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      I coached Man Utd star Kobbie Mainoo, but Gary Neville is right – he’d be perfect for Man City

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      KOBBIE MAINOO was hailed by Gary Neville as a player Pep Guardiola would want in his side after his first Prem start for Manchester United.And if his boyhood coach Ian Kelly had his way, the 18-year-old would now be playing for ­Manchester City rather than their greatest rivals.
      Manchester United ace Kobbie Mainoo could have been playing for Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Mainoo oozed incredible calm and authority in United’s 3-0 victory at Everton on Sunday — even if it was Alejandro Garnacho’s sensational overhead-kick opener that attracted the global headlines.
      Former United star Neville declared: “The biggest compliment I can pay him — and it hurts to say this — he looked like a Manchester City player.
      “Honestly, I was watching him and thinking that’s a player that Pep Guardiola will be looking at and thinking, ‘I want him in my midfield, that’s what my midfield players do’.”
      Mainoo was a treble-winner — just like City’s players last season — with a league title and two cup triumphs during his last season playing for Failsworth Dynamos in the Manchester Youth and Mini Soccer League.
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      Kelly, 60, who coached the quiet, intense kid, said: “I couldn’t be prouder of the progress that Kobbie is making —  but I’ve got one little regret because I’m a Blue.
      “When he was with us he was training at the City academy as well as at United, starting when he was about seven.
      “By the time he turned nine the time had come to sign on with one of them and he had to make a choice — it turned out to be Old Trafford.
      “Good for him, too, even if I wish he was at the Etihad.
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      “Kobbie was always a nice kid, quiet but he always stood out — a bit like he did against Everton the other day.
      “I couldn’t help but think what he might be under Pep.
      “I am delighted to say he still remembers me and Failsworth Dynamos. After he won the FA Youth Cup last year he messaged me to say how much he appreciated the time he spent with us.
      “That was typical of a lad who only ever gave me one bit of trouble.
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      Man Utd legend Gary Neville claims Mainoo would be great at Man CityCredit: PA
      “We would normally sign ten players and the games would be six-a-side so everyone had to be rotated to get them all time on the pitch.
      “Kobbie wouldn’t half moan when it was his turn to be hooked but hat-trick or not, he had to let other lads have a chance.”
      Mainoo may not have had an opportunity at Failsworth but for Kelly changing the goalposts for him.
      His dad Felix was looking for a strong team that would challenge his son after he found things too easy with Cheadle and Gatley Juniors, based near the Stockport-born midfielder’s home.
      Kelly recalled: “One Sunday morning I was approached by a quiet gentleman who had been standing on the touchline with his lad watching our under-sevens play. He asked me if I had any spots left in our team. Although we were already full I got Kobbie to come along and start training with us anyway.
      “The rest is, of course, history and now I see how they are talking about him having this vision on the pitch.
      Mainoo’s former manager Ian Kelly wanted him at Man CityCredit: Getty
      “But if anybody had a vision about Kobbie and how good he might be it was his dad.”
      Mainoo was aged five when he first joined Cheadle and Gatley but even at such a tender age he was an instant standout according to Steve Vare, his first coach.
      Vare recognised immediately he was too good for the reception side and wanted him to be challenging himself at under-sevens — but there was no room at that age level.
      He recalls: “It was all too easy and I was trying to make it more difficult to test him.
      “His dad asked whether he would be pushed up into some of the teams, a couple of ages ahead of himself, but at the time we were already fully ­subscribed.
      “We used to hand out man-of-the-match trophies but you could have given it to him pretty much every week.
      Mainoo has left a lot of promise at Man Utd after some impressive performancesCredit: Getty
      “So it was a case of handing out the award for best effort and that sort of thing.
      “If it was just based on man of the match, Kobbie would have won it each time.
      “He needed to play maybe one or even two years up, or in an academy.
      “I would always say to his dad that Kobbie is basically too good to be down here but I haven’t got ­anywhere else in the Cheadle and Gatley set-up that would challenge him.
      “We obviously only played a small part in his development but everyone here is still delighted for him.”
      Mainoo again looked comfortable as a second-half sub during United’s error-strewn 3-3 Champions League draw with Galatasaray in midweek.
      He seems certain to feature again for United at Newcastle after boss Erik ten Hag declared him ready for a third big test in six days.
      After so many years of playing against older kids, the son of dad and mum Felix and Abela Herold has finally found his proper level.
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      And the choice he made as a nine- year-old is one that has convinced former United skipper Neville that the Reds now have a midfield talent for the ages.
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      Kalvin Phillips in line for huge transfer to Euro giants with Premier League sides behind in £45m race for Man City star

