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      I haven’t seen ANY quality from Mason Mount… it’s concerning, reveals former Man Utd star

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      A MANCHESTER UNITED legend has revealed his concern over Mason Mount and claimed he has not seen ANY quality from him.The 25-year-old joined the Red Devils last summer for £60m from Chelsea but endured a disappointing first season at Old Trafford.Mason Mount touched down in LA yesterday for Man Utd’s tourCredit: GettyLouis Saha says the pressure is on him as he’s not seen any quality for the starCredit: GettyHe suffered a calf strain in November that ruled him out for four months and his lack of form also ensured he missed out on the England squad for Euro 2024.Mount made just 20 appearances last term and scored once but he knows that the pressure is on him this term.New United signing Leny Yoro made a great first impression following his £52million arrival from Lille last week against Glasgow Rangers.The French defender, 18, is United’s second signing under Sir Jim Ratcliffe after Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee arrived from Bologna for £36.5m.READ MORE ON MAN UTDNow boss Erik ten Hag is looking to add another Netherlands international to his ranks as he plots a swoop for PSG star Xavi Simons – which could be bad news for Mount.However, ex-Red Devils striker Louis Saha, 45, thinks that could actually be a good thing as he claimed that he had not seen any quality from last summer’s big-money buy.Saha, who was speaking to Paddy Power, said: “I know that Mason Mount has the potential to make us all forget about this horrific season, but it may be healthy to have competition.“Xavi Simons has been playing at the highest level, scoring and assisting, which is something we missed last year.Most read in FootballOLYMPICS FREE BETS – SIGN UP OFFERS AND DEAL FOR PARIS 2024“Mason Mount was missing games through injury last year, but in some of the games he did play, he didn’t show quality or courage, and his performances were not good enough.”Away from the pitch, Mount cut ties with a stunning former McDonalds worker after they were spotted on dates recently.Man Utd star Mason Mount tipped for stunning career change after Alan Shearer describes him as ‘perfect’But on it, Saha believes that the spotlight will be firmly on the 36-capped England international Mount this term.He added: “He is under pressure – it’s totally normal given his quality and the price tag, and the stature that he has.“We’re expecting much more, and I hope he can find a solution – other than a few glimpses in pre-season, I haven’t seen any quality from him.“It’s concerning, and he has to accept that Manchester United need someone who creates way more chances for the forwards.“Last season, Bruno Fernandes was the only person doing that consistently, and that’s not what we need.”Mount is currently in America on tour with United and is set to face Arsenal on Sunday with the all-Premier League showdown taking place at LA’s SoFi Stadium.That will be followed by a friendly against Real Betis at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California on August 1.United finish the trip to America with a match against rivals Liverpool at the Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey began their pre-season with a 1-0 defeat at Rosenborg, after which the manager slammed his team’s performance.That was followed by a 2-0 victory over Rangers at Murrayfield on Saturday. More

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      West Ham to cut ties with biggest sponsor over role in alleged betting scam that could see Paqueta banned for life

