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      Enzo Fernandez ‘house-hunting in Madrid after agreeing Real transfer’ despite Chelsea ace having seven years on contract

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      CHELSEA star Enzo Fernandez has been spotted house-hunting in Madrid, according to sensational reports in Spain.The midfielder has seven years left on his Stamford Bridge contract but has been linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer.Enzo Fernandez has reportedly been spotted house-hunting in MadridXabi Alonso, who is due to take over from Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu, is looking to add more control to his midfield.And journalist Gustavo Mendez has reported that Fernandez and his girlfriend have been looking at properties in the Spanish capital this week.Mendez also claimed that Fernandez and the 15-time European champions have reached an agreement – but this has not been confirmed.The Premier League ace was allegedly recommended an area by his Argentina team-mate Julian Alvarez, who is at Atletico Madrid.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe gaff was reportedly close to former Manchester City striker Alvarez’s house.Fernandez, 24, was heavily linked with Real before he joined Chelsea, for a then British-record fee of £106million from Benfica in 2023.The LaLiga giants registered their interest again in January, but manager Enzo Maresca is keen to keep his namesake at Stamford Bridge.Fernandez has been a regular starter and even stepped in to wear the captain’s armband this season, with Reece James out injured for most of it.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAfter a tough debut campaign, Fernandez has pushed on this season, scoring six goals and providing seven assists in the Premier League.The 2022 World Cup winner has notched 14 goals and 19 assists in 106 Chelsea appearances.Enzo Fernandez and Noni Madueke lead Chelsea’s dressing room celebrations after win over LiverpoolHe could get his first taste club silverware next week when Chelsea play Real Betis in the Uefa Conference League final.Before that, Fernandez and Chelsea host Nottingham Forest, with both teams looking to finish inside the Champions League spots for next season.If Fernandez is unavailable, Madrid will move for Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister and Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Larsson. More

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      Ruben Amorim tipped for Man Utd exit with ’embarrassing’ club ‘so much worse under him’

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      ALAN SHEARER suggested Ruben Amorim may be sacked after Manchester United’s “embarrassing” Europa League heartbreak.United saw their Champions League hopes go up in flames after losing 1-0 to Tottenham on Wednesday’s final at San Mames following an uninspiring performance.Ruben Amorim may be sacked after Manchester United’s “embarrassing” Europa League heartbreakAlan Shearer believes Man Utd are ‘so much worse’ now under AmorimMan Utd are now set for their worst ever Premier League finish as well as a 2025-26 campaign without European football and that has raised questions regarding Amorim’s future at Old Trafford.The Portuguese tactician sensationally claimed he would walk away with no pay-off if the Red Devils’ board and fans decide his time is up.However, the 40-year-old still has support from the powers that be and is expected to rebuild with a massive squad overhaul despite missing out on a £100million windfall.Nevertheless, Shearer, 54, wouldn’t be surprised if the ex-Sporting Lisbon boss was let go.Read More on Man UtdThe Premier League’s record goalscorer insists the Manchester giants are “so much worse” now under Amorim than what they were before his arrival in November.United were seven points off a Champions League spot when the Portuguese boss took over but now are a remarkable TWENTY SEVEN points off fifth spot.Shearer told Betfair: “There will be a lot of questions around Ruben Amorim’s future now and very much like the Spurs situation, it wouldn’t surprise me if he wasn’t the manager at the beginning of the season. Whether that’s his choice or not, I guess.”I’ve said it so many times, there’s no way he’s gone into that football club and expected what he found. Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”There’s no way he thought it was that bad. He couldn’t have, because I’m not sure you’d go.”He hasn’t helped the situation. They’ve actually got so much worse under him. Ruben Amorim vows to QUIT Man Utd if horror slump continues as dejected boss identifies ‘most dangerous thing’ at club”It might have been papering over the cracks if they had won the Europa League, but their problems were summed up in that 97 minutes: no creativity, no legs, no energy, no goals, and a complete mess.”Shearer didn’t hold back when discussing United’s overall performance in the Europa League Final.The Newcastle legend dubbed Man Utd’s display as an “embarrassment” that exposed how all their transfer money was wasted.Shearer added: “Manchester United were relying on a centre-half, with long balls into the box in the last 15 or 20 minutes of the game, and that sort of sums up who and what they’ve come to.”It’s a pretty embarrassing situation when you’re looking to a centre-half to rescue you, as he did in the semi-final and a couple of times by playing in that centre-forward position.”That’s who and what Man United have come to now. That’s the embarrassing thing; the money they’ve spent, especially on strikers, yet they’re chucking a centre-half up front for the last 15 minutes of the game and launching long balls up to him. That’s how bad Man United are.”Man Utd ratings: Diallo best player in Europa League final but Hojlund out of his depthAMAD DIALLO’S fizzing first-half display was little consolation for Manchester United in a dismal 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Rasmus Hojlund’s plight up front continued in one of the worst European showpieces for many years – as both sides showed why they will finish in the Premier League lower reaches.Spurs clinched it from virtually their first opportunity – on 42 minutes.Brennan Johnson bundled in Pape Sarr’s inswinging cross, with United left-back Luke Shaw also getting a touch on the way.The Red Devils dictated possession more and more after the break, with Leny Yoro stretching to test Guglielmo Vicario from a free-kick.But United’s chances only arrived regularly in the final quarter of a patchy contest.The Red Devils belatedly piled on the pressure in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs just held on.Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a miserable night individually and collectively for Ruben Amorim’s men… More

