MANCHESTER UNITED defender Luke Shaw has agreed a new long-term contract just THREE months after signing his old one.
The England star's deal was set to expire in 2024 but he has successfully negotiated an extension for a further four years.
Meanwhile, the Premier League are set to clampdown on rogue owners - but Qatar's Manchester United bid will be unaffected.
And Marcus Rashford is winning his battle to be fit for United's tasty encounter with Newcastle on Sunday.
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Man Utd guard of honour
Newcastle are planning to give Manchester United a guard of honour tomorrow recognising their Carabao Cup triumph.
February’s loss in the Wembley final means Toon fans are still without a domestic trophy since 1955.
That has not stopped Newcastle giving the green light to a grand gesture to the Red Devils when they visit St James’ Park.
The idea was proposed by Toon supporters group Trophies Don’t Matter, which boasts Newcastle having the best fans in the world is more important than silverware.
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Ram it home
Man Utd are prepared to launch an £88million bid for Goncalo Ramos, reports suggest.
However, the move will depend on who takes over the club.
Spanish outlet AS report Erik Ten Hag has given the green light for United to sign him, although current club Benfica will not sell for any less than £88m.
Such a large fee will require big financial muscles, something United could boast depending on the outcome of their ongoing takeover battle.
Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe are the two frontrunners in the process.
But Sheikh Jassim's group pack far more financial muscle than the Brit's, already placing a world-record £5bn bid down to buy the club from current owners the Glazers.
Good morning Man Utd fans
Manchester United ace Luke Shaw has agreed a new deal keeping him at Old Trafford for the next four years.
Shaw's current contract was due to expire in 2024 but the left-back put pen to paper on new terms.
The England international's stunning form saw him handed a new extension by United boss Erik ten Hag.
And the Red Devils will now try to tie down Marcus Rashford as well as David De Gea ahead of the summer transfer window.
Meanwhile, the Premier League's clampdown on rogue owners has been dismissed as “toothless” by angry human rights groups who have demanded action against Newcastle’s Saudi overlords, writes SunSport's Martin Lipton and Dan King.
Prem chiefs voted in favour of new rules that will see a government-banned list used to determine who can own football clubs.
Further measures that would have seen the automatic expulsion of former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich when he was sanctioned by the government last year were approved by the 20 club chiefs.
But the Saudi ownership of the Magpies or Qatari Sheikh Jassim’s potential takeover of United, are not affected.
And the Red Devils’ manager Ten Hag is confident Marcus Rashford will be fit this weekend.
That's after Rashford missed England's recent Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine through injury.
Ten Hag said: "I've good hope. He had to do some treatment and individual training, but on Friday he joined in with the group.
"We have one more day to go and there's good hope he's available. I think so."
Finally, Ten Hag has called on five players to grab more goals - but excluded striker Wout Weghorst.
But he wants the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Jadon Sancho, Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay and Antony to ease the burden on Rashford.
Ten Hag said: "I think we have players like Bruno, like Jadon Sancho, like Anthony Martial, like Scott McTominay, like Antony dos Santos, we have enough players with the capabilities to score goals, definitely.
"What I said previously, I work in the back on next season [for transfers] but we're working now on this season, so first of all make sure everyone is available and keep improving the way of play and that's the best chance of scoring more goals."
Taking the Mik
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has hit back at Arsenal fans after they dug up a clip of him slamming manager Mikel Arteta.
An Arsenal fan page first said: “One year ago today, Gary Neville said that if Mikel Arteta finished fourth with Arsenal, he’d have to leave as he wouldn’t be able to achieve anything more.”
Neville hit back: “One year ago you lot were asking for him to be sacked!!! Go and look at it!”
Bellingham transfer boost
Manchester United have received a huge transfer boost as Real Madrid have set a limit on how much they will pay for Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
This is also good news for Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea, who are all linked with a move for Bellingham.
According to AS, Real will not splash more than £88million for the midfielder as they don't want to overpay.
It's thought the Spanish champions hope to persuade the England international to snub a Premier League move and tempt him to the Santiago Bernabeu thanks to the club's "legendary history".
But Real are refusing to enter a bidding war for the 19-year-old ace on both the transfer fee and his salary.
Neville transfer criticism
Manchester United have signed just six world-class stars since Sir Alex Ferguson retired and three of them joined under Erik ten Hag, according to club legend Gary Neville.
Neville highlighted Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Bruno Fernandes as the only two men to make a proper impact.
Then he named Raphael Varane, who was signed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but has only really come into his own this term under Ten Hag.
The other three are all signings made by Ten Hag last summer and have made a huge impact.
Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen have all played huge parts in United’s rise up the table.