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      WEST HAM are set to sever ties with their biggest sponsor Betway next year following their role in the alleged betting scam that could see Lucas Paqueta banned for life.The online gambling firm was the first company to sound the alarm about the volume of bets placed on Paqueta to be booked in West Ham games last season which led to the Brazilian star being charged with spot-fixing and the FA demanding a life ban from football.West Ham are set to sever ties with their biggest sponsor BetwayCredit: GettyThe online gambling firm was the first to highlight the volume of bets placed on Paqueta last seasonCredit: GettyWest Ham are furious with the FA, with SunSport revealing yesterday that they are considering mounting a legal challenge to prevent them hearing the case. The club are considering going to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Laussane to argue that the FA due not have the jurisdiction to give Paqueta a life ban.West Ham are also understood to be unhappy with Betway, particularly that they did not speak to them before reporting the suspicious bets to integrity investigators.Sources linked to the club insist that the decision to move on from Betway is not linked to the Paqueta case. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWest Ham will honour their existing £10 million-a-year shirt deal with Betway, which has one more season left to run.However, the club are already searching for new sponsors for the start of the 2025/26 season.West Ham were already considering other options for the 2026/27 campaign onwards due to a new government ban on front-of-shirt gambling advertising that kicks in that summer.But the Paqueta case may accelerate their plans to move on from Betway.Most read in FootballGambling firms will still be allowed to have sleeve sponsorship deals from 2026/27, but Betway are unlikely to be considered for that deal by West Ham.The FOUR games Paqueta has been charged forLUCAS PAQUETA has been charged by the FA over four specific games…FIRST INCIDENT – West Ham 0-2 Leicester, 60th minuteThe Brazilian was booked for lunging into Leicester’s Boubakary Soumare from behind.After initially playing the advantage, referee Jarred Gillett eventually pulled it back and brandished the yellow.SECOND INCIDENT – West Ham 1-1 Aston Villa, 70th minute Four months later against Aston Villa Paqueta slid into John McGinn inside the centre circle, completely missing the ball and instead catching his legs.THIRD INCIDENT – West Ham 3-1 Leeds, 65th minuteAt the end of the 2022-23 campaign against Leeds at the London Stadium Paqueta tripped Crysencio Summerville from behind.The foul prevented the visitors from breaking on the counter attack.FOURTH INCIDENT – Bournemouth 1-1 West Ham, 93rd minuteWith just a few minutes remaining on the opening day of the season, Paqueta jumped up for an aerial challenge but instead handled the ball.The referee, who was standing directly in front of him, was quick to brandish the yellow.Betway were the first to report the flurry of bets based on Paqueta to be booked last year.Their suspicions were raised by the fact that many of them came from new account holders living on Paqueta Island, off the coast Island off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.What is FFP? How Financial Fair Play is affecting Man Utd and Arsenal in January transfer windowPaqueta is accused of deliberately getting booked in four Prem games – against Leicester in 2022, plus Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth in 2023 – to make money for friends.Betway sources told SunSport that they are looking forward to working with West Ham next season, but would not comment on their commercial relationship. More

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      EFL owner admits he would never hire Man Utd legend Roy Keane as whole squad would leave within two weeks

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      PETERBOROUGH UNITED owner Darragh MacAnthony has admitted he would never hire Manchester United legend Roy Keane.Keane spent two-and-a-half years in charge at Sunderland after he retired from playing in 2006 and then spent 20 months at Ipswich Town before getting the sack in January 2011.Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony admitted he would not hire Roy KeaneCredit: GettyKeane had a short-lived managerial career at Sunderland and IpswichCredit: GettyDespite his brief managerial career, 52-year-old Keane achieved success with the Black Cats leading them to victory in the Championship securing their promotion to the Premier League.But since leaving Ipswich he has not held a management position although has been a part of the backroom staff at Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and the Republic of Ireland national team.Over the years the Irishman has spoken about returning to management one day.However, do not expect Peterborough to give Keane a job after chairman MacAnthony said he would worry about a culture clash between Keane and his players.READ MORE IN MAN UTDHe said on TalkSPORT: “I love listening to him on ITV, I love all of that, but no way. “I know he did phenomenally at Sunderland, he won promotion with them, they went on the run and won the league and got to the Premier League.”But I think we have to look at this – and it drives me mad sometimes – generations today have changed from footballers 10, 15, 20 years ago.”Sir Alex Ferguson’s son, Darren, is enjoying his fourth spell in the hot seat at the League One side.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMacAnthony continued: “I said to Darren, my manager, the other day, ‘Darren, you could’ve said X to a player 15 years ago and he’d have no problem with it, you’d have given a slap down and the player would come in the next day and train magnificently.'”You did that to one of these young generation players now, they are, I’m not going to use the word weak, but they are a little bit fickle, a little bit fragile. Roy Keane’s Biggest TV Rants “And the player won’t show up the next day, his agent will probably be ringing, the PFA will be on, they’ll be worried about his mental health, they’ll be worried about this, worried about that.”It’s very different now the way you deal with young people, the way I bring my children up is very different to how other people bring up their kids now. I’m trying to teach my children to have thicker skin.”I’m trying to teach my children basically like, ‘This is the real world you’re in here and it’s not so nice and not full of sunshine every day.’ And I just think footballers now are little bit different than 20 years ago.”Roy Keane would frighten the life out of every player under the age of 23, in my opinion, in a football team. “The average age of our team is 22, so they’d probably all stick in transfer requests after two weeks and he’d lose his rag with them.”MacAnthony does believe the former United captain who is considered one of the Premier League’s all-time great midfielders could return to management but at another club.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “I think there are certain horses for courses, I’m not saying Roy Keane can’t manage again.”I’m not sure about the money he earns in broadcasting, you get paid the same to be a manager, hence why he has little hope of probably managing again. A great pundit, great ex-player, I’m not sure he’s a magnificent manager.”Roy Keane’s managerial recordSunderland (August 2006 – December 2008)Win Percentage – 42%Ipswich (April 2009 – January 2011) Win Percentage – 34% More

