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      Man Utd bidder Thomas Zilliacus has NOT pulled out of race to buy club but refuses to lodge a third offer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED bidder Thomas Zilliacus has confirmed he is still keen to buy the club from the Glazers.That is after Zilliacus lashed out on social media describing the ongoing takeover saga as a “farce” and accusing United’s unpopular owners of disrespecting the club.
      Thomas Zilliacus insists he is still interested in buying Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Zilliacus is adamant he will not be dragged into a third-round bidding war for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      However, the Finnish businessman set the record straight by insisting he still wants to win ownership of the Red Devils and his undisclosed second bid still stands.
      But the entrepreneur insists he will not be dragged into a third-round bidding war because he thinks that’s “highly unprofessional”.
      Zilliacus told the BBC: “My earlier offer still stands and I am willing to pay a premium above what I offered.
      “I’m not going to be participating in a third round because I find it highly unprofessional.
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      “I see no reason whatsoever why a third round is basically starting the whole thing from scratch.
      “It seems odd to me that, if there is a genuine will to sell and you have three serious bidders, why you don’t sit down with the bidders, discuss and negotiate and hopefully come to a number that everyone can agree.”
      Zilliacus criticised the Glazers once more as he questioned their will to reinforce the team next season.
      The 69-year-old also warned there is a high possibility the American owners’ handling of the situation will have a “negative impact” on the club.
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      Zilliacus added: “I can’t see the Glazers spending a lot of money on new players. If they have decided to sell the club, why would they do that?
      “The potential to have a negative impact on the club is big and is growing every day when there is no decision on this.”
      This comes after bidders were informed they have until the end of the month to submit revised offers.
      The Glazers are holding out for a staggering £6billion but so far the highest offers, from Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim Bin Al Thani, have only reached £5bn. More

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      Chelsea interview little-known Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim for manager’s job as five-man shortlist is revealed

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      CHELSEA have interviewed Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim in their search for a new manager.The Blues are conducting an “exhaustive” process to find Graham Potter’s long-term successor at Stamford Bridge.
      Ex-Portugal midfielder and current Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim has been interviewed by Todd Boehly about the permanent Chelsea jobCredit: EPA
      Chelsea co-owner Boehly has already interviewed at least two candidatesCredit: AP
      Ex-Barcelona and Spain chief Luis Enrique has also discussed the job with BoehlyCredit: Getty
      Co-owner Todd Boehly has also spoken to former Spain boss Luis Enrique while Julien Nagelsmann and Marco Silva are also being considered.
      Frank Lampard, the interim manager until the end of the season, is also trying to impress and has not ruled out the chance of getting the job on a full-time basis for a second time.
      And talks have now been held with Amorim, 38, over taking the post.
      The Portuguese led Sporting to their first title in 19 years when they finished top in 2021 and has won three Portuguese League Cups, two with Sporting and one with former club Braga.
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      Amorim’s side may be sitting fourth in the Portuguese top flight, 14 points off leaders Benfica, but Sporting did recently knock Premier League leaders Arsenal out of the Europa League.
      Sporting held the Gunners to a 2-2 draw in Lisbon before coming from behind to draw 1-1 at The Emirates, where they won on penalties.
      Meanwhile, Lampard has revealed that Kalidou Koulibaly is out of their crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg with Real Madrid.
      The defender limped off early in the second half in Wednesday’s 2-0 loss at the Bernabeu, having suffered a hamstring injury which will now keep him out for a few weeks.
      Most read in FootballLowdown on fast-rising AmorimLISBON-BORN Ruben Amorim is already in his fourth boss job – aged just 38

      The ex-Portugal midfielder won all his 14 caps whilst with Benfica and quit playing in 2016.
      Here’s more on his background:

      Played for Belenenses, 2003-08.
      Then spent nine years with Benfica, winning the top-flight title three times.
      Was on loan at Braga in 2012-13 and Qatari club Al-Wakrah in 2015-16.
      After retiring as a player he’s managed four home-country teams.
      First, he impressed at third-tier side Casa Bria in 2018-19.
      Bossed Braga B and then Braga’s first team, guiding them to Portuguese League Cup glory in 2019-20.
      Won the top-flight crown in his first season at Sporting, 2020-21.
      Has won the League Cup in both his campaigns with Sporting, Sporting Lisbon.

