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      Watch never-before-seen Premier League ‘RefCam’ footage of Crystal Palace’s 4-0 demolition of Man Utd

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      DRAMATIC first-ever “RefCam” footage of a Premier League game has been released – from Manchester United’s 4-0 rout at Crystal Palace.Whistler Jarred Gillett is heard yelling his verdict over a penalty appeal and checking with VAR – after Prem chiefs got special permission to use the extra camera.In a Premier League first, referee Jarred Gillett wore a “RefCam” during Palace v Man Utd.The use of ‘RefCam’ was a one-off which had the full permission off The IFAB. The filming will form part of an educational programme highlighting the important role of the referee. pic.twitter.com/CPF2HbMQOT— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 10, 2024

      Jarred Gillett was close at hand to see this penalty claimCredit: Sky SportsGillett was seen exchanging words with players before the matchCredit: Sky SportsThe interaction with VAR went smoothlyThe unique clip is part of an educational programme designed to “offer further insight and education into the demands of officiating”.And it certainly highlighted the extraordinary intensity of the Prem as well as the pressure refs are under.Gillett and his jerky RefCam had a great view as Tyrick Mitchell surged into the United box.The Palace full-back went down as Red Devils’ central defender Jonny Evans stepped across to block him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGillett could then be heard instantly shouting “No, no, no way, no!” as he-rejected any claims for a spot-kick.The Australian ref, 27, added: “He’s run into him, for me. The attacker has run into Evans, for me. That’s how I read it.”Next, the video assistant ref stepped in to say: “Checking possible penalty”.And after a brief exchange with Gillett while replays were shown, VAR and the man in the middle agreed the on-field decision was correct – with play carrying on smoothly.Most read in FootballPlay carried on while VAR chatted to GillettBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe whistler was earlier seen shaking hands and exchanging “all the best” greetings with players and mascots before last Monday’s match started.He could be seen acknowledging stars like United striker Rasmus Hojlund and Palace hero Michael Olise on first-name terms.Man United manager Erik ten Hag previews huge Premier League clash vs ArsenalBut in a season littered with VAR controversies, it’s the raw, fast-paced interaction of the penalty incident that spotlighted the real point of the video – the huge demands on elite-level referees.The Prem will use the scenes as part of an educational package to be broadcast later this year.The International Football Association Board gave top-flight chiefs the all-clear to deploy the headcam as a one-off.The Prem said: “We would like to thank Crystal Palace and Manchester United for their support with this project.”Gillett was heard greeting players like Rasmus Hojlund on first-name termsPlayers looked relaxed as they shook hands with GillettSunSport’s verdict on Man Utd flopsSir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have a busy summer ahead to get Man Utd’s squad in order for next season. Below SunSport gives it verdict on how they should deal with the Red Devils flops this summer.
      Andre Onana – STAY: After a dodgy start at Old Trafford Onana has proven to be one of the more reliable members of the squad this season despite being peppered with shots constantly.
      Altay Bayindir – GO: Reports in February suggested Bayindir was unhappy with his bit part role at Man Utd amid interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray. If profit can be made on a sale then it should be done.
      Tom Heaton – STAY: Veteran goalkeeper Heaton, 38, is a reliable back-up and is on a relatively small wage at the club. So long as he is happy it makes sense to keep him.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka – GO: Wan-Bissaka, 26, has never managed to make the right-back position his own. With his contract up in 2025 it makes sense to cash in now.