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      JUVENTUS are leading the race to sign England midfielder Kalvin Phillips next month.  The Manchester City bit-part player knows he needs a move in the January window to keep his Three Lions Euro 2024 dream alive. 
      Juventus are keeping tabs on Manchester City ace Kalvin PhillipsCredit: EPA
      There is plenty of interest in the £45million former Leeds man. 
      But the Italian giants are showing the most — and Phillips is interested in trying his luck abroad.
      Phillips, 27, turned down the chance to go on loan in the summer but has just one start this season in the EFL Cup. 
      His chances of action will not improve either with John Stones close to a return from injury.
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      Juventus, though, will face “intense” competition for Phillips’ signature as Newcastle are also interested.
      In fact, the Magpies have had a boost in their hopes of landing the England international.
      The midfielder is seen as the ideal option to replace the suspended Sandro Tonali.
      Tonali was slapped with a 10-month ban in October due to betting breaches.
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      It has been reported that City would not stand in Phillips’ way if he decided to move to Newcastle.
      West Ham and Tottenham have also expressed interest ahead of the January transfer window.
      Phillips has amassed a total of 29 appearances since his arrival from Leeds last year. More

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      Newcastle ‘consider recalling £7m teen in January’ and receive boost in Kalvin Phillips transfer chase

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      NEWCASTLE are reportedly considering recalling Yankuba Minteh from his loan spell at Feyenoord.The Magpies have seen the limits of their squad tested this summer after suffering an injury crisis.
      Newcastle are considering recalling Yankuba Minteh from loanCredit: Getty
      Newcastle have also had a boost in their chase for Kalvin PhillipsCredit: Alamy
      Minteh, 19, has been impressive in the Netherlands while playing under Arne Slot.
      The winger has netted three times and bagged two assists in 10 Eredivisie games.
      According to The Telegraph, this form has got Newcastle thinking about bringing him back to St James’ Park in January.
      The deal could prove difficult to pull off as the report claims that Feyenoord may not agree to the recall as they paid a fee to have the Gambian for the entire season.
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      To make it harder for Howe’s side, there was no recall option in the loan deal when it was signed off.
      However, it is said that the clubs have a good relationship and that a “compromise” could be found.
      Minteh joined Newcastle from Danish club OB Odense in the summer for around £7million but was sent straight out on loan.
      Newcastle are expected to have some of their stars return from injury soon to lighten the load on the stretched squad.
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      Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy are both set to be back before the end of January.
      What has made it worse is summer signing Sandro Tonali’s ban for breaching betting rules.
      The report also claims that Newcastle have had a boost in their hopes of signing Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
      Phillips would be an ideal option to replace Tonali while he is away from the pitch.
      It says that City would not stand in his way if he wanted to move north to Tyneside.
      However, there is “intense” competition to sign the England international.
      Juventus, West Ham and Tottenham are all among the sides interested in signing the 27-year-old. More

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      Man City and Premier League ‘AGREE’ trial date with champions facing huge points deduction if guilty of rule breaches

