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      Man Utd join transfer race for rising Brazil star, 18, as scout attends match with Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City keen

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have joined Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool in the bidding war for a Brazilian wonderkid.According to The Mail, United sent a scout to Brazil to watch Gremio starlet Gustavo Nunes, 18, in action last week during the 2-0 loss to Huachipato in the Copa Libertadores.Manchester United sent a scout to watch Gremio star Gustavinho in actionCredit: AlamyManchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal are also keeping tabs on GustavinhoCredit: AlamyGustavinho, as he has been nicknamed by fans, only made his senior debut in February but quickly rose through the ranks after impressing manager Renato Gaucho.The winger came on as a half-time substitute as he replaced Everton and showed his skills in front of the Red Devils’ representative.New United shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are said to be prioritising rising young talent from South America.That is because the Manchester giants want to get more value for their money amid Financial Fair Play restrictions.Read More on FootballGustavinho has amassed a total of four goals and four assists in 18 appearances across all competitions this season.The forward’s immediate impact attracted attention from City, Arsenal and Liverpool.Wolves and Norwich are also keeping tabs on the young Brazilian’s progress.However, the Citizens appear to be leading the race for the youngster’s signature.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNevertheless, Gremio are not keen to part ways with their wonderkid just yet.That is why the Brazilian outfit tied Gustavinho to a contract until 2028.Gary Neville ‘lost faith’ with ‘scrawny and erratic’ Cristiano Ronaldo at Man Utd before transformation into a ‘machine’Gremio, who own 70 per cent of the player’s economic rights, will also command a high fee which is said to be more than £18million City considered splashing in the summer. More

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      ‘People will think I’m absolutely mad’ – Ex-Liverpool star picks struggling Premier League boss to take over from Klopp

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      FORMER England defender Glen Johnson admits he might be “absolutely mad” after he tipped Mauricio Pochettino to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.Reds boss Klopp shocked the football world in January when he announced plans to leave Anfield at the end of the season.Jurgen Klopp is set to leave Liverpool this summerCredit: GettyFormer Reds defender Glen Johnson has named his choice of successorCredit: CarlRecineJohnson believes Mauricio Pochettino would do a good job at AnfieldCredit: AlamyEx-Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso was the club’s top target following Klopp’s statement.However, the Spaniard is set to stay with new German champions Bayer Leverkusen for at least one more season.Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has since been strongly linked with the job.But, with the club yet to confirm Klopp’s successor, ex-Reds full-back Johnson believes Pochettino could be an option to explore.Read More on FootballHe told Betfred: “Even though I’ve said that Jurgen Klopp will be a tough act to follow, any manager that comes in will be inheriting a great squad and it will be an improvement in terms of player quality than any candidate would have had at their disposal previously.”I know people will think that I’m absolutely mad, but Mauricio Pochettino is a big name that can go into that job and grab everyone’s attention.”That would excite people despite what’s happened at Chelsea this season because I don’t believe what’s gone on there is Mauricio’s fault.”You don’t become a bad manager overnight and if he inherited that Liverpool squad, then I believe he could do good things at Anfield.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKlopp took over at Anfield in October 2015 and has since won the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup and two League Cups.When announcing his departure earlier this year, Klopp said: “I love absolutely everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff.Beaming Dele Alli left speechless as Pochettino delivers heartwarming message live on Sky Sports”I love everything. But that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take.”It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now.I know people will think that I’m absolutely mad.Glen Johnson”I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again.”After the years we had together and after all the time we spent together and after all the things we went through together, the respect grew for you, the love grew for you and the least I owe you is the truth – and that is the truth.” More

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      Liverpool ‘plot shock transfer for England U21s goalkeeper’ if Caoimhin Kelleher leaves in summer

