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      Ten Hag faces further embarrassment as Liverpool ‘eye transfer’ for star, 21, Man Utd let leave for just £5m months ago

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      LIVERPOOL are interested in ex-Manchester United star Alvaro Carreras, according to reports.The left-back switched the Red Devils for Benfica in a £5million deal back in May.Alvaro Carreras is wanted by Liverpool just months after leaving Man UtdCredit: GettyErik ten Hag is under immense pressure after Man Utd’s poor start to the seasonCredit: GettyBut just five months after his transfer, Spanish outlet AS claim he has caught the eye of Liverpool.Carreras’ contract at Benfica runs until 2029 and there is thought to be a release clause that Arne Slot’s side could trigger – though the amount is unknown.The 21-year-old spent the second half of last season with the Portuguese giants on loan.He previously had loan spells at Granada and Preston.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCarreras never made a first-team appearance for Man Utd – but he was named on the bench for several Premier League games.He was highly-rated at the club, winning the Under-23s player of the season award in 2022.Erik ten Hag’s side have had a nightmare start to the season and left-back has been a problem position amid Luke Shaw’s injury.It makes the decision to let Carreras go even stranger, with one supporter saying: “We are very stupid as a club.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother added: “With our issues at left-back we went ahead and sanctioned a move for the only fit left-back.”Meanwhile, reports in Portugal state that Man Utd have a buy-back option in Carreras’ contract.A day in the life of workaholic Ten Hag revealed by ex-Man Utd coach who jokes ‘his wife is on verge of divorcing him’Why NOBODY is the right man to replace Erik ten Hag at Man UtdSunSport’s DAVE KIDD says Erik ten Hag’s time at Man Utd is up… and explains what’s wrong with all the potential candidates to replace him.THIS is a mid-table squad at an underachieving club, with a lot of unwanted players on big money.And Ratcliffe is an instinctive cost-cutter who may not pay top dollar to the next manager.If this club wasn’t called ‘Manchester United’, it wouldn’t be an especially desirable job.The good news for United is that their new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, is a very decent judge of a manager.He has been instrumental in three previous managerial appointments — Gareth Southgate for England, Graham Potter for Brighton and Eddie Howe for Newcastle.None were wildly popular at the time, all were conspicuous successes.Interestingly, Ashworth’s No 1 choice for the Newcastle job was Unai Emery, who turned him down to stay at Villarreal but has since proved that judgment right by excelling at Aston Villa.Emery may well deliver the coup de grace to Ten Hag on Sunday — especially with Bruno Fernandes suspended and Kobbie Mainoo an injury doubt.And the Spaniard would be an excellent fit for United — yet there is next to no chance that he would abandon Villa’s Champions League campaign to take the Old Trafford job, not least because he isn’t a stark raving madman.Howe would be another good candidate to succeed Ten Hag but, although he has become frustrated on Tyneside, the Saudis would surely not allow Ratcliffe to poach Howe, as they reluctantly did with Ashworth.Potter is available but his Chelsea experience and lack of charisma would make him a tough sell.Which brings us to Southgate, who remains close with Ashworth and is an excellent man-manager who was seriously considered by United last spring.Yet, despite having led England to two of their three major finals, Southgate’s reputation for over-caution was only enhanced during the Euros.Mauricio Pochettino, passed over twice by United, is out of the equation having taken the United States job.Thomas Tuchel would be a popular and gettable option but, despite being a fine coach and a very engaging man, he is considered something of a loose cannon.Likewise, Roberto De Zerbi, now at Marseille after his brief Brighton stint sparkled then fizzled out.Kieran McKenna — a gifted former United coach who has won back-to-back promotions with Ipswich Town — is an intriguing candidate but the imminent vacancy may come a year or so too soon.Marco Silva, the extremely under-rated Fulham boss, has been on United’s radar and should not be discounted.Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim, last season’s ‘next big thing’, was passed over by West Ham as well as Liverpool this summer and is not an easy man to pin down.Zinedine Zidane, who has taken over from Alan Curbishley as a 20-1 shot for every Premier League job, is a ‘figurehead’ manager and not an Ashworth type.Ruud van Nistelrooy, the former United goal machine who joined Ten Hag’s coaching team in the summer is the bookies’ favourite. Simply because he’s in the building and he’s Dutch.So, yes, getting rid of Ten Hag is the easy part. More