      Diogo Dalot – STAY: Dalot, 26, has been one of Man Utd’s most consistent performers this season.
      Raphael Varane – GO: If it wasn’t for his injury record there would be a strong shout to keep Varane, but costs need to be cut to allow the squad to be freshened up.
      Harry Maguire – GO: Maguire has showed he has the right character to be at Man Utd but overall ability and desired profile are another matter, with Maguire too slow to play in a high line defence.
      Lisandro Martinez – STAY: Martinez, 26, is second to none in terms of build up play. He needs a long-term defensive partner on the right side and to cut out the injuries which have plagued him this season.
      Jonny Evans – GO: Veteran campaigner Evans could easily be on the stay list if he was only going to be a bit part player. But he has shown his advanced years at times this season.
      Victor Lindelof – GO:  Lindelof, 29, has been reliable if not unremarkable in his Man Utd career. He has one year left on his contract so should be moved on if a decent transfer fee can be got for him.
      Willy Kambwala – STAY: He should be given the opportunity to mature for a few years behind a senior CB pairing before stepping into the first team as a starter or being moved on.
      Luke Shaw – GO: One of the Premier League’s best left-backs when fit, Shaw has been a good servant when available. But alas that has been his Achilles heel once again this season.
      Tyrell Malacia – STAY: Malacia, 24, was decent enough to earn some merit in his first season at Man Utd before injury ended his season and inadvertently led to his second season being a write off.
      Sofyan Amrabat – GO: Amrabat, 27, looked like a world beater at the Qatar World Cup with Morocco. But he’s had an underwhelming season in England and his loan spell will almost certainly not be made permanent.
      Casemiro – GO: An alarming physical decline has seen him turn from key star to burden. If a club is willing to buy the 32-year-old – who has two more years on his contract – then United should snatch their hand off.
      Christian Eriksen – GO: Eriksen proved a useful asset and Ineos should look to bring in another player with similar traits, but frankly his legs have looked gone towards the end of this season.
      Kobbie Mainoo – STAY: The first of the so-called untouchables, Mainoo has been a rare glimmer of hope in the Red Devils midfield this season.
      Mason Mount – STAY: Mount can be given the benefit of the doubt until summer 2025 at least after a debut season riddled with injury.
      Scott McTominay – STAY: McTominay, 27, has proven himself to be a brilliant plan B off the bench this season, and that is exactly why Ineos should look to keep him.
      Bruno Fernandes – STAY: Man Utd’s best player since his arrival just over four years ago, Fernandes, 29, remains second-to-none when it comes to creating chances while his tenacity boosts those around him.
      Antony – GO: There’s a case to argue that Antony may be the worst pound-for-pound signing in Premier League history. Despite some memorable moments he simply isn’t Man Utd quality.
      Anthony Martial – GO: Ultimately Martial needs to be let go when his deal runs out this summer after an appalling injury record of late.
      Marcus Rashford – STAY: As easy as it would be to say Rashford should leave the club this summer, it is difficult to look at the market and find many available players capable of scoring 30 goals a season.
      Alejandro Garnacho – STAY: Another third of the untouchables trio, Garnacho has made the right-wing his own since coming into it. He’s a raw talent but has shown he has the quality to improve.
      Rasmus Hojlund – STAY: A slow burner in his first Man Utd season, the 21-year-old has often been starved of supply which has led to him being unable to get the goals his movement and unselfish play often merits.
      Amad Diallo – STAY: In the fleeting moments he has been on the pitch for Man Utd this season, Diallo has looked dangerous and exciting. He should be given a chance to flourish with some proper chances in the first team across a whole season.

