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      Eric Bailly’s Marseille transfer ‘OVER’ with on-loan Man Utd defender not expected to play another game

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      MANCHESTER UNITED loanee Eric Bailly is expected to return to Old Trafford at the end of the season, reports suggest.The 28-year-old joined Marseille on a season-long loan in August after falling out of favour with Erik ten Hag.
      Bailly is expected to leave Marseille at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      His current contract includes an £8.4million obligation to buy clause, which will be triggered if he makes 19 Ligue 1 appearances and Marseille qualify for the Champions League.
      However, according to French outlet La Provence, Bailly is not expected to meet that target.
      The defender has made just 11 league appearances for the Olympians so far this season.
      And he is not expected to play a part in the majority of the club’s nine remaining Ligue 1 games.
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      Instead, Leonardo Balerdi is the preferred presence in the heart of Igor Tudor’s defence.
      Bailly is now expected to return to Man Utd at the end of the season.
      However, Ten Hag currently has no plans for him ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
      The Ivory Coast international is one of several players set to leave Old Trafford this summer.
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      The likes of Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams, Alex Telles and Anthony Martial are also expected to move on.
      Dean Henderson and Scott McTominay could also depart, while Anthony Elanga and Facundo Pellistri are pencilled in for a loan. More

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      Frank Lampard explains decision to DROP N’Golo Kante from squad in second managerial debut for Chelsea vs Wolves

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      FRANK LAMPARD has revealed why N’Golo Kante was dropped from Chelsea’s team to face Wolves. Kante had a starring role as Chelsea drew 0-0 with Liverpool in midweek.
      Frank Lampard has caused a stir with his first Chelsea line upCredit: AFP
      N’Golo Kante was dropped for the game against WolvesCredit: Rex
      But Lampard, who is back at Chelsea as caretaker manager, opted not to play Kante for the Blues visit to Wolves.
      On the decision, Lampard said the injury-prone Frenchman was being “rested”.
      He explained: “We have to protect a couple of the players in the squad.”
      Kante missed the majority of the season with a hamstring injury before returning last week against Aston Villa.
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      It means now-axed boss Graham Potter did not have the chance to utilise arguably his best ball-winner throughout his tenure.
      Mason Mount had been expected to play a role in Lampard’s first game after returning from his own injury issues.
      However, an aggravation in training on Friday meant he was unable to even make the bench for the trip to Wolves.
      On Mount, Lampard said: “Mason has always been a fantastic player for me.
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      “I know he’s had a few injury problems so it’ll be important for me to speak to him about that and find out where he’s at.
      “It’s an absolute pleasure to watch him, and other players like Reece James, Tammy Abraham and [Fikayo] Tomori to go on and be huge players here or elsewhere.
      “But I know what I get from Mason. I just want to see him perform on the pitch.
      “We have a good relationship. We talk a lot. He’s been a huge player for Chelsea.”
      The Blues’ next game following this will be a Champions League clash against current holders Real Madrid.
      You can keep up to date with the Wolves and Chelsea clash via SunSport’s live blog here. More

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      Paul Scholes claims Harry Kane will NOT join Man Utd as he predicts huge blow for Erik ten Hag’s transfer plans

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paul Scholes believes Harry Kane will choose to stay at Tottenham this summer despite interest from the Red Devils.Kane, 29, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks.
      Harry Kane has been linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: AFP
      Scholes does not believe Kane would be the right fit for the Red DevilsCredit: Getty
      He emerged as one of Erik ten Hag’s top transfer targets at the beginning of March, shortly after becoming Tottenham’s all-time leading goalscorer.
      But according to Scholes, the England skipper would not be the best fit for Man Utd.
      When speaking to BT Sport, the 48-year-old said: “I think goals are a problem, [United are] a long way behind City and Arsenal at the top of the table goals wise.
      “I think Harry is very happy where he is. If he was going to move it would have been to Man City a couple of years ago. 
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      “He would be fantastic, 25 goals guaranteed, but it’s very difficult for him to move at 30 years of age.
      “It’s a risk as well for Man Utd, if you put all your eggs in that Harry Kane basket and all of a sudden Daniel Levy is messing you about, you might end up with no one.
      “If you get him early, brilliant, but I just think he’s very happy at Tottenham doing what he’s doing.”
      Man Utd have expressed an interest in signing several young strikers since January.
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      Victor Osimhen remains a top target, but Napoli are demanding a Premier League record fee of £115-130million.
      United are also keen on the prospect of signing Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos.
      However, the Portugal international is also expected to cost more than £100m. More

