Manchester United ‘eye’ two new contracts for existing stars amid Harry Kane ‘super agent’ twist
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Manchester United are back in action this weekend when they face Leicester City at Old Trafford.
Ralf Rangnick’s men can afford very few slip-ups from here on in, if they want to climb back into the top four between now and the end of the season.
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Hide AdFor now, though, the international break continues, and there is still a small wait for the return of Premier League action.
In the meantime, we have put together all the latest United transfer rumours.
Contract aims
United are said to be pushing for new contract for two key players ahead of this summer.
ESPN are reporting that Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford are at the top of the list when it comes to contract priorities, with the club reportedly valuing both players as key for the future.
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Rashford stance
Reports emerged recently, claiming that Rashford wants to evaluate his future in the summer amid mixed form at Old Trafford this summer.
But amid fresh reports that United want to start contract talks, the Express say the forward is ‘open-minded’ about his future.
That’s good news for the Red Devils, if indeed they do want to get Rashford to pen new terms.
Mendes wants Kane move
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Hide AdSuper-agent Jorge Mendes is said to be keen for Harry Kane to join United this summer.
According to The Athletic, Mendes has been sounding out strikers for Tottenham with the hope that Kane moves on, and he is said to be keen for United to pull off a deal for the striker.
Of course, Mendes doesn’t represent Kane, but he does have plenty of influence in the modern market.