Viktor Gyokeres prediction
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson believes Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will certainly want to reunite with Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres.
Lawrenson told Paddy Power: “Manchester United need a striker and I reckon he’ll go for his former player at Sporting, Viktor Gyokeres.
“I can’t see Ruben Amorim going for anyone else, especially as he knows how the striker plays and knows how to get the best out of him.
“The current strikers they’ve got aren’t good enough and I’m sure they’ll look to offload one of them, but some will have to stay.
“United could let six players leave this summer and bring in six new guys, but then I’m not sure if they can do it from a financial point of view.”
Rashford transfer statement
Unai Emery admits it will be difficult for Aston Villa to permanently sign United loanee Marcus Rashford in the summer.
Speaking after their Champions League quarter-final exit, the Spaniard said: “It (signing him in the summer) is difficult to plan now.
“He’s feeling comfortable and better. (On Tuesday) he played a fantastic match.
“If he’s happy, we are happy. Then, of course, it depends on the circumstances and what happens in the next weeks, and (what we have) in the next year as well.”
Dusan Vlahovic interest
Manchester United could join the bidding war for Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic this summer.
Vlahovic’s contract expires in 2026 and Juventus are keen to cut their losses and sell after an inconsistent season as they fear losing a prized asset for free next year.
According to TuttoJuve, United are one of four Premier League clubs “ready” to make a move for the “strong, massive” suitor.
However, Man Utd face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle.
The same source claims the Serbia international’s camp demand a yearly salary of £8.5million, which is almost identical to his current wages in Turin.
The report adds that the potential transfer war could raise the 25-year-old’s asking price to £38m, which is considered a hefty fee for a player whose contract runs out in a year.
‘Catching tips?’
Andre Onana swapped football for rugby league as he took in Wigan Warriors vs St Helens on Good Friday.
The under-fire Manchester United keeper spent his day off at the DW Stadium watching the Super League clash.
But he was cruelly mocked by some United fans, who questioned his motives for heading to the match.