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      Man Utd flops are stealing a living but are worst coached team in Premier League, blasts former MOTD pundit

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      LIVERPOOL legend Mark Lawrenson insists some Manchester United players have been so poor they are “stealing a living”.United have endured a turbulent campaign that has seen them drop to eighth place in the Premier League table, plunging manager Erik ten Hag’s future into uncertainty.Mark Lawrenson believes some Manchester United players are ‘stealing a living’Credit: RexLawrenson also agreed Man Utd are the ‘worst coached team in the league’Credit: PAMan Utd endured a humiliating loss to Crystal PalaceLawrenson, 66, agrees Ten Hag holds a lot of responsibility for the Red Devils’ struggles and believes there is a good chance they are the “worst coached team in the league”.The pundit also predicted the ex-Ajax boss may be sacked if he loses the FA Cup final to rivals Manchester City on May 25 after an embarrassing 4-0 loss at Crystal Palace.However, the former Match of the Day star is adamant the players haven’t helped the under-fire Dutchman at all.In fact, the former defender believes some of them have been so poor they have done nothing to justify their wages.Read More on Man UtdLawrenson told Paddy Power: “I can understand why Jamie Carragher said Manchester United are the worst coached team in the league. “But they probably are the worst coached team! When you think about, you know exactly how every team is going to play against youand you know where their problems will be. “The whole Manchester United thing just doesn’t ring true. I’d love to know what they do in training. “I look at some of the players and they are just stealing a living – they really are. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”They’ve not been helped by the manager but they’re stealing a living. “If he gets beaten in the FA Cup final by Manchester City, he’s probably going to go but to be honest, in terms of where the team are, I just don’t get it. Axed Match of the Day pundit, 66, slams BBC as ‘top of woke league’ and claims they are ‘totally frightened to death’“They’ve had loads of injuries, but you shouldn’t pick a team that is so open. “Just pack it with four midfield players and make it difficult for the opposition.”Inside Mark Lawrenson’s BBC exitAXED Match of the Day pundit Mark Lawrenson slammed the BBC as “top of the woke league.”
      Liverpool legend Lawrenson, 66, was one of the network’s top stars for three decades as he regularly appeared on Match of the Day and Football Focus.
      But the former defender was dropped by the BBC when his last one-year rolling contract came to an end in 2022.
      The ex-Republic of Ireland international previously claimed that he was dropped for being “65 and a white male”.
      And lashing out at his exit, Lawrenson claimed the BBC has become a “woke” organisation.
      The pundit feels the corporation loses “integrity day by day” and he also reckons the BBC is “totally frightened to death”.
      He told the Ben Heath podcast: “Gone woke, it is top of the woke league. They are frightened to death, absolutely and totally frightened to death.
      “You have seen the stuff with Gary Lineker and obviously people at the head of the BBC, I think day by day, I think the integrity of the corporation gets chipped off. It used to be absolutely fantastic but they are woke, plus 100 per cent.”

