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Man United confident of keeping PSG & Arsenal target Ander Herrera

Herrera’s contract situation

Ander Herrera’s current Manchester United contract runs out in July of 2019.

As a result, the Spaniard has been linked with a number of clubs.

The two sides at the forefront of the Herrera hunt appear to be Arsenal and Ligue 1 giants, PSG.

Herrera himself has recently spoken out about his contract and being linked with other clubs.

Although, it doesn’t really seem like he has much incline into what United are planning for him:

“I do not go crazy with what will happen in four months, so I do not know if my stage (at Man United) is over.

“I enjoy being at the biggest club in England, the fans love me, they have treated me phenomenally and my duty is to listen to them, although I honestly do not know what is going to happen.”As quoted by El Periodico.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 24: Ander Herrera of Manchester United tackles Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on February 24, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Man United to keep hold of Herrera

Despite all of the uncertainty surrounding Herrera’s future at Old Trafford, the Metro are reporting that United are confident of keeping hold of the 29-year-old.

Herrera has made 25 appearances across all competitions this season for United, scoring two and assisting three.

The midfielder has also begun to feature a lot more under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who the Metro claim wants to keep him around.

The report from the Metro also suggests that United have offered Herrera a new deal that could see his salary rise to £170,000-a-week.

He currently is believed to earn around £100,000-a-week.

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Manchester United & Barcelona ‘join transfer race’ for Hudson-Odoi

Summer transfer battle incoming

Manchester United and Barcelona have reportedly joined the race to sign Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi after his impressive displays this season.

Hudson-Odoi has made waves in European football this campaign.

The 18-year-old continues to go from strength to strength after bursting onto the scene with Chelsea.

Though, Hudson-Odoi has rarely been used in the Premier League.

Instead, he’s predominantly featured in the Europa League.

The Englishman has scored four goals and assisted two during his eight appearances in Europe.

Despite that, Hudson-Odoi is still very much considered to be a squad player.

That lack of first-team chances left Hudson-Odoi wanting to leave the club in January.

Bayern Munich came calling but despite several bids and a transfer request, Chelsea stood very firm on their stance that their talented youngster is not for sale.

However, it looks as though there will be movement for Hudson-Odoi in the summer window and two new clubs have joined the race to sign him.

PODGORICA, MONTENEGRO – MARCH 25: Ross Barkley of England (L) celebrates with Callum Hudson-Odoi after scoring his team’s second goal during the 2020 UEFA European Championships Group A qualifying match between Montenegro and England at Podgorica City Stadium on March 25, 2019 in Podgorica, Montenegro. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Where will Hudson-Odoi be next season?

After his impressive performances with the England senior team this week, Manchester United and Barcelona are now said to have joined the race to sign him.

That is according to the Mirror.

They claim his performances showed ‘he is not just an exciting prospect for the future but ready to make an impact at the top level now.’

They say Chelsea’s determination to keep him ‘is set to be even stronger in the summer’.

However, how many minutes he gets on the pitch before the end of the season will ‘be key’ as to whether he pushes for a move or not.

Safe to say, Sarri needs to find a place for him in his side and soon.

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Gary McAllister to return to dugout for Rangers vs Celtic

Rangers vs Celtic

Celtic and Rangers will go head-to-head once again this coming Sunday.

Steven Gerrard’s Rangers side came out on top the last time the two sides met earlier this season.

Ryan Jack scored the only goal of the game as Rangers came away victorious in December of 2018.

While Ranger’s may have got the upper hand in their last meeting, it is Celtic who have once again dominated the SPL.

With the 2018/19 season drawing to a close, Celtic sit top of the Scottish Premier League on 70 points.

Rangers, on the other hand, sit 2nd in the league, 10 points adrift of Celtic.

Heading into the game, Celtic are the more inform side, winning four of their last five while Rangers have won just two of their last five outings.

Steven Gerrard

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – DECEMBER 29: Rangers Manager, Steven Gerrard looks on during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premier League between Celtic and at Ibrox Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Gary McAllister to be in the dugout vs Celtic

Prior to the game, it has been revealed by the Scottish Sun, that Ranger’s assistant coach Gary McAllister will be alongside Gerrard for the tie.

McAllister was recently attacked while on a night out in Leeds, waiting for a taxi with his wife.

After the attack, it is believed that he lost three teeth and needed 12 stitches.

McAllister is said to have returned to Ranger’s training ground for the first time on Wednesday.

Alfredo Morelos on international duty

Related: Celtic vs Rangers live stream: Watch the Scotland Premiership match

Rangers Goal Of The Month | February 2019 | Alfredo Morelos

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Real Madrid join Man City in battle for Lyon’s Tanguy Ndombele

Tanguy Ndombele

Madrid eyeing Ndombele

Since Zinedine Zidane took over at the Bernabeu for a second time, a host of players have been linked with a Real Madrid move.

