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      Erik ten Hag offers surprise answer when asked if Wout Weghorst will stay at Man Utd in summer transfer window

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      ERIK TEN HAG has hinted that Wout Weghorst could STAY at Manchester United beyond his loan deal.The Dutch striker joined the club until the end of the season from Burnley in January following the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Erik ten Hag has hinted that Wout Weghorst could stay at Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      Weghorst, 30, has struggled to be a regular threat in front of goal, scoring only twice in 16 appearances in all competitions.
      However, Ten Hag has insisted that he is happy with the player and the impact he has had on the team.
      Weghorst has often been used in a deeper role, which led to fans comparing him to lanky former star Marouane Fellaini.
      The striker’s contract at Old Trafford expires at the end of the season when he would be expected to return to Burnley.

      However, Ten Hag has suggested that he may want to keep him around.
      When asked if Weghorst was potentially part of his long-term plans, the Red Devils boss said: “Of course.
      “I think he is doing a lot of elements of football really well.
      “Wout is doing a really good job for us.”
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      The Red Devils have been linked with some of Europe’s top strikers as they seek a replacement for Ronaldo.
      Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen are the top of their wishlist but cost upwards of £80million each. More

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      Erling Haaland signs new £20m mega deal… but it’s not for Man City

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      ERLING HAALAND has signed an eye-watering new £20million contract.But it is NOT with Manchester City.
      Erling Haaland has signed a mega contract with NikeCredit: The Mega Agency
      He is now tied down for at least a decade and likely the rest of his careerCredit: The Mega Agency
      The Norwegian was motivated to be the ‘new face of No9’Credit: The Mega Agency
      Instead the Norwegian goal machine agreed new terms with boot supplier Nike.
      Reports last month suggested he was close to signing the deal.
      And now he has put pen to paper on the fresh terms worth a staggering £20m in reportedly the biggest sponsorship deal in football.
      It is understood the contract lasts more than a decade and was signed so Haaland could emulate his hero Ronaldo as the “new face of No9”.
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      The City superstar, 22, first joined Nike aged just 14 but his latest contract expired in January 2022.
      That led to him wearing various boots including Puma Ultras for his City unveiling and adidas X Speedportals in the Community Shield.
      But he returned to his tried and tested Nike Mercurial Vapors for his Premier League debut as the bidding war between the three companies waged on.
      Now, though, it is all settled with a “career-long” contract as a key figure for the American brand.
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      Nike have Kylian Mbappe, Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane, Kevin De Bruyne and Cristiano Ronaldo on their existing list of stars.
      They also sponsor some of the best women in world football with Alexia Putellas, Ada Hegerberg, Leah Williamson, Megan Rapinoe and Sam Kerr on the books.
      A Nike statement said: “His record-breaking scoring has put a stamp on the future of the game, and makes him the heir to No 9 — the next-generation striker.”
      Haaland has continued to bang in the goals with terrifying frequency since arriving at the Etihad for £51.4m last summer.
      He has 42 goals in just 37 games under Pep Guardiola and shows no sign of slowing down.
      The soon-to-be Golden Boot winner could break the Premier League goal record for a single season by netting seven more times to surpass Andrew Cole and Alan Shearer’s tally of 34.
      Haaland has been with Nike since he was 14Credit: AP:Associated Press
      He wore adidas boots for pre-seasonCredit: AP
      Haaland was back in Nike boots come the beginning of the Premier League campaignCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Brendan Rodgers is ‘the one’ for Chelsea, he’d be a much better fit than Nagelsmann says Premier League legend