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      New footage emerges of two Man Utd stars in heated row in middle of Europa League final defeat

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      CASEMIRO and Andre Onana clashed during Manchester United’s miserable Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.Footage has emerged of the Brazilian ranting and raving at the blunder goalkeeper in the first few minutes of the game.Andre Onana and Casemiro came to blows during Man Utd’s Europa League final defeat to SpursThe pair were locked in heated row in the early stages of Man Utd’s 1-0 loss to Spurs on Wednesday night in Bilbao. It came when Onana appeared to tell Luke Shaw off for kicking the ball out for a corner, after trying to deflect it off Brennan Johnson.Man Utd players, including Casemiro, unsuccessfully appealed to referee Felix Zwayer for a goal-kick.Onana was spotted shouting towards his team-mates, before Casemiro waved him off several times with a gesture.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe former Inter Milan goalkeeper did the same waving arm motion back at the Real Madrid legend.Casemiro, 33, then clearly gave Onana a mouthful to put him in his place, before skipper Bruno Fernandes arrived to calm things down.Onana and Shaw would later be at fault for Johnson’s scrappy winner in the 42nd minute.The goal was fitting for what’s become the worst European final ever.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPape Sarr sent in a good cross, with Shaw the wrong side of Johnson at the front post.The ball pinged between the two before coming off Shaw’s arm, sending it goalwards to a flapping Onana.Brennan Johnson’s scrappy goal just before half-time broke the deadlockDave Courtnadge reactions as Tottenham beat Man United in Europa League finalThe Spurs forward got the lightest of final touches at the near post, sending the sea of white shirts inside the San Mames into raptures.It marked the first time Casemiro has lost a European final, winning five Champions Leagues and three European Super Cups with Madrid.The embarrassing defeat means Man Utd will not play European football next season, as they sit 16th in the Prem.Having failed to earn a place in the Champions League, United are expected to miss out on around £100million worth of revenue.Consequently, they will not be able to attract or sign their priority targets for this summer’s transfer window.The Red Devils are actively seeking to offload Onana, who they bought for £52m, in the summer.Man Utd ratings: Diallo best player in Europa League final but Hojlund out of his depthAMAD DIALLO’S fizzing first-half display was little consolation for Manchester United in a dismal 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Rasmus Hojlund’s plight up front continued in one of the worst European showpieces for many years – as both sides showed why they will finish in the Premier League lower reaches.Spurs clinched it from virtually their first opportunity – on 42 minutes.Brennan Johnson bundled in Pape Sarr’s inswinging cross, with United left-back Luke Shaw also getting a touch on the way.The Red Devils dictated possession more and more after the break, with Leny Yoro stretching to test Guglielmo Vicario from a free-kick.But United’s chances only arrived regularly in the final quarter of a patchy contest.The Red Devils belatedly piled on the pressure in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs just held on.Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a miserable night individually and collectively for Ruben Amorim’s men… More

