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Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly become the latest side to express their interest in a summer swoop for Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho.

Like most of his United teammates, Garnacho has endured a difficult season that currently has the club in 14th place in the Premier League table. The Argentine scored his 10th goal of the campaign in last Sunday’s humbling 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United.

He has also contributed eight assists in the 49 appearances he has made this term but despite these relatively decent numbers, his performances have been a constant source of frustration for supporters, with his decision-making in the final third especially coming into question.

There is uncertainty regarding Garnacho’s future at Old Trafford amid huge question marks over where he fits in a Ruben Amorim team. It’s believed that Napoli tabled an offer to sign the Carrington academy graduate during the January transfer window but a deal failed to get over the line. Chelsea were also strongly linked to him.

Speculation surrounding Garnacho’s future remains rife, with United understood to be willing to offload him for the right price. His sale is particularly appealing as it would be recorded as “pure profit” on the club’s books.

A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that United are prepared to slash their asking price for Garnacho in an effort to ensure a transfer goes through.

Now, TEAMtalk reveal that Napoli and Chelsea aren’t the only parties eyeing the 20-year-old. He is also has admirers at Atletico Madrid and German outfit Bayer Leverkusen.

“TEAMtalk can confirm that Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United this summer, though they are not alone as he is also being chased by clubs from the Premier League and Germany.”

“Bayer Leverkusen have joined the hunt and have checked in with his representatives over a potential deal. They believe he would be a good addition and his age makes him someone who can improve significantly.”

The news outlet notes that Leverkusen are aware that Garnacho’s preference may be La Liga due to his dream of lining up for Real Madrid one day.

Atletico are considered favourites to land his signature but nothing is close to being done. TEAMtalk insist that United want close to £70m to sanction the forward’s exit.

Meanwhile, United are back in action later this evening when they host Lyon in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie. Kick-off is at 20:00 BST.

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Manchester United are woefully short on quality up top with Rasmus Hojlund the only fit senior option at Ruben Amorim’s disposal at the moment.

Marcus Rashford was loaned out in January while Joshua Zirkzee suffered a season-ending injury last Sunday. Despite the Dane’s woeful form, the head coach has no choice but to start him on Thursday in the Europa League quarter-final second leg.

But the Portuguese tactician will not want a repeat next season and will be desperate for reinforcements in the summer. Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen are among his top priorities.

But while the Swede will demand Champions League football, the Nigerian’s wage demands are a major obstacle and only winning the Europa League can help INEOS get either of the two deals over the line.

Striker hunt

Which is why they have prepared a backup list with Liam Delap on top of that particular file with the former Manchester City academy starlet impressing for Ipswich Town on their return to the Premier League.

Despite the Tractor Boys’ looking favourites for the drop, the 22-year-old has managed 12 goals and two assists and his impressive displays have garnered him a lot of interest from top clubs.

Chelsea have also been long-term admirers but recent reports had claimed that United’s wage offer to the England U21 international was superior than theirs which made them favourites.

Now, Turkish publication ASPOR have revealed that Besiktas have joined the race for the Englishman with former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eyeing attacking reinforcements of his own.

Besiktas join Delap race

“Beşiktaş experienced great difficulty in scoring goals during İmmobile’s inconsistent performance. Therefore, a low-cost, effective forward player in front of goal is on the agenda instead of the Italian star.

“The black and white managers are focusing on players who can contribute directly to this area, and have included young players in their list as part of the next season’s planning. Kartal’s target is Ipswich Town’s goal scorer Liam Delap, who is going through difficult times in the English Premier League.”

Besiktas have a greater chance of offering the Ipswich striker a shot at playing in Europe next season but the player might want to remain in England.

It will be intriguing to see how United deal with this latest threat. The Red Devils have other backup options like Jean Philippe-Mateta as well while Christopher Vivell is also pushing for Benjamin Sesko’s signature.

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Arsenal beat PSG in the league stage, but Luis Enrique’s men are now seen by many as Champions League favourites.

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has revealed how Andre Onana has reacted to the immensely difficult past few days.