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      Jurgen Klopp’s outrageous Red Bull salary revealed with ex-Liverpool chief earning more than 18 Premier League managers

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      JURGEN KLOPP’S colossal salary at Red Bull has been revealed – and he’s set to earn more than EIGHTEEN Premier League managers.The former Liverpool boss signed a lucrative deal to become the Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull this week.Jurgen Klopp’s HUGE wages at his new Red Bull job have been revealedKlopp will oversee the management of RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls, two clubs in Brazil and a third-tier Japanese side.But, with such responsibility, comes eye-watering wages.In leaving Liverpool, Klopp temporarily waved good bye to an incredible £15m salary.But the German won’t be penny-pinching any time soon, as he earns between £8-10million in his new Red Bull role, according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThis will see the 57-year-old bank more than 18 Prem bosses.In fact, only Mikel Arteta’s £10m and Pep Guardiola’s £20m at Manchester City beats Klopp’s reported wage.He is set to earn around the same as Aston Villa’s Unai Emery, who is collects £8m.Klopp will earn more than under-fire Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, who bags £6.75m annually.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut Klopp reportedly netted £15m in his final years at Liverpool, making him the second highest paid boss in the Prem behind Pep.The former Dortmund manager has signed a long-term contract with Red Bull but will not begin in his new job until January 1 2025.Arne Slot aims dig at Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss says ‘I’m a stupid manager if 12.30pm kick offs are more difficult’ Klopp has been assured that he can exit this contract if there is a concrete offer that he wishes to pursue.The German had been enjoying his time off, stating that he didn’t want to take up a coaching role and needed a rest after making his decision at the start of the year.The position of the German national team head coach remains an option for him.Klopp has been linked to the Germany job in the past and has made no secret of his desire to become manager one day.In 2023 he said: “It’s not completely out of the question that I’ll be the national coach at some point.“But it has to fit. And so far it hasn’t. And if I end the contract in Liverpool, then nothing will definitely be done for a year.”The legendary Reds boss left Anfield after almost nine years in charge in May after announcing that he was “running out of energy”. More

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      Premier League champion and Champions League winner, 33, considering shock RETIREMENT after three months unemployed

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      JOEL MATIP is considering a shock retirement from football aged just 33, according to reports.The Liverpool hero, who helped the club win the Premier League and Champions League, left Anfield in the summer.Joel Matip is said to be considering retirement from football after leaving LiverpoolCredit: AlamyHe formed a formidable defensive partnership with Virgil van Dijk at LiverpoolCredit: GettyEx-club Schalke and Hamburg had both been linked with a move for the centre-back, while Prem sides Bournemouth and Southampton also considered moves.However, the defender has ultimately been without a club since his Liverpool contract expired.And, after three months unemployed, he is now said to be considering a shock retirement from the beautiful game.According to German outlet Ruhr Nachrichten, Matip has personally ruled out a return to football.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMatip also called it quits for the Cameroon national team back in 2015 at the age of just 24.He played 258 times for Schalke and 201 times for Liverpool.His exploits in Germany saw him land the German Cup and Super Cup.But it was in England where Matip managed to really flesh out his trophy cabinet under Jurgen Klopp – whose own next move to Red Bull was recently revealed after he left Liverpool.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMatip – who formed a formidable partnership with Virgil van Dijk – helped the Reds win their first-ever Premier League title in 2020, while also landing the Champions League the year before.He also helped them to win the Uefa Super Cup, FA Cup, two League Cups and the Community Shield.XI amazing players worth £78m available for freePaying tribute to Matip after he left Liverpool, Klopp said: “In all the years that I have been involved in football, I am not sure I have come across too many players who are more loved than Joel Matip. “I’m not even sure it would be possible to say anything bad about him.“A wonderful professional, a wonderful footballer and a wonderful human being – we have been blessed to have him with us for as long as we have and now all we can do is wish him well as he heads off in a new direction.“Joel’s qualities as a player are there for all to see and as a club, we have benefited from them since the first moment that he joined. “I don’t think he has had too many headlines over the years but he has only ever been a very famous figure within our group.“I have said before that if there was one person who wouldn’t care if he was underrated it would be Joel, but the truth is we could not have rated him more highly. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Not only has he set the standards for himself, he has set them for others and this is one of the main reasons why his time here has been so successful.”Matip was named in SunSport’s stunning free agent XI worth £78million on transfer deadline day. More