Some of the more notable names include Man United’s Paul Pogba, Liverpool’s Sadio Mane and Tottenham midfielder, Christian Eriksen.

Real have also already completed the signing of FC Porto defender, Eder Militao.

The latest name to be linked with a switch to the Spanish capital is Lyon Midfielder, Tanguy Ndombele.

According to Spanish outlet AS, Zidane is very keen to bring the Frenchman to Los Blancos.

MADRID, SPAIN – JANUARY 24: Zinedine Zidane, Manager of Real Madrid looks on during the Copa del Rey, Quarter Final, Second Leg match between Real Madrid and Leganes at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on January 24, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Man City also keen on Lyon star

Real Madrid may, however, face some stiff competition for the Ligue 1 midfielder.

While Madrid’s links to Ndombele are relatively fresh, Premier League outfit Manchester City have been linked with him for some time.

Ndombele is just 22 years of age but he is already a mainstay in the Lyon midfield.

He has made 86 appearances for Lyon across all competitions, scoring eight and assisting 15.

Ndombele would also be the perfect replacement for Man City’s current main holding midfielder, Fernandinho.

The Brazilian is 33 years of age and will likely leave Man City in the coming seasons.

As well as Ndombele, City have also recently been linked with Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey as they continue their search for a Fernandinho replacement.

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Harry Kane reveals shock desire to play in the NFL

Change of career for Harry Kane in the future?

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has admitted that he wants to play in the NFL when he decides to call time on his football career.

Kane has quickly grown into one of, if not the best striker in the Premier League in recent years.

Despite once being dubbed a one-season wonder, Kane has gone on to continuously prove people wrong.

Even this season, Kane has scored 17 goals in 26 Premier League appearances while also assisting four.

Those goals have helped keep Tottenham in the race for the title.

While it’s expected that Kane will go on to score many more goals, the Englishman could actually finish his sporting career by scoring field goals.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur scores his team’s first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Wembley Stadium on March 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

From Premier League goalscorer to Super Bowl legend?

That is because in an interview with ESPN this week, Kane has revealed he wants to play in the NFL.

The Spurs striker even put a timescale on it, claiming he wants to try it in 10 or 12 years time.

Should it be the former, that would make him 35 and could potentially lead him to quit football to chase his desire if his career spans that long.

“That’s real,” Kane explained when asked about a desire to play in the NFL.

“Something that in 10 or 12 years I definitely want to try.

“It goes back to that drive to be the best.

“Even if I download a game on my phone, can I be the best in the world?

“If you play in the Premier League and the World Cup and you then play in the NFL, would you then be considered one of the greatest sportsmen ever?”

Bad for Tottenham: Zinedine Zidane makes Christian Eriksen demand to Real Madrid

Arguably Tottenham’s second most important player, Christian Eriksen, is being liked with Real Madrid again.

Zinedine Zidane has reportedly made a demand to Real Madrid in relation to the Denmark star.

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Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino & Man City’s Gabriel Jesus lift Brazil to victory

Czech Republic 1 – Brazil 3

Later this year Brazil will host the 2019 Copa America.

In their final warm up match before the competition, Brazil came from behind to beat Czech Republic on Tuesday.

David Pavelka fired the Europeans in the 37th minute lead. However the South Americans turned the match in the second half.

Liverpool and Man City forwards Roberto Firmino and Gabriel Jesus did the damage for Brazil.

Roberto Firmino & Gabriel Jesus score

Firmino levelled minutes after the restart.

The Liverpool forward was rewarded for putting pressure on the Czech defence as he slot home the equaliser.

Man City’s Gabriel Jesus won the match for Brazil with two goals in the final seven minutes.

After a neat attack, Jesus put Brazil ahead with a clinical back post finish into the roof of the Czech net.

The Sky Blues forward killed the match after another superb attacking move from Brazil which carved the Czech defence wide open.

Watch official highlights

Liverpool vs Man City

While Firmino and Jesus were on the same side this week, come Saturday they’ll again be rivals in the Premier League.

Liverpool are two points clear of Man City in the table, although the Reds have played a game more than the Sky Blues.

If Man City win all their remaining league matches, they’ll beat Liverpool to the title.

On Saturday, Man City head to Fulham.

Liverpool are in action on Sunday when Tottenham visit Anfield.

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Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron sent off after seven minutes vs Mexico

Miguel Almiron

Paraguay 2 – Mexico 4

Mexico beat Paraguay 4-2 in an international friendly on Tuesday night.

