG and Chelsea are all sensing an opportunity.

The Blues are currently unable to sign or sell players due to the sanctions imposed by the UK Government. Thomas Tuchel claimed the restrictions played a large part in Antonio Rudiger’s impending exit, though they will be lifted once the new owners are in place.

Mahrez would constitute a risk given his advancing age. However, the Algerian ace has always been a potent threat in a City shirt and is actually in the midst of his best season to date in Manchester.

Mahrez has 23 goals and eight assists to his name in 42 matches across all competitions thus far. By contrast, Chelsea’s current top scorer this campaign is Kai Havertz with just 13 goals.

CONTE V LEVY 

Tottenham supremo Daniel Levy may be forced into sanctioning six new signings this summer to ensure Antonio Conte does not leave for PSG, claims a report.

Speculation surrounding a possible PSG swoop for Conte has swelled in recent days. The French giants look set to axe Mauricio Pochettino despite regaining their Ligue 1 crown last weekend.

Conte is under consideration in Paris and his exit from Tottenham would be a bitter pill to swallow.

As such, the Daily Express claim Daniel Levy may have to bow to Conte’s demands and sanction six new signings to offset his manager’s new-found leverage.

Spurs bought well in January with Dejan Kulusevski signed on loan and Rodrigo Bentancur arriving outright.

Yet that may still not be enough to snatch fourth spot and extensive investment will be required if Tottenham are to have any hope of challenging Liverpool and Man City going forward, never mind finishing fourth.

Conte will reportedly demand as many as six new players be signed if he is to help Spurs achieve their true ambition. The Express reckon he might get his way if Levy wishes to avoid looking for a new manager.

 

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