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      How Man Utd could line up with Plan B targets and no Bruno Fernandes next season after major overhaul to transfer plans

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      MANCHESTER UNITED face missing out on some key targets this summer – and risk losing some crucial first team players.The Red Devils suffered a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday.Ruben Amorim risks missing out on his top targets this summerCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes are among the players who could leaveCredit: GettyAs a result, they will not play European football next season.And to make matters worse, United will therefore miss out on £100million worth of revenue from a cut in sponsorship income, TV earnings and gate receipts.The reduction of revenue likely means that head coach Ruben Amorim will have to adjust his transfer plans.Following the Europa League final, he admitted: “We have two plans for the market.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”We need to understand that it is tough for a club like ours not to be the in the Champions League.”But we have to use the other side.”If we have more time to think and to work during the week and to be better in the Premier League, that will be our focus.”Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and Liam Delap are currently understood to be the club’s preferred targets.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordBut SunSport revealed earlier this week that officials have earmarked some ‘Plan B’ options in case the budget is reduced.Lorenzo Lucca, Mateo Retegui, Moise Kean and Jean-Philippe Mateta could all be considered by the Red Devils.Fans can’t believe who Sir Alex Ferguson sat next to at Europa League final for Man Utd vs TottenhamUnited could move for Jean-Philippe MatetaCredit: GettyUnited are already on the verge of completing a deal for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha.They are expected to pay his £62.5million release clause when the Premier League season concludes.Despite having one player already lined up for the summer window, Amorim and Co may also have to consider potential departures.After Wednesday’s defeat, club captain Bruno Fernandes admitted that he would be willing to leave if United have to cash-in on him this summer.Alejandro Garnacho also hinted that he could decide to quit before the 2025-26 season.Should both players depart, it will leave two significant gaps in the squad.Amorim will then have to find a solution already within his ranks or search elsewhere.Mason Mount could drop into midfield to replace Fernandes should he leave.Cunha may then step in to replace Garnacho in attack.Read More on The SunAs things stand, the defence will likely remain the same.Man Utd should receive a boost when Lisandro Martinez returns from his injury later this year.The Red Devils are already on the verge of signing Matheus CunhaCredit: GettyMan Utd ratings: Diallo best player in Europa League final but Hojlund out of his depthAMAD DIALLO’S fizzing first-half display was little consolation for Manchester United in a dismal 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Rasmus Hojlund’s plight up front continued in one of the worst European showpieces for many years – as both sides showed why they will finish in the Premier League lower reaches.Spurs clinched it from virtually their first opportunity – on 42 minutes.Brennan Johnson bundled in Pape Sarr’s inswinging cross, with United left-back Luke Shaw also getting a touch on the way.The Red Devils dictated possession more and more after the break, with Leny Yoro stretching to test Guglielmo Vicario from a free-kick.But United’s chances only arrived regularly in the final quarter of a patchy contest.The Red Devils belatedly piled on the pressure in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs just held on.Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a miserable night individually and collectively for Ruben Amorim’s men… More

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      Allegri favourite to replace Ruben Amorim after Man Utd manager threatens to walk with Mourinho and Glasner also in race

