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      Man Utd ‘want Federico Chiesa transfer but face £90m fight for Juventus and Italy winger from arch-rivals Liverpool’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly interested in signing Juventus star Federico Chiesa.The Italian winger is valued at £90million however it is believed that there is a host of European clubs looking at him.
      Federico Chiesa is a reported target of Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils want have been monitoring the situation at the Serie A club after the Italian giants were given a huge 15-point penalty for orchestrating a transfer scam over three seasons.
      This could lead to a move for Chiesa, according to Calcio Mercato.
      The Old Trafford side could see the Italy international as an upgrade on Jadon Sancho.
      Should they sign Chiesa, it would free up in-form Marcus Rashford to become a specialised striker and play through the middle.
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      Although United will have to fight off competition from Liverpool.
      The same source has suggested that the Reds view the 25-year-old as a potential replacement for star attacker Mohamed Salah.
      Chiesa has recently recovered from an ACL injury that he picked up last year.
      And is starting to look capable of replicating his best form, having scored for the first time this season against Monza in the Coppa Italia.
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      Juventus face a battle to qualify for the Champions League next season and miss out on the financial benefits that the competition brings due to their points penalty.
      The Turin-based side is 14 points off the pace of Lazio and Inter Milan, who sit on 37 points in 3rd and 4th place respectively.

      Juventus’ new CEO Maurizio Scanavino had admitted that the club is trying to appeal the penalty.
      He said: “We consider this sentence absolutely unjust and unfair.
      “In the coming days we await the reasons, which should arrive by the end of the month, but we will certainly appeal to CONI [Italian Federation of Football] to support our positions, which are very solid and clear, and which had already been successfully accepted in the ordinary process.
      “The club is already organizing the defence and the appeal to CONI for a sentence that inevitably influences – and immediately – also the club’s transfer market.” More

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      Man Utd icon Roy Keane admits he never warmed to Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand and had a bust-up over watching X Factor

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      ROY KEANE revealed he never warmed to Wayne Rooney or Rio Ferdinand in the Manchester United dressing room.The former hardman said he did not get the England striker or team-mate Ferdinand’s banter – and did not miss them after he left Old Trafford.
      Manchester United legend Roy Keane claimed he never warmed to Wayne Rooney or Rio Ferdinand
      Keane, 51, reckoned he was not on the same wavelength as Roo, who is 14 years his junior.
      And that was highlighted during their playing days on a trip to Newcastle where the night before in the hotel Keane was watching rugby league on the TV before Rooney changed the channel to watch the X Factor and hid the remote control.
      Roo – who retired from playing to become permanent Derby manager two years ago – claimed later it led to an argument between the pair and Keane respected him for standing up to him.
      But Keane, speaking on Sky Sports’ The Football Show said: “We certainly didn’t have an argument, let me tell you.
      “I like my rugby league and yeah, someone did change the channel and I wasn’t happy.
      “But we didn’t have an argument about it. I came down for breakfast the next day and Wayne said ‘Did you find the control?’
      “So I told him where to go. If that’s an argument, God help us. I certainly didn’t respect Wayne because he stood up to me and wanted to watch the X Factor.
      “I had a lot of respect for Wayne because I thought he was a brilliant player.
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      “I wouldn’t say I warmed to the guy, I certainly didn’t dislike him. But the lad’s on a different wavelength, different banter and if hiding the control was his type of banter then… not for me.”
      Keane made 480 appearances for United in 12 years, but he said: “Near the end, I remember thinking I don’t get some of the boys.
      “I don’t get their banter or humour. I rarely had a conversation with anyone.
      “When I left there were a lot of players I didn’t miss. The game was changing and maybe I was a bit grumpy, a bit old school.
      “I didn’t get Wayne or Rio, I didn’t get their banter or what they stood for sometimes. It was probably a personal thing.
      “The game was changing and I had changed with it but towards the end at United with the players coming through I didn’t always get them.
      “Personality-wise they were not for me.
      “Obviously, they were very good players and I was delighted to play with them but in terms of banter or having a cup of coffee with them? No forget it.”
      Keane played with Rooney at Old Trafford between 2004-2005Credit: PA:Empics Sport
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      How Arsenal could line up in crunch FA Cup clash vs Man City with Jakub Kiwior in line for debut but three players OUT

