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      Chelsea should ‘definitely’ sign Raphael Varane on a free transfer when legend quits Man Utd, says ex-Blues star

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      FORMER Chelsea star Glen Johnson has told the Blues should sign Manchester United flop Raphael Varane.The United defender’s contract is up at the end of the season and appears set to leave as a free agent in the summer.Ex-Chelsea star Glen Johnson says the Blues should sign Raphael VaraneCredit: GettyVarane’s will leave Man Utd as a free agent this summerCredit: RexArriving from Real Madrid in 2021, as a multiple Champions League winner, Varane has endured an underwhelming three seasons at Old Trafford.Cursed by injuries, the Frenchman has made 93 appearances for United scoring just two goals.But, despite Varane’s underwhelming performances in Manchester, former Chelsea star Johnson still thinks his old team should move for him in the summer.Asked about a potential deal, he told Betfred: “Yes, definitely. Good players like that don’t come around often and they certainly come around less often on a free transfer. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I know he’s not the Varane he was three or four years ago but he’s still a bloody good player. “Yes, he’s had his injury problems but that’s what outweighs the transfer fee.”If you’re buying him on a free and he’s only playing 50% of the games, then that’s still a good deal to do.”While Varane did not feature in Erik ten Hag’s teamsheet in United’s last two games the defender’s experience in top-flight football will prove valuable to Mauricio Pochettino’s side.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERVeteran centre-back Thiago Silva is set to depart at the end of the season as the 39-year-old ‘s contract.Meaning Chelsea will be in the hunt to find a replacement for the Brazillian.Jamie Carragher and Dele Alli give verdict on Chelsea penalty rowJohnson continued: “As we saw with Thiago Silva, those sort of players who have done everything, played for top teams and clubs, they get the attention of the dressing room.”They’re the big names that the younger players want to look up to and obviously they’re great to have around.” More

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      Man Utd are lucky to be 7th as stats show they should be in RELEGATION BATTLE and Chelsea deserve Champions League

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are lucky not to be facing a relegation battle this season, according to new statistics.That’s after the Premier League table based on expected points was released.Manchester United should be battling relegation according to the expected points tableCredit: GettyThe total points were calculated by looking at all results this season based on xG by data company Stats Perform.And anyone that has watched United give up shots for fun and struggle to create chances in recent games won’t be surprised to see them so far down the table.The table has them in 15th, with only Wolves and Crystal Palace separating them from the relegation zone.The miserable statistics will make for damning reading for Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS as they look to decide on Erik ten Hag’s future.READ MORE FOOTBALLThe manager is feeling the pressure following a difficult second season and stormed out of his last press conference.The Dutchman objected to questions about where United will finish, with the team currently on course for their worst finish in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.He’s also experiencing more player unrest, after Alejandro Garnacho liked posts which publicly criticised his manager on X.SunSport exclusively reported earlier this month that the club have already sounded out Graham Potter as a potential replacement for Ten Hag, with INEOS being a long-term fan of the former Brighton man.Most read in FootballThe table suggests United are massively over performing this seasonCredit: SunSportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe projected points table makes for far better reading for Chelsea fans, however.If the Blues had finished according to their xG, they would be inside the top four, ahead of Newcastle on goal difference.Watch Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag storm out of press conference after Bournemouth drawPerhaps yesterday’s 6-0 win over Everton was an indication of what could be to come if Chelsea do actually start converting their chances.It also has Arsenal leading the title race by two points ahead of nearest rivals Manchester City.The disparity between where Arsenal could be and where they are could be explained by the club’s reluctance to buy a striker in the January window.Newcastle, who could be on a late charge for a potential fifth Champions League place after thrashing Spurs 4-0, would be in fifth on expected points if they had converted as well as they did on Saturday.The table also shows how much Brentford have missed Ivan Toney, with the club eighth on expected points.In reality they are 15th, and have only recently begun to pull away from the relegation strugglers.An important distinction to make is that the table does not include points deductions for Everton and Nottingham Forest – who would still be safe if their xG had been converted into actual goals.Tuchel showed why he could be the perfect man for Man Utd, says Andy DillonBy Andy Dillon
      TOMMY TUCHEL could not have done it better had he submitted his CV to LinkedIn or Indeed.
      Somehow mustering some gumption from the worst Bayern Munich team in more than a decade to stop a rampant Arsenal dead in their tracks is a spectacular job advert for a manager soon to be looking for work.
      If Sir Jim Ratcliffe wasn’t watching from his Old Trafford office or from the cinema room in one of his tax havens, he should have been.
      They may have even sat up and taken notice in Newcastle or in the owners’ Riyadh hub as Tuchel reminded everyone of his credentials as a top-level coach with devilish timing.
      If change is coming then Tuchel is playing a trump card.
      His side turned up and cowed the team that, as far as the current Premier League goes, is the best in England.
      It may only add to the questions around Tuchel that after tossing away the only league easier to win than Scotland’s or Spain’s, Munich have sprung to life in Europe.
      After 11 years unopposed as German champions, Chelsea’s former manager has chucked it in at home in a remarkable act of ineptitude. But freak years can happen.
      Tuchel is an enigma. But that is part of the appeal as much as winning the Champions League with Chelsea just three months after taking the job.
      With no new signings, he took a team that had lost five of the previous ten games and turned them into European Champions.
      With Ratcliffe considering swingeing budget cuts at Old Trafford, a coach who can perform wonders on peanuts would be music to his ears.
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      Mikel Arteta ‘in talks’ with Man Utd cult hero and ex-team-mate about becoming Arsenal assistant manager next season

