CRISTIANO RONALDO’S Juventus future appears uncertain after they lost 3-0 to Serie A rivals AC Milan.
Meanwhile Harry Kane has been told by Alan Shearer that he should QUIT Tottenham in order to win trophies.
And we have the latest updates on Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland who both look set to quit Dortmund, while Sergio Aguero could stay in England next season with a new club.
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ED SCREWED ON
Edinson Cavani has signed a new one-year Manchester United deal – ending the club’s plans for a new striker, writes Martin Blackburn.
United moved quickly to seal another 12 months as mega-money moves for Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland look increasingly difficult.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s hunt for a new forward looks to have been put on hold for the next 12 months.
Spurs are understood to be unwilling to let England captain Kane move to a Premier League rival — even if the star made it clear he wanted to move.
And a move for Dortmund forward Haaland comes at a huge price, agents fees and demands that United are currently not willing to meet.
BLADE RUNNER
Slavisa Jokanovic has been sounded out about taking over from Chris Wilder as Sheffield United manager, writes Michael Morgan.
The relegated Blades have invited the former Watford and Fulham boss for talks after plans to appoint Oostende’s Alexander Blessin and Bramall Lane caretaker chief Paul Heckingbottom backfired.
A move for German Blessin, 47, hit the buffers because he doesn’t fulfil the requirements to be granted a work permit.
And Heckingbottom, 43, has now become an outsider in the race to replace Wilder because Blades bigwigs have concerns over his ability after winning only one of his eight games in temporary charge so far.
Jokanovic, 52, wants to work in England again following a successful stint in Qatar, where he led Al-Gharafa into the qualifying rounds of the AFC Champions League.
FULL REPORT
Catch all the action from Burnley’s win that relegates Fulham with Tom Barclay’s match report.
Read the full rundown here.
RECORD
It’s a Premier League first to have the three relegation spots confirmed with three games to go.
Aside from a short burst from Fulham, it’s been a real formality for much of the season – a real shame (unless you’re a Southampton, Brighton, Newcastle, Burnley or Arsenal fan…).
FULHAM RELEGATED
Full-time at Craven Cottage and Fulham’s one-season stay in the Premier League is over.
Scott Parker’s side have officially dropped back to the Championship after a 2-0 defeat to Burnley.
Ashley Westwood and Chris Wood struck in the first-half as the Clarets secured their own safety – another fantastic feat for Sean Dyche.
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SunSport’s Dave Kidd has called on Leicester to beat the ‘snakes’ of the European Super League and qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Read his full column here.
PORT OF CALL
Danny Pugh has left his role as Port Vale first-team coach.
The former Leeds and Stoke player had taken interim charge of the League Two side earlier in the season but is now set for pastures new.
FULHAM’S FIGHT
An hour gone at Craven Cottage and Fulham need at least a point to keep their survival hopes alive…
Burnley lead 2-0 after Ashley Westwood’s opener and this Chris Wood goal.
NEW DEALS
Two League One clubs have wrapped up new contracts for their managers.
Portsmouth have signed up Danny Cowley and brother Nicky, his assistant, to long-term deals.
And Cambridge, promoted from League Two, have confirmed a fresh three-year deal for Mark Bonner.
GOAL AT FULHAM
Chris Wood doubles Burnley’s advantage!
Again, the visitors win possession and head straight for goal, the striker controlled a bouncing ball with a fierce volley into the top corner.
Can’t say they haven’t deserved it… and Fulham are heading down.
GOAL AT FULHAM
Burnley have been well on top and Ashley Westwood puts them 1-0 up on 35 minutes.
A quick counter sees Matej Vydra beat his man and tee up the midfielder for a smart finish.
FIT AS A FIDEL
Liverpool youngster Fidel O’Rourke has agreed a new long-term contract with the club.
The forward has played 19 times for the Reds Under-23s in their Premier League 2 campaign.
LEY OF THE LAND
Leyton Orient have confirmed their intention to hire a new manager following Jobi McAnuff’s playing retirement.
The winger has hung up his boots after a spell as player-manager and a new appointment is being eyed in the ‘coming weeks’.
KICK-OFF AT THE COTTAGE
A big clash at the bottom of the Premier League is up and running between Fulham and Burnley. We’ll be keeping you up to date with the major goings on here.
Fulham XI: Areola, Tete, Andersen, Adarabioyo, Robinson, De Cordova-Reid, Lemina, Anguissa, Cavaleiro Lookman, Mitrovic.
Burnley XI: Pope; Taylor, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; McNeil, Westwood, Cork, Brownhill; Wood, Vydra.
EXCLUSIVE
Harry Maguire looks set to miss Manchester United’s final four Premier League games in his race against time to be fit for the Europa League final, writes Charlie Wyett.
The United skipper, although hopeful of being fit for the Villarreal clash, is awaiting the results of an ankle scan after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday’s 3-1 win at Aston Villa
Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will do everything possible to get Maguire ready for the May 26 final against the Spanish side in Poland.
And this means Maguire will miss tonight’s home game with former club Leicester and Thursday’s clash with Liverpool.