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      RUBEN AMORIM is prepared to walk away from Manchester United – but which managers are on the shortlist to replace him?The Portuguese boss, 40, was only appointed SIX months ago but has overseen the worst period in the club’s recent history.Ruben Amorim could be facing the sack after six months at Man UtdUnited missed the chance to end another horror season on a positive note as they were beaten 1-0 by Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday night.Amorim immediately claimed he would quit Off Trafford with no pay-off if the board and fans decide his time is up.He said: “I’m always open, if they feel that I am not the right guy, I will go the next day without any conversation about compensation. “But I will not quit. I am really confident in my job. As you can see, I will not change nothing in how I do things.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDUnited were seven points off a Champions League spot when Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag, but now are a remarkable TWENTY SEVEN points off fifth spot.Yet Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co are backing the man who has picked up just NINE points since December as United hit a new low every week.But while the post Sir Alex Ferguson era has got worse and worse, no manager has suffered the humiliation of being 16th in the Prem table, with the cash-less squad needing an entire overhaul. SunSport takes a look at the six candidates to replace Amorim if he decides to head for the ever-lasting revolving door.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordMassimiliano AllegriFormer Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri leads the betting markets at 4/1, according to Betfair.The pragmatic 58-year-old – once hailed as an “extraordinary technician” by Sir Alex – was a front-runner in October 2024 before Amorim was hired. Allegri has been out of work since being sacked just two days after winning the Coppa Italia with Juve a year ago.It’s claimed that he was involved in angry exchanges with officials, a reporter and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli after the 1-0 win over Atalanta – which largely contributed to him receiving the boot.The decorated coach won five Serie A titles with Juve, as well as five league cups.He also reached two Champions League finals during his first stint in charge, before returning in 2021 to manage them for a further three years.Allegri first managed AC Milan between 2010 and 2014, winning Serie A in the 2010-11 season.Ex- Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri leads the betting markets to replace AmorimKieran McKennaIpswich boss McKenna was also on United’s shortlist of candidates to replace Ten Hag last year.The Northern Irishman – who was a coach under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at United – is still held in high regard despite being unable to avoid relegation with the Tractor Boys.McKenna knows United inside out, but whether he’s ready to front England’s biggest team is another story – just look at Amorim.Ipswich won back-to-back promotions from League One to the Prem, ending the club’s 22-year absence, under his tutelage.Kieran McKenna was an under-18s and first team assistant coach at Man Utd before joining IpswichJose Mourinho He couldn’t. Could he?The Special One is a staggering 6/1 favourite to make a stunning return to Old Trafford and take over from his former apprentice.Mourinho guided United to their last European cup victory in 2017 and it’s hard to imagine him losing to Spurs in any final. The 62-year-old, who is just about to finish second in the Super Lig in his debut campaign with Fenerbahce, spent just over two seasons with United before he was sacked in December 2018.The former Chelsea boss then spent two years at Spurs before things turned sour in 2019, with United going trophy-less until 2023.The likelihood of Ratcliffe bringing him back seems slim, especially given his past history with the chaos club who don’t need anymore scandals.But serial winner Mourinho loves the Prem and will believe he can find success anywhere – before inevitably falling out with everybody.Jose Mourinho is a contender to replace AmorimOliver Glasner Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner’s stock is at an all-time high following his FA Cup success against Manchester City.Like Postecoglou ended Spurs’ 17-year drought last night, Glasner won Palace’s first ever trophy in the club’s 120-year history. The 50-year-old has experience of success, having led Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League glory in 2022.He also lifted the Austrian Cup twice with SV Ried, where he spent most of his playing career.Glasner has never lost or conceded a goal to Man Utd either, smashing them 4-0 within months of going Palace in May 2024.Oliver Glasner has a history of successMauricio PochettinoSpurs fans wanted Pochettino back before Ange delivered a trophy at long last this week.Pochettino, currently paid £4.5m a year in his US national team job, is available at 7/1 to make a return for a fourth stint in the Prem. The Argentine previously managed Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea, who he left by mutual consent last year.But Poch, sacked in 2019, just months after leading Spurs to the Champions League Final, has spoken of “unfinished business” in North London.While 53-year-old was once considered to become a future legendary boss, United fans don’t want to become his fifth Prem club.Pochettino has been lined up to replace Amorim AND Ange PostecoglouGareth SouthgateThe former England boss has been out of management since leaving his role with the Three Lions after the Euro 2024 final.In October, he ruled himself out of any dugout jobs for at least 12 months – but may have turned his back on football for good.Southgate – who is writing a book, been a technical observer for Uefa and gave the BBC’s Richard Dimbleby Lecture – said: “I won’t coach in the next year, for sure. I’m certain of that.”I need to give myself time to make good decisions. When you come out of a really big role you need to give your body time, you need to give your mind time.”Read More on The SunThe ex-Middlesbrough coach was somehow strongly linked to the Old Trafford hotseat last summer, amid uncertainty regarding the future of Ten Hag.Southgate is said to have admirers within Ineos, but the fans will surely riot if he arrives as gaffer.The former Middlesbrough boss has been strongly linked to the Old Trafford hotseatMan Utd ratings: Diallo best player in Europa League final but Hojlund out of his depthAMAD DIALLO’S fizzing first-half display was little consolation for Manchester United in a dismal 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Rasmus Hojlund’s plight up front continued in one of the worst European showpieces for many years – as both sides showed why they will finish in the Premier League lower reaches.Spurs clinched it from virtually their first opportunity – on 42 minutes.Brennan Johnson bundled in Pape Sarr’s inswinging cross, with United left-back Luke Shaw also getting a touch on the way.The Red Devils dictated possession more and more after the break, with Leny Yoro stretching to test Guglielmo Vicario from a free-kick.But United’s chances only arrived regularly in the final quarter of a patchy contest.The Red Devils belatedly piled on the pressure in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs just held on.Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a miserable night individually and collectively for Ruben Amorim’s men… More