      SunSport’s verdict on Man Utd flopsSir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have a busy summer ahead to get Man Utd’s squad in order for next season. Below SunSport gives it verdict on how they should deal with the Red Devils flops this summer.
      Andre Onana – STAY: After a dodgy start at Old Trafford Onana has proven to be one of the more reliable members of the squad this season despite being peppered with shots constantly.
      Altay Bayindir – GO: Reports in February suggested Bayindir was unhappy with his bit part role at Man Utd amid interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray. If profit can be made on a sale then it should be done.
      Tom Heaton – STAY: Veteran goalkeeper Heaton, 38, is a reliable back-up and is on a relatively small wage at the club. So long as he is happy it makes sense to keep him.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka – GO: Wan-Bissaka, 26, has never managed to make the right-back position his own. With his contract up in 2025 it makes sense to cash in now.
      Diogo Dalot – STAY: Dalot, 26, has been one of Man Utd’s most consistent performers this season.
      Raphael Varane – GO: If it wasn’t for his injury record there would be a strong shout to keep Varane, but costs need to be cut to allow the squad to be freshened up.
      Harry Maguire – GO: Maguire has showed he has the right character to be at Man Utd but overall ability and desired profile are another matter, with Maguire too slow to play in a high line defence.
      Lisandro Martinez – STAY: Martinez, 26, is second to none in terms of build up play. He needs a long-term defensive partner on the right side and to cut out the injuries which have plagued him this season.
      Jonny Evans – GO: Veteran campaigner Evans could easily be on the stay list if he was only going to be a bit part player. But he has shown his advanced years at times this season.
      Victor Lindelof – GO:  Lindelof, 29, has been reliable if not unremarkable in his Man Utd career. He has one year left on his contract so should be moved on if a decent transfer fee can be got for him.
      Willy Kambwala – STAY: He should be given the opportunity to mature for a few years behind a senior CB pairing before stepping into the first team as a starter or being moved on.
      Luke Shaw – GO: One of the Premier League’s best left-backs when fit, Shaw has been a good servant when available. But alas that has been his Achilles heel once again this season.
      Tyrell Malacia – STAY: Malacia, 24, was decent enough to earn some merit in his first season at Man Utd before injury ended his season and inadvertently led to his second season being a write off.
      Sofyan Amrabat – GO: Amrabat, 27, looked like a world beater at the Qatar World Cup with Morocco. But he’s had an underwhelming season in England and his loan spell will almost certainly not be made permanent.
      Casemiro – GO: An alarming physical decline has seen him turn from key star to burden. If a club is willing to buy the 32-year-old – who has two more years on his contract – then United should snatch their hand off.
      Christian Eriksen – GO: Eriksen proved a useful asset and Ineos should look to bring in another player with similar traits, but frankly his legs have looked gone towards the end of this season.
      Kobbie Mainoo – STAY: The first of the so-called untouchables, Mainoo has been a rare glimmer of hope in the Red Devils midfield this season.
      Mason Mount – STAY: Mount can be given the benefit of the doubt until summer 2025 at least after a debut season riddled with injury.
      Scott McTominay – STAY: McTominay, 27, has proven himself to be a brilliant plan B off the bench this season, and that is exactly why Ineos should look to keep him.
      Bruno Fernandes – STAY: Man Utd’s best player since his arrival just over four years ago, Fernandes, 29, remains second-to-none when it comes to creating chances while his tenacity boosts those around him.
      Antony – GO: There’s a case to argue that Antony may be the worst pound-for-pound signing in Premier League history. Despite some memorable moments he simply isn’t Man Utd quality.
      Anthony Martial – GO: Ultimately Martial needs to be let go when his deal runs out this summer after an appalling injury record of late.
      Marcus Rashford – STAY: As easy as it would be to say Rashford should leave the club this summer, it is difficult to look at the market and find many available players capable of scoring 30 goals a season.
      Alejandro Garnacho – STAY: Another third of the untouchables trio, Garnacho has made the right-wing his own since coming into it. He’s a raw talent but has shown he has the quality to improve.
      Rasmus Hojlund – STAY: A slow burner in his first Man Utd season, the 21-year-old has often been starved of supply which has led to him being unable to get the goals his movement and unselfish play often merits.
      Amad Diallo – STAY: In the fleeting moments he has been on the pitch for Man Utd this season, Diallo has looked dangerous and exciting. He should be given a chance to flourish with some proper chances in the first team across a whole season. More

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      PSG ‘lining up mega-money replacement for Kylian Mbappe’.. and it’s bad news for Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have identified their priority target to replace departing superstar Kylian Mbappe in the summer.Mbappe, 25, will be leaving PSG at the end of the season after seven years at Parc des Princes and is expected to join Real Madrid.Paris Saint-Germain have found their top target to replace Kylian MbappeCredit: GettyPSG have prioritised Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and talks have been heldCredit: RexAccording to RMC Sport, the Parisians are now prioritising Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as the star forward’s replacement.And this poses as a major transfer blow for Chelsea, Arsenal as well as Manchester United who are also eyeing Kvaratskhelia.PSG boss Luis Enrique sees the winger as the perfect candidate to fill in for Mbappe down the left wing and discussions have already taken place.Club chiefs have travelled to Italy to meet the Georgia international’s camp.Read More on FootballThe negotiations have been described as “positive” and Kvaratskhelia was left “enthusiastic”. However, there has been no agreement between the two sides and PSG will have to splash a significant sum for the Georgian’s signature.Napoli are notoriously tough negotiators who slap a hefty fee on their top stars, such as Victor Osimhen, and are not known to budge.Kvaratskhelia has set the world alight during his two-year stint with the Partenopei.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe forward led the Serie A giants to their first Scudetto in 33 years during his maiden campaign.He now counts a total of 24 goals and 26 assists in 85 appearances across all competitions.Thierry Henry slammed for ’embarrassing take’ on Kylian Mbappe after PSG defeated in Champions League semi-finalBarcelona are also keeping tabs but Kvaratskhelia’s father Badri recently dealt all of his suitors a major blow as he suggested his son wants to stay at Napoli where he has a contract until 2027. More