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      ARSENAL are in talks over appointing Gabriel Heinze as Mikel Arteta’s new assistant, according to reports.Gunners coaches Albert Stuivenberg and Carlos Cuesta have both been tipped to leave this summer to become managers.Ex-Man Utd star Gabriel Heinze could join Arsenal as a coachCredit: PA:Press AssociationMikel Arteta could need a new assistant if Albert Stuivenberg leavesCredit: ReutersWith Arsenal on the lookout for new staff, reports suggest that Heinze is in the running to replace them at the Emirates.ESPN Argentina claim Arteta has made contact with the ex-Manchester United star and is trying to persuade Heinze to make the move to Arsenal.The duo know each other from their days as team-mates at PSG in the 2001/02 season.Heinze played for Man Utd for three seasons from 2004, making 83 appearances and winning the club’s Player of the Year award in his first campaign.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 45-year-old former full-back also played for the likes of Real Madrid, Marseille and Roma.Overall, he won three league titles, including the Premier League in 2006.Since hanging up his boots ten years ago, Heinze has ventured into management.He has worked with four clubs in his homeland – Godoy Cruz, Argentinos Juniors, Velez Sarsfield and Newell’s Old Boys.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHeinze also spent a year in charge of MLS side Atlanta United before he was axed.Meanwhile, Arteta has refused to stand in Stuivenberg and Cuesta’s way should they want to move on.Emiliano Martinez gets emotional in live Sky Sports interview while talking about his love for ArsenalThe boss explained: “You cannot stop them. I wouldn’t, no.”I think everybody needs to feel that there is a path, there is a development plan for everyone. “People don’t want to do the same thing for three, four, five years and there is a way to incentivise people, to inspire other people, and then to explore.”You don’t really know the limit of a person unless you expose him to certain things. I think curiosity is a really important quality that we have within our young staff.”How Arteta made Arsenal horrible again, with Tony Pulis tactic and gentle star turned into Diego Costa-style hate figureBy Dave Kidd
      BOTTLERS, chokers, shandy-drinking southern softies.
      These were the charges levelled at Arsenal when they blew the title last season.
      And even if the actual reason they failed was because William Saliba got injured and Rob Holding had to start, Mikel Arteta clearly took those accusations to heart.
      If his team are not crowned champions next month, the Gunners boss has categorically ensured that they won’t go down being accused of nicey-niceyness.
      Because, as well as being thrillingly entertaining and free-scoring when they want to be, this season’s Arsenal are also thoroughly horrible.They are not here to make friends. They are not interested in being anybody’s second-favourite team.
      And so, six days after stink-bombing the Etihad with a display of Mourinho-esque anti-football for a 0-0 draw, Arsenal turned up at the home of former bogey-team Brighton and s***housed their way to a thoroughly impressive 3-0 win.
      How wonderful for the travelling Gooners to witness Ben White — against his former club — going down as if he’d taken a bullet to his neck when Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan brushed against him.
      White is renowned as a gentle and decent bloke, intelligent enough to challenge the zeitgeist and claim there might be things in life other than football.
      And yet suddenly he’s become some Diego Costa-style anti-hero hate figure, his wife goading the masses by posting social-media pictures of them playing a childish card game on a sun lounger after he’d refused an international call-up.
      Because Arsenal are horrible again. Even Ben White is a villain.And that might just be Arteta’s greatest triumph.
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      Donny van de Beek’s career thrown into further chaos as transfer clause in Man Utd loanee’s contract refused