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      Inside Man Utd’s marginal gains on pre-season tour with stars given special sleep and meal windows & told when to drink

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are going to extraordinary lengths to ensure they get their players’ best performances on their tour of the USA.Sir David Brailsford always emphasised the search for marginal gains in his successful time as the head of British cycling.New signing Leny Yoro touches down in CaliforniaCredit: GettyVictor Lindelof is facing increased competition this seasonCredit: GettyAmad Diallo will hope to continue his riseCredit: GettyChristian Eriksen looks in high spirits on the planeCredit: GettyCasemiro did not end the season wellCredit: GettyAs United new part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s right hand man, he is bringing that into Old Trafford – even if it is just to offset jet lag from a 12 hour flight from Manchester to Los Angeles.The team play their first game of the tour on Saturday against Arsenal and have been put on a strict regime to ensure the travel does not affect their performance at the SoFi Stadium, which will be a 70,000 sell-out.It includes:Each player being given a plan with designated sleep and meal windows.Bespoke meals have been designed by the performance chef and nutrition team.Players have been given a hydration plan to avoid any risk of dehydration and individually tailored compression garments to increase blood circulation.Training has been specifically scheduled to support players to shift their body clocks with considerations made around exposure to light at the right time of day.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSDuring his time in charge of British cycling, Brailsford made it clear how important it was to leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of being the best.Back in 2015 he said: “We were precise about food preparation. We brought our own mattresses and pillows so our athletes could sleep in the same posture every night. “We searched for small improvements everywhere and found countless opportunities. “Taken together, we felt they gave us a competitive advantage.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRatcliffe and Brailsford have already undergone a full review of how United is run which is leading to 250 redundancies at the club.They are making major improvements to the training ground, and work is also taking place on Old Trafford, including a new-look tunnel for the players to run out from at the corner of the Sir Bobby Charlton and Stretford End stands.Check out the stats for the £59m midfielder Man Utd have agreed personal terms withUnited are in a panic over their full-back situation with less than a month to go to the start of the new season.The club have flown out to Los Angeles without Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot and Tyrell Malacia.And while Aaron Wan-Bissaka is there, United are actively trying to sell him.Shaw and Dalot are having extended breaks after taking part in the Euros.However, there are concerns over Shaw’s long-term fitness.Antony needs a big pre-season to earn a first-team spotCredit: GettyRasmus Hojlund and Scott McTominay enjoy the flightCredit: GettyMason Mount needs to put his injury woes behind himCredit: GettyMan Utd pre-season tour squad in fullGoalkeepers: Tom Heaton, Demot Mee, Andre Onana, Radek Vitek.Defenders: Harry Amass, Rhys Bennett, Jonny Evans,Will Fish, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Sam Murray, Aaron Wan-Bissaka,Leny Yoro.Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Hannibal, Jack Fletcher, Sam Mather, Scott McTominay, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, James Scanlon.Forwards: Antony, Amad, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Ethan Wheatley.Reported injured: Tyrell MalaciaLeft out: Joshua Zirkzee, Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Pellistri and Luke Shaw.He played in the latter stages of the Euros for England but that was his first taste of football since February.Dalot was one of the club’s most consistent performers last season.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd as it stands, he will begin the season on the right with Shaw on the left.But there is no recognised back-up on either side with the club trying to sell Wan-Bissaka, who is in the final year of his contract.  More

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      Arsenal vs Bournemouth LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Gunners meet Premier League rivals in USA for pre-season clash

