Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has admitted that he is speaking to national team teammates Harry Kane and Declan Rice to join him at Old Trafford. Both Kane and Rice are transfer targets of United, who are keen on signing a proven goalscorer and an energetic defensive midfielder this summer.  The Red Devils are expected to bid for Kane and Rice in the coming days as soon as they get clarity from the club. Read more: Chelsea forward Kai Havertz ‘agrees personal terms with Arsenal and is keen on a move to the Gunners’ Ahead of a potential move for the duo, Manchester United fans were sent into hysteria over the weekend when Shaw shared a picture on social media showing him alongside Kane and Rice. The trio are currently part of the England squad training at Man United’s Carrington training facilities ahead of the Three Lions Euro 2024 qualifier against North Macedonia at Old Trafford on Monday. Shaw’s social media post came with the teasing caption ‘Carrington tour’, leading fans to speculate that he was tapping both players for the club. And when asked about Kane and Rice coming to Old Trafford this summer during a pre-match press conference, the left-back stated that he is talking to both players about how good Manchester United is.  “I was half joking; it is a bit of both. But I would take them in a heartbeat if it was down to me. Hopefully, they like it and can get used to it,” Shaw said. “I would love a few of them to join – I am not going to lie,” he said of his England teammates. “I am speaking to them, telling them how good Manchester is because I know their qualities. “I know they are world-class players, and they would be a massive help to us, but I can only say so much. It is up to the club, and whatever they decide, so we have to go from there. It is not normally discussed, but because of the time of the season, there is a lot of talk, a lot of banter.”

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is reportedly close to joining Bayern Munich. The Englishman has spent six successful years at the Etihad Stadium since joining from Tottenham. But he has now grown tired of life at the Manchester club after he was used sparingly as City won the treble in the just concluded season. His lack of game time has motivated him to seek a move elsewhere, and he has found suitors in Bayern Munich.  According to The Athletic, the Bavarians are closely monitoring Walker’s situation at City and have offered him a deal to join them at Allianz Arena this summer. The Bundesliga giants see the right-back as a perfect right-back and are a better option than João Cancelo, who they signed on loan from City in January. Read more: Bayern Munich move AHEAD of Manchester United in the race for Kim Min-jae Although the deal is not complete, Bayern are confident that they can pull it off. They do not expect the fee and personal terms to be an issue, as Walker has just a year left on his contract.  Thomas Tuchel is also said to be central to Bayern’s quest for the player, with the former Chelsea boss said to be a big admirer of the 33-year-old England international. Walker made 254 appearances for City in six seasons. He has won five Premier League titles, four League Cups, and two FA Cups.