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Thursday, February 28

• Juventus will compete with Manchester United to sign Benfica's talent João Felix

• Juventus have already organized talks with Benfica and player agent Jorge Mendes

• Manchester United has identified three potential additions this summer

• Manchester United must make a decision on the future of Antonio Valencia until tomorrow night

Adrien Rabiot to Arsenal – Pires

Robert Pires, Arsenal legend, believes that Unai Emery could use his previous ties with PSG to hire Adrien Rabiot.

"Rabiot is a very good player and Arsenal should do their best to secure their signature before any other club," said Pires, speaking to bwin.

"Arsenal have the advantage that Emery has already worked with him on PSG, which should force Rabiot to join Arsenal."

"He would be worth a large sum in the transfer market, so the fact that he is free does not make it weird. If Emery can assure Rabiot then I think he will be able to fill the hole that will be left by Ramsey's departure . "

Latest João Cancelo

Manchester United are considering a change for Juventus defender João Cancelo.

This is according to the Italian newspaper Tuttosport, which states that United is targeting the right-back to replace Antonio Valencia.

Twenty-four-year-old Cancelo only joined Juventus in June for a whopping £ 35 million and started 14 of the 25 Serie A games this season.

Transfer story by Cristian Romero

Genoa defender Cristian Romero has asked Manchester United to grab him at the transfer window – and admits he does not know if Juventus have already hired him!

There are allegations that Juventus has already reached an agreement to hire the promising young man.

But Romero has opened the door to a potential shift to Old Trafford, insisting that he is in the dark about his future.

"I've always wanted to be a professional footballer and I made it happen," he told Corriere dello Sport. "I now dream of playing in the Champions League for one of the four most important clubs in the world: Juventus, Real Madrid, Barcelona or Manchester United.

"After that, I want to be part of the Argentine team, even though I know it's difficult, because there's Otamendi, one of the best in the world.

"Has Juve already assured me? I do not know. I do not deal with the market and my first thought is Genoa. There are still many games remaining and I want to continue playing as I am. After that, I'll talk to the directors and my agent. "

Fined

Manchester United were fined £ 13,700 for cheerleading in the clash between the last round of the last 16 of the Champions League against PSG earlier this month.

The charges against United concerned the throwing of objects and the blocking of stairs at Old Trafford.

The PSG was fined £ 35,000 for incidents involving its supporters in the same match, including fireworks and acts of damage.

The French club was also told to contact United within 30 days to cover the costs of the damages.

Man Utd offering war

Juventus will compete with Manchester United to hire Benfica talent, João Felix.

This is according to Sky Italia, who says that Juventus takes seriously the fact of bringing the Portuguese midfielder to Turin.

The Sun reported recently that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team had observed Felix on several occasions and was impressed by their performances.

Benfica is expected to be willing to sell the 19-year-old but will require £ 100 million for his teen star.

Sky Italia adds that Juventus have already held talks with Benfica and player agent Jorge Mendes.

Summer expenditure …

Manchester United will look to strengthen their squad this summer and have identified three potential additions.

This is according to talkSPORT2, which claim Ed Woodward will target Ivan Rakitic, Kalidou Koulibaly and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Manchester United will be hopeful that next season marks a return to the title race, whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named permanently or not.

And it looks like Ed Woodward is poised to equip whoever his next coach is with a team of players capable of competing for glory.

Deadline for transfer

Manchester United must make a decision on the future of Antonio Valencia until tomorrow night.

Valencia, who have played only five games in the Premier League this season, are currently out because of a calf injury.

It is under contract until the summer, however, United may unleash a clause to extend the deal for another 12 months.

And according to the Daily Telegraph, the Red Devils must make a decision by Friday night.

United have until the end of Friday to trigger the option and keep Valencia in Old Trafford.