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Manchester United still face a waiting game in their search for new owners as 'everything is in the Glazers' hands', according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

What's the latest takeover news involving Manchester United?

As per The Financial Times, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his petrochemicals firm INEOS could perform a 'phased takeover' where all six members of the Glazer family retain shares in the club before being weeded out in the coming years gradually.

The report states that despite fan frustrations over the timeline of any potential deal, no agreement is 'expected imminently' and it may still take some time to get over the line.

Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani is also in the running to buy Manchester United; however, journalist for The Guardian, Jamie Jackson, has delivered an update on his offer to buy the Premier League giants, stating on Twitter: "As I understand it, Sheikh Jassim is still waiting to hear back from Glazers regarding his last bid for Man Utd".

Sheikh Jassim wants to buy 100% of the club while Ratcliffe is keen to buy an initial 69% of Manchester United, as per BBC Sport.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Romano thinks that the Glazer family still have full control of the destiny of Manchester United.

Romano said: "Both INEOS Group and the Qatari group are still in there and still working on a takeover behind the scenes, but everything is in the Glazers' hands, so we're still waiting."

What next for Manchester United?

Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag will hope his side can recover from the disappointment of their 2-1 FA Cup final to Manchester City last weekend ahead of returning for pre-season following a well-deserved break from action.

The Dutchman will be hopeful of adding some high-profile signings to strengthen his roster, with Chelsea ace Mason Mount and Tottenham Hotspur talisman Harry Kane being identified as key targets, as per The Telegraph.

Football Insider also claim that West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice is someone that is being courted at Old Trafford and it is believed that Manchester United are 'realistic contenders' to sign the England international.

Rice is valued at £100 million by Hammers boss David Moyes and the Red Devils will also need to beat off stiff competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal to secure his services.

Next term, Manchester United will have designs on being able to put together a title challenge; however, matters off the field may have a say on the level of recruitment they can carry out if their ownership debacle is to drag on into the opening stages of the transfer window.

Southampton striker Che Adams will "almost definitely" leave the club during the summer transfer window, with Nottingham Forest claimed to "come to the table", according to talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook.

When is Adams out of contract at Southampton?

It has been a miserable season for Saints, who looked relegation-threatened throughout the campaign and eventually gave themselves far too much to do. Both performances and results weren't good enough, and they ended up finishing bottom of the Premier League.

This relegation to the Championship is highly likely to lead to an exodus of top players, with the likes of James Ward-Prowse and Romeo Lavia expected to move on. Another one is almost certain to find a new club is Adams, with the £52,000-a-week striker scoring five league goals in 2022/23, and struggling to hit previous heights because of the struggles going on around him.

The Scot's current contract expires at the end of next season, meaning Southampton will only realistically be able to receive a transfer fee this summer.

Will Adams leave Saints this summer?

Speaking to Give Me Sport, Crook said that Adams will leave Saints during the summer window, unless there is a huge change of heart:

"He has only got a year left on his contract, so I think he'll almost definitely go. I think Forest will come to the table and even someone like Bournemouth could come in as they are looking for a player to relieve the scoring burden on Solanke.

"I think they will be quite attracted to him because he will probably be available for a relatively small fee with only a year left on his contract."

It is no surprise that Adams will leave Southampton in the summer, with the 26-year-old too good a footballer these days to be plying his trade in the Championship. He is now a 23-cap and six-goal Scotland international, not to mention someone who Ally McCoist has described as "terrific" in the past.

The fact that he is soon to be out of contract also means that it is beneficial for Saint to move him on in the next few months, ensuring they receive a healthy amount of money for his services, which can then go towards new signings, as the south coast look for a quickfire return to the Premier League next season.

Adams is unlikely to be without suitors, given his performances in recent season, and if a bidding war takes place, that could be even more ideal.

Chelsea have often earned the majority of their success in recent memory by delving into their endlessly deep pockets, looking to former owner Roman Abramovich, who would inevitably find a solution shrouded in finances.