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      Lampard said: “He is a very good, very experienced player.
      “Albeit people talk about our [big] squad, but we haven’t got lots of cover at certain times and the Champions League squad is different to the Premier League squad.
      “It is a disappointment for him and us but an opportunity and we carry on without him and hopefully he gets fit as quick as he can.”
      Chelsea’s hunt for a new permanent manager follows Potter’s sacking at the start of April.
      The ex-Brighton chief only lasted seven months of his five-year contract.
      He won just seven of his 22 Prem games in charge of the Blues.
      Interim chief Frank Lampard is preparing for Saturday’s home clash with BrightonCredit: Getty More

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      Man City vs Leicester LIVE: Premier League latest as Guardiola’s side look to close gap on leaders Arsenal – updates

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      MANCHESTER CITY are currently six points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with a game in hand – and they will be looking to close the gap as they take on the Foxes.Pep Guardiola’s side take on a relegation-threatened Leicester, who are without a manager since Brendan Rodgers left by mutual consent at the start of the month.
      The Foxes are currently second-bottom in the table and are without a win in eight games in the league, with a monumental trip to the Etihad on the horizon.

      Date: Saturday, April 15
      Kick off: 5:30pm UK time
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier League
      Live stream: NOW
      Stadium: Etihad Stadium

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      Wolves vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League latest as Bees look to rejuvenate European dream at Molineux – updates

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      BRENTFORD are without a win in four Premier League games – and a trip to in-form Wolves doesn’t make it any easier.The Wanderers beat Chelsea 1-0 on Frank Lampard’s return last weekend.
      While Brentford’s European football hopes took a hit after a home defeat to third-place Newcastle.

      Date: Saturday, April 15
      Kick off: 3pm UK time
      TV channel and live stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackout.
      Stadium: Molineux

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      Tottenham vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League latest as Spurs look target top four spot against Cherries – latest

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      TOTTENHAM host a Bournemouth side who have climbed out of the Premier League bottom three in recent weeks.Spurs scrapped past Brighton last week to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
      The Cherries have given their survival chances a huge boost after beating Leicester last weekend.

      Date: Saturday, April 15
      Kick off: 3pm UK time
      TV channel and live stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackout.
      Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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      Southampton vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League latest as high-flying Eagles travel to struggling Saints – latest

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      CRYSTAL PALACE have been in terrific form since Roy Hodgson’s return to Selhurst Park.The former England manager has two wins in two since he replaced Patrick Vieira.
      Southampton are currently at the foot of the Premier League table are will be hoping to start their revival mission on Saturday.

      Date: Saturday, April 15
      Kick off: 3pm UK time
      TV channel and live stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackout.
      Stadium: St Mary’s Stadium

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      Everton vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League latest as Toffees host out-of-form Cottagers in HUGE clash at Goodison – latest

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      EVERTON will be hoping to pounce on Fulham’s poor run of form as the Cottagers travel to Merseyside.Marco Silva will return to Goodison with his side without a win in four in the Premier League.
      While Sean Dyche has managed to steer the Toffees away from the bottom three since he arrived at the end of January.

      Date: Saturday, April 15
      Kick off: 3pm UK time
      TV channel and live stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackout.
      Stadium: Goodison Park

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      Aston Villa vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League latest as Magpies look to cement top-4 spot – stream, TV

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      NEWCASTLE and Aston Villa have been two of the most in-form teams in the Premier League in recent weeks, if not months.Unai Emery’s side continued their unbelievable run of form since the Spaniard replaced Steven Gerrard in October with a win against Nottingham Forest last Saturday.
      Newcastle took their winning run to five games after victory against a tough Brentford side at the Gtech Community Stadium last weekend.

      Date: Saturday, April 15
      Kick off: 12:30pm UK time
      TV channel: BT Sport 1
      Live stream: BT Sport App
      Stadium: Villa Park

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