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      Jamie O’Hara urges Man Utd to SACK Ten Hag and get former star in on ’emergency loan’ for FA Cup final

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      JAMIE O’HARA thinks Manchester United should SACK Erik ten Hag before the FA Cup final.And the former Spurs star reckon United should bring in another manager on LOAN.Erik ten Hag is under massive pressure at Manchester UnitedCredit: AlamyJamie O’Hara has a radical plan to replace Ten Hag this seasonCredit: talkSPORTTen Hag hit rock bottom at United on Monday when his side were thrashed 4-0 by Crystal Palace.And it seems unlikely the Dutch boss will survive at Old Trafford even if pulls off a shock win over neighbours Man City at Wembley later this month.Meanwhile United legend Michael Carrick – who previously stepped in as caretaker at after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked – has continued to impress at Middlesbrough.And O’Hara reckons United should get the former England midfielder in the dugout for the final instead.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLReflecting on the loss to Palace, he said: “Man Utd were terrible.””They should get someone new in for the final to give themselves a chance. You can’t have Ten Hag in the dugout.”He’s leaving at the end of the season. The players have stopped running for him. “I would change it and try and get a lift by getting in Michael Carrick. Just a couple of games, then he can go back to Middlesbrough.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCarrick, 42, arrived at the Riverside in October 2022 with the club in 21st place, a point above relegation.But after winning 16 of his first 23 games at the club, Middlesbrough reached the play-offs before being knocked out in the semi-finals.Three key things Ten Hag is getting wrong at Man UnitedBut Boro narrowly failed to make the play-off spots this season, meaning the former England star is on his summer break.Thomas Tuchel has been linked with the full-time job at United next campaign.But O’Hara does not believe that the former PSG and Chelsea coach is the right man for the job.I would change it and try and get a lift by getting in Michael Carrick.Jamie O’HaraSpeaking to Grosvenor Sport, he said: “I really liked Tuchel at Chelsea. “I thought he created a team that was really hard to beat and nobody wanted to play against them but I don’t know if it works at Man Utd.“I think they need maybe Graham Potter or Roberto De Zerbi. Someone to build and create a new mentality and philosophy.”O’Hara thinks United should bring in Carrick on loanCredit: Rex More

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      Luke Humphries reveals he ‘loves’ Luke Littler and reveals weekly catch up with Premier League darts rival