Whether it be bringing in a new manager, or completely bankrolling the squad, it was a method that the rest of the Premier League often disparaged, yet it remained wildly successful. It was likely this success that contributed to such widespread condemnation.

Therefore, since Todd Boehly has come in and sought to do the same, little noise has been made given that many of his big-money deals have already fallen flat, including his progressive managerial appointment and the host of lucrative young acquisitions for the playing squad.

Sitting in 11th, few are complaining now about the Blues, as their threat has diminished.

With Mauricio Pochettino set to arrive this summer though, he could spark back up such danger for rival clubs, should he knit together this immensely talented outfit with speed.

It seems that their new American owner will not slow down in his funding of the west London outfit, however, the strategy could well have taken a turn given they are now closing in on ensuring a brighter future as well as a successful present.

What's the latest on Kendry Paez to Chelsea?

Given the numerous reports linking Kendry Paez with a Stamford Bridge switch have been all but confirmed, now the young Ecuadorian's club, Independiente del Valle, seem willing to speak out.

In an interview with the club director, as per El Canal Del Futbol (via ESPN), Santiago Morales all but confirmed the move as he claimed:

"Now comes the legal issue. We can’t sign a contract because of Kendry’s age. The panorama has been clarifying in a better way, today I can say that Kendry, after two years, will go to Chelsea."

He continued to note some of the other suitors, suggesting that their proposal beat out some European heavyweights:

"We received some offers for him, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United and, well, Chelsea have been the team that showed the most interest. Officials from the team and the doctor came to carry out some tests."

Who is Kendry Paez?

At just 16 years old, Paez is already garnering widespread attention for the ease with which he has taken to senior football despite his youth.

As a raw but promising attacking midfielder, the hope will be that Chelsea have invested early into what could be the next big thing to come out of South America. Also, with Brighton and Hove Albion having earned success by signing Moises Caicedo from that same club, there is clear evidence with Independiente del Valle producing top assets to star in the engine room.

When outlining the widespread interest back in February, journalist Fabrizio Romano even lauded the teenager as "highly rated" and a "talent", and this is well-founded given he won Player of the Tournament in the 2022 Next Generation Trophy just last year, and already has his first goal in senior football too.

As a workmanlike yet box-to-box capable maestro – just like the Seagulls' 21-year-old star – the future is certainly sparkling for the potential wonderkid who has already seen a huge investment in his development. And these attributes will no doubt catch the eye of the incoming Argentine.

This season Caicedo has maintained a 7.14 average rating, combining 1.2 key passes with three tackles per game, via Sofascore.

Paez will surely seek to emulate this when his move kicks in after two years and as such, Pochettino could well unearth their very own version of the aforementioned talent in the coming seasons, should he successfully forge a long-term project at Stamford Bridge.

West Ham United are monitoring the availability of Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra.

What’s the latest on Habib Diarra to West Ham?

According to Alan Nixon (via his Patreon), the Hammers have sent “top people” to watch the 19-year-old, who is set for a “major” move to England.

It was also detailed that a staggering nine clubs watched the Senegalese-born star last weekend, including Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and Leicester.

It is understood that Strasbourg value the player at around £20m and are willing to sanction his departure if this fee is met.

However, it is set to be a hotly contested race for this generational ace, and he would undoubtedly benefit David Moyes to extraordinary lengths.

What would Habib Diarra bring to West Ham?

The teenage sensation has made 27 Ligue 1 appearances for the French outfit this season and has registered six goal contributions in an incredible breakout campaign.

The player has showcased to be a mesmeric dribbler which allows him to breeze past opponents with his unbelievable athleticism. This is reflected by the fact that he incredibly ranks in the top 1% in Europe’s top five leagues among his positional peers for progressive carries per 90, as well as the highest 20% for successful take-ons per 90, according to FBref.

In comparison, Tomas Soucek regularly appeared in the east Londoner’s midfield but his inability to dictate play, whilst relying on his physicality makes him one-dimensional and he restricts the tactical possibilities.