West Ham striker Javier Hernandez was amongst the goals fo El Tri in the away win.

Jonathan dos Santos opened for the Mexicans before a Gustavo Gomez own goal doubled the visitors lead.

Chicharito made it 0-3 after 25 minutes.

After the break Paraguay hit back with goals from Hernan Perez and Derlis Gonzalez. A late Luis Montes goal sealed Mexico’s win.

Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron sent off

One of the big talking points was the impact of Newcastle United’s record signing Miguel Almiron.

Almiron was introduced off the bench in the second half.

However the Paraguayan forward lasted only seven minutes before he was sent off.

Could the Newcastle star have any complaints about his dismissal?

Not really, as Almiron took out Mexico’s Jose Juan Vazquez with a nasty tackle from behind.

The Newcastle star wiped out Vazquez after colliding with the back of his knee.

Arsenal vs Newcastle

Almiron’s dismissal may be good news for Newcastle before their trip to Arsenal on Sunday in the Premier League.

At least their playmaker didn’t play too much football before the trip to north London.

Arsenal will be looking for maximum points against the Magpies to boost their top four hopes.

The Gunners, who recently beat Man United in the league, occupy fourth spot in the table.

As for Newcastle, they are close to securing their top flight status for another year.

Newcastle are 13th in the table with 35 points from 31 games.

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Liverpool outcast Alberto Moreno set for Barcelona

Liverpool’s Alberto Moreno & Barcelona

Spanish daily Sport have Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno on their front page on Tuesday.

In a surprise transfer rumour, it’s believed the Liverpool outcast could be on his way to join Barcelona this summer.

Now 26, Alberto Moreno has only played in two Premier League matches this season.

Moreover the left-back has only made one appearance apiece in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.

Scottish international Andrew Robertson is now Liverpool’s first choice left-back.

Moreno’s contract at Anfield expires in the summer.

The Spanish defender will be able to leave the Reds as a free agent.

Alberto Moreno’s two year deal at Barcelona

According to Sport, Alberto Moreno may be offered a two year deal to play for Barcelona.

Like his current position at Anfield, Moreno would have to be content with being a back up player at the Camp Nou.

Jordi Alba is the first choice full-back, while Marc Cucurella (currently on loan at Eibar) is coming through the ranks.

It’s worth noting that Roma and Sevilla have also been linked with Moreno in recent times.

Matthijs de Ligt & Luka Jovic

Sport’s splash also links Barcelona with two more summer signings.

At the back, Ajax and Holland centre-half Matthijs de Ligt is reportedly a Catalan target.

Up top, Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic is also said to be on the Camp Nou shopping list.

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Transfer Talk: Sergio Ramos to quit Real Madrid if Jose Mourinho returns


ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop can’t understand why Real Madrid would even entertain the thought of bringing back Jose Mourinho to manage the club.

Paul Mariner and Ross Dyer dissect the latest transfer rumours, including Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho making surprise returns to former clubs.

Mark Donaldson and Shaka Hislop weigh up which players at Real Madrid should be kept and offloaded to improve the squad in the summer. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals, and keep track of who has joined the big boys. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer.
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Jose Mourinho on returning to management & Klopp/Pochettino dig

Mourinho takes aim at Klopp & Pochettino

Jose Mourinho was sacked as Manchester United boss in December of last year.

Mourinho’s spell at Old Trafford was arguably the poorest in his managerial career.

Despite this, Mourinho still guided United to a Europe League win, League Cup win and Community Shield win.

Even though he lifted three trophies at United, Mourinho was often criticised.

However, the likes of Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino are often praised for the job they do at Liverpool and Tottenham despite not winning any silverware.

As a result, Mourinho appears to have taken a dig at the duo:

 “I won titles everywhere I have been and I cannot run away from my mentality.

“Some coaches like to sell the idea of a philosophy, but you have to sell the philosophy after you win. If you win nothing what is the point?

“If your team plays very well, your team wins, so I don’t like these contradictions we have in football nowadays.”As quoted by the Evening Standard.

BRISTOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 20: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final match between Bristol City and Manchester United at Ashton Gate on December 20, 2017 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Mourinho eyeing managerial return

In the same interview, Mourinho spoke at length about when he wants to return to management.

The former United coach was linked with the Real Madrid job recently but Zinedine Zidane has since taken that.

Mourinho claims he has had ‘three or four’ different offers already, which he has rejected and he wants to be back in management by June of this year:

“What I have in mind is that I would like to be back in June for a new club and a new pre-season.

“I know what I don’t want and that is the reason why I have had to say no to three or four different offers.” As quoted by the Evening Standard.

One of those offers is believed to be from Benfica.