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3.45pm: WEST HAM CHASE UTD PAIR

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West Ham will press ahead with trying to sign Manchester United duo Phil Jones and Jesse Lingard if they stay in the Premier League, claims a report.

Hammers boss David Moyes, who worked with the pair during his time at Old Trafford in 2013-14, wants the pair to join him in London.

The Independent reports that Moyes will be allowed to build his squad this summer if he staves off the threat of relegation

Jones is a player Moyes sees as one who could improve his Hammers team, but the former Blackburn man only signed a new four-year deal in February 2019.

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3.05pm: F365 SHOW

1.50pm: SHAW CELEBRATES FERNANDES IMPACT

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Luke Shaw believes the addition of Bruno Fernandes has contributed to a “massive” change in mentality at Manchester United.

Fernandes has hit the ground running at Old Trafford since his January move from Sporting CP. The midfielder already has six goals and five assists from just nine Premier League appearances.

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12pm: SANCHO FUELS MAN UTD TALK

Jadon Sancho has fuelled the Manchester United transfer speculation after his comments on Paul Pogba, but his prospective transfer could come down to one big factor.

Pogba has looked like a new player since the Premier League returned, and alongside Bruno Fernandes the pair have breathed new life into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men.

That may well have been in Sancho’s thinking after he named Pogba in his ideal starting XI.

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11.05am: MAN UTD LINKED WITH MESSI

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A fanciful report from Argentina claims United could swoop in for Lionel Messi if he decides to leave Barcelona.

Amid a seemingly unsuccessful defence of their La Liga title, several incidents at Barca this season have reportedly angered the forward.

And, should Messi decide to find a new club, United will reportedly go in with a base offer of €122million.

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10.35am: HODDLE PREDICTS GREENWOOD WORRY FOR RASHFORD

Glenn Hoddle believes Mason Greenwood “will push Marcus Rashford out” of the Man Utd side due to his superior finishing.

Greenwood has been in sensational form over the last couple of matches. He provided an assist and a goal in the win over Brighton before scoring a brace against Bournemouth.

Rashford has started 26 Premier League matches for United this season, compared to Greenwood’s seven. But former England boss Hoddle reckons that could soon reverse.

“I think he’s a wonderful player now and he’s only going to get better and better,” Hoddle told Premier League Productions. Read more…

9.50am: SHAW IMPRESSED WITH GREENWOOD

9.15am: SANCHO TIPPED TO SIGN

Tuesday’s Paper Talk features quotes from United legend Andy Cole, who says Jadon Sancho should be one of four exciting signings United make.

Reports have long linked United with a move for Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho, who has enjoyed his best season in front of goal.

And Cole reckons his signing could be the start of a step up in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s rebuild.

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8.40am: SOLSKJAER’S AKE CHAT EXPLAINED

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First up are some more details on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s chat with Nathan Ake on Saturday.

BT Sport cameras caught the United boss in conversation with the Bournemouth defender after the Red Devils’ 5-2 win.

Reports have alleged that Solskjaer told the left-footed centre-back that he needed a player of his ilk.

And another strong report says Solskjaer does indeed want such a player to come in and replace Marcos Rojo.

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