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      Postecoglou unrecognisable in amazing video as first club share emotional 3-minute tribute after Europa League triumph

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      TOTTENHAM boss Ange Postecoglou received a touching tribute from his first ever club after his historic Europa League triumph.Postecoglou, 59, led Spurs to their first trophy since their League Cup win in 2008 under Juande Ramos and lived up to his promise that he always wins silverware in his second year at a club.Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou received a special tribute after winning the Europa LeaguePostecoglou was praised by his first ever club South Melbourne, whom he joined as a childSouth Melbourne shared a three-minute clip of Postecoglou’s greatest achievementsPostecoglou looked unrecognisable in that short videoThe Aussie tactician’s stunning run continued after enjoying similar success with the likes of South Melbourne, Australia, Yokohama Marinos and Celtic before moving to Spurs.And Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United at San Mames led to an incredible tribute from the Melbourne outfit where he started both his playing and coaching career.The Australian side shared a stunning three-minute clip showing the Tottenham boss’ rise from humble beginnings all the way to his trophy-laden managerial run.South Melbourne tweeted: “Ange Postecoglou – the man, the myth, our legend. Read More on Football”From his early days as a Hellas junior, to a championship-winning captain and coach, Ange has gone on to become a serial winner wherever he’s been. “His football journey is truly one of a kind. Now, he stands as a European champion with @SpursOfficial. Here’s a look at his incredible journey.”A video followed showing Postecoglou looking completely unrecognisable as a youngster with a moustache, goatee and rich curly hair.The Spurs boss is also heard explaining how it all started with his parents having to leave Greece in 1970 during the military dictatorship for a better life in Australia.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe former defender started out at South Melbourne in 1978 as a youth player where he spent a total of 15 years and won two National League titles in 1984 and 1991.The Greek-born head coach’s stint with the Aussie outfit also holds a special place in his heart as he worked under the legendary Ferenc Puskas, who managed the Melbourne club from 1989 until 1992.’I’d dive head first through a brick wall for him’ – Ange Postecoglou’s rallying speech reduces Tottenham fans to tearsPostecoglou was Puskas’ right-hand man and translator as the Real Madrid icon had a successful stint in Greece managing Panathinaikos and AEK Athens before moving Down Under.The Aussie tactician then took over as South Melbourne boss in 1996 following short stint as an assistant coach and won three titles during his four-year spell in the dugout.And the rest is history as he then won the Asian Cup with Australia, the Japanese league with Yokohama and everything with Celtic before joining Tottenham in 2023.Postecoglou was shown with rich curly hair and a goatee as well as a moustachePostecoglou’s humble beginning as a manager was also depictedPostecoglou went on to win everything with CelticAnd then Postecoglou won a historic Europa League title with Tottenham More

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      Inside Tottenham’s wild dressing room celebrations as stars down beer, eat pizza and head to hotel to party until 3am

