Kai Havertz certain of summer transfer as Chelsea lead Manchester United for deal

straight to your inboxManchester United are ready accelerate their summer transfer plans after they qualified for the Champions League with a third-place finish in the Premier League.Six months ago United's return to the top table of European football looked almost as unlikely as Jesse Lingard netting a top-flight goal.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told the board what he feels the club needs to do in the transfer market after qualification for next season's Champions League was confirmed.United needed to avoid defeat against Leicester on the final day of the season to return to Europe's elite club competition, a remarkable achievement given their early season form.Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard handed the Reds three points and sealed third place in the

straight to your inboxManchester United have a potential dilemma on their hands this summer, as Chelsea look to rebuild ahead of a return to the top of English football.The Londoners have already secured the signatures of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, and they are also linked with Kai Havertz and Leicester's Ben Chilwell.Those names are almost certain to drastically improve the fortunes of the Blues on the pitch, yet the same question continues to be asked - what about the defence?Frank

Sane, who moved to Bayern Munich from Manchester City this month, was speaking in a press conference when his apparent slip of the tongue took place.Havertz is one of Europe's most sought-after youngsters after a fine season with Leverkusen.

straight to your inboxAlan Shearer has tipped Mason Greenwood to break his Premier League goals record. The Manchester United youngster netted his side's equaliser in their 1-1 draw with West Ham United on Wednesday evening.

straight to your inboxGary Neville has hinted Watford winger Ismaila Sarr should be under consideration as a possible Manchester United transfer target.United are keen to sign Jadon Sancho but, with doubts over how much Borussia Dortmund will demand for the England attacker, United may have to target cheaper alternatives in a transfer window that will be affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Neville suggested Sarr should be on United's list of fall-back targets after a season that has seen him

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have demanded that David de Gea is dropped for Dean Henderson next season after his two errors in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.De Gea's form has nosedived in recent months with a number of key mistakes creeping into his game.With Henderson impressing during a two-year loan spell at Sheffield United, De Gea's position as United's first-choice goalkeeper was already under threat.The Spaniard did not help his cause at Wembley, allowing Olivier

straight to your inboxManchester United fans cannot believe that Anthony Martial has been named on the bench for today's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.United are looking to book their place against Arsenal in the final with a win against Frank Lampard's men.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer make five changes to his starting XI for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.The two clubs will take time out of their intense battle for Champions League qualification to go head-to-head for a place in next month's final at Wembley.United are the form side going into the match and haven't lost in 19 games, but there has been a noticeable drop in performance levels over the last two matches.That could probably

straight to your inboxManchester United have been putting the finishing touches to their preparation as they get ready to face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final this weekend.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Frank Lampard are set to lock horns at Wembley on Sunday evening as they battle for a place against Arsenal in the showpiece final next month.

straight to your inboxManchester United could move one step closer to winning their first trophy under the stewardship of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Sunday when they compete in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea this evening.United and Chelsea have been embroiled in a tense battle to finish in the Premier League's top four and earn qualification to the Champions League, with only a single point separating them.But now the teams will face off against each other at Wembley for the chance to

straight to your inboxChelsea defender Antonio Rudiger believes Olivier Giroud could hold the key to beating Manchester United this weekend.United face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday evening as both sides look to finish their season with a piece of silverware to show for their efforts.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are on an incredible 19-match unbeaten run and go into the game boosted by the knowledge they have already beaten Chelsea three times this season.However, Rudiger is

straight to your inboxManchester United forward Marcus Rashford has taken down a tweet congratulating Leeds United.Rashford took to Twitter on Friday night to congratulate Leeds on their promotion back to the Premier League after a 16 year wait.But shortly after the post hit the 'Twittersphere', it was taken down with reports suggesting Rashford took the decision due to backlash from supporters.The tweet read: "As a United fan I'm happy to see Leeds United back in the Premier League where they

straight to your inboxSheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he has already opened talks with Manchester United about the possibility of loaning Dean Henderson again next season.The 23-year-old has shone during consecutive loan spells with Sheffield United, playing a key role in their promotion to the Premier League as well as their superb first season back.Henderson has not hidden his desire of becoming United's future No.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want the club to stick to their transfer plans and prioritise the signing of a winger this summer but believe their targets should change elsewhere.United are currently enjoying their best run of form since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over as permanent manager and are on an impressive 17-game unbeaten streak.Much of their improvement can be owed to the new midfield duo of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba, but a lot of the credit also has to go to their

straight to your inboxBorussia Dortmund have demanded nothing less than their reputed €130million asking price for Manchester United target Jadon Sancho.Sancho, 20, has entered the last two years of his Dortmund contract and is believed to be intent on leaving the Bundesliga side rather than signing a renewal.

straight to your inboxFootball is a curious thing at times.Manchester City are still on course to have a better season than Manchester United ’s famed Treble winners, and yet there is a view that they have had a disappointing campaign. Yesterday’s defeat at Southampton was a stark reminder of the old adage that you are only as good as your last game.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Antoine Griezmann would be a good summer signing for the Reds - but joked he would only serve as a back-up option to Mason Greenwood.The Frenchman has struggled at Barcelona since his £108million transfer from Atletico Madrid last summer and reports in Spain claim he is open to the idea of leaving the Spanish giants for a move to Old Trafford.Mundo Deportivo believe a move to United or Manchester City is a possibility for the 29-year-old with