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      Man Utd transfer target Osimhen reveals he had face reconstructed after horror injury and had special mask designed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Victor Osimhen has revealed he underwent facial reconstruction surgery and had a mask specially designed for him after suffering a horror injury. The Napoli striker is enjoying a fine season in Serie A, with the team on the verge of winning the title and they are into the Champions League quarter-finals.
      Victor Osimhen had to have his face reconstructed after a horror injuryCredit: Rex
      Osimhen has donned a face mask throughtou this season after he clattered into Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar last term.
      Opening up on his issue, Osimhen told L’Equipe: “With Skriniar it was like receiving a blow to the face.
      “Ten minutes later, I got up and was taken to the hospital.
      “The doctor asked me how I could continue standing. I didn’t want to have surgery, but they had to reconstruct my face.
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      “They passed through my mouth, it was very complicated and for two months I had a part of my head as if asleep.
      “Little by little, and thanks to the doctors, everything returned to normal. 
      “They invented a mask for me and the side that protects my wound is very hard. I’m not afraid anymore”.
      Dr Gianpaolo Tartaro, who worked on player, previously said: “The orbital bone stopped just in time because Osimhen could even have lost his sight.
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      “That bone could indeed have caused other problems, but fortunately some factors helped us and the eye was able to go back into its socket.”
      Osimhen has been linked with a move to United this summer.
      Manager Erik ten Hag views signing a striker as a priority with him and Tottenham’s Harry Kane the top choices.
      However, both are expected to have £100million-plus price tags slapped on them. More

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      Tottenham and Brighton managers both SENT OFF for huge touchline bust-up having started rowing before kick-off

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      TOTTENHAM boss Cristian Stellini and Brighton gaffer Roberto De Zerbi were BOTH sent off after a huge touchline bust up.The pair originally exchanged words before the game, but the two benches were at it again the as tempers flared during the match.
      Cristian Stellini and Roberto De Zerbi were both sent off after a blazing touchline row between the Tottenham and Brighton benchesCredit: Rex
      Referee Stuart Attwell gave both bosses their marching ordersCredit: Reuters
      Stellini and De Zerbi were sent off as the Tottenham and Brighton dugouts clashed, despite the Spurs boss seemingly not involved in the meleeCredit: Rex
      Robert De Zerbi and Cristian Stellini seemed to exchange words before kick-offCredit: Twitter / @SkySportsPL
      The game was momentarily delayed as Stuart Attwell had a problem with his technical kitCredit: Premier League
      In a dramatic start, kick-off for the game was momentarily delayed as the referee appeared to deal with a technical problem.
      Ref Stuart Attwell appeared to have issues with his microphone ahead of kick-off.
      The two opposing managers also seemed to row on the touchline before the match had even started.
      Brighton boss De Zerbi was seen pointing a finger at Stellini as they shook hands ahead of the game.
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      They were then back at it as Lewis Dunk netted an equaliser after Son Heung-min had initially put the hosts in front.
      Sky Sports claim De Zerbi celebrated in front of the Spurs bench when the Seagulls scored.
      Tempers then flared in the second-half, with both managers sent off by ref Attwell following a touchline melee between the two dugouts.
      The pair appeared to exchange words in the tunnel as they made their way off the pitch.
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      According to football.london, it was Spurs fitness coach Stefano Bruno and members of the Brighton dugout that clashed in the second-half.
      But it was Stellini and De Zerbi who were sent off by the referee.
      It came after Tottenham gaffer Stellini had talked up his fellow Italian in the build up to the clash.
      Speaking on De Zerbi’s Brighton, he said: “They [Brighton] are well prepared when you start to press them, they find a way to overcome your pressure.
      “They are well positioned, they plan a match in the right way, they have many solutions also and they adapt themselves when you change something because they came from a good job that [Graham] Potter did with them.
      “I think De Zerbi found a good solution to play with his style because that team came with Potter and they know themselves very well.”
      Harry Kane netted a precious winner for Spurs as the hosts edged out high-flying Brighton 2-1. More

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      Man Utd player ratings: Bruno Fernandes dictates game against Everton in new position but Antony is too wasteful