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      How Liverpool’s Bellingham transfer plan spectacularly backfired with Alexander-Arnold now on verge of Real Madrid move

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      TWO years ago, Liverpool hatched an elaborate plan to bring Jude Bellingham to Anfield.However, the idea could have spectacularly backfired amid rumours that Trent Alexander-Arnold could join Real Madrid.Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold have struck up a close friendshipCredit: APThe pair are inseparable off the pitchCredit: GettyAnd the tables have now turned, with Jude possibly trying to lure Trent to Real MadridCredit: GettyWhile at Borussia Dortmund, Bellingham had the world’s biggest teams chasing his signature.Liverpool were among them, with the club desperate to overhaul an ageing midfield that featured Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Thiago.The Reds knew they may not be able to match the financial strength and glamour of Real Madrid – but they offered Bellingham the chance to come home to England.They knew they needed to convince the midfielder that the right move was to Merseyside, so the club plotted a sensational plan to get him on side.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReports claim they told Liverpool and England stars Henderson and Alexander-Arnold to go on the charm offensive while they were together on international duty.Wherever Bellingham went, one of the duo seemed to be nearby as they tried to form a bromance.Fans noticed on social media that Trent had become especially close mates with Jude, only fuelling the conspiracy there was perhaps an ulterior motive.Bellingham chose Real Madrid and signed for the European giants for £115million in the summer of 2023 despite Liverpool’s interest.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe then fired Los Blancos to Champions League and La Liga glory last season, scoring 23 goals.And although he chose the Spanish sun over Liverpool, Bellingham and Alexander-Arnold struck up a true friendship.’It’s not fair’ says Jude Bellingham as Real Madrid and England star admits fear for younger brother JobeThe best mates performed a pre-planned celebration after Jude scored at Euro 2024, relating to the game Werewolf they often play.And the pair even holidayed together in the US over the summer.Now, the tables have spectacularly turned with Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool contract expiring at the end of the season.Real Madrid are keen to bring him to the Bernabeu and are ready to step up their interest as right-back Dani Carvajal has sustained a long-term ACL injury.The club reportedly also have plans to use him in midfield. In a spectacular U-turn, it is now Bellingham in the ear of Trent, trying to get them to team-up in Spain.The Birmingham-born star even made him a giant birthday card and hid inside it during the current England camp. Jude Bellingham surprised Trent Alexander-Arnold with a huge birthday cardCredit: GettyReal Madrid love to use their power as of one of the world’s biggest clubs to strike bargain transfers.They tell the player they want them but can only do a deal for free.Such is Real’s huge status, stars have been known to run their contract down to force a move to them.Look at Kylian Mbappe leaving PSG in the summer as a prime example.READ MORE SUN STORIESNot forgetting Antonio Rudiger ditching Chelsea and David Alaba running down his contract at Bayern Munich.The ploy has saved Real Madrid millions and perhaps “Agent Bellingham” will prove his worth by getting Alexander-Arnold to be the next in a long line of clever free transfers. More

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      Micah Richards reveals major Liverpool change ‘different to under Klopp’ that could win them Premier League title

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      MICAH RICHARDS highlighted the change to Liverpool’s tactics since Arne Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp. The Dutchman took over in the summer after Klopp emotionally ended nine years at Anfield. Arne Slot is being backed to win the Prem title with LiverpoolCredit: AlamyLiverpool currently lead the Premier League table with six wins in seven matches after their 1-0 away victory at Crystal Palace. And former Manchester City defender Richards said on Match of The Day: “Against Chelsea and Arsenal next, that’s when we can judge them. “But they look good in a different way to Klopp. Slower build-up but they’re doing well.”Prem legend Alan Shearer backed Slot’s Reds as title challengers. READ MORE IN footballHe said: “They certainly can, absolutely. If they can steer clear of injuries, you’ve seen a couple that they’ve had today. “But I think we’ve seen enough already in the first few games to say that they’ll be strong. It’s been a really good start.”Victory at Palace saw Slot become the first Liverpool manager to win nine of his first ten games in charge of the club. And he said: “It’s actually also quite special if you know how many great managers Liverpool had. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But I also said last week I think that I hope they don’t only remember me in one, two, three, four, five years only for this. “We are hoping to do more special things than this. And it also says the luck I had that I inherited a very good squad and very good staff to continue getting the results that Jurgen had here as well.”Arne Slot aims dig at Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss says ‘I’m a stupid manager if 12.30pm kick offs are more difficult’ More