Andy Cole-d it
Manchester United legend Andy Cole has blasted Arsenal’s chances in the Premier League title race and tipped Manchester City to triumph.
Cole said “I still think Manchester City will win it [Premier League title]. You are what, eight clear? The way Liverpool have been inconsistent, then I can see Man City winning [in this weekend’s clash].”
The former centre-forward was asked if he’d change his prediction if Liverpool beat City at the Etihad on Saturday.
Cole replied: “Then Arsenal [for the title], yeah, yeah. But then Arsenal need to go to the Etihad and Anfield!
“Every time I have seen Arsenal play Manchester City, they have schooled Arsenal. I mean schooled.”
Ten Hag's wish
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has called on five players to grab more goals - but excluded striker Wout Weghorst.
But he wants the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Jadon Sancho, Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay and Antony to ease the burden on Marcus Rashford.
Ten Hag said: "I think we have players like Bruno, like Jadon Sancho, like Anthony Martial, like Scott McTominay, like Antony dos Santos, we have enough players with the capabilities to score goals, definitely.
"What I said previously, I work in the back on next season [for transfers] but we're working now on this season, so first of all make sure everyone is available and keep improving the way of play and that's the best chance of scoring more goals."
Marcus Rashford injury reminder
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is confident Marcus Rashford will be fit this weekend.
That's after Rashford missed England's recent Euro 2024 qualifiers through injury.
Ten Hag said: "I've good hope. He had to do some treatment and individual training, but on Friday he joined in with the group.
"We have one more day to go and there's good hope he's available. I think so."
Ten out of Ten
Manchester United must sell 10 flops in a massive summer clearout, according to club hero Paul Parker.
Parker said: "I would say that 10 players from the current squad need to leave Manchester United this season.
"Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek, Anthony Elanga, Wout Weghorst, Anthony Martial, Jadon Sancho and Antony all have to leave the club.
"And then we can always talk about players like Phil Jones, Eric Bailly and so on who don’t have a future at the club but they are quite obvious."
Club ownership clampdown
The Premier League's clampdown on rogue owners has been dismissed as “toothless” by angry human rights groups who have demanded action against Newcastle’s Saudi overlords, writes SunSport's Martin Lipton and Dan King.
Club chiefs voted in favour of new rules that will see a government banned list used to determine who can own football clubs.
Further measures that would have seen the automatic expulsion of Roman Abramovich when he was sanctioned by the government last year were approved by the 20 club chiefs.
But the Saudi ownership of Newcastle or Qatari Sheikh Jassim’s potential takeover of Manchester United, are not affected.
Luke Shaw reminder
Manchester United ace Luke Shaw has agreed a new contract keeping him at Old Trafford for the next four years.
Shaw's current deal was due to expire in 2024 but the left-back put pen to paper on new terms.
The England international's stunning form saw him handed a new extension by manager Erik ten Hag.
And United will now try to tie down Marcus Rashford as well as David De Gea ahead of the summer window.
Marcus Rashford injury update latest
Erik ten Hag is confident Marcus Rashford will be fit this weekend.
That's after the Man Utd ace missed England's recent internationals through injury.
Speaking ahead of the game with Newcastle, Ten Hag said: "I've good hope. He had to do some treatment and individual training, but on Friday he joined in with the group.
"We have one more day to go and there's good hope he's available. I think so."
Fastest players in Premier League
Marcus Rashford has been Man Utd's fastest player this season.
But he has only just cracked the top 10 in the Premier League.
Rashford's recorded a top speed of 35.81km/h this term.
But that's some way off fastest man Brennan Johnson, who hit 36.7km/h for Nottingham Forest.
Rooney talks up Ronaldo exit
Wayne Rooney has continued his war of words with Cristiano Ronaldo by hailing Man United's success without the veteran striker.
Rooney said: "I suppose he got what he wanted.
"For Manchester United, it was important to move on as quick as possible from that and really refocus on the group of players who were there and wanted to be there.
"And I think that’s where [Erik] ten Hag has done a really good job in refocusing the players and getting them in a position where they are, obviously, comfortably in the top four, and also winning the [Carabao] Cup.”
Shaw agrees new United deal
Luke Shaw has agreed a new contract keeping him at Man Utd for the next four years.
The left-back's current deal was due to expire in 2024.
But Shaw's stunning form saw him handed a new extension by Erik ten Hag.
And United will now try to tie down Marcus Rashford and David De Gea ahead of the summer window.
Shaw agrees new United deal
Luke Shaw has agreed a new contract keeping him at Man Utd for the next four years.
The left-back's current deal was due to expire in 2024.