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      ARSENAL legend Paul Merson believes Brendan Rodgers is the perfect man to take over at Chelsea.The Blues sacked Graham Potter on Sunday evening, just hours after Rodgers’ four-year stint at the King Power Stadium was brought to an end.
      Paul Merson believes Brendan Rodgers would be ideal for the Chelsea jobCredit: Reuters
      Julian Nagelsmann has also been linked with a move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      A host of names are being linked with the Chelsea job including ex-Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann, Spurs hero Mauricio Pochettino, and Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi.
      But Gunners icon Merson feels Rodgers – who won Leicester the first FA Cup in their history two years ago – is the ideal candidate.
      Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “I would like to see Brendan Rodgers in at Chelsea. Either Rodgers or Mauricio Pochettino, who would have to get off to a flyer at Stamford Bridge given his previous allegiances with Tottenham. If he lost his first two games, there would be mayhem.
      “I’m a big Brendan Rodgers fan. Unfortunately, things have gone horribly wrong at Leicester.
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      “In football it all comes down to timing, and let’s be honest, if Leicester were where Brighton are now, everyone would be calling for Rodgers to go to Chelsea.
      “Rodgers ticks every box; he plays on the front foot, he started his coaching career at Chelsea and knows the club.
      “But the timing of the Chelsea job coming up this time hasn’t worked in his favour, with him getting the sack at Leicester four hours before Potter was relieved of his duties.
      “Chelsea fans will question why they should turn to a manager who has just been sacked by Leicester, but if you look at the all-round picture, Rodgers is a good manager who has worked at top clubs like Liverpool and Celtic, won trophies at Leicester and put them on the brink of Champions League qualification. I just think Rodgers is the one.”
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      Merson also took aim at Potter following his dismal seven-month stint at Stamford Bridge.
      The former Brighton boss arrived at Chelsea with the club in sixth place following Thomas Tuchel’s departure.
      But since then they have dropped to 11th, despite shelling out another £300millon in the January transfer window.
      He added: “The writing was on the wall for Graham Potter after the defeat to Aston Villa. I’m a big fan of Potter, but even I lost patience with him on Saturday.
      “He had the best right wing-back in the world playing at right centre-back [Reece James]. People talk about footballing visions but, for me, when you open your eyes you should see common sense, and that means playing your best players in their best positions.
      “Playing Aston Villa at home, Chelsea have to go and take the game to them, but it was like Potter’s first game in charge and he had never seen them play before.
      “The sacking had to come; this is Chelsea. When Potter first got the job he said there were a lot of positives after a defeat. You may be able to say that at Brighton, but when Chelsea Football Club lose at home there are no positives.
      “After Chelsea lost to Aston Villa he was at it again, saying there were a lot of positives in the game. I’m afraid you just can’t say that as Chelsea manager.”
      Merson has tipped Rodgers to succeed Graham PotterCredit: Getty More

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      Jurgen Klopp jokes he’s the ‘last man standing’ after Potter and Rodgers sackings as he hints at pressure on his job

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      JURGEN KLOPP has joked that he is the “last man standing” following Graham Potter and Brendan Rodger’s axing.The Liverpool boss is under pressure at Anfield, with the club currently sitting in 8th place in the Premier League.
      Jurgen Klopp has hinted at being under pressure at LiverpoolCredit: PA
      Brendan Rodgers was axed from Leicester CityCredit: Reuters
      Graham Potter was then the 12th manager to be sacked this seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And in the cups, it has not gone much better for the Reds as they have been knocked out of all domestic and European tournaments.
      However, Klopp has remained in his post at Anfield.
      But this season, there have been more sackings in the Premier League than ever before.
      Potter’s exit from Chelsea meant that 12 different managers have been axed from their posts during the current campaign.
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      Klopp admitted that it had been a “strange week” as Antonio Conte and Bayern Munich’s Julian Nagelsmann were also sacked.
      He said: “What can I say? The elephant in the room is probably why I am still sitting here, in this crazy world! Last man standing!
      “I respect them a lot, I like them both.
      “Fantastic managers still, but things can go the wrong way.
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      “We all accept that in the football business.
      “It’s a strange week, Conte, Nagelsmann, and now these two.”
      Potter was axed after just seven months in charge and £330million spent in the January transfer window.
      However, ex-Brighton boss Potter has been unable to turn the club’s Chelsea’s fortunes around with the Blues sliding to 11th in the top-flight after their 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday.
      Bruno Saltor will take charge of the West Londoners until a permanent successor for Potter is appointed. More