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      DONNY VAN DE BEEK has suffered yet another setback in his search for a way out of Old Trafford.The Manchester United loanee, 26, has spent the second half of this season with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.Donny van de Beek loan stint with Eintracht Frankfurt has not gone according to planCredit: GettyIncluded within the deal was an option-to-buy clause worth £9million plus £2.5m in add-ons.However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is now reporting Frankfurt will NOT make the deal a permanent one.He goes on to state Van de Beek will search for a “new chapter” and “new club” in the summer window.Van de Beek has started just four of Frankfurt’s 13 league games since arriving in January.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe is yet to contribute a goal or assist for the German side.The 2022 Europa League winners sit sixth in the Bundesliga but 14 points adrift of fifth.As a result they are set to qualify for the Europa Conference League, but are not expected to take Van de Beek with them.The ex-Ajax midfielder played just 21 minutes for Man Utd during the first half of this season – having started only four games during Erik ten Hag’s opening campaign as manager.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSVan de Beek has featured just seven times since arriving at Frankfurt in JanuaryHe joined the Red Devils in 2020 for £39m.He has played 62 times for Man Utd, scoring two goals and providing two assists.Man Utd target brutally trolls Arsenal during wild celebrations with Granit Xhaka after Bayer Leverkusen clinch titlePrior to joining Frankfurt, his first loan spell came at Everton during the 2021/22 campaign when he played just seven times, scoring one goal. More

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      Man Utd target brutally trolls Arsenal during wild celebrations with Granit Xhaka after Bayer Leverkusen clinch title

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Jeremie Frimpong brutally trolled Arsenal during Bayer Leverkusen’s title celebrations.The Germans scooped their first-ever Bundesliga trophy as they cruised to a 5-0 win over Werder Bremen on Sunday.Jeremie Frimpong trolled Arsenal as he and Granit Xhaka celebrated Bayer Leverkusen’s title winCredit: Instagram @jeremiefrimpongFrimpong is being lined up for a move to Man UtdCredit: GettyXhaka joined Leverkusen from Arsenal last summerCredit: GettyLeverkusen’s win ended Bayern Munich’s 11-year stranglehold on the division.And it saw Xabi Alonso cement his status as Europe’s most exciting coach after so far going unbeaten in all competitions this season.The former Liverpool target has already confirmed he will stay at the Bay Arena next season.Club chiefs hope this will encourage stars such as Florian Wirtz and Alex Grimaldo to remain despite interest from abroad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFormer Celtic wing-back Frimpong is also being lined up by several sides, including Manchester United.But after lifting the Bundesliga title with Leverkusen, Alonso’s Dutch defender took aim at United’s rivals Arsenal.He celebrated the trophy alongside former Gunner Granit Xhaka, who swapped England for Germany last summer.The Swiss midfielder narrowly missed out on the Premier League title last season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd after Arsenal fluffed their lines against Aston Villa to miss going top of the table, Frimpong could not resist trolling the Londoners for letting Xhaka go.He said on video: “We won it! Granit, you came from Arsenal and you won it here, my f*****g G!”Football stars’ weird phobiasJeremie Frimpong’s career statsThose numbers in full:

      Celtic, 2019-2021: 51 games, 3 goals

      Bayer Leverkusen, 2021-2024: 133 games, 23 goals

      Holland, 2023-2024: 2 games, 0 goals

      Trophies: Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup, Scottish League Cup (Celtic); Bundesliga (Bayer Leverkusen)

      Fans certainly found Frimpong’s comments hilarious, with one saying: “He knew he couldn’t win the league with Arsenal so he went to German to get it. Respect.”Another declared: “Frimpong isn’t a fan of Arsenal at all.”One noted: “Xhaka is enjoying his life.”Another added: “Bro cooked Arsenal.”Granit Xhaka’s career statsThose numbers in full:

      Basel, 2010-2012: 61 games, 2 goals

      Gladbach, 2012-2016: 139 games, 9 goals

      Arsenal, 2016-2023: 297 games, 23 goals

      Bayer Leverkusen, 2023-2024: 41 games, 2 goals

      Switzerland, 2011-2024: 123 games, 14 goals

      Trophies: Swiss Super League x2, Swiss Cup (Basel); FA Cup x2, Community Shield x2 (Arsenal); Bundesliga (Bayer Leverkusen); U17 World Cup (Switzerland) More

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      Man Utd stars ‘delaying decisions over their futures with number of players convinced Ten Hag will be sacked’

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      SEVERAL Manchester United players are delaying decisions on their futures while they wait to see if Erik ten Hag is sacked, according to reports.A number of players are reportedly convinced that Ten Hag will no longer be manager next season with the club currently seventh in the Premier League.Several players are waiting for Ten Hag’s future to be solved before resolving their ownCredit: GettyThe Manchester Evening News report that several players on the chopping block now believe they may have a future under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s stewardship.Seven senior players’ contracts expire this summer with many more also facing uncertain futures following the INEOS takeover of the club.The new ownership have vowed to overhaul the club’s approach to football and a great turnover of players and staff is expected.Following their draw with Bournemouth this weekend, United are now 13 points off fourth placed Aston Villa.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThey have four fewer points than they did at this stage under David Moyes’ doomed 2013-14 season, which is still the worst league finish the club has experienced since Sir Alex Ferguson left.Sir Jim Ratcliffe, when asked about the United manager in February, caused concern for Ten Hag’s future by saying: “We’re not a brutal organisation really. But sometimes you do have to make decisions, that may not be popular,” Ten Hag meanwhile has said he has “no doubts” he will serve a third season as United manager.It doesn’t appear to be a happy camp at United, with Alejandro Garnacho becoming the latest player to publicly criticise Erik ten Hag on social media.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGarnacho liked a series of tweets by United YouTube personality Mark Goldbridge accusing Ten Hag of running “scared” of “bigger earners” and throwing Garnacho “under a bus” after a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.Jadon Sancho found himself exiled last September for a similar move and now plays his football on loan at Borussia Dortmund.Gary Neville reveals telltale signs Erik ten Hag is suffering Man Utd ‘breakdown’ as winless run goes onGarnacho has since unliked the tweets.SunSport exclusively reported last week that Graham Potter is in line to take over from Ten Hag at the end of the season having held talks with the club.Willy Kambwala wants to become rock at the back for Man Utd… but Erik ten Hag probably won’t be around to see itBy Ken Lawrence
      ERIK TEN HAG insists he is still the right man to take Manchester United forward.
      The Dutchman believes he can recapture their former glories, despite escaping for the second time in a row what could have been humiliation by Liverpool at the weekend.
      And teen Willy Kambwala revealed his “passion” is to become a rock at the heart of United’s defence after making just his second start of the season against their bitter rivals.
      United trailed 1-0 at half-time on Sunday but fought back to take a 2-1 lead before Mo Salah’s 84th-minute equaliser from the penalty spot.
      Ten Hag was pleased with the second-half performance, declaring it “another signal and message for the future,” before adding, “the team and squad have high potential.”
      Yet the Old Trafford chief sounds more and more like he has his finger stuck in a leaky dyke and does not think it is going to hold.
      Comeback or not, United still threw away a lead for the third time in eight days following their 4-3 defeat to Chelsea and 1-1 draw with Brentford — both deep into injury time.
      And his body language suggests he expects to be crossing it to go back to Holland with his P45 this summer
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      Man Utd ‘in talks with Bayer Leverkusen star’s agents as Ratcliffe’s transfer team look to solve defensive woes’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are in “concrete” talks with Bayer Leverkusen title winner Jeremie Frimpong, reports suggest.Frimpong, 23, starred in Leverkusen’s title clinching 5-0 win over Werder Bremen yesterday.Jeremie Frimpong’s management are in talks with Man Utd and Bayern Munich over a transferCredit: RexThe match saw Xabi Alonso’s side clinch the Bundesliga title for the first time in their history, and while thus far unbeaten no less. However, despite Alonso committing to the club for next season amid managerial links to Liverpool and Bayern Munich, he is braced for a mass exodus of talent as financial juggernauts lurk.Among them is Man Utd, who are struggling to pick up Premier League wins, let alone the trophy.And according to reporter Christian Falk’s fact file on CaughtOffside, Frimpong’s management are discussing the possibility of a transfer to Old Trafford.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFrimpong has an exit clause in his contract running until 2028 that stands at £40m.Although any club after the right-back will need to move quickly, with the clause only active until the start of the European Championships in June.Man Utd, who are going into the summer under the sporting direction of new minority owners Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, will face competition from Real Madrid and Bayern.Like the Red Devils, the toppled Bavarian giants are said to be in “concrete” talks with Frimpong’s management over a deal.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFrimpong, who was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands but also lived in Manchester and Glasgow, has played 38 times so far in all competitions this season.With an attacking role from right wing-back this season, he has netted 12 goals and added 11 assists.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowFrimpong was seen taking a swipe at Arsenal as he celebrated alongside former Gunners star Granit Xhaka.This may have earned him some favour with the Man Utd faithful, despite his links to the Manchester City academy.In an interview with ESPN, he also joked he was hiding from his team-mates to not get drenched by beer in the post match celebrations.Man Utd have struggled defensively this season, and club transfer chiefs are looking to overhaul the defence and midfield units.Frimpong’s team-mate Edmond Tapsoba has been linked with a sensational double switch to Old Trafford in that regard.Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite is a homegrown option in central defence.Meanwhile, the likes of Joao Neves and Teun Koopmeiners have been linked to add legs to the midfield.Frimpong has impressed for Bayer this season More