The Czech dismally ranks in the bottom 6% in Europe’s top five leagues among his positional peers for progressive passes, and his personal slump has been a contributing factor to his side’s decline, with talkSPORT's Tom Rennie suggesting he has been "woeful".

Diarra is the embodiment of a new era and his imperious form has led football talent scout Jacek Kulig to label the £19k-per-week man as a "big talent" so for West Ham to beat off the competition for this gift would be a huge statement.

The thought of an Irons midfield without Declan Rice is a frightening prospect, but those fears can be eased by Diarra, who is brimming with limitless potential and boundless versatility. His presence in the engine room could even lead to Soucek losing his place with it clearly now a time for Moyes to prioritise the future.

According to Transfermarkt, the France U19 International has appeared as a defensive and attacking midfielder, as well as deputising in wide position, clearly boasting better versatility than the aforementioned Czech colossus.

Diarra's functionality is like gold dust in the modern era and is extremely underappreciated. For a West Ham side that could be competing in the Europa League next season, they will need a player of his calibre to provide meaningful depth, even if does represent bad news for Soucek.

استقر البرتغالي روي فيتوريا، المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر، بنسبة كبيرة، على التشكيل الأساسي الذي سيبدأ به مباراة اليوم الإثنين، أمام الرأس الأخضر، في كأس أمم إفريقيا 2023.

ويلتقي منتخب مصر مع الرأس الأخضر (كاب فيردي)، في ختام منافسات الجولة الثالثة من مرحلة المجموعات، في لقاء مرتقب وحاسم لمشوار الفراعنة في البطولة.

منتخب مصر أصبح مُطالباً بالفوز على الرأس الأخضر من أجل استكمال مشواره في أمم إفريقيا؛ وذلك بعد تعادله في الجولتين الماضيتين أمام موزمبيق وغانا بنفس النتيجة 2 – 2.

ويدخل منتخب مصر مباراة اليوم بدون قائده محمد صلاح، بعد تعرضه للإصابة أمام غانا في الجولة الماضية، وغادر على إثرها اللقاء، وشارك مصطفى فتحي بديلًا له.

طالع أيضًا | ضياء السيد: أرفض عودة محمد صلاح لـ ليفربول.. وتفاصيل الإصابة غير مُعلنة

ومن المتوقع أن يُجري فيتوريا عدة تعديلات على التشكيل الذي سيبدأ به مباراة اليوم أمام الرأس الأخضر، منها الدفع بـ أحمد فتوح في مركز الظهير الأيسر على حساب محمد حمدي، ومحمد هاني في اليمين بدلًا من عمر كمال عبد الواحد.

وفي الوسط وتحديدًا مركز 6، يُفكر فيتوريا في الدفع بـ مروان عطية على حساب محمد النني، وأمامه الثنائي إمام عاشور وحمدي فتحي.

ويُفاضل المدرب البرتغالي بين الثلاثي مصطفى فتحي وأحمد سيد زيزو ومحمود حسن تريزيجيه، لتعويض غياب صلاح في مركز الجناح الأيمن. تشكيل مصر المتوقع أمام الرأس الأخضر اليوم

في حراسة المرمى: محمد الشناوي.

خط الدفاع: أحمد فتوح، محمد عبد المنعم، أحمد حجازي، محمد هاني.

خط الوسط: حمدي فتحي، مروان عطية، إمام عاشور.

في الهجوم: عمر مرموش، مصطفى محمد، ومصطفى فتحي أو زيزو أو تريزيجيه.

Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin is planning to leave this summer amid concerns he will not receive much game time next season, according to a recent report from Football Insider.

What's the latest Newcastle transfer news?

Saint-Maximin's concerns about game time may be justified, given that Newcastle are seemingly planning a spending spree this summer, with Leicester City's Harvey Barnes being targeted to strengthen on the wing.