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      MIKEL ARTETA faces the dilemma of whether to prioritise the league or Arsenal’s favourite trophy. The Gunners are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League ahead of Manchester City, but Arteta must decide whether to prioritise his squad in the league or play strong in the cup.
      Mikel Arteta’s squad will be tested heavily tonightCredit: Getty
      And he may call on Jakub Kiwior to make his debutCredit: Getty
      One way Arsenal may line up with Thomas Partey and Oleksandr Zinchenko rested
      Pep Guardiola, Arteta’s tutor, has a far deeper squad than his counterpart for tonight’s clash.
      And changes are likely to occur to the lineups of both sides in a pseudo-dress rehearsal for when the pair clash for a major title battle in the league at the Emirates on February 15.
      Arteta has already realised the psychological advantage a win here might have on the clash in a few weeks time.
      He said: “Big match, big test for us against in my opinion the best team in the world. Looking forward to it because it’s going to tell us a lot about where we are.”
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      Consequently, Arteta may line up his Arsenal side similarly to his league team.
      However, Thomas Partey’s integral part in the team could see him rested along with the injury-prone Oleksandr Zinchenko, while there are generally a lack of high-quality options in the attack.
      Arteta confirmed Gabriel Jesus, Mo Elneny and Reiss Nelson were all out of the tie, but hinted new boys Leandro Trossard and Jakub Kiwior may feature.
      Trossard has already seen involvement for Arsenal after impressing fans with a short cameo against Manchester United.
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      His quality and versatility can give the attack some much-needed respite, though his preference for the left means he is more likely to replace Gabriel Martinelli than Bukayo Saka.
      Kiwior may feature in place of Gabriel, with Arteta wanting a left-footed CB on the left side.
      But if Kiwior comes into the fold Arteta may wish to play it safe by preserving his strong spine by playing both Partey and Zinchenko.
      A number of fringe players are also pushing for starts, which could prompt calls for the likes of Takehiro Tomiyasu, though cup keeper Matt Turner will all but certainly play.
      Emile Smith Rowe is slowly returning to fitness and will likely feature in some capacity, but it would be a surprise to see him from the start due to having just 16 minutes under his belt since Christmas.
      Arsenal’s next game after the FA Cup clash will be in a week’s time against struggling Everton – who could enjoy a new manager bounce with Sean Dyche set to be appointed.
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      Everton trolled as Sean Dyche prepares to replace Frank Lampard… with brutal fan changing ex-Burnley man’s Wikipedia

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      A FAN has brutally trolled Everton ahead of their potential appointment of Sean Dyche.The Toffees are expected to announce the former Burnley boss as Frank Lampard’s replacement.
      Sean Dyche is set to be appointed as Everton managerCredit: Getty
      Lampard was sacked following a poor run of form that saw the club battling for Premier League survival.
      The club have moved to find his successor and had talks with both Dyche and ex-Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa.
      However, it appears the club has opted to go for the Englishman, which has led to the club being trolled.
      A fan had edited the manager’s Wikipedia page questioning Dyche’s sanity at the prospect of accepting the job.
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      The edit read: “On the 27th of January 2023, he was appointed the manager of Everton FC.
      “Taking over from Frank Lampard, who was sacked after only one win in nine games.

      “Many football experts think he is absolutely crazy for taking the job, and his sanity has been widely questioned.”
      Dyche has been out of work since being sacked by the Clarets in April last year.
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      He has been waiting for a top-flight offer after snubbing several approaches from Championship clubs.
      One obstacle the 51-year-old will have to overcome is the affinity with Toffees supporters, as he was a supporter of city-rivals Liverpool when growing up. More

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      Leeds ‘set to beat Arsenal to Weston McKennie transfer as Juventus ace agrees personal terms ahead of £30m move’

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      LEEDS have reportedly agreed personal terms with Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie.The 24-year-old has also caught the eye of Arsenal, who are targeting more cover in midfield.
      Weston McKennie is closing in on a move to LeedsCredit: Getty
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta revealed the league leaders want to bring someone in before the deadline after an injury to Mohamed Elneny.
      But it’s Leeds who appear to be in pole position for his signature after positive discussions with Juventus on Thursday.
      Talks between the two clubs will continue today, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      The Premier League club are keen to get the deal over the line after agreeing personal terms with the USA international.
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      And Sky Sports claim Leeds are ready to pay £25million plus add-ons for McKennie.
      Juve, recently docked 15-points over a transfer scam, value McKennie at £30m.
      A move to Elland Road would see McKennie link up with his US team-mates Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson, as well as American boss Marsch.
      The midfielder joined Juventus on loan from Schalke in 2020 before his move became permanent a year later.
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      McKennie has scored 13 goals and provided five assists in 96 appearances across all competitions for the Italians.
      He has been a regular in Juventus’ side this season, starting 13 of their 16 games in Serie A.
      The midfielder has also been capped 41 times by his country, and impressed with his performances at the World Cup in Qatar. More

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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag’s successor Alfred Schreuder SACKED by Ajax as giants’ winless run extends to seven games