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      Man Utd transfer target Gleison Bremer ‘has clause in contract to QUIT Juventus… but not until 2025’

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      GLEISON BREMER could swap the Old Lady for Old Trafford – but not until next year.That’s due to a reported £43million exit clause in the Brazil centre-back’s contract.Man Utd target Gleison Bremer has a release clause for 2025Credit: RexJarrad Branthwaite is rated United’s other main defensive targetCredit: AlamyJuventus’ star man, 27, is rated Manchester United’s top transfer target in defence – along with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.And Gazzetta dello Sport say he only renewed his last deal until 2028 with an agreement he could move in 2025.Bremer could even be sold before that – but only under the “right conditions” which are likely to include a fee of over £60m.Juve would love to keep such a consistent, stand-out performer.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLBremer’s stature has grown ever more since arriving at the Allianz Stadium in 2022 following four impressive years with Torino.However, it’s understood Juve can only force him to stay beyond 2025 if they hand him a hefty pay rise.The Italian giants agreed his exit clause to help bring overall costs down.Bremer has hinted he is keen for a Premier League move at some stage.Most read in FootballBut two years ago he chose Juventus over Tottenham.Nonetheless, he would come far cheaper for United than Branthwaite.Bruno Fernandes and Bournemouth boss Iraola in heated debate on pitch at full-time after controversial Man Utd drawThe Everton hero, 21, is understood to be valued at around £80m after breaking into the senior England squad this year.The Red Devils are also said to be monitoring Boca Juniors’ Aaron Anselmino, 18, and 19-year-old Mikayil Faye at Barcelona B. More