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      Why Man Utd could be stuck with Solskjaer until the end of the season amid manager links to Zidane and Rodgers

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could be stuck with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer until the end of the season – despite links with Brendan Rodgers and Zinedine Zidane. The two managers are the favourites to replace the Norwegian in the Old Trafford dugout.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be replaced in the Manchester United dugout by Brendan Rodgers next yearCredit: Getty
      Crushing defeats to Liverpool and City at home have left him clinging on to his post.
      But Solskjaer could be on course for a reprieve that would see him kept on until next summer.
      That is because, according to the Mirror, a new manager would want a full season to begin with, rather than coming in midway through the campaign.
      Although the January transfer window is just seven weeks away, the possible new manager would not be given time to properly work on the training ground with new tactics.
      And he would largely be stuck with the same, under-performing squad.
      Rodgers – the No1 target for United – still has high hopes of winning silverware with Leicester this season following his FA Cup and Community Shield successes in 2021.

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      The Foxes are into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals and know qualification for the Europa League knockouts is in their hands.
      Zidane, meanwhile, is a free agent after leaving Real Madrid in May.
      But it is understood he too would prefer a pre-season to get to know his players.
      The report also links Mauricio Pochettino with the United job.
      He is in a similar position to Rodgers with Paris Saint-Germain, desperate to get the best out of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi to secure the Champions League for the French side.
      ASolskjaer is not set to be sacked imminently – although two of his former team-mates are calling for him to go.
      Rio Ferdinand said: “Now might be the time for that baton to be handed over to somebody else who can take us on.
      “Ole would leave now with his head held high. From when he came in to where he got us, at the beginning of this season, has been positive.
      “He has come in and done what he was brought in to do. He has given the fans hope again. 
      “But is he going to take us to titles and win the Champions League? I have to be honest with myself and I don’t think so, no.” 

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      In his rant after United’s loss to City, Roy Keane added: “Manchester United are in a bad place but there is a way out of it. Is Ole the man to do it? Huge question marks.
      “Every time there is a bad result, Ole is the man to blame.
      “Ole can’t seem to win but he needs to look himself in the mirror and go ‘I need to do better here’. Ole, you might be better off out of it.”
      Zinedine Zidane would want a full pre-season to work with his new squad should he take the Old Trafford gigCredit: EPA
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      Mauricio Pochettino ‘still admires Man Utd’ amid ‘PSG uncertainty’ as Red Devils draw up manager shortlist

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO ‘still admires’ Manchester United as speculation around Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job continues.The former Tottenham manager, 49, has been heavily linked with the hot seat at Old Trafford for years.
      Mauricio Pochettino is thought to still be appreciative of Manchester United – but will he replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?Credit: Getty – Contributor
      And according to The Athletic, he maintains his appreciation for the club to this day, despite plenty of issues on and off the field.
      Poch is currently in charge at Paris Saint-Germain, aiming to get Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar to power the French giants to Champions League glory.
      However, the report adds there is ‘uncertainty’ around the Argentine boss’ future at the Parc des Princes.
      They sit top of Ligue 1 and their Champions League group but recent results against Marseille, Rennes and Club Brugge have caused concern for some.
      And that has led to some suggesting he could replace under-fire Solskjaer at United.
      The Norwegian is battling for his future, with Sunday’s 5-0 nightmare against Liverpool leaving him at his most vulnerable after three years in charge.

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      However, SunSport understands he looks set to KEEP his job for now – despite the calls for him to be sacked intensifying.
      It comes after a dismal run of results with no win in four Premier League matches and a series of shocking performances.
      Old Trafford chiefs held talks yesterday over Solskjaer’s future, with the board mixed over when he goes or stays.
      The ex-Cardiff boss is set to take training this morning, and prepare his team for Tottenham this weekend.
      The 48-year-old will also hold clear-the-air talks with his squad as their season descends into chaos.
      But although Solskjaer remains in the job for now, SunSport also revealed United have drawn up a four-man shortlist of possible replacements.
      A top agent is contacting out-of-work pair Zinedine Zidane and Antonio Conte about their interest as well as Leicester City chief Brendan Rodgers and Erik ten Hag at Ajax.
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      Mauricio Pochettino has made up mind on future amid Man Utd transfer links, claims fellow Argentine Ossie Ardiles

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO has decided on his future, claimed fellow Argentine Ossie Ardiles.
      Poch, 48, has been out of work since being sacked by Tottenham a year ago this week.

      Mauricio Pochettino has been out of work since his sacking by Tottenham 12 months agoCredit: Reuters

      But his compatriot reckons the former Southampton chief has made us his mind on where he will go next amid rumours of replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United.
      Spurs hero Ardiles told the Evening Standard Pochettino has received a number of opportunities to return to the dugout – but is yet to commit to a new project.
      He said: “[Pochettino] has had a few offers, but for one reason or another it’s not happened.
      “He’s just waiting and he’s in a very good position, he can more or less choose where to go.