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      LUKE HUMPHRIES has revealed he “loves” Luke Litter as the pair always have a weekly catch-up at the Premier League Darts.World No1 ‘Cool Hand Luke’ came out on top at Night 15 in Leeds, defeating Michael van Gerwen in the final for victory at his home event.Luke Humphries has revealed he ‘loves’ Luke Litter as the pair always have a weekly catch-up at the Premier League DartsCredit: GettyThe World No1 came out on top at the Premier League Darts Night 15 in Leeds on ThursdayCredit: AlamyBefore beating Van Gerwen in a deciding leg Humphries defeated Littler 6-1 in the semi-final.After his win at the First Direct Arena Humphries shut down any notion of animosity between himself and the 17-year-old.He said: “I love him to be honest, I think Luke is fantastic,” Humphries said. “I get on really well with him. “A lot of media outlets paint a different picture, me and Luke Litter are fanatic friends. We get along really well.”READ MORE IN DARTSHumphries changed his walk-on song in honour of his club Leeds United with Kaiser Chiefs’ ‘I Predict A Riot’ anthem as the Championship team are in the run for promotion.With a home crowd behind him, Humphries recorded his fourth nightly win of the season and could become the first player in the competition’s history to win five in a single year.Littler is also on track to break that record but Humphries confirmed there was no rivalry between the pair and they would take time out of their preparations for the night to discuss their week on stage.Humphries continued: “Every time we walk in this arena we always have a little thing together.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We get up on the stage and have a practice, have a chat for 20 minutes or whatever, have a little talk about what’s gone on in the week and that’s our thing. “Everyone can paint the picture of ‘we’re rivals’, nah. We are rivals, we want to beat each other, but you will never get the negativity between us both because we get on really well and that’s it.Watch Michael van Gerwen’s reaction after spotting Luke Littler desperately revving up crowd live on Sky Sports“He respects me and I respect him as an unbelievable talent up there, but the way he has dealt with himself this year has been absolutely amazing. “His family should be very proud to be honest, because he has shown a lot of grit, a lot of determination and shown a lot of people that he deserves to be here.”My dream would be to play him in the final because whoever won out of us two, I would be happy for him and if I won I am sure he would be happy for me.”Humphries and Littler’s had already secured play-off spots with Van Gerwen now joining them following his run to the final in Leeds.The final place is to be decided in the last week of the regular season and it is between Nathan Aspinall and Michael Smith. More

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      Erik ten Hag convinced he will still be in job next season as under-fire Man Utd boss shares two-word reason

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      ERIK TEN HAG believes “common sense” will keep him in a job beyond this season.The under-pressure Manchester United boss is facing the same scenario as his fellow Dutchman Louis van Gaal where he could win the FA Cup at the end of the season and still get the boot due to his league campaign.Erik ten Hag is confident of keeping his Man Utd job this summerCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe is yet to make a decision on the Dutchman’s futureCredit: PABut Ten Hag believes that new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will understand how injuries have impacted his season and that will be enough to keep him at Old Trafford next season.Ten Hag said: “I think they have common sense, they seen when you have 32 different backlines, when you lose eight centre backs, when we don’t have a left full back they know that will have a negative impact on results.“But we are still fighting and we have a huge FA Cup final, we are still there, it can be a highlight of the season but we know why we are underperforming, I am a realistic person, I see this, I analyse and no team will perform with these injuries.”While Ten Hag is hopeful common sense will prevail there has still been no public word of support for the beleaguered boss, who looks set to be the fifth permanent manager in 11 years to lose his job at United.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAsked why Ratcliffe has not come out in support, Ten Hag said it was a question for the owners.He said: “This question you have to make to the owners, not to me.“I don’t care if they do or they don’t, I’m working on improving and developing my team, that is my job here.”United face Arsenal on Sunday with real fears they could get a drubbing following Monday’s 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTen Hag is hopeful of having Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay back fit.Long term absentee Lisandro Martinez has also been pushing to play on Sunday but Ten Hag believes he is not quite ready.Roy Keane says he’d rather play a reserve or youth team player over Casemiro after Man Utd star’s shocker against PalaceHe said: “He is desperate to play, he misses it so much and the team misses him.“But he has had three injuries across the season and now he is almost there.“I will never gamble with a player, never. It’s about them, their futures.”Pundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?
      Michael Owen – He has to go
      “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
      Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
      “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Darwin Nunez’s agent Jorge Mendes ‘wants star to QUIT Liverpool and leaks asking price with Barcelona keen on transfer’

