Man Utd: ‘Secret’ manager ‘spoken’ to but ‘crucial’ factor led to Ratcliffe sticking with Ten Hag

According to reports, Manchester United spoke with as many as five potential new managers before deciding to stick with Erik ten Hag.

The Dutchman s job had been in doubt for much of the 2023/24 campaign as his side produced several dire performances en route to finishing eighth in the Premier League.

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s season ended on a high as they beat arch-rivals Man City in the final of the FA Cup, while they won their final two Premier League games against Newcastle United and Brighton.

An internal review at Old Trafford led by United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his new-look recruitment team has been ongoing over the past couple of weeks as key figures considered whether to sack.

As this has been ongoing, Man Utd have been considering s…

Liverpool star ‘waits’ for ‘dream’ summer transfer as £76m ‘sacrifice’ is sanctioned by Barcelona

According to reports, Liverpool and Colombia winger Luis Diaz is willing to wait to secure a dream move to Spanish giants FC Barcelona this summer.

s career at Liverpool got off to a great start following his move to the Premier League giants from Porto during the 2022 January transfer window.

In recent seasons, the 27-year-old has been seriously hampered by injuries and flattered to deceive in the majority of his appearances during the 2023/24 campaign.

The 27-year-old s underwhelming form has fuelled speculation linking the winger with a move away from and Barcelona have been mooted as a possible destination.

Earlier this month, and is focused on performing well for Colombia at Copa America.

“I am very happy there in Liverpool, it is a great…

Netherlands 2-3 Austria: Rangnick’s side finish above France, the Dutch to win Group D

Ralf Rangnick s Austria have won Group D after beating the Netherlands 3-2 while France drew 1-1 against Poland in Dortmund.

Rangnick’s well-organised side were twice pegged back in an entertaining contest in Berlin but Marcel Sabitzer had the final say 10 minutes from time.

A Donyell Malen own goal gave Austria an early lead with Romano Schmid putting them back in front after a Cody Gakpo leveller.

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Memphis Depay scored the Netherlands’ second equaliser but it was not enough as Austria leapfrogged both them and France.

Austria earned reward for a bright start after just six minutes as Malen turned the ball into his own net from a low Alexander Prass cross.

Netherlands strugg…

Richards reveals why Saka gets picked for England over Palmer as he hits back at ‘too positive’ criticism

Micah Richards thinks Bukayo Saka gets picked over Cole Palmer for England because Gareth Southgate likes the Arsenal winger s defensive ability .

Arsenal forward Saka scored the equaliser to cancel out Breel Embolo’s strike as went on to beat Switzerland on penalties on Saturday and set up a last-four meeting with the Netherlands.

Saka scored his spot-kick to banish the ghosts of his miss in the Euro 2020 final shoot-out defeat to Italy.

The victory came just six days on from the last-16 success over Slovakia, where Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time overhead kick took the game to extra-time.

There have been calls for Palmer who had an incredible first season for Chelsea to come into the team for Saka with England struggling to produce impressive perf…

Liverpool make Serie A ‘sensation’ their ‘top’ CB target as Van Dijk sale ‘demand’ emerges

Liverpool have reportedly identified Juventus youngster Dean Huijsen as their top target this summer but they face competition from Aston Villa.

are yet to make a signing during this summer s transfer window but is widely known that one of their priorities will be to sign a new centre-back.

Liverpool ramp up their search for a new centre-back

A new signing is required in this department following Joel Matip s exit upon the expiry of his contract last month. They also need to secure their future by signing a long-term successor for 33-year-old.

Liverpool were linked with 18-year-old Leny Yoro before he joined Manchester United, while Sporting Lisbon s Goncalo Inacio is another player who has been consistently linked with the club in recent months.

Howe…

Newcastle United ‘reach transfer decision’ to ‘sell’ England international for three key reasons

Premier League side Newcastle United are reportedly set to sell England international Kieran Trippier as they have reached a transfer decision .

The 33-year-old was one of s first marquee signings following PIF s takeover as he joined the Premier League club from Atletico Madrid in January 2022 for around £12m.

This deal was rightly viewed as a major coup and he has 25 goal involvements in his 92 appearances for Newcastle across all competitions.

was one of Newcastle s standout performers as they surpassed expectations to qualify for the Champions League at the end of the 2022/23 campaign, but his form significantly declined last season.

It became evident during this year s winter transfer window that Financial Fair Play issues were impacting Newcastle …

Arsenal ‘willing’ to ‘match Man City demands’ to sign ‘unhappy’ £70m star; ’emergency talks’ imminent

According to reports, Arsenal are willing to match Manchester City s demands as they consider signing Argentina international Julian Alvarez.

The World Cup winner is being heavily linked with a move elsewhere this summer as he s largely played second fiddle to Erling Haaland at over the past couple of seasons.

Alvarez to join Arsenal?

Despite this, has still impressed for Man City, grabbing 36 goals and 18 assists in his 103 appearances across all competitions.

European giants Atletico Madrid and PSG are known to be interested in Alvarez, but Arsenal appear to have joined the race to sign the Man City star.

The Gunners have invested heavily to sign David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori, but they remain in the market for new signings and one of their priori…

Liverpool: Arne Slot rubbishes ‘weird’ transfer ‘argument’ as he comments on Martin Zubimendi saga

New Liverpool head coach Arne Slot claims his side has not been weakened by not making a signing this summer after the Martin Zubimendi deal fell through.

Their pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Zubimendi was ended when the Spain international rejected a move to Anfield,

Centre-back Joel Matip, midfielder Thiago Alcantara and second-choice goalkeeper Adrian departed the club upon the expiry of their contracts, while Fabio Carvalho has been sold to Brentford in a £27.5million deal.

The departure of manager Jurgen Klopp after nine years at Anfield also represents a huge change for the club but , who arrived from Feyenoord in June, is confident progress can be made with the quality of the squad he inherited.

And he has not ruled out sporting director Ri…

Man Utd sanction double midfield exit with Celtic and Rangers circling following transfer request

Manchester United are prepared to cash in on two of their midfielders before the transfer window closes according to the latest reports.

Erik ten Hag s side kicked off the new Premier League campaign and

In midfield, Ten Hag gave the nod to Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount, while Bruno Fernandes played a more advanced role.

Christian Eriksen was among the unused substitutes and before the transfer window closes.

The Danish midfielder is now in the final year of his contract with Man Utd and is no longer a guaranteed starter.

It s thought that the fees involved in freeing up Eriksen could facilitate a move for

The Red Devils have been sniffing around the PSG midfielder for some time, but they are yet to reach PSG s £52m asking…

Arsenal ‘shake up the transfer market’ with ‘bombshell’ move for Liverpool star as Reds set asking price

Arsenal are looking to make a sensational last-gasp summer move for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, according to reports.

The Gunners have been looking for the ideal striker target this summer with the Brentford s Ivan Toney and Napoli s Victor Osimhen among the names linked.

And now they are being linked with a move for Liverpool striker Nunez with the Uruguay international coming in for some criticism since his move to Anfield.

Nunez became the Reds most expensive signing of all time when he swapped Benfica for Liverpool in the summer of 2022 with the 25-year-old scoring 33 goals in 97 appearances for the Merseysiders.

And reports in Spain claim that are now looking to shake up the transfer market with a bombshell move for the Liverpool striker before…