Onana was dropped from the United matchday squad that suffered a 4-1 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday, following his error-prone display in last week’s 2-2 Europa League draw with Lyon at the Groupama Stadium. The Cameroonian was at fault for both goals his side conceded, costing them the upper hand heading into the return leg later this evening.

He first misjudged a Thiago Almada free-kick, allowing it to creep past him before then parrying a shot into the path of Rayan Cherki, who made no mistake from close range to draw his side level in stoppage time.

Onana’s howlers came off the back of a bitter war of words with Nemanha Matic, who branded him “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history.”

However, despite this, Ruben Amorim confirmed the 29-year-old will start in the second leg, with Altay Bayindir dropping to the bench. All eyes will undoubtedly be on Onana, whose Old Trafford future has now come under intense speculation as the summer transfer window nears.

Maguire spoke to TNT Sports and insisted that Onana’s difficulties have not affected his infectious energy around the training ground.

The England international said, “He was his normal self. He’s come in on Monday this week and he’s been bright and brought a lot of energy to the team.”

“I’m sure he was frustrated with the goals and the way that they went in [against Lyon]. He’s a big personality, he’s a big player. He’s an experienced player. He’s won lots of trophies, he’s played in big games, and he’s an excellent goalkeeper, so we have great confidence in him that he’s going to perform.”

One player who was brilliant at Lyon was Leny Yoro. The 19-year-old opened his goalscoring account for United at the stroke of half-time, heading in a long-range Manuel Ugarte effort.

Maguire said about Yoro, “It was a clever finish, to be honest. A lot harder than it looked. It was a great header and I must say, in that game, he was excellent. I think it was his best game for us. I thought he was the best player on the pitch, actually.”

“Credit to him. A young boy, playing in a big game for Manchester United. He’s shown great experience, and he was excellent in the game.”

Maguire emphasised the importance of winning the Europa League after a wretched Premier League season that currently has the Red Devils in 14th place in the table.

Asked if the campaign can still be considered a success by lifting the Europa League, Maguire answered, “There’s no doubt it’s been a difficult season. We could win the Europa League, and it’s still not a season we’re going to look back on and think we’ve performed well in because we haven’t.”

“It’s been far too inconsistent, lost too many games. The big moments in the games we haven’t dealt with well. Games on a knife edge, we’ve always ended up losing the games.”

He continued, “I’ve been here six years and our fans are always amazing. They’re the best fans in the world. They follow us up and down the country, away from home and even at Old Trafford. Unbelievable fans. I think we need to put on a performance and make them feel proud and going home with a smile on their face.”

United vs. Lyon kicks off at 20:00 BST.

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Manchester United Women are set to take part in a lucrative new seven-a-side football tournament at the end of the season.

Marc Skinner’s side have been in fantastic form this year in both league and cup.

They made it to a third consecutive FA Cup final last weekend when they expertly defeated Manchester City 2-0.

They also sit third in the Women’s Super League table, six points behind leaders Chelsea.

The Telegraph reports that their season could be even busier as “Manchester United will take part in a lucrative new seven-a-side women’s tournament which could see them pocket nearly £2 million.”

“Winners of inaugural event will land [a] £1.9m prize, dwarfing the Champions League victors’ purse of £850,000 and FA Cup’s £430,000.”

There are eight teams slated to feature in the World Sevens Football (W7F) next month. The clubs are due to be confirmed imminently and it is understood United are one of those invited to play.

The tournament will take place in Portugal from the 21st of May until the 23rd.

Bayern Munich are also understood to be in line to compete in the tournament alongside United. Each club can choose to take whichever squad members they wish, but United are expected to take a strong team to compete.

There have been questions placed on player welfare but the sheer scale of prize money may force United’s hand.

The tournament is funded by United States-based philanthropist Jennifer Mackesy. Eight teams will compete and there will be 16 games in total.

The teams will be split into two groups of four. All teams in the group will play each other over the course of two days. The top two sides in each group will then advance to the semi-finals. The tournament will conclude with the final and a third place playoff.

The pitch will be half the size of a traditional pitch and games would be 30 minutes in length, split into two halves. Extra-time will be played in the event of a draw after the end of regulation time.

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