Papers: Ten Hag to target Ruben Neves at Man Utd

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's national newspapers... THE SUN

Erik ten Hag will make Ruben Neves one of his No1 transfer targets if he is appointed Manchester United boss.

Barcelona have reportedly bowed out of the race for Antonio Rudiger after securing a new deal with defender Ronald Araujo.

A sensational report in Italy has claimed that Romelu Lukaku "has held video calls" with former club Inter Milan.

Manchester United are considering a swoop for Rene Meulensteen to assist Erik ten Hag, according to reports.

Chelsea are currently leading the transfer race to sign Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, according to reports.

Tottenham are increasingly confident of winning the race for Sam Johnstone this summer.

Barcelona are waiting for Erling Haaland's response to their offer before moving ahead with a deal for Robert Lewandowski, according to reports.

Newcastle are weighing up a cut-price £8m move for Mainz skipper Moussa Niakhate after moving on from the idea of landing Sven Botman, who is now in advanced talks with AC Milan, according to reports.

Paris Saint-Germain chiefs apparently "regret" their decision to hand blockbuster forward Neymar a contract extension last summer amid the Brazil international's woes this campaign.

Erik ten Hag wants assurances from Manchester United about the future direction of the club after he emerged as the favourite to become their next manager.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could throw young defender Lino Sousa in at the deep end as the Gunners attempt to cope without first-choice left-back Kieran Tierney.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has brought teenager Alejandro Garnacho into first-team training ahead of the weekend trip to Everton.

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