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      Real Madrid ‘open transfer talks with Trent Alexander-Arnold’ with Liverpool star’s contract expiring in the summer

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      REAL MADRID have made contact with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s representatives over a blockbuster free transfer, according to reports.Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool contract is set to expire at the end of the season.Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with Real MadridCredit: RexThe England full-back, 25, has not ruled out penning a new deal to extend his stay at Anfield.But Real Madrid chiefs are eager to lure him to Spain.According to Spanish outlet Relevo, the LaLiga giants have contacted Alexander-Arnold’s representatives on several occasions.Their report adds that Real bosses feel that Alexander-Arnold’s friendship with Jude Bellingham could work to their advantage.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe duo have developed a close bond while playing for England together.Alexander-Arnold has played 318 times for boyhood club Liverpool since debuting in 2016.Prior to this season, he had experienced his entire club career under Jurgen Klopp.He has started every Premier League and Champions League game so far under Klopp’s successor Arne Slot.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut in five of the eight contests, he has been substituted.Last month, Alexander-Arnold was quizzed regarding his future.Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Bold £84m Bid for NantesHe said: “Look, I have been at the club 20 years now.”I have signed four or five contract extensions and none of those have been played out in public – and this one won’t be either.”I have always said I want to captain the club – that is an aim and a goal of mine, whether that happens is out of my hands. I want to be a Liverpool player this season is what I will say.”The most important thing is always trophies if I am honest. This season we are looking really good.”Alexander-Arnold has so far won a Premier League title, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup with the Reds.While he has also earned 31 England caps.The right-back isn’t the only Liverpool key man set to be out of contract next summer.Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah’s deals are also set to expire in June 2025.Slot, 46, was this morning asked about the contract statuses of his three key men.He said: “Contracts? I was hoping you didn’t use that word.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s the same boring answer as always and I could really understand if you ask me this every two weeks but every other day.”People think I am boring with the same answer. Try asking after the international break.”Arne Slot was tight-lipped when asked about Alexander-Arnold’s contract situationCredit: Reuters More

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      Mo Salah transfer: European giants leading race for Liverpool star on THREE-YEAR deal with forward to snub Saudi switch

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      PARIS ST-GERMAIN plan to step up their bid for Mo Salah – and think the superstar striker still has at least THREE more years at the highest level.The Egyptian icon is out of contract at the end of the season, and recently revealed how Liverpool have yet to offer him a new deal.PSG are set to step up their bid for Mo Salah when his Liverpool contract expiresCredit: GettySalah has started this season in brilliant form with five goalsCredit: GettySalah could find himself playing at the Parc des Princes stadium next yearCredit: AFPReports claim he has received offers to move to Saudi Arabia to join the likes of Cristano Ronaldo and Neymar.But SunSport can reveal Salah, 32, has little interest in moving to the Arab state at this stage in his career.He’d prefer to stay playing at the highest level and it’s understood PSG are willing to offer him a three-year deal to leave Anfield.PSG’s owners are under pressure to secure a marquee signing following the loss of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in recent years.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSTheir performance at the Emirates on Tuesday has also created unrest with the French side losing 2-0.And the club’s billionaire owners – who are keen to build a team that can challenge for the Champions League – think Salah can help transform the fortunes of the club.Salah has started the season in brilliant form and smashed in a great goal against Bologna in Liverpool’s 2-0 Champions League win.He’s believed to have quickly gelled with new manager Arne Slot, who sees Salah as a player to build his strike force around.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Dutchman – who has won eight of his first nine games – will be desperate to retain Salah’s services.But Liverpool are unlikely to be able to match the wages which PSG or clubs in Saudi can offer.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsIt raises the possibility he could leave the club in the summer in what would be a massive blow to Liverpool fans, and to the Premier League.Salah was the subject of interest from Al-ittihad, who reportedly offered £200m for him in the summer of 2023.Liverpool were able to resist the eye-watering sum to hold on to Salah for a least another two seasons.Several reports have linked PSG with Salah since 2021.The winger has scored five goals in nine games in all competitions this season and is Liverpool’s all-time Prem goalscorer.Five Mo Salah strops at LiverpoolFive times things have got heated during Mo Salah’s Liverpool career.West Ham 2 Liverpool 2 – April 28, 2024Salah gets into a heated argument with Klopp as he refuses to shake the manager’s hand before coming on at the London Stadium.Liverpool 3 Sheffield United 1 – April 4, 2024Salah shakes his head as he is subbed off during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over the basement club.Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1 – August 13, 2023Salah storms off the pitch after being replaced on 77 minutes on the first day of the season.Brighton 1 Liverpool 1 – November 28, 2020Salah throws his arms up in the air and barely looks at Klopp after being subbed off. Brighton go on to equalise with a last minute penalty.Burnley 0 Liverpool 3 – August 31, 2019Salah gets in a public spat with Sadio Mane after failing to pass to the winger. Team-mate Roberto Firmino says the row had been brewing for some time.Read the full article from Jack Rosser More