Earlier this month, it was reported the Magpies were in pole position for Barnes' teammate, James Maddison, who could also be utilised as a winger, having played on both sides for the Foxes this season, scoring a total of nine goals.

Not only that, but Jacob Murphy has impressed in recent weeks, receiving an 8.6 Sofascore match rating in the 6-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur, so there is likely to be stiff competition in wide areas next season.

As such, Football Insider report that Saint-Maximin is planning to leave this summer, if he does not receive assurances from manager Eddie Howe about his game time, amid concerns about becoming a back-up option.

Anthony Gordon's arrival in January has meant the Frenchman has received limited minutes in the second half of the season, while hamstring injuries have restricted his ability to hold down a position in the starting XI.

With competition set to become even more fierce next season, the 26-year-old could seek a move this summer, and Champions League semi-finalists A.C. Milan are one of a number of Europe's top clubs monitoring the situation.

Should Newcastle let Saint-Maximin leave?

The left-winger has impressed at times this season, weighing in with assists in the two games prior to his recent hamstring injury, however he will probably be surplus to requirements in the summer, particularly if Newcastle strengthen.

With Maddison and Barnes both being targeted, while the likes of Gordon, Murphy and Miguel Almiron are already at the club, Howe will be well-stocked in wide areas, meaning it would make sense to allow the £93k-per-week earner to leave.

Considering the former Saint-Etienne man is contracted until the summer of 2026, the Magpies should be able to command a decent fee for his services, and Howe can use that money to reinvest into other areas of the squad.

Having been hailed "outstanding" by the media earlier this season, Saint-Maximin still has a lot left to offer, however if he wants to leave, then Newcastle should not stand in his way.

كشف الصحفي الموثوق، فابريزيو رومانو، أن إدارة نادي باريس سان جيرمان الفرنسي، توصلت إلى إنهاء صفقة جديدة من الدوري البرازيلي خلال الفترة الحالية من الموسم.

ويحتل باريس سان جيرمان صدارة الترتيب العام لـ الدوري الفرنسي “ليج وان” برصيد 40 نقطة.

اقرأ ايضاً.. رغم الشهادات ضده.. تبرئة جالتييه من تهم العنصرية ضد لاعبيه المسلمين

وأكد رومانو عبر حسابه الرسمي على منصة “إكس”، توصل نادي باريس سان جيرمان الفرنسي إلى اتفاق شفهي مع نادي ساو باولو البرازيلي للتعاقد مع المدافع لوكاس بيرالدو.

وأفاد رومانو أن ساو باولو يعد الآن الوثائق الرسمية من أجل إنهاء الصفقة، حيث بلغت قيمة الصفقة 20 مليون يورو، وأن المدافع البرازيلي لديه اتفاق بالفعل مع نادي العاصمة الفرنسية.

وبحسب الوسائل الإخبارية، فإن لوكاس بيرالدو كان مراقبًا من قبل نادي ليفربول الإنجليزي، الذي أرسل كشافة الفريق لمراقبة اللاعب بهدف التعافد معه.

Leeds United are thought to be eyeing a possible move for RB Salzburg striker Noah Okafor this summer, according to Football Insider.

The Lowdown: Okafor profiled

Okafor has been in fine form during the current campaign, contributing to 15 goals in 30 games in all competitions for the Austrian side playing as a centre-forward, even scoring against Chelsea in the Champions League. The 22-year-old was labelled as ‘incredibly prolific’ and in ‘crazy form’ by talent scout Jacek Kulig earlier in the season.

The Switzerland international appears to be going from strength to strength with Salzburg and has seen his Transfermarkt valuation rise from €5m to a career-high €25m in just over 12 months. It looks as if a summer move could be on the cards, with Fabrizio Romano recently saying:

‘RB Salzburg forward Noah Okafor, one to watch in the summer as many clubs are following him — it’s expected to be time to leave the club. Okafor appointed new agent Sports360 in order to make summer move happen.’

