Manchester United look for Cristiano Ronaldo replacement and battle Manchester City for £35m Serge Gnabry - Paper Round

City and United to battle for Serge Gnabry Manchester City and their cross-town rivals Manchester United could face off for Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry this summer. The 26-year-old versatile midfielder is out of contract at the end of next season and contract talks are at an impasse.

That has led the German side to consider letting him go to avoid losing him for nothing next year, with The Sun saying £35 million may be enough. Ad/> /> TransfersForest sign Henderson on loan from Man UtdA DAY AGO Paper Round’s view: City are reportedly focusing on securing a left-back for next season after signing two strikers and a midfielder already this season, so their priority is in defence before they concentrate on other areas of the pitch.

United look like they could be losing Cristiano Ronaldo in the next week or two so they may have to look at an out-and-out striker. Read the full story Ten Hag considers Ronaldo replacement While it is clear that Manchester United do not want to sell Cristiano Ronaldo, and there are limited options available to the 37-year-old Portuguese international striker in terms of clubs who could afford him, United’s manager Erik ten Hag is considering a replacement.

According to The Mirror, he has instructed the club to step up the hunt for Ajax winger Antony. /> Paper Round’s view: Ronaldo is not necessarily suited to Ten Hag’s ideal tactical approach but he remains a brilliant goalscorer, and one who is worth compromising a system for if he is in the squad.

Antony seems to favour playing on the flanks so the Dutch manager may have to go back to the drawing board and consider which of his players could lead the line instead. Read the full story Barcelona await Leeds decision for Raphinha Barcelona have