He is also unlikely to feature against Fulham next Tuesday or Wolves on the final day of the season on May 23.
Maguire is determined to win his fitness race but if the scan results show a problem, he will have to ensure he is ready for Euro 2020.
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WOOD YOU KINDLY?
League One champions Hull have signed up academy talent Harry Wood to a new two-year deal.
The midfielder made his debut for the club against Charlton on the weekend.
TORR-N APART
Boca Juniors are still yet to make an official move for Lucas Torreira, despite strongly being linked with a move for the Arsenal outcast.
According to Libertad Digital, Sevilla and Inter Milan are pushing forward with their interest in the Atletico Madrid loanee.
But his previous pleas to sign for boyhood club Boca appear to have fallen on deaf ears.
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Jack Grealish’s agent Jonathan Barnett has insisted Manchester United are not at the front of the queue to sign the Aston Villa star.
The injured playmaker was previously strongly linked with Old Trafford and could be a target once again this summer.
But Barnett told SNTV: “The truth is we don’t know [what will happen].
“There are many [interested] clubs and I wouldn’t put Manchester United at the top of that.
“But he could stay. He could stay as well so it’s a conversation the club, Aston Villa, will have with Jack and ourselves then we’ll see where we go.”
WHAM BAM
Liverpool have been linked with a swoop for Patrick Bamford – but they will have to pay more than expected after the Leeds star’s secret new deal.
The 27-year-old striker has shone in the Premier League this term for Marcelo Bielsa’s side despite his previous poor spells at Crystal Palace, Norwich, Burnley and Middlesbrough.
The Athletic have claimed his performances ‘have not gone unnoticed’ by ‘several clubs’, with Liverpool ‘believed to admire’ him.
Bamford’s contract was widely-thought to be expiring at Elland Road next summer – which could have increased pressure to sell him at the end of the current campaign.
However, the publication claims the former Chelsea ace has actually penned a 12-month extension LAST YEAR.
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A huge clash in the relegation battle tonight as Fulham host Burnley.
The Cottagers need to avoid defeat to keep alive their survival hopes – with a draw almost certainly not enough as well.
That clash kicks off at 8pm on Sky Sports.
Meanwhile, in LaLiga, Real Betis host Granada on Premier Sports with both clubs aiming for a Europa League spot for next season.
CAM ON NOW
Arsenal, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich target has insisted he is not yet decided on his plans for next season.
The Rennes star, 18, is out of contract in 2022 and hotly-tipped to make a big move this summer.
He told Telefoot: “It makes you feel flattered and it is nice that teams like Real Madrid or Bayern are interested in your situation, I’m not going to lie.
“But I have not yet decided with my family what I will do.”
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KWIK-E-MART
Barcelona could be alerted by reports of Inter Milan being willing to sell Lautaro Martinez.
Italian daily Corriere della Sera claim the Serie A champions are seeking fresh pay cuts amid their crumbling finances.
And Blaugrana target Martinez has reportedly been eyed as an ideal candidate, alongside Alessandro Bastoni, to be sold for a big profit.
ED’S UP
Edinson Cavani has thanked Manchester United’s fans for encouraging him to sign a new one-year deal with the club.
He said: “From the very first moment that I arrived, I felt the confidence of the manager.
“As a player, this belief gives you the perfect opportunity to play your best football and I want to thank him for that.
“I have been touched with how much the supporters have wanted me to stay, and I will give everything to bring them happiness and joy with my performances on the field.
“I’ve not yet been able to play in front of the Old Trafford crowd and that is something that I cannot wait to do.”
LAMP ON
Frank Lampard is the leading contender to be Crystal Palace’s next managerial appointment.
That’s according to bookmakers Betfair, who’ve installed the 42-year-old as favourite to take charge at Selhurst Park.
However, Lampard’s chances aren’t as strong as they were. The England hero WAS previously available at 1/3 but has drifted out to 6/4 after a flurry of activity in the betting market.
Next Crystal Palace Manager odds – Betfair
- Frank Lampard – 6/4
- Sean Dyche – 10/3
- Valerien Ismael – 7/2
- Eddie Howe – 5/1
- Steve Cooper – 6/1
- Patrick Vieira – 10/1
LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
Chelsea and Manchester City fans WILL be able to attend the Champions League final.
But supporters of both clubs were facing up to the increasing likelihood of having to travel to Portugal rather than Wembley for the May 29 showpiece.
A day of intense negotiations between the Government and Uefa over switching the game to Wembley failed to break an impasse.
As SunSport revealed, Uefa wants guarantees that media, broadcasters, VIPs and sponsors would be free from any restrictions in the country – with the Government wanting them confined to hotel quarters for the rest of their stay and not allowed out to sight-see.
That is a serious sticking point for Euro chiefs, who are pressing for restrictions to be lifted.
Although the Government is willing to make significant compromises in order to let the game go ahead, there are concerns that simply waving 2,000 potential Covid spreaders into the country is not feasible or acceptable.
And that could lead to Uefa and the Government reluctantly conceding Wembley is not a viable option, with the match instead being shifted – as it was last season – to Lisbon’s Estadio da Luz.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