      “He knows exactly what he wants to do.
      “Football is his life, so he’s been watching everything and he likes to talk about football.
      “He’ll take his time and, before long, he’ll be working again.”
      Poch spent five-and-a-half years with Spurs, leading them to second in the league in 2016-17 and the Champions League final last year but was axed six months later.

      He has been linked with both Manchester clubs as Solskjaer’s poor run led to speculation he would be replaced – although United have publicly backed the Norwegian – and Pep Guardiola’s contract expires at the Etihad next summer.
      But reports suggested a return to Spain for the former Espanyol head coach was on the cards with Athletic Bilbao keen.
      Pochettino appeared on Monday Night Football at the beginning of November and declared he is ready for his managerial comeback.
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      He said: “I always feel ready to get back involved in the game. I love football, it’s my job.
      “It’s not a stress when you are working, it’s not a stress to go into the training ground, it’s not a stress to prepare the game, it’s not a stress to compete.
      “My hair is long. I hope to cut it when we start working again to work.
      “I am looking forward to being involved in the game again.”

      Spurs legend Ossie Ardiles revealed Poch has had his fair share of offers and has decided on his next moveCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Juventus to pay Sarri up to £27m after sacking ex-Chelsea boss as Pochettino front-runner to replace him

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      JUVENTUS could pay Maurizio Sarri up to £27million in compensation after sacking the Italian.
      And now Mauricio Pochettino is the early favourite to replace Sarri in the dugout at the Allianz Stadium.

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      Andrea Agnelli will need to shell out around £10m to pay off the rest of Maurizio Sarri’s Juventus contract which had two years left to runCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The Old Lady decided to give Sarri the boot on Saturday, not even 24 hours after his side crashed out of the Champions League.
      But because Sarri penned a three-year deal when he took over last summer, worth a basic figure of around £5m per season, Juve are obliged to pay out the remainder of his contract.
      But reports suggest Juventus president Andrea Agnelli must shell out between £18m and £27m to cover the compensation package depending on whether he gets another job within the next two years.
      The former Chelsea boss lost the Supercoppa Italiana in December to Lazio and then the Coppa Italia final on penalties to his old side Napoli in June.

      And despite winning the Serie A title, pipping Inter Milan by just one point after losing seven league matches, success in Europe was a necessity.

      Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie with Lyon but it was not enough as the Ligue 1 side progressed on away goals.
      Juve said: “Juventus Football Club announces that Maurizio Sarri has been relieved of his post as coach of the First Team.
      “The club would like to thank the coach for having written a new page in Juventus’ history with the victory of the ninth-consecutive championship, the culmination of a personal journey that led him to climb all the divisions of Italian football.”

      The Old Lady want Pochettino to take over and have reportedly already made contact with him.
      The former Tottenham boss is currently without a club following his sacking at White Hart Lane last November.

      Agnelli’s No1 choice to replace Sarri would be club legend Zinedine Zidane, who also crashed out of the Champions League on Friday night.
      Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi’s name has also been mentioned but with neither man expected to quit their current clubs this summer, the available Poch is the more likely option.
      That is despite the fact he would demand around double the wages Sarri was on.

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      Sarri cut a frustrated figure on the touchline as his Juve side crashed out of the Champions League to LyonCredit: EPA

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      Newcastle make Andre Villas-Boas and Dortmund boss Lucien Favre backups in case Pochettino snubs mega-money move

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      NEWCASTLE have lined up Andre Villas-Boas and Lucien Favre as backups should Mauricio Pochettino snub a big-money move to Tyneside, according to reports. The Magpies are closing in on a major takeover bankrolled by Saudi Arabian ruler Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. Newcastle are considering Andre Villas-Boas and Lucien Favre as alternative replacements for Steve […] More

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      Pochettino admits he would ‘love’ Premier League return after Spurs sacking amid Man Utd links

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO admits he would “love” to get another job managing in the Premier League again. The Argentine, 47, was axed as Tottenham boss in November – just five months after taking the club to the Champions League final. Mauricio Pochettino would love to return to management in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty […] More

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      Carlo Ancelotti is new Everton manager to replace Marco Silva at Goodison Park with Duncan Ferguson staying at club

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI has been confirmed as the new Everton manager. The Italian, 60, has put pen to paper on a £11.5m-a-year deal until 2024 at Goodison Park after agreeing terms with the Toffees board. Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed the new Everton boss after finalising negotiationsCredit: Getty Images – Getty He replaces Marco Silva in […] More