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      ARSENAL kick start their pre-season preparations with a friendly today against Premier League rivals Bournemouth in the USA.Mikel Arteta’s side returned to training this week ahead of flying across the pond on Sunday for their American tour, and the Cherries represent their first task.Kick-off time: 3.30am BSTSteam/TV: Arsenal.comArsenal XI: Hein, Timber, White, Heaven, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Salah, Nwaneri, Vieira, Nelson, NketiahBournemouth XI: Neto, Aarons, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez, Scott, Cook, Tavernier, Faivre, Anthony, SolankeGOAL BOURNEMOUTH!Semenyo equalises via a wicked deflection!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth71. The set piece comes to nothing.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 BournemouthCLOSE!71. Odegaard strikes from 30 yards from that free kick and Neto at full stretch dives across to tip it wide.Some effort. Corner to the Arsenal.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth70. Cook – who had a bit of a run-in with with Nketiah when he was on – sends Jesus flying with a tackle.It’s the latest in a few meaty challenges in this second period.The pair come together and Cook gives the Brazilian a slap as if to say ‘apologies, come on’. The referee shows him a yellow card.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth68. Another huge Bournemouth chance, another tremendous save from Hein!Jebbison receives a clever forward pass and his tidy flick forces Rekik to slip at the crucial time.Quattara is clean through and strikes from the edge of the box but Hein stays big and makes a big save!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth64. Dominic Solanke’s evening is over. He’s one of three Bournemouth changes.OFF: Faivre, Scott & SolankeON: Billing, Jebbison & ChristieCopy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth63. Mikel Arteta makes seven changes as we hit the hour-mark in California.Among them, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Jorginho come on.OFF: Partey, Timber, Nketiah, Vieira, Nelson, Heaven, Lewis-SkellyON: Jorginho, Zinchenko, Rekik, Sagoe JR, Kiwior, Jesus, TrossardCopy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth61. Great play from Quattara to get to the byline down the right and he clips a clever ball into the box.Vieira retreats to volley it clear away from the three Bournemouth men in the box.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth60. Bournemouth have stepped it up a bit here. Solanke receives a pass on the edge of the box and manages to evade two challenges before striking at goal. It flies a yard over, he’ll be disappointed with that.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth57. Good build-up from Bournemouth.It’s worked down the right and Quattara beats Lewis-Skelly in a race to retrieve it.He cuts inside and tries to bend a shot beyond Hein but the keeper claims comfortably.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth54. Odegaard’s attempted cross is deflected towards goal but Neto comes off his line to claim.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth53. Lunging tackle on halfway by Timber on Kerkez.It doesn’t look like he catches the Bournemouth man, who flies into the air but it was a bit wild.He picks up a yellow card.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth50. The referee stops the delivery coming in, having to speak to White a couple of times.As is maybe predictable, he blows for a free kick as the ball heads into the area.But Neto is absolutely raging at White, who challenged for the ball as it came into the area. He’s on the edge of his area pointing furiously in White’s direction who trudges back to halfway.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth49. Arsenal win a corner after Odegaard’s first involvement sees the Gunners almost in behind.Nelson heads over for the in-swinging delivery.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth47. Immediate chance to level for Bournemouth!Solanke brings the ball down on his chest really well on the edge of Arsenal’s box. He feeds Faivre on the right who is coming in on his left foot, looking to curl into the far corner.But it’s tame and straight at Hein. Solanke not happy not receiving the return pass.Copy linkCopiedHalf time subsMartin Odegaard replaces Salah for Arsenal and takes the captain armband.Bournemouth with a triple change:OFF: Tavernier, Anthony & AaronsON: Semenyo, Smith & QuattaraCopy linkCopiedBack underwayThe second half is underway as both sides go to their bench.News of those changes to come.Copy linkCopiedPlayers emergingThe Bournemouth players are out first for this second half.A quick couple of shuttle runs to get the legs moving for the second period.Arsenal follow a couple of minutes later – and it looks like Martin Odegaard will join the action.Copy linkCopiedReminderNo matter what plays out in this second period, we’ll finish the game with a penalty shoot-out!Copy linkCopiedGunners ahead at the breakA youthful Arsenal side lead Bournemouth by a goal to nil at the interval.The goal coming after 18 minutes, with more good play from Reiss Nelson down the left. He stood a cross up with his left foot to the back post where Fabio Vieira came in and volleyed expertly, low and hard into the bottom corner.Eddie Nketiah had another couple of opportunities for the captain for the night hasn’t really trouble Neto in the Bournemouth goal.Dominic Solanke came closest for the Cherries. He had a shot blocked just after the opening goal.But his best chance came after a high press and when receiving the ball inside the area, he sent Lewis-Skelly with a sublime turn before smashing at goal, only to see it smashing the bar and bouncing away.Hein in the Arsenal goal getting a slight touch to that in what turned out to be a stunning save.Chances at both ends though and played at a real pace.Copy linkCopiedHT: Arsenal 1-0 BournemouthThe referee brings the first half to a close in Los Angeles.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth45+1. Free kick to Bournemouth on the left, arounf 35 yards from goal.A final chance to load the box in this half as Cook’s delivery is headed clear by Timber.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth44. Solanke is adjudged to have fouled Lewis-Skelly from that delivery. One minute added.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth43. Great centre forward play from Solanke which almost brings the equaliser!He is on the shoulder and collects a ball over the top on the left side of the area.Solanke holds it up well and then slides in Kerkez making the underlapping run. His cross almost finds one of the three darting Bournemouth attackers in the middle but Timber is there to nod it behind for a corner.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth41. Cracking run from Timber, through the heart of the Bournemouth team.A glimpse of what to expect this season…He feeds Nketiah on the edge of the box, who works the ball onto his right foot and fires low and hard at goal which Neto collects down to his left.Copy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd make major change to pre-season tour after Kobbie Mainoo injury and Christian Eriksen complaints

