Ziyech ‘has to play on the right’, claims former Chelsea defender

Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf feels a move out to the right-flank would help to unlock the potential of Hakim Ziyech. The Moroccan international has struggled to find consistency following his £33million transfer from Ajax last summer, registering just five goals and four assists. Failing to provide any spark as a No.10, he was replaced […]

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Two new names emerge as Spurs continue hunt for new boss

Spurs are looking at the possibility of bringing Roberto Martinez or Scott Parker in as their search for a new manager intensifies, according to reports. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy sacked Jose Mourinho last month with Spurs out of the Europa League and facing another year without Champions League football. The north London club are currently […]

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Man Utd to reject any approaches for transfer flop

Manchester United will rebuff any approaches from rival clubs for Donny van de Beek, despite a disastrous debut campaign for the Dutchman. According to The Sun, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is confident van de Beek will come good for United, with the 24-year-old having played just 330 minutes of Premier League football this season. The […]

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Former Liverpool manager on ‘receding’ Tottenham shortlist

Tottenham have narrowed their managerial options down to Rafael Benitez, Ralf Rangnick and Massimiliano Allegri. Graham Potter and Eddie Howe might also be considered but ‘their inexperience at a major club’ means any realistic hopes of replacing Jose Mourinho are ‘receding’. The Mail on Sunday add that ‘the security of experience begins to look more desirable […]

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Dortmund reveal ‘agreement’ with Man Utd target Sancho

Man Utd target Jadon Sancho has a “gentlemen’s agreement” with Borussia Dortmund which would allow him to leave this year, according to the German club’s sporting director Michael Zorc. Sancho was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford last summer from current club Borussia Dortmund. The German side wanted at least £100million for the winger, […]

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Klopp rejects Salah, Mane theory over Liverpool struggles

Jurgen Klopp dismissed the idea that Liverpool are struggling for goals because their forwards are “selfish”. Liverpool are struggling to secure a fourth consecutive season of Champions League football, with the Reds currently sixth in the Premier League table with five games remaining. They are a point above Tottenham in seventh, two points clear of […]

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Klopp supports Solskjaer in disagreement with punditry pair

Jurgen Klopp has praised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and believes he proved “flabbergasted” pundits wrong against Roma. Manchester United thrashed Roma 6-2 in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday, having been behind 2-1 at half-time. Owen Hargreaves and Paul Scholes were among those calling for Solskjaer to make substitutions but the Norwegian […]

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Arsenal leading the race to sign Brighton star

Arsenal are in pole position in the race to secure the signature of Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma, according to reports. Bissouma, 24, has caught the eye of a number of leading Premier League clubs following a fine season for the Seagulls. He still has two years left on his contract but the likes of Everton, […]

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Man Utd identify three Pogba replacements worth £201m

Man Utd have identified three possible replacements for Paul Pogba if the France international leaves the club in the summer, according to reports. There was a time not too long ago when it seemed inevitable that Pogba would be leaving Old Trafford with Juventus and Real Madrid both understood to be interested. However, their interest […]

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When Shearer and Newcastle rattled Keane and Man United

Newcastle started 2001/02 with two draws and a thrashing of Boro. Then Man Utd came to visit and test Sir Bobby Robson’s title hopes. The following is an extract from Black & White Knight: How Sir Bobby Robson made Newcastle United again, by Harry De Cosemo. You can and should buy it from Amazon or Bookshop. It’s excellent. […]

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