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      MANCHESTER UNITED beat Everton 2-0 through goals from Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial to strengthen their grip on a top four spot.Here is how SunSport rated the United players.
      Bruno Fernandes put in a stellar performanceCredit: Getty
      Antony had chances to score and he didn’t take them.Credit: AFP
      DAVID DE GEA: 6
      His distribution has come into question but no complaints in this game. His long ball passes were particularly good with a brilliant ball to Antony. Wasn’t called upon to produce any trademark reaction stops with Everton awful up front.
      AARON WAN-BISSAKA: 7
      Missed a golden opportunity to get only his third United career goal when he put the ball wide of an open goal after latching on to Antony’s shot that rebounded off the post. That apart, a good attacking performance down that right flank.
      HARRY MAGUIRE: 8
      A surprise choice ahead of Raphael Varane for his first league start since February 12. The captain has done well to keep working hard and ignoring all the criticism and put in a strong display.
      LISANDRO MARTINEZ: 7
      Has become a real fans favourite in his first season at Old Trafford with his tenacious displays. He was at full tilt again to deny Everton a breakthrough.
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      TYRELL MALACIA: 7
      Back in at left-back with Luke Shaw out injured. Like Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot it is a real positive for Erik Ten Hag to have two players at such a good level in this position.
      SCOTT MCTOMINAY: 8
      Boosted by his four goals for Scotland in the international break he now has his first in the league for United since December 30th 2021. Coincidentally that was also against Sean Dyche in a 3-1 win over Burnley.
      BRUNO FERNANDES: 9
      Playing in a deeper role, he dictated play with his searching deliveries. Always available to give and receive the ball. He was everywhere the action was.
      ANTONY: 6
      Could have had a first-half hat-trick as he hit the woodwork and forced two great saves from Jordan Pickford. He does not convert enough of the opportunities he has. Subbed for the third game running.
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      MARCEL SABITZER: 7
      Used once again in a No10 role as he was for the first time against Brentford. Looks like it is working with Marcus Rashford roaming freely as the No9. Certainly a better option than having Wout Weghorst in either position.
      JADON SANCHO: 7
      This was better from Sancho who provided the assist for McTominay’s goal. Still, Ten Hag needs more… and on a more consistent basis.
      MARCUS RASHFORD: 7
      A threat throughout the game and should really have added to his 28 goals for the season with the chances he had. Was alert to seize on a Seamus Coleman mistake to set up Martial for his goal. But the sight of him limping off before the end will be a concern.
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      ANTHONY MARTIAL: 7
      With United creating and wasting plenty of chances, fit-again Martial was brought into the action on 60 minutes and delivered with his first goal since February 1. (Antony, 60).
      FRED: 6
      Brought on in an attacking midfield role with United 2-0 up and tested Pickford in injury time. (Sabitzer, 76).
      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN: 6
      Back for the first time since the end of January when he suffered an ankle injury. Received an emotional welcome from a packed Old Trafford and will be vital again in the run in. (Sancho, 76).
      WOUT WEGHORST: 5
      On for Marcus Rashford who limped off. Ten Hag swears by Weghorst but even has decided he needs to be a sub only now. (Rashford, 81).
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      Leicester set to appoint Jesse Marsch as new manager after positive talks as he closes in on swift return to dugout

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      LEICESTER are expected to appoint Jesse Marsch as their new manager within the next 24 hours, according to reports.On Friday, SunSport revealed Marsch had emerged as the shock favourite for the job.
      Jesse Marsch is set to become Leicester bossCredit: Getty
      And according to The Telegraph, he is now on the verge of returning to management.
      The American held positive talks with Leicester chiefs on Thursday and he is expected to agree terms for a contract within the next 24 hours.
      Marsch is set to replace Brendan Rodgers, who was sacked last Sunday following Leicester’s 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.
      He will be faced with the huge task of guiding the Foxes out of the relegation zone and to safety before the end of the Premier League campaign.
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      Martin O’Neill and Dean Smith were also considered for the job, but Leicester chiefs have opted for Marsch following his success in saving Leeds from the dreaded drop last season.
      After replacing Marcelo Bielsa in February 2022, Marsch spent one year at Elland Road before losing his job earlier this season.
      Should he be named Leicester manager, the 49-year-old will return to Yorkshire before the end of the month.
      The Foxes are set to face Leeds at Elland Road on April 25.
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      It will be Marsch’s third game in charge.
      Leicester currently sit 19th in the Premier League table, two points from safety.
      They face Bournemouth in a huge relegation clash on Saturday. More

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      Classy Marcus Rashford makes young Man Utd fan’s day as he hands him his shirt while coming off injured against Everton

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      MARCUS RASHFORD classily handed a young Manchester United fan his shirt as he hobbled off against Everton. The forward had enjoyed a energetic day in front of goal before pulling up holding his groin not long from full-time
      One young fan looked on top of the world as he held Rashford’s shirt
      This worrying image threatened to blight an otherwise great day for Man Utd fansCredit: Rex
      Despite the 25-year-old appearing in discomfort as he slowly departed, he still found time for one lovely gesture.
      TV cameras picked up a young United fan proudly holding Rashford’s shirt aloft after the star player had been subbed off.
      The England international had made the effort to hand the youngster his shirt before limping down the tunnel.
      Rashford could later be seen without his shirt as he headed back to the dressing room.
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      United fans will be praying his issue is not too serious with the star still enjoying an extraordinary purple patch.
      Rashford has 15 Premier League goals this campaign and 28 in all competitions.
      With the exception of United transfer target Victor Osimhen, Rashford has the most goals of any player in Europe since the end of the World Cup.
      He would have been disappointed to not add to his numbers with Jordan Pickford making a big first-half save to deny his Three Lions colleague.
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      Goals from Scott McTominay and substitute Anthony Martial were enough to give United a 2-0 win against the Toffees.
      The win has given the Red Devils a jump on top four rivals Newcastle and Tottenham who will be looking to respond. More