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      TOTTENHAM celebrated their Europa League final triumph by partying into the small hours of the morning.Ange Poestecoglou’s troops ended the club’s 17-year wait for silverware with a 1-0 win in Wednesday’s all-English final against Manchester United in Bilbao.Tottenham ended their 17-year trophy drought by beating Manchester United in the Europa League finalCredit: AFPAnge Postecoglou’s troops celebrated wildly in the dressing roomCredit: InstagramCrates of beer and pizza galore were delivered to the north Londoners’ dressing room after the matchCredit: InstagramSeveral players took to social media to show off their winners’ medalsCredit: InstagramA first-half goal from Brennan Johnson handed the north Londoners victory at the San Mames stadium as well as Champions League football for the 2025/26 season.Son Heung-Min sent his team-mates and the thousands of Spurs fans in attendance into a state of ecstasy when he hoisted Europe’s secondary club trophy high into the Bilbao sky.But the partying didn’t stop there, with the players wildly celebrating in the changing room.Crates of popular Spanish beer Estrella Damm were delivered to the Spurs dressing room for the players to enjoy.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL NEWSAs were bottles of champagne, several of which ended up being sprayed as Son re-enacted the trophy lift.But they weren’t just given booze in the aftermath of their victory, they also had a boatload of pizza sent their way.Several Spurs players gave an insight into the dressing room celebrations via their Instagram stories.Yves Bissouma went live on the social media platform, showing just how full the dressing room was with booze, pizza and fruit.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDestiny Udogie showed off his winners’ medal on InstgramCredit: InstagramGoalscorer Brennan Johnson proudly posed with skipper Son Heung-MinCredit: InstagramYves Bissouma flaunted the trophy during an Instagram LiveCredit: InstagramInside raucous Tottenham dressing room,Credit: InstagramAnd the midfielder, who was Spurs’ best player on the night, hilariously filmed himself eating some well-deserved slices during a near four-minute broadcast with the trophy.The tunes, unsurprisingly, were pumping – with Natasha Bedingfield’s ‘Unwritten’ being blasted over the speakers.Uefa awkwardly RUN OUT of Europa League winners’ medals as Son and Romero among Tottenham stars to miss outThat was preceded by ‘AFRO TRAP Part.3’ by MHD, which was an appropriate choice from Bissouma.That’s because it’s more commonly called ‘Champions League’ due to its numerous references to Europe’s elite club competition, which Spurs are back in.And the competition was firmly on the players’ minds as they lined up in the dressing room as the anthem played.Goalscorer Johnson was one of several players to post from the dressing room, sharing a snap of himself and skipper Son.And he mocked the ‘Spursy’ dig that has been levelled at the club for the last two decades, writing: “So f***ing Spursy.”Italy international Destiny Udogie also took to his story, proudly showing off his winners’ medal.He wrote across his image: “All glory to God.”Spurs continued their celebrations into the early hours of the morning after returning to their team hotel.Yves Bissouma was the life and soul of the party on the way back to the team hotelCredit: InstagramSeveral players and staff members partied until the small hours of the morningCredit: InstagramThe bus journey back to the hotel was equally as jubilant as the dressing room, with Bissouma being the life and soul of the party. Upon arrival at the hotel, Son was seen geeing up fans who had followed them back.Several players and staff members were spotted living it up in their full kits until THREE AM THIS MORNING before deciding to hit the hay.Spurs’ European triumph could be the perfect swansong for Postecoglou, who has overseen a woeful domestic season for the north Londoners.But despite having a fairytale exit on the cards, the Aussie seemingly has no intention of moving on.He told TNT Sports: “I don’t feel like I’ve completed the job yet, we’re still building.Read More on The Sun”The moment I accepted the role I had one thing in my head, and that was to win something.”More than anything else, I had that in my head and we’ve done that now. So I want to build on it.”Tottenham ratings: Bissouma dominates Europa League final as occasion gets to UdogieBRENNAN JOHNSON was Tottenham’s hero as they finally ended their 17-year trophy drought in the Europa League final.Despite being without James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for the clash in Bilbao, Spurs came up with a massive win against Manchester United.Johnson scored the goal as he helped bundle in from a corner in a tussle with Luke Shaw to send fans into dreamland.But Spurs also owe a huge thanks to Yves Bissouma who was totally dominant in midfield.At the other end, Destiny Udogie struggled to get up to the pace of the match as he was up against Manchester United’s Amad Diallo.Spurs had just three shots, only 27 per cent of the ball, and completed a mere 115 passes over 90 minutes.But it didn’t matter, as United never really looked like finding a leveller to take it to extra time.SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson gave his ratings for the Tottenham players… More