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      LIVERPOOL have reportedly identified an England Under-21 as a potential replacement for Caoimhin Kelleher.The Reds are currently preparing for the departure of boss Jurgen Klopp this summer but a number of players could also be on the move.Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Anthony Patterson from SunderlandCredit: GettyCaoimhin Kelleher has plenty of clubs keen on signing him this summerCredit: GettyAnd that could lead to some big changes in the goalkeeping department regarding back-up for their Brazilian No.1 Alisson.Third-choice stopper Adrian, 37, seems set to leave once his contract expires in June.Interest has been mounting in Irish keeper Kelleher after his impressive campaign that has led to him stepping in to replace injury-riddled Alisson 26 times so far.The 25-year-old has come through the ranks at Anfield since joining from Ringmahon Rangers in his homeland back in 2015.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLNottingham Forest had a bid rejected for him on January’s deadline day and their boss Nuno Espirito Santo remains a big fan.Kelleher’s price tag will have continued to rise since then due to his impressive displays over the past two months.Celtic are also believed to be keen but could be priced out of a transfer.Liverpool “would likely not stand in Kelleher’s way” if he wanted to go to become a No1 in his own right elsewhere, according to a new report by the Daily Mail.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd the same publication has also identified the list of potential replacements for him.They claim that the Reds have “retained an interest” in Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson.Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseThe 23-year-old helped the Black Cats to win the League One play-offs two years ago and has shone in the Championship since.That has led to him being recognised at international level after winning an England U21 cap last summer.Meanwhile, another England U21 ace has also been mentioned.We have reported previously how a number of Premier League teams have been scouting Wigan Athletic’s Sam Tickle.He has shone for Shaun Maloney’s team in the League One this season.And Liverpool are also believed to be among those that are continuing to monitor the 22-year-old’s progress, says the Mail.Kelleher’s exit would mean the Reds would be in the market for a new back-up, although he could decide to stick around on Merseyside.READ MORE SUN STORIESLiverpool do have a number of youngsters that they could call upon to step up, although it is felt that none of those are quite “ready” to make that jump just yet.Therefore they are looking at targets with first-team experience. More

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      Paul Merson warns of transfer that would ‘take the pool out of Liverpool’ that risks Reds ‘finishing nowhere’

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      PAUL MERSON has claimed that Liverpool would struggle should Mohamed Salah leave the club.The Egyptian winger has long been linked with an exit from Anfield, with the Saudi Pro League being the most likely destination.Paul Merson thinks Liverpool would be making a mistake should they sell Mohamed SalahCredit: Sky SportsSalah has been linked with a switch to the Saudi Pro LeagueCredit: GettyLast summer, Salah was the target of a £200million bid from Al-Ittihad but the offer was refused.It is expected that clubs will return for the forward in the summer as he enters the final 12 months of his £400,000-per-week contract.The 31-year-old has been key for the Reds again this season, with 23 goals and 13 assists in 36 appearances in all competitions.Merson believes that Liverpool will struggle should the club cash in on their talisman.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former Arsenal star suggested that Salah would be more difficult to replace than Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. He told Sky Sports: “If he goes wow, you could take the pool out of Liverpool.”You’re talking about a right winger putting up numbers like that.”You’re talking about Saka, who’s a phenomenal footballer. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”He’s nowhere near those figures.”Him and Martinelli had a breakout season last year.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top five”They didn’t score as many as Salah put together. And Liverpool finished nowhere.”Former Liverpool and Manchester City defender Kolo Toure believes that the club would have to sign a similar player to fill Salah’s void should he leave.He said: “He’s a very effective player. He wants to score goals.”He doesn’t want for running. He will run at the right time.”When he’s being marked, he can make the pass. He can provide the ball to his team-mates. He’s been doing some really good passes.”Sometimes they don’t finish it, which is harsh on him. I think he’s a really effective player.”Liverpool needed a player like that, who can score goals and provide.” More

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      Forgotten Liverpool star demands Serie A contract be RIPPED UP as he says ‘I don’t want another €1 from you’