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      ERIK TEN HAG’S successor at Ajax has been SACKED. The Dutch champions parted company with Alfred Schreuder after a run of seven games without a win.
      Alfred Schreuder was sacked by Ajax after seven games without a winCredit: Getty
      During his tenure at the Dutch giants Erik ten Hag won the title three times in a rowCredit: PA
      The final nail in the coffin for Schreuder was a draw with FC Volendam.
      Ajax had a staggering 31 shots in the match to Volendam’s two, yet only drew 1-1 with the relegation battlers after Mohammed Kudus scored a late equaliser.
      In a statement, Ajax said: “Ajax has removed Alfred Schreuder from active duty with immediate effect.
      “The manager’s contract ran till June 30, 2024, but has been terminated.
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      “The disappointing results and lack of development within the team are the main reason for this decision. The management of the club is no longer confident about their agreement.”
      Under current Manchester United boss Ten Hag, Ajax won the last three full Eredivisie league campaigns – with one campaign in the middle voided due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
      On top of their league struggles, which see them sitting down in fifth, Ajax failed to progress from their Champions League group, though did earn a Europa League play-off spot against Union Berlin by coming third.
      Following his Ajax departure, Ten Hag has set about the mammoth task of turning around the fortunes of the Red Devils.
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      After a poor start to the season, United have grown far stronger as the season has gone on.
      A spot in the Carabao Cup final has been all but guaranteed after a 3-0 win in the first leg of the semi-final against Nottingham Forest.
      United are also in the top four, though dropping five points in the last two games has seen Tottenham creep back up to be within three points of them.
      And by Ten Hag’s own admission, there remains a lot to improve on, which may start with United facing Reading in the FA Cup fifth round tomorrow.
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      Everton ‘slash £20m off Anthony Gordon transfer fee as he refuses to return to training in bid to force Newcastle move’

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      EVERTON have slashed their asking price for Anthony Gordon, reports suggest. Gordon, 21, has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park since the summer but only now does this transfer really appear to be making headway.
      Anthony Gordon has not turned up to Everton training for three daysCredit: Getty
      Gordon’s form has been patchy this season
      Newcastle have returned to the negotiating table following their interest in the summer.
      Everton had been hoping to get a fee of around £60million for the winger.
      However, after Gordon missed training for the third day in a row, the club are set to be forced to accept lower offers.
      According to The Telegraph, this rebellious attitude – with Gordon telling the club he does not want to return – has weakened Everton’s position.
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      This means that instead of holding out for a package worth £60m, they are only likely to be able to fetch £40m.
      With the window slamming shut in a number of days, Everton need to sell Gordon in order to make funds available for their next manager to spend before the deadline.
      Gordon has scored three times in the Premier League this season from 16 games but has failed to add any assists to this tally – not helped by creating just 0.5 Expected Assists.
      Frank Lampard was sacked as manager after less than a year in charge after winning only three league games this season.
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      Indeed, the club’s last win came in October, with a record of 10 games without a win in all competitions since.
      A host of big names have been linked with the hot seat at Goodison Park.

      These include; Marcelo Bielsa, Sean Dyche, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Carlo Ancelotti’s son, Davide.
      SunSport revealed on Wednesday that majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri would be willing to sell the club for the right price despite him announcing he would do nothing of the sort last week. More

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      ‘He is unplayable’ – Reading boss Ince reveals the one player he is praying doesn’t feature for Man Utd in FA Cup clash

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      READING manager Paul Ince is hoping “unplayable” Marcus Rashford doesn’t play for Manchester United in their FA Cup clash this weekend.Ince takes his side to Old Trafford to face his former side in the fourth round on Saturday in search of a major cup shock.
      Marcus Rashford has scored 10 goals in 10 games since the World CupCredit: Getty
      Paul Ince is hoping Rashford doesn’t play against Reading on SaturdayCredit: Rex
      It’s the Royals’ third trip to United in this competition in the space of seven years.
      On the two previous occasions they’ve lost comfortably and if this game goes to form, a third defeat is on the cards.
      Ince recognised United’s array of “top” talent across the pitch, but is particularly wary of Rashford, who made it 10 goals in as many games with the opener against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
      The ex-United midfielder joked: “Hopefully he’s not going to play!
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      “I was a bit disappointed they won 3-0 the other night because he might play against us now because it looks like that tie is more or less over.
      “Like any player, it’s all about confidence and the right manager coming in and noticing how to build confidence.
      “It is never easy because we saw in the past two years he had lost some of it.
      “To see him doing what he does best is great for Manchester United and their fans.
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      “He is unplayable at the moment, unstoppable.
      “The goal he scored against Forest showed what type of form he is in. We can;t be thinking about stopping Rashford though.
      “They have so many top players – Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes, Wout Weghorst who got his first goal against Forest.
      “It’s not about us stopping players, it’s about us going there and putting in a performance.”
      Ahead of the game, Rashford is hoping to score in his TENTH Old Trafford appearance on the bounce, while United are searching for their eleventh consecutive home victory. More