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      Man Utd forced to RIP UP transfer Plan A and settle for second-tier targets after devastating Europa League final defeat

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could be forced to settle for second best in the upcoming transfer window as a result of their Europa League final defeat.The Red Devils suffered a 1-0 loss to Tottenham in Bilbao on Wednesday, meaning they will not play European football next season.Man Utd could be forced to settle for ‘Plan B’ in the transfer market after losing the Europa League finalCredit: GettyThe Red Devils are set to miss out on £100m worth of revenueCredit: AlamyHaving failed to earn a place in the Champions League ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, United are expected to miss out on around £100million worth of revenue.That will come from a cut in sponsorship income, TV revenue and gate receipts.Consequently, they will not be able to attract or sign their priority targets for this summer’s transfer window.Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, RB Leipzig ace Benjamin Sesko and Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap are currently understood to be at the top of Man Utd’s transfer wishlist.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut Ruben Amorim and Co may be forced to settle for ‘Plan B’ due to the reduced budget.Following the club’s Europa League final defeat, Amorim admitted: “We have two plans for the market.”We need to understand that it is tough for a club like ours not to be the in the Champions League.”But we have to use the other side.Most read in Europa LeagueJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”If we have more time to think and to work during the week and to be better in the Premier League, that will be our focus.”SunSport revealed earlier this week that Lorenzo Lucca, Mateo Retegui, former Everton star Moise Kean and Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta are being considered as back-up targets.Maguire and Romero in post-match scrap as Man Utd and Tottenham stars’ battle continues after Europa League finalBruno Fernandes hinted he could leaveCredit: AlamyTo make matters worse for United, the absence of European football could see the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho leave.Club captain Fernandes has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League in recent months.And he admitted on Wednesday that he would be willing to leave if the Red Devils need to cash-in on him this summer.The midfielder said: “I have always been honest. I’ve always said I will be here until the club says to me that it’s time to go.”I’m eager to do more, to be able to bring the club the great days.”In the day that the club thinks that I’m too much or it’s time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it. But I’ve always said it and I keep my word in the same way.”If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it’s what it is, and football sometimes is like this.”Meanwhile, Garnacho hinted that he could decide to quit before the 2025-26 season kicks off.He said: “It’s difficult for all of us. This season has been s***.Man Utd ratings: Diallo best player in Europa League final but Hojlund out of his depthAMAD DIALLO’S fizzing first-half display was little consolation for Manchester United in a dismal 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Rasmus Hojlund’s plight up front continued in one of the worst European showpieces for many years – as both sides showed why they will finish in the Premier League lower reaches.Spurs clinched it from virtually their first opportunity – on 42 minutes.Brennan Johnson bundled in Pape Sarr’s inswinging cross, with United left-back Luke Shaw also getting a touch on the way.The Red Devils dictated possession more and more after the break, with Leny Yoro stretching to test Guglielmo Vicario from a free-kick.But United’s chances only arrived regularly in the final quarter of a patchy contest.The Red Devils belatedly piled on the pressure in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs just held on.Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a miserable night individually and collectively for Ruben Amorim’s men…”We lost the final, we didn’t beat anyone in the league. It’s very difficult.”I’ve played every round until I reached the final, but I only played 20 minutes today.”I’ll enjoy the summer and then we’ll see.”Amorim himself even claimed that he would walk away this week if United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wanted him to.The United boss explained: “In this moment, I am not going to be here defending myself. It’s not my style, I cannot do it. It is really hard for me.”So I have nothing to show to the fans and say, ‘I’m going to improve because of this, I have these problems…’ I will not do nothing. “In this moment, it is a little bit of faith. Let’s see.”I’m always open, if the board and the fans feel that I am not the right guy, I will go the next day without any conversation about compensation. “But I will not quit. I am really confident in my job. As you can see, I will not change nothing in how I do things.”Read More on The SunMan Utd face Aston Villa in the final match of the Premier League season on Sunday.They could finish the campaign as low as 17th in the table.Alejandro Garnacho also hinted at an exit after slamming the club’s poor seasonCredit: Getty More