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      FORMER Liverpool star Luis Alberto has delivered a damning verdict on Lazio and demanded his contract is RIPPED UP.Alberto, 31, has been at the Italian outfit since 2016 after leaving the Reds.Luis Alberto has declared that he wants to terminate his contract at LazioCredit: RexAlberto left Liverpool in 2016Credit: PA:Press AssociationHowever, the midfielder is now looking for pastures new after asking to club to terminate his contract.Speaking to DAZN after a 4-1 win over Salernita on Friday, he said: “The last few weeks have been difficult for me. “I don’t know what the project is going to be, but I can say that I will certainly not be part of the project for next season.”I already asked the club to terminate my contract, I do not want to take one more Euro from Lazio. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I think it is only right now to step aside. “This club has given me so much, but the time has come to step aside and leave it to others.”Alberto is under contract until 2027.Liverpool will be owed 30 per cent of any fee Lazio get for Alberto.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has made 302 appearances for the Rome-based club, scoring 51 goals and adding 76 assists.Things have not gone to plan for the club this season, with the team sitting in seventh in the Serie A table.Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel Messi More

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      Ex-Man City and Liverpool star Mario Balotelli almost choked to death after tomato ketchup blunder

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      MARIO BALOTELLI almost choked to death while on club duty – after confusing tomato ketchup with red-hot chili sauce.The former Manchester City and Liverpool madcap has figured in a series of crazy antics throughout his career.Mario Balotelli nearly choked to death after a mix-up involving tomato ketchupCredit: GettyAnd Balotelli’s one-time clubmate Florian Thauvin has now revealed the Italy striker made himself ill with an accidental overdose of harissa.The powerful North African condiment is made from fiery chilis, spices, herbs, seeds and oil.Ex-Newcastle winger Thauvin was with Marseille when Balotelli joined the Ligue 1 club in 2019.Thauvin, 31, recalled: “Mario Balotelli signed for Marseille.  We were on a pre-match training camp, and having a meal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”At that time Adil Rami was at the club, and he always asked for there to be harissa on the table.”So the chef always used to put out a bowl of harissa for Adil.  Balotelli showed up.”It was his first pre-match camp with the club, and everything was new for him.”As the good Italian he is, he helped himself to pasta. He thought the harissa was tomato sauce.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”He began plastering the harissa over his pasta – he took a big helping of it.”Us other players looked at one another, and thought: ‘That’s hot stuff – and he’s taken a lot of it.’Watch topless Balotelli throw his shirt at window on live stream then rage at streamer ‘aren’t you ashamed to say that?'”We thought he knew what he was doing.  We didn’t know him, so we felt he knew and that there was no problem.”Mario began to eat, but inside five minutes he was weeping and the sweat was pouring down his face.”All the players wished him welcome to the club.  We were crying with laughter – it was exceptional.”As the good Italian he is, he helped himself to pasta. He thought the harissa was tomato sauce.Thauvin on BalotelliBalotelli, 33, is now in his second spell with Turkish club Adana Demirspor.He won the Premier League with Manchester City after a £16million move from Inter Milan in 2010.However the striker fared less well at Liverpool, scoring just four goals in 28 games for the Reds.Capped 36 times, Balotelli has also played for AC Milan, Nice, Brescia, Monza and Swiss club Sion.Mario Balotelli’s career statsThose numbers in full:

      Lumezzane, 2005-2006: 2 games, 0 goals

      Inter Milan, 2006-2010: 86 games, 28 goals

      Man City, 2010-2013: 80 games, 30 goals

      AC Milan, 2013-2014: 54 games, 30 goals

      Liverpool, 2014-2015: 28 games, 4 goals

      AC Milan, 2015-2016: 23 games, 3 goals

      Nice, 2016-2018: 76 games, 43 goals

      Marseille, 2018-2019: 15 games, 8 goals

      Brescia, 2019-2020: 19 games, 5 goals

      Monza, 2020-2021: 14 games, 6 goals

      Adana Demirspor, 2021-2022: 35 games, 19 goals

      Sion, 2023-2023: 19 games, 6 goals

      Adana Demirspor, 11 games, 7 goals

      Italy, 2010-2018: 36 games, 14 goals

      Trophies: Serie A x3, Italian Cup, Italian Super Cup, Champions League (Inter Milan); Premier League, FA Cup (Man City) More