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      Man Utd interested in ex-Celtic star Jeremie Frimpong with Bayer Leverkusen already making transfer replacement

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have expressed an interest in signing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports.The Red Devils are currently in the market for a new defender as Erik ten Hag looks to continue his rebuild.
      Man Utd are interested in signing FrimpongCredit: Getty
      And 22-year-old Frimpong has emerged as a top transfer target.
      According to football journalist Patrick Berger, the Red Devils are keen on the prospect of signing the Dutchman.
      And Bayer Leverkusen could give him the green light to leave in the summer as they have already signed his potential replacement.
      The Bundesliga side completed the signing of Brazilian full-back Arthur from America Mineiro on Monday.
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      Should Frimpong make the move to Old Trafford, he would be competing with Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka for a place in Ten Hag’s starting line-up.
      The Red Devils are expected to welcome several players in the summer transfer window.
      Ten Hag is understood to be prioritising a new striker with Tottenham star Harry Kane at the top of his transfer wishlist.
      Victor Osimhen and Goncalo Ramos have also emerged as potential targets, but both players are expected to cost over £100million.
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      In order to facilitate the overhaul of new players, the Red Devils will allow several players to leave at the end of the season.
      The likes of Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams, Alex Telles, Anthony Martial and Eric Bailly are all expected to be sold.
      Jadon Sancho, Dean Henderson and Scott McTominay could also depart. More

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      Sacked Chelsea boss Graham Potter has ALREADY turned down Leicester approach and will take break until end of the season

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      GRAHAM POTTER wants to take a break until the end of the season and has already turned down an approach from Leicester City.Potter, 47, was brutally sacked by Chelsea on Sunday after just 31 games in charge, just hours after the Foxes had axed Brendan Rodgers after dropping into the bottom three.
      Graham Potter is set to take a break until the end of the season and turned down LeicesterCredit: Reuters
      Leicester were keen to know whether Potter was keen on a swift return to the dugout to help them beat the drop.
      However, the former Brighton boss is expected to take some time out after a bruising spell at Stamford Bridge in order to recover before assessing his options in the summer.
      Potter, 47, had revealed the mental toll anonymous abuse had taken during his time at Chelsea, with trolls emailing the manager saying they wanted him and his family to die.
      Time away with family is now planned before a potential return to management next season.
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      A host of jobs could be available to the ex-Swansea City manager come the summer.
      With Tottenham in no rush to make a quick appointment following Antonio Conte’s exit, Potter is expected to be in the running for the job in North London this summer having been considered for the post before.
      Meanwhile, there will be openings at Crystal Palace, while the Leicester job could come up again in the summer should the Foxes opt for a short-term appointment after sacking Rodgers.
      Rafa Benitez is among the favourites to take over in the East Midlands until the end of the season with the objective to keep Leicester up.
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      Leicester will have long-term coaches Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell in the King Power dugout when Aston Villa arrive tomorrow night.
      The Foxes then face relegation rivals Bournemouth, Wolves and Leeds later in April.
      The majority of Potter’s coaching staff have been kept on by Chelsea, with assistant Billy Reid the only other member of staff to be dismissed by Todd Boehly over the weekend.
      Bruno Saltor will oversee the Blues’ home clash with Liverpool on Tuesday.
      Brendan Rodgers was dismissed as Leicester boss hours before Potter got the chopCredit: Reuters More

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      How Arsenal and Man City could be forced to play massive play-off to decide Premier League title