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have tweaked their pre-season tour squad after Kobbie Mainoo suffered an ankle injury in America last year.United will be returning to the United States this summer to play a series ​of matches against top-tier opposition in preparation for the ​2024/25 season.Some major changes to the schedule have occurred after Kobbie Mainoo was left seriously injured during last summer’s pre-season tourCredit: GettyMason Mount has started in both of United’s first two pre-season tour gamesCredit: PAAs such, United have recognised the importance of giving players more rest by reducing the amount of travelling this summer.It was no secret that the Red Devils suffered from an unfathomable amount of key injuries last season.United are spending two fewer nights away and will play a total of six pre-season games, compared to eight last summer.This includes the Community Shield against Manchester City on August 10, as well as travelling 1,622 fewer air miles.READ MORE ON MAN UTDChristian Eriksen appeared to voice the frustration of many players during last year’s pre-season United States tour.The Denmark midfielder said: “There’s been a lot of games and too much travelling, to be honest.”United’s game in Houston, where they lost 2-0 to Real Madrid at the NRG Stadium, involved a 2,626-mile, whistle-stop round trip from their base in San Diego.Mainoo would suffer an ankle injury in that game which ruled the midfielder out for four months until late November.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMan Utd pre-season tour squad in fullGoalkeepers: Tom Heaton, Demot Mee, Andre Onana, Radek Vitek.Defenders: Harry Amass, Rhys Bennett, Jonny Evans,Will Fish, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Sam Murray, Aaron Wan-Bissaka,Leny Yoro.Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Hannibal, Jack Fletcher, Sam Mather, Scott McTominay, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, James Scanlon.Forwards: Antony, Amad, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Ethan Wheatley.Reported injured: Tyrell MalaciaLeft out: Joshua Zirkzee, Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Pellistri and Luke Shaw.This was deemed a step too far among fans, after the players seemed overworked and exhausted come the start of the Premier League campaign.This time round Erik ten Hag has vowed to better prioritise recovery.Who is Manchester United’s new striker Joshua Zirkzee? (1)United will do all their training at the University of California campus in Los Angeles, where they are due to play Arsenal at the SoFi Stadium on Saturday.Ten of United’s senior squad will also miss the tour entirely after their exploits at Euro 2024 and the Copa America.Lisandro Martinez and Alejandro Garnacho, who won the Copa with Argentina in the US, are enjoying time with their families.Mainoo and Luke Shaw, who were part of the England team beaten by Spain in the Euro final, are also entitled to three weeks’ mandatory holiday.The same also applies to new signing Joshua Zirkzee, who was part of the Netherlands squad beaten by England in the Euro semi-finals.And winger Facundo Pellistri, who was in the Uruguay side that lost to Colombia in the last four of the Copa.Meanwhile, the Red Devils lost their first pre-season game in Norway after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Rosenborg, but beat Rangers 2-0 last weekened.Nine managers Man Utd considered before keeping Erik ten HagERIK TEN HAG appears to be safe as Man Utd manager, but the Dutchman edged dangerously close to the sack.Here are nine managers Red Devils chiefs are reported to have considered for the job and what allegedly happened with each.Gareth SouthgateEnjoys plenty of support among Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos chiefs but made clear he wouldn’t talk to any clubs until after Euro 2024. There is yet to be any suggestion that contact was made with the England boss.Kieran McKennaTalks were opened with McKenna’s representatives before the FA Cup final, but the former Man Utd coach opted to sign a new deal with Ipswich after Ten Hag’s Wembley win.Roberto De ZerbiAllegedly sounded out before the FA Cup final with salary expectations discussed. But Ineos chiefs concluded ex-Brighton boss was not the right fit for the project.Thomas FrankBrentford boss met Man Utd representatives the day before the FA Cup final. The Dane also dined with Ratcliffe, Roy Hodgson and Frank Lampard at the launch of a new Ineos car in February.Marco SilvaFulham boss reportedly met Man Utd representatives face-to-face two days before the FA Cup final, around the same time as Ten Hag was conducting his press conference.Mauricio PochettinoFell out of Man Utd’s thinking in the first week of June, despite being a favourite of Sir Alex Ferguson.Thomas TuchelMade a very strong impression and came across well during a Monaco meeting. Personal terms were discussed before the ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss decided to step back from the process.Ruben AmorimSporting boss was discussed by the Man Utd hierarchy but did not make the final reckoning.Roberto MartinezPortugal manager was considered in the early stages. More