But Shaw's stunning form saw him handed a new extension by Erik ten Hag.
And United will now try to tie down Marcus Rashford and David De Gea ahead of the summer window.
Chelsea reveal Mount price tag
Man Utd will have to pay £70million if they want to sign Mason Mount from Chelsea.
The midfielder looks increasingly likely to depart Stamford Bridge after failing to agree a new deal.
And United are one of several teams being tipped to make an offer.
But Chelsea will not sell for cheap and want a tasty fee for their former academy star.
Onana lined up by United
Man Utd are battling Chelsea to sign Inter Milan goalie Andre Onana.
Gazzetta claims he is being lined up as a replacement for contract rebel David De Gea.
Onana played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax and the pair remain close.
But Chelsea are ready to offer up three players, with Inter keen on Romelu Lukaku, Trevoh Chalobah and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Muani a no-go for Devils
Man Utd have been sent a hands-off warning over Eintracht Frankfurt star Randal Kolo Muani.
Club chief Markus Krosche said: "We have no intention of selling Kolo Muani now.
"The hype about him is understandable and normal.
“Another season with us would be good for Randal, we want to continue and not necessarily sell him.”
Ruud awakening for Van Nistelrooy
Man Utd legend Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed how his move to the club almost completely collapsed.
He said: "I did the whole medical in Manchester and we were driving up to Old Trafford to do the press conference to sign, and the phone rang.
"I was told by the orthopaedic surgeon from United who saw the MRI that my knee was not right, he said, ‘you have to turn around and go back to your hotel, you’re not going to pass a medical'."
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Good morning Man Utd fans
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has dismissed reports he is asking for up to £500,000-a-week in wages to extend his contract.
Rashford tweeted: "Just before this one starts to do the rounds! It's complete nonsense.
"The club and myself have been respectful to one another, and that's how it will remain.
"My focus is purely on finishing as well as possible in the league and winning trophies."
Meanwhile, United record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has said "it's a shame how it ended" for Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.
DC United boss Rooney told CNN about Al-Nassr superstar Ronaldo: "I think what he’s done for Manchester United is great. He’s won Premier League titles, won the Champions League, scored many goals.
"So I think certainly for the fans and certainly for the players, his former team-mates who played with him from my time especially, we’ll never forget what he did for Manchester United.
"In my eyes, he’ll always be a club legend and it’s a shame the way it ended of course this time round. But I don’t think that takes anything away from his legacy at the club.”
And Chelsea have revealed their transfer demands to sell United target Mason Mount.
Mount has been linked with the Stamford Bridge exit door as he has yet to agree to a new contract, with his deal running out next year.
The likes of Liverpool and Bayern Munich have joined the Red Devils in the bidding war for the playmaker.
However, it now appears the Blues have shown their hand in terms of what they want if they are to let the England international go.
According to The Athletic, the West Londoners have set a £70million price tag on the 24-year-old.
Finally, United have received a major transfer boost as Real Madrid have set a limit on how much they will pay for Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham.
This is also good news for Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea, who are all linked with Bellingham.
According to AS, Real will not fork out more than £88m for the midfielder as they don't want to overpay.
It's thought the reigning Spanish champs hope to persuade the England international to snub a Premier League move and tempt him to the Santiago Bernabeu thanks to the club's "legendary history".
But Real are refusing to enter a bidding war for the 19-year-old on both the transfer fee as well as his salary.
Ferguson and Wenger friendship
Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal hero Arsene Wenger have revealed how they have put the past behind them and become good friends.
Ferguson said: "They became a tough team to compete with and we both wanted to win, which motivated us further.
"Through the years since retirement, we’d go for dinner together in a little restaurant he knows well in Switzerland.
"He is a really interesting man and I enjoy his company, but it is still my job to pick the wine!"
Harry Kane bid
Manchester United have given manager Erik ten Hag the green light to offer £80million for Tottenham star Harry Kane.
And United want to wrap up a deal to sign Kane before the end of the campaign.
The 29-year-old is a long-term target for the Red Devils who desperately want a new centre-forward this summer after axing Cristiano Ronaldo.
But it remains to be seen if Spurs are finally willing to sell the England international.
Man Utd fan backlash
Manchester United fans are furious with the ticket prices announced for the pre-season friendly against Wrexham.
United will face the non-league side owned by Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in San Diego on July 26 as part of the Premier League giants' pre-season tour of America.
But fans will have to cough up some heavy bucks to watch what is likely to be the Red Devils' academy and fringe players take on the League Two hopefuls at the Snapdragon Stadium.
The "utterly insane" prices led to a furious reaction by fans with the cheapest ticket costing a whopping $224 (£182).