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      DARWIN NUNEZ’S agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly leaked Liverpool’s asking price as he pushes for a move to Barcelona.SunSport exclusively revealed last week that the Catalans are eyeing a shock move for Nunez to replace Robert Lewandowski.Darwin Nunez has struggled to take his chances this seasonCredit: PRESS ASSOCIATIONAnd the Uruguayan fuelled speculation when he deleted all Liverpool-related posts from his Instagram.He was then spotted in Barcelona on a day off from training this week.And, according to reports in Spain, Nunez’s agent Jorge Mendes is now pushing for a deal to happen.Mas Que Pelotas (via Sport) say that super agent Mendes hopes Barca would get the best out of the misfiring frontman.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd it is claimed he has even told the Spanish giants that Liverpool will accept an offer of £73million.And cash-strapped Barca believe they could afford that fee is they manage to offload their big earners in the summer.Barca’s salary cap has been slashed to just over £174million by LaLiga, meaning they will have to offload higher-paid to press on with a planned rebuild.With wages that will rocket to £27m next season, Lewandowski is the biggest earner of all — and almost certain to be sacrificed.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNunez is among the best paid at Liverpool but he is on about a quarter of the Polish forward’s money, which puts him well within Barcelona’s range.The Uruguay hitman is the Reds’ record buy, costing £85m from Benfica two years ago, with a contract running to 2028.Ex-Liverpool star reveals ‘horrendous’ Rafa Benitez cost him £200k with ‘absolute disgrace’ Champions League final callBut Anfield top brass are aware of handing incoming boss Arne Slot a decent summer kitty.Nunez has made 95 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 33 goals and registering 17 assists.But he has struggled this season, scoring only 11 goals in 34 Premier League appearances.The striker has lacked a clinical edge, with no player in Europe’s top five leagues missing more big chances.Slot snubbed Spurs, hates defending and has a PASS named after himBy Dan King
      LIVERPOOL managerial target Arne Slot was a good enough player to have a type of pass named after him.
      But it is as a manager that the Feyenoord head coach is really making his mark.
      Like another bald Dutchman, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Slot earned his stripes bossing smaller sides before being given a chance at one of the Netherlands’ big three.
      But the question Liverpool are pondering is whether Slot would make a better fist of running one of the biggest clubs in the world than Ten Hag so far has at Old Trafford.
      Slot, 45, was certainly easier on the eye as a player than centre back Ten Hag.
      “The Arne Slot Ball” was something he perfected as a silky No 10 – a back-to-goal, first-time, 180-degree spin and flick behind the defensive line for a winger to run on to deep in the opposition half.
      Click here to read all about the incoming Liverpool boss. More

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      Man Utd outcast Jadon Sancho is ‘sticking his middle finger up at one or two people at the club’ says Gary Lineker

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      GARY LINEKER joked Jadon Sancho may be sticking his middle finger up at certain individuals at Manchester United after reaching the Champions League final.The winger has featured in every game of the knock-out round for Borussia Dortmund on their route to Wembley.Gary Lineker claimed Jadon Sancho may be sticking his middle finger up at one or two people at Man UtdCredit: YouTube @The Rest Is FootballJadon Sancho has helped Borussia Dortmund reach the Champions League finalCredit: GettySancho impressed in the first leg of the semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain and put in a battling display in Paris as Dortmund won 2-0 on aggregate.The England star is now set to feature in the Champions League final – months after being frozen out at Old Trafford by Erik ten Hag.Lineker remarked on his change of fortunes while hosting The Rest is Football podcast.He said: “He was at Dortmund, went to Man Utd with big fanfare. It didn’t happen for him because of all sorts of issues and problems.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”Now he’s back at Dortmund and he’s in a Champions League final. He might be sticking his middle finger up at one or two people at United.”Sancho’s success at Dortmund has also benefitted the Red Devils, who are set to pick up £3.4million from performance-related add-ons.And United could decide to fully cash in on Sancho with the 24-year-old reportedly unwilling to return to the club while Ten Hag remains manager.Sancho fell out with the Dutchman after a defeat at Arsenal in September when he took to social media claiming he was being made a scapegoat for the team’s failures.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea made two of the biggest transfers ever in January 2023SunSport understands Dortmund are ready to offer £35m to make his loan deal permanent this summer.United are willing to accept a loss to sell Sancho could even try to pinch Donyell Malen off Dortmund in an exchange deal.Jadon Sancho belts out Adele as he leads Dortmund’s Champions League dressing room celebrations More