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      Unemployed Premier League icon watches Liverpool’s mauling to Atalanta as he searches for next manager job

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      RAFA BENITEZ watched Liverpool sink to a shock 3-0 hammering against Atalanta as he looks for his next managerial job. The Spaniard spent six years at Anfield, famously guiding them to the Champions League trophy in 2005. Rafa Benitez watched Liverpool sink to a shock 3-0 hammering against AtalantaCredit: PAHis last role was with Celta Vigo but he was sacked in March following a horror run of results and eight months in charge. Benitez is still looking for a new venture and was recently a shock candidate linked with replacing England boss Gareth Southgate. Liverpool are also recruiting for a new manager following Jurgen Klopp’s shock announcement that he will leave in the summer. Currently, Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim leads the race to succeed amid reports he has reached an agreement with Liverpool. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSky Sports Germany have reported that Amorim, who has impressed as boss of Sporting, is pushing for a move to join Liverpool.The 39-year-old is said to be willing and able to pen a deal that would see him stay at Anfield until at least 2027.However, nothing is set in stone and negotiations with current club Sporting are still yet to take place, meaning the deal could still hit a stumbling block.And Liverpool denied any agreement being reached. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Portuguese coach’s deal in Lisbon currently runs until 2026 and is believed to have a release clause of £25m.However, it has been suggested that figure would drop down to a more affordable £17m for clubs outside of Portugal.Awkward moment Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp confronts journalist in press conferenceLiverpool are said to be hopeful that they can further drive down that fee to a figure of around £8.5m.Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, German boss Julian Nagelsmann and Klopp’s No2 Pep Lijnders are other names in the frame. Liverpool next manager candidates

      Ruben Amorim

      Currently in charge at Sporting Lisbon and linked with top clubs in Europe

      Roberto De Zerbi

      Brighton’s manager who is linked with a big move next after transforming the Prem club

      Julian Nagelsmann

      Former Bundesliga winner with Bayern currently in charge of Germany

      Pep Lijnders

      Klopp’s trusted No2 with a link to Liverpool and the squad

      Ange Postecoglou

      Turned Spurs into a front-foot side chasing Champions League football

      Thomas Tuchel

      Champions League winner with Chelsea available next summer having announced his departure at Bayern

      Xabi Alonso

      Linked with the Liverpool and Bayern roles despite announcing he will remain at Bayer Leverkusen

      Steven Gerrard

      Liverpool legend and Scottish Prem winner with Rangers, currently in Saudi with Al-Ettifaq More

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      Chelsea and Liverpool ‘joined by Premier League rivals in race to trigger Nico Williams transfer release clause’

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      TOTTENHAM have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to sign Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, according to reports.Williams, 21, has impressed for the La Liga side this season, scoring six goals and providing 14 assists across all competitions.Tottenham are interested in signing Nico WilliamsCredit: GettyHe is considered one of the most sought-after young wingers in Europe, with several clubs considering a summer swoop.Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have all been linked with a move for Williams in recent months.And according to The Telegraph, Tottenham are also keeping a close eye on him.Williams has a £42.8million release clause in his current contract.Read More on FootballSpurs are currently assessing whether or not they will need attacking reinforcements this summer.Tottenham’s north London rivals Arsenal are also monitoring the winger.And while Chelsea maintain an interest, club chiefs are prioritising a new out-and-out striker.Barcelona are also among his admirers, but officials are willing to hold out until 2025.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWilliams has impressed for Athletic Bilbao this seasonWilliams helped Athletic Bilbao win the Copa del Rey last week, ending the club’s 40-year wait for silverware.After the match, he told Diario AS: “I have many years left here, I am calm and happy. I can’t wait to get to Bilbao to celebrate.”Bizarre moment Arsenal target Nico Williams gets ‘dumbest red card ever seen’ after two yellows in 12 seconds – BEIN Sports 5The winger also has 13 caps for the Spanish national team.He made his senior international debut back in September 2022 and has since scored two goals. More