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      Arne Slot record: New Liverpool manager officially best Reds boss ever after nine games thanks to record-breaking start

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      ARNE SLOT has made a record-breaking start to his Anfield reign.The Dutchman officially has the BEST EVER start of any Liverpool manager after the Reds earned a 2-0 win over Serie A side Bologna.Arne Slot became the first Liverpool manager in history to win as many as eight of his first nine gamesCredit: ReutersIt’s eight wins from a possible nine for Slot – a feat not managed by any of his predecessors. Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah either side of half-time saw Liverpool climb into the top eight of the European table.When informed of his record milestone, Slot told TNT: “It’s nearly impossible to do something special at this club.“It says a lot about where we started off, about how the players bought into it, how much effort they put in and how much the staff helped me as well to create this start.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”But I hope I am remembered for more than that. It says everything about what Jurgen left at this club. I am hoping to do more special things.”The Reds currently sit top of the Premier League table with 15 points after six games, after wins over Ipswich, Brentford, Manchester United, Bournemouth, West Ham and Wolves.Slott has only dropped points once this season – in a shock 1-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, courtesy of Callum Hudson-Odoi.But Liverpool have maintained a 100 per cent Champions League record this season, having also beaten AC Milan 3-1 last month.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut the Reds face some tricky fixtures in RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen before hosting current champs Real Madrid, and Lille.And Slot can set another record if he wins against Madrid next month – as Liverpool haven’t beaten the LaLiga giants since the 2008-09 Round of 16.Watch Konate’s stunned reaction that he wasn’t Man of the Match… but his Liverpool boss AGREES with the decisionThe two European giants have played eight times since then, with Madrid winning all but one encounter – a 0-0 draw in one leg of the 2020-21 quarter-finals.Slot has only had to make slight cosmetic tweaks to the squad left by club legend Klopp.Federico Chiesa’s £11m arrival from Juventus was his only new signing, with the winger currently out injured with a foot issue.Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will join at the start of the 2025-26 season, pending the end of Alisson’s current contract in 2027.Results of Arne Slot’s first nine Liverpool gamesIpswich Town 2-0 Liverpool (Premier League)Liverpool 2-0 Brentford (Premier League)Man United 3-0 Liverpool (Premier League)Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)AC Milan 1-3 Liverpool (Champions League)Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth (Premier League)Liverpool 5-1 West Ham (League Cup)Wolves 2-1 Liverpool (Premier League)Liverpool 2-0 Bologna (Champions LeagueKlopp had chanted Slot’s name in his final address to 60,000 fans at Anfield on the final day of last season.The former Feyenoord boss stepped into huge shoes when he succeeded Klopp in the summer.The German enjoyed a glittering nine-year reign on Merseyside, winning the Champions League and Premier League.What is more, Slot was not the only one breaking records for Liverpool on the night.Salah became the first Liverpool star to score in five consecutive Champions League home matches.He also became the only player to score and assist in nine Champions League games for any English club.READ MORE SUN STORIESLiverpool travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace, who blew open their title surge last season, at 12:30pm on Saturday.With even harder games against Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton and Aston Villa to come.Mohamed Salah won Player of the Match against BolognaCredit: Getty More