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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Barcelona not interested in Man United forward despite redemption in La Liga this season
Barcelona not interested in Man United forward despite redemption in La Liga this season – report Barcelona's desire to sign a new attacker has been well-documented so far, with the club particularly keen on the services of two Premier League forwards. The two players in question are Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford. While Diaz was always thought to be expensive, Man United have now slapped a €40 million price tag on Rashford as well. Advertisement Whether or not this will prompt Barcelona to shift their attention to another alternative in the market remains to be seen. But one player they are definitely not targeting is Antony. Barcelona not interested in Antony A recent report from Diario SPORT has offered an update on the future of two Manchester United forwards in Rashford and Antony. The report reiterates that Man United have indeed put a high price on Rashford. But it has also revealed that Man United are seeking just €35 million for Antony Antony has found his calling in La Liga (Photo by) This is quite a reasonable sum for a player who has redeemed himself in La Liga. Indeed, the Brazilian, after a poor spell at Man United, joined Real Betis on loan last summer. Advertisement He hasn't had to look back since, emerging as one of Real Betis' key difference-makers in the attack this season, with a tally of nine goals and five assists for Los Beticos. However, the report clarifies that Barcelona are not interested in the services of Antony despite his redeeming form in La Liga this season. It appears the Catalans are more interested in signing Rashford, a player Hansi Flick considers more versatile and suited to Barcelona's game. This is despite the fact that valuations do seem more attractive for Antony, who is younger and has already proven himself in La Liga. But as mentioned earlier, Barça are focusing on experience and tactical flexibility, more than anything else.
The Irish Sun
an hour ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Matheus Cunha becomes Man Utd's joint fourth highest earner as his wages are revealed – and he could soon rise to second
MATHEUS CUNHA has become one of the highest-earning players at Manchester United. The 26-year-old Advertisement 4 Matheus Cunha has become the joint-fourth highest earner at Man Utd Credit: Getty 4 The winger now earns the same as Antony Credit: Getty 4 Casemiro remains Man Utd's highest earner Credit: Getty And now his wages have been revealed. It is a huge increase on the £120,000-a-month wages he took home while at Advertisement READ MORE ON MAN UTD The Brazilian winger is now one of the higest-earning players at United. Following his move to Old Trafford he will now earn the same as Only Casemiro, 33, remains Advertisement Most read in Football Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford 4 Club captain Fernandes, 30, and Rashford, 27, take home £325,000-a-week. Meanwhile, Mount, 26, earns £250,000-a-week in Manchester. Advertisement Bruno Fernandes enjoys dinner with Al-Hilal 'secret agent' Joao Cancelo as he faces Man Utd exit decision Cunha could potentially make his way up the list depending on how the transfer window pans out for Man Utd this summer. Fernandes could be the biggest loss for the Red Devils should he leave. The Portuguese midfielder allegedly Advertisement United were also offered a £100m fee to sign him. However, head coach Rashford, meanwhile, is Advertisement
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
FC Barcelona 'accelerating' plans to buy cut-price Marcus Rashford with new position in mind
Barcelona are pushing hard in their attempts to sign Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, with superagent Pini Zahavi brokering the deal. This is according to Sacha Tavolieri of Sky Sports Switzerland, who has provided an important update on the future of the United star this morning. Advertisement Tavolieri says Barça 'want to accelerate' their pursuit of the Wythenshawe man and that 'discussions have already been held this week between the player's entourage, super-agent Pini Zahavi, and FC Barcelona to lay the groundwork for a personal agreement.' It has been previously reported that Rashford is desperate to sign for the Blaugrana, with some reports claiming the Catalans have asked him to refuse all other clubs to try to force United to loan him to them. However, Tavolieri reports that it is a transfer rather than a loan that is under discussion, with the stumbling block being Rashford's exorbitant wages. 'Although Rashford's salary at Manchester United is difficult for Barça to achieve, [Barça president] Joan Laporta's idea is to extend the contract from four to five years in order to align with the player's entourage's demands and thus make the offer economically viable,' the reporter claims. Advertisement The reporter also insists that United will not get the £40 million for Rashford that they had agreed with Aston Villa, who took the 27 year old on loan for six months last season. Barcelona are expecting to pay between €35m and €40 million, equivalent to between £29 million and £33 million. It's a figure that will disappoint both Ineos and United fans for a player whose market value is €50 million / £42 million as per The report also claims that Rashford has also got an idea in mind of where he expects to fit in Hansi Flick's system. This is to play up top in the number nine role, 'to free up space on the wings to allow Raphinha and Lamine Yamal to be even more effective.' In other words, Rashford is looking to be Robert Lewandowski's successor at the Camp Nou. Advertisement It is natural for Rashford to want to play in one of the best teams in Europe, but that very issue – how he will usurp any of the superb forwards already at the club to claim a regular first team spot – is one that he could find harder to resolve than he imagines. The most likely scenario is that Rashford will be a squad player at the Camp Nou. Whatever the case, for United the priority is to get the deal done and get some cash in for the wantaway star. Whether they will be willing to accept £33 million, only time will tell, but it does not feel like a situation that is going to be easy to 'accelerate', whatever Barcelona might think. Featured image Julian Finney via Getty Images Follow us on Bluesky: @
Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd plot second incoming Premier League transfer as Garnacho wants £50m deal
Manchester United have completed their first summr transfer in Matheus Cunha but could see some difficulty facilitating all of the exits they desire The transfer window has only been open a day, but Manchester United are already set to be one of the most talked about clubs across the summer. Ruben Amorim's side are set to see plenty of turnover as the Portuguese coach looks to turnaround the team's performances. Bruno Fernandes' name will dominate headlines in the short-term having been set a deadline by Al Hilal to decide on a £100million move away from United. The Portuguese star's cryptic social media post, certainly did little to quieten speculation. Exits also await for the likes of Marcus Rashford and Antony, who both spent the second half of last season on loan. United will hope to find permanent moves for the duo as they attempt to raise funds. There will be incoming deals to look forward to too. Matheus Cunha has seen a deal agreed to join the Red Devils, while potential Fernandes replacements area already been touted. A busy few months awaits. Rashford blow Manchester United have been handed a setback in their bid to offload Marcus Rashford this summer, with Barcelona telling the Red Devils they don't want to pay for the winger, according to reports. Rashford is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer after a successful loan spell at Aston Villa. The 27-year-old netted four goals and assisted five more under Unai Emery but does not appear to want to remain in the Midlands, despite Villa holding a £40m option to sign him permanently. Rashford desires a move that will see him play in the Champions League, with Barcelona said to be his preference. According to German outlet Bild, the club do not want to pay the £40m fee associated with him however. Barca boss Hansi Flick is interested in making the deal happen but the side are only keen on a loan move. That will come as significant blow to United, who are in a difficult financial position and want to bring in cash if they are to spend this summer. Garnacho preference Alejandro Garnacho is targeting a £50m move to Chelsea this summer, despite interest from Napoli, reports claim. The 20-year-old is another who looks certain for an Old Trafford exit having been told to find a new club. Garnacho was benched by Amorim for the team's 1-0 Europa League final defeat to Tottenham before being left out for the final day of the season clash against Aston Villa. His manager said to have told him "you better pray that you can find a club to sign you". Reports claim the Argentina international wants stay in England to establish himself as a world star. Chelsea were interested in signing the winger in January, with his representatives pictured at Stamford Bridge. Surprise move After signing Matheus Cunha, United could look to make another Premier League addition according to reports. The Red Devils are eyeing a deal for Brighton ace Pervis Estupinan. The club are said to have made an enquiry over the defender, who would be seen as bringing greater physicality into the side. Though United only signed Patrick Dorgu in January and still have Luke Shaw at their disposal. Amorim does not believe his squad to be fast enough or physical enough currently however.
Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd star told he'll 'lose shirt number' to Matheus Cunha after £62.5m deal
Matheus Cunha is officially a Manchester United player after the Brazilian forward completed his £62.5million transfer from Premier League side Wolves on Sunday Rio Ferdinand has told Manchester United star Marcus Rashford that new £62.5million signing Matheus Cunha will take the No.10 shirt at Old Trafford. Cunha, 26, has officially left Wolves and joined the Red Devils on a five-year contract until June 2030 which includes the option to extend his stay by a further 12 months. United announced the forward's arrival on Sunday afternoon, having been spotted staying at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester with his family. Cunha will now link up with his international team-mates in Brazil before returning to England for pre-season training following a brief holiday. By then, Rashford could've left boyhood club United. The 27-year-old is up for sale after spending the second half of this season on loan at Aston Villa. There's been no indication that Villa will trigger their option to buy Rashford for £40million, the price which United are demanding from other suitors. Barcelona have held talks with his agent and brother, Dwaine Maynard, but the newly-crowned La Liga champions would prefer a loan deal. It's been reported that regardless of Rashford's future, Cunha will take his No.10 shirt. The United academy product has worn the number since 2018 but according to Ferdinand's information, it now belongs to Cunha after he wore the same number for Wolves and former club Hertha Berlin. Reacting to Cunha's lucrative arrival, Ferdinand told his TikTok followers: "One of the few players I mentioned a few weeks ago, if I had a shopping list, he would be on there. He knows the Premier League, so he doesn't need any adaptation time. "This is a huge factor. I think if you're going to go and buy players from foreign leagues, players that don't have the experience in the Premier League, there is always a risk. He has the experience here. We've seen him here. He grew up a Man United fan. Should Marcus Rashford lose his shirt number to Matheus Cunha? Have your say in the comments section. "I'm hearing he's taking the No 10 shirt, which was Rashford's shirt. What does that mean for Marcus Rashford? I don't know. There are a lot of questions that will be asked about that as well. "Seventeen goals, six assists in 36 games for a Wolves team, I think it's impressive. I think the recruitment team for Manchester United would have seen, and the coaches here would have seen, what he did to Man United at Old Trafford. He was slicing through Man United like a hot knife through butter."