The Latest: Transfer update

Football Insider reporter Wayne Veysey shared an update regarding Okafor on Monday morning, revealing that Leeds are keeping tabs on the forward.

He said that Okafor is the ‘latest player from the Red Bull stable to be on United’s radar’, with Elland Road scouts regularly watching him in action. The report added that Leeds’ interest ‘will increase if they can escape from relegation’.

The Verdict: Needed?

Javi Gracia has made a positive start to life in Yorkshire as head coach, with Saturday’s impressive 4-2 win at Wolves seeing him pick up seven points from a possible 12 in the Premier League.

The Whites now sit in 14th position in the table with 11 games remaining, however, they are no means out of the woods just yet when it comes to relegation.

Should they retain their top-flight status, though, Okafor could be just what the club need heading into the 2023/24 campaign, following in the footsteps of Brenden Aaronson, Rasmus Kristensen, Tyler Adams and Max Wober who have all arrived from the Red Bull stable over the last 12 months.

Rodrigo has been Leeds’ main source of goals this season with 13 in all competitions, nine more than any other player. Patrick Bamford has four to his name but has missed large parts of the season through injury, so Okafor could be viewed as a possible long-term replacement for the Englishman and the future first-choice forward in Yorkshire.

Aston Villa have taken Dundee teenager Alastair Graham on trial after an approach was accepted, according to Football Insider.

The Lowdown: Academy additions from Scotland

Villa have recent history when it comes to bringing in some exciting youngsters from Scotland. Defender Kerr Smith made the move to the Midlands from Dundee United in January 2022, while young striker Rory Wilson followed suit from Rangers last summer.

The latter appears to have made a quick impact at Villa and has already signed a professional deal, and goalkeeper Graham could be the next Scottish gem to move south.

The Latest: Villa to take Graham on trial

Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke shared a story on Tuesday regarding Villa and Graham.

He claimed that Dundee’s technical director Gordon Strachan has agreed for the young ‘keeper to spend some time training with Villa as they weigh up a move for him.

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The Verdict: Future star?

Graham is highly rated at Dundee and is reportedly viewed as a shot-stopper with ‘immense potential’. A number of Premier League clubs have been alerted to the 15-year-old, so it is good to see that Villa have acted fast to potentially beat plenty of competition to the punch by approaching the Scottish club.

The Scotland under-15 international could well be a future star, so it’ll be interesting to see how this trial goes, and you’d expect that we could hear more about a potential permanent transfer in the coming weeks whereby Graham could be the latest academy addition at Bodymoor Heath.

Manchester City are planning to hold contract talks with forward Julian Alvarez this summer, according to a report.

The Lowdown: Only recently joined

Man City signed Alvarez from River Plate for £14m in January 2022, and although he did not link up with his teammates until the summer, he has seemingly already impressed enough to warrant a new deal.

The forward is currently tied down to a £50k-per-week deal, which is set to run until 2027, meaning his long-term future is not in doubt, displaying just how much he’s impressed Pep Guardiola if the manager is already willing to offer him better terms.

The Latest: Front of the queue

According to a report from The Mirror, there are multiple City players who are due a new contract, including the likes of Ilkay Gundogan, Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne, but Alvarez is at the front of the queue.

The club will sit down with the 23-year-old for discussions this summer, and they are insistent they won’t be rushed into attempting to tie down players early, despite the charges that have been brought forward by the Premier League.

The Verdict: Good news

While the 19-time Argentina international is already committed to Man City for the long-term, it is still good news that discussions are pencilled in for this summer, as a new contract agreement will thwart off any interest from elsewhere.

Hailed as ‘incredible’ by Guardiola (via Roy Nemer), the former River Plate man has been very impressive this season, despite mainly being limited to appearances as a substitute, weighing in with a total of nine goals and two assists in 29 outings.

In light of the sensational season that Erling Haaland is having, it would be hard for any player in the world to push for his place in the team, but Alvarez is doing a fine job whenever he fills in for the Norwegian, and given his age, he is only going to get better.