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      Rasmus Hojlund given new Man Utd shirt number in hint at what Joshua Zirkzee will be

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      RASMUS HOJLUND has been given a new Manchester United shirt number for the upcoming season.The change has also provided a hint at what number new signing Joshua Zirkzee will wear.Rasmus Hojlund has been handed a new shirt number by Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyThe Danish striker will wear the number nine shirt this seasonCredit: Manchester United via InstagramUnited confirmed on social media that Hojlund will have a new squad number for the upcoming campaign.The Danish striker was unveiled as the club’s new No9 alongside the words: “Ready to lead the line.”United also shared a snap of a smiling Hojlund holding up his new shirt with the caption: “Let’s cook.”Hojlund inherits the famous shirt from Anthony Martial, who left Old Trafford following the expiry of his contract.READ MORE ON MAN UTDNotable players to wear the shirt for United in recent years include Dimitar Berbatov and Andy Cole.The Red Devils had handed Hojlund the number 11 shirt following his arrival from Atalanta last summer.He previously wore nine for Austrian side Sturm Graz prior to his move to Italy.Hojlund has also been included in Erik ten Hag’s 29-man squad for their USA tour.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe 21-year-old scored 16 goals in 43 appearances during his debut season in England, as well as providing two assists.New signing Zirkzee could now inherit the number 11 from Hojlund as he awaits his squad number.Leny Yoro plays incredible cross-field ball during Man Utd’s pre-season win over RangersThe Dutch forward completed a £36.5million move from Bologna earlier this month.Zirkzee wore 11 during his first season with the Serie A side before switching to the number nine.He also donned the number 32 at Bayern Munich, which has been available since Sam Johnstone left United in 2018.Joshua Zirkzee could inherit the number 11 shirt from HojlundCredit: Getty More

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      Kalvin Phillips set to be offered career lifeline as Man City outcast ‘wanted by Premier League rivals in loan transfer’

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS is wanted on loan by a Premier League club this summer, according to reports.The midfielder could be handed a career lifeline by securing another move away from Manchester City.Kalvin Phillips has emerged as a loan target for EvertonCredit: GettyPhillips spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham.All season, across both clubs, he made just 12 Premier League appearances before being left out of England’s squad for Euro 2024.The 28-year-old, who still has four years remaining on his City deal, remains keen to secure a move in search of regular first-team action.Phillips is understood to be desperate to regain his place in the Three Lions squad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccording to talkSPORT, the former Leeds man has emerged as a target for Everton as they look to replace Amadou Onana.The Belgian international completed a £50million move to Aston Villa on Monday.Financial constraints mean the Toffees would only be able to make a loan proposal for Phillips, though, the report adds.Fulham are also monitoring the situation following Joao Palhinha’s move to Bayern Munich.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPhillips is currently in the USA with City for their pre-season tour and played in their friendly defeat to Celtic on Tuesday.The Premier League champions are set to play matches against AC Milan, Barcelona and Chelsea before returning to England in August.Where next for Kalvin Phillips?Speaking after the match against Celtic, Pep Guardiola admitted he is unsure on Phillips’ future at the Etihad Stadium.The City boss explained: “We’ll see. He’s training really well, he made a really good first half against Celtic.”He came from an injury, that’s why we didn’t want to give him more minutes. But we’ll see, he knows the situation.”Phillips played in Manchester City’s friendly loss to Celtic on TuesdayCredit: AFP More