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      MANCHESTER CITY have agreed a trial date with the Premier League to address allegations they violated Financial Fair Play rules, it’s been claimed.The defending Premier League champions were charged with a whopping 115 breaches of FFP rules in February.
      Manchester City are in Financial Fair Play hot waterCredit: GETTY
      The Treble winners have been accused of 115 breaches of FFP rulesCredit: ALAMY
      The trial over their alleged breaches is set to get underway next autumnCredit: REX
      City and Prem chiefs have been going back and forth with one another for several months over when the hearing to address the alleged violations will take place.
      And according to reports, both parties have finally agreed on a date.
      That’s according to The Daily Mail, who claim the trial – which will be behind closed doors – will get underway next autumn.
      It’s believed the hearing won’t be concluded until the end of NEXT SEASON – which coincides with the expiration of Pep Guardiola’s contract at the Etihad.
      That means the Treble winners may not learn their fate until the summer of 2025.
      City are accused of breaching 115 regulations from the 2009-10 season onwards.
      Chief among the alleged violations are allegations of over financial reporting and a refusal to cooperate with the Prem’s investigation.
      City have vehemently denied any wrongdoing.
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      City are expected to learn their fate in the summer of 2025 – which is when Pep Guardiola’s contract expiresCredit: REX
      If found guilty of the alleged violations, City will likely be handed an unprecedented points deduction.
      Everton recently received a huge wrap on the knuckles for a single violation of FFP rules.
      The Toffees were given a TEN-POINT points deduction this month for their alleged breach of the rules, which were introduced in 2009 and implemented at the start of the 2011/12 season.
      The Merseysiders – who received their charge a month after City – have appealed the deduction.
      Relegation could also be on the cards for City if they’re found guilty.
      But Guardiola won’t walk away from the club even if they drop into League One, saying: “I will answer when I have the sentence.
      “You are questioning like we have been punished. And in the moment we are innocent until guilt is proved.
      “I know the people want it. I know, I feel it. I will wait.
      “Wait and see it and after the sentence has been done we will come here and explain it.
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      “But absolutely I will not consider my future [if] it depends on being here [Premier League] or being in League One. Absolutely.
      ‘There is more chance to stay if we are in League One than if we were in the Champions League.”
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      New book reveals how Lionel Messi ‘pleaded with Pep Guardiola for Man City transfer before receiving brutal response’

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      LIONEL MESSI supposedly met with Pep Guardiola about joining Manchester City in 2020.The Argentine legend had a meeting with him a year before his Barcelona deal was set to end.
      A reunion between Messi and Guardiola at Man City was turned down by the managerCredit: AFP
      Messi eventually ended up signing for PSG when his contract expired – but discussions took place over a move to the Premier League.
      A new book named “God Save Pep” written by Marti Perarnau, who has previously been given behind-the-scenes access to write about Guardiola, has made the claims.
      It states that Messi texted his friend Sergio Aguero and asked how long the manager plans to stay at Man City.
      It reportedly led to the World Cup winner contacting his old boss and they scheduled a meeting at his house in Barcelona.
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      Messi was told about the tough training sessions at City and he was also warned about the rainy British climate.
      The book claims Guardiola said: “In Manchester we train very hard and I make long tactical talks. Maybe you’ll get bored.”
      But Messi was still keen to join the club as he reportedly pleaded: “I will train hard, I’m not worried. I will put up with everything you do.
      Although it proved not enough to convince the Spaniard over a reunion.
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      Guardiola apparently replied: “Leo, we have grown older. Maybe we can’t stand each other anymore.”
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      Arsenal and Man City tracking 15-year-old Danish wonderkid – and he could decide to play for ENGLAND

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      PREMIER LEAGUE clubs are in the fight to sign wonderkid Tristan Aldcroft Panduro, according to reports.Arsenal and Manchester City are among a host of Europe’s elite teams keeping an eye on the 15-year-old.
      Tristan Aldcroft Panduro is on the radar of top clubsCredit: Alamy
      The midfielder captains Denmark’s Under-16s and had scouts raving about his performances at a tournament last week.
      With Panduro in the heart of midfield, they won the competition and he scored against Saudi Arabia.
      The teenager is coming through the ranks at Copenhagen and plays above his age group in their Under-17s team.
      Reports from the Daily Mail claim that he is not expected to stay with the club much longer as bigger teams circle.
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      Panduro is currently with Denmark but is eligible to play for England through his mum.
      Speculation suggests a second battle for him could begin as both countries hope to convince him to choose their nation.
      Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin is in a similar position to Panduro.
      He is also in the Danish setup although the FA hope to lure him to England as he is eligible to play for the Three Lions.
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      Obi-Martin recently made the headlines as he netted ten goals in one game versus Liverpool.
      The prodigy has already appeared for Arsenal’s Under-21s despite being just 15-years-old. More