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      ARSENAL and Manchester City head into April with the race for the Premier League title set to come down to the final few games of the season.The Gunners retained their eight-point lead at the top of the table with a 4-1 win over Leeds, responding to Manchester City’s 4-1 thrashing of Liverpool earlier on Saturday.
      Manchester City and Arsenal could play a play-off game to decide the titleCredit: Getty
      However, Pep Guardiola’s men still have a game in hand and face Arsenal at the end of this month.
      Man City will feel they can chase down the Gunners – who have not claimed a league title in 19 years.
      And there is even the possibility of a play-off match deciding who becomes champions.
      Premier League rules dictate that the title is decided by points, then goal difference, and then goals scored.
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      And while Arsenal do have a buffer over Man City when it comes to their respective points tallies, they trail by two on goal difference and one on goals scored.
      If all of these are even come the end of the campaign, head-to-head matches will come into play, followed by away goals scored in head-to-head games.
      Therefore, a play-off will only be necessary if Arsenal score three goals in a win over Man City at the Etihad – and then still drop enough points to allow the defending champions to finish level on points.
      So it is an unlikely series of events, but it remains a possible scenario come May 28.
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      However, Arsenal do not look like losing several games between now and the end of the season.
      Mikel Arteta’s team have claimed seven league wins in a row since Man City beat them 3-1 at the Emirates in February.
      Over that same period, City’s only dropped points came immediately after the Arsenal victory when they were held to a 1-1 draw away at Nottingham Forest. More

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      How Chelsea could line up under John Terry if he replaces Graham Potter including Declan Rice transfer and Mount back

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      DECLAN RICE and Mason Mount could be reunited if John Terry takes over as Chelsea manager.Graham Potter was sacked on Sunday evening after a nightmare seven months in charge.
      Declan Rice and Mason Mount could be reunited at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      John Terry mentored Rice as a youngsterCredit: Instagram @johnterry.26

      The bookies made Julian Nagelsmann the early favourite to replace him at Stamford Bridge, weeks after leaving Bayern Munich.
      But SunSport revealed how Luis Enrique is the shock frontrunner.
      However, Terry revealed he could be tempted to make a return to coaching to take over.
      He told Stephen Hendry: “I’m done from a managerial point of view.
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      “The only job I’d come out of retirement for would be the Chelsea job, to be involved in some capacity in the first team.”
      But how would the Blues line up if their captain, leader, legend JT was the new manager?
      Kepa Arrizabalaga looks on course to remain as Chelsea’s No1 for the long term.
      However, Edouard Mendy helped the club win the Champions League so maybe a new manager may be willing to give him another go again.
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      Another option could see Chelsea try and sign Emi Martinez – the World Cup-winning Argentina goalkeeper who has thrived at Aston Villa.
      Reece James is the present and the future at right-back for Chelsea with Wesley Fofana at centre-back.
      Ben Chilwell seems to be the left-back – but could be sold to balance the books, giving Marc Cucurella the chance to prove himself.
      The other centre-back spot could go to Benoit Badiashile.
      But ex-England defender Terry may try and lure Ezri Konsa to Stamford Bridge after coaching him at Villa.
      In midfield, Terry will surely prioritise keeping Mount in the team.
      They both came through the Chelsea academy to win the Champions League.
      Mount’s contract enters the final 12 months this summer as Manchester United and Liverpool circle – but Terry will be desperate to get the best out of him.

      Terry confirmed he would be open to the Blues gigCredit: Rex
      And Mount could be joined by best pal Rice in midfield.
      Rice was released by Chelsea aged 14 before going to West Ham – now the Hammers skipper looks ready to leave.
      Arsenal are in pole position at the moment but JT mentored Rice when he was younger, even when the midfielder left Chelsea.
      Record-signing Enzo Fernandez is going nowhere after his £106million transfer so completes the midfield.
      However, other options for the midfield roles include another academy graduate in Conor Gallagher as well as Villa ace John McGinn – who scored in Potter’s final game on Saturday.
      In attack, Chelsea have an abundance of attackers but Noni Madueke and Raheem Sterling could be the first-choice wingers providing youth and experience with in-form Villa hitman Ollie Watkins a possible new transfer up front.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could come back in to the fold while Mykahilo Mudryk will be keen to justify his big price tag.
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      And a final option could be Romelu Lukaku.
      The Belgian is currently on loan at Inter Milan but the £97m man was on the books during his first spell when Terry was still captain and could be the solution.
      Ollie Watkins and John McGinn could both link up with Terry againCredit: Reuters
      Romelu Lukaku and Terry played together in the same Chelsea teamCredit: AFP More