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      Man Utd ‘targeting shock swoop for ex-Man City Premier League champion Edin Dzeko but face competition from Real Madrid’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly eyeing up a move for Inter Milan striker Edin Dzeko to help their frontline.The former Manchester City striker’s