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      Amazing picture of 15-year-old Pep Guardiola with Terry Venables goes viral after legendary manager’s death aged 80

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      FOOTBALL fans were moved as an old picture of the late great Terry Venables and Pep Guardiola emerged.Former England manager Venables died this weekend at the age of 80 following a long illness and tributes poured from all around the world.
      A picture showing Terry Venables and a young Pep Guardiola has emerged
      Venables and Guardiola coexisted at Barcelona during the 1980sCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Guardiola was part of Barcelona’s La Masia academy when Venables managed the senior teamCredit: Getty
      People remembered El Tel with various blasts from the past and one of them had to do with his three-year stint as Barcelona manager.
      A photo went viral showing the Dagenham legend being hoisted up by Barca heroes Paco Clos and Migueli.
      That was when Venables led the Blaugrana to the 1986 European Cup Final by beating Goteborg in a dramatic semi-final second leg that saw him winning 5-4 on penalties after a 3-0 win at the Nou Camp.
      But what makes this pic so special is the fact that a 15-year-old Guardiola, who was then part of the famous La Masia academy, can be seen celebrating in awe of the Tottenham legend.
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      The Manchester City boss is a Barcelona legend himself as he started out at the club at the tender age of 13 and went on to spend 11 years in the senior squad, most of which saw him wear the armband.
      And Gary Neville believes the Spanish tactician learned a lot during Venables’ brief stint in Catalonia as he insists they both had a “very same capability”.
      Neville played under the ex-Leeds boss for England and was part of the team that made it to the Euro 1996 semi-finals.
      Neville tweeted: “When we hear people that play for Pep Guardiola now say that he can call the outcome of a game in training a few days before the match arrives, Terry Venables had that very same capability, he’d come through the Barcelona system.”
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      Venables didn’t win the European Cup in 1986 as Barcelona lost on penalties to Steaua Bucharest in the final.
      However, the former Crystal Palace boss won a domestic Cup that year and LaLiga the season before.
      Barcelona issued the following statement and reached out to his family: “FC Barcelona is deeply saddened of the death of Terry Venables, coach of Barca from 1984 to 1987. Our condolences go to his loved ones. Rest in peace.” More

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      Man City make transfer move for Argentinian wonderkid.. and promotion-chasing Leicester set to benefit from it

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      PEP GUARDIOLA plans to sign Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco — then loan him out to his old pal Enzo Maresca at Leicester.Manchester City’s transfer team are closing in on a deal for the 19-year-old defender as they edge ahead of Brighton in the race to bring him to the Premier League.
      Manchester City are close to signing Valentin BarcoCredit: Getty
      But boss Guardiola’s idea is to farm out Barco to his former coaching sidekick Maresca once he is signed because they think the teenager needs the experience.
      It could be a massive boost for promotion-chasing Foxes if City can clinch the deal during January’s window.
      But even if Barco’s move is delayed until next season, Guardiola is still keen to send him to the Leicester ‘finishing school’ before using him at the Etihad.
      Barco has a fixed fee of around £10million but extra costs will make the deal worth up to £13m.
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      Guardiola is keen to land the Argentinian, who has shone at club level and was a stand-out in the recent Copa Libertadores final, when Boca lost 2-1 to Brazilians Fluminense in extra-time.
      Brighton hoped to win the chase after making the first serious bid for Barco but even they now fear they only have a 25 per cent chance.
      The Seagulls first tried to sign the defender this summer and went close to triggering his release clause.
      The Sussex outfit have signed a host of players from South America in recent years with great success.
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      Alexis Mac Allister was a star at the club until he was sold to Liverpool for £35m.
      Moises Caicedo also joined from South America and was eventually sold to Chelsea for a British record fee of £115m.
      While the likes of Facundo Buonanotte continue to impress when handed game time by manager Roberto De Zerbi.
      This season Barco has featured 31 times in all competitions.
      He has been used in various different positions including left-back, left-wing and even centre-midfield.
      Barco has managed to chip in with four assists and one goal.
      The goal was the first of his professional career as he bagged in the 4-0 win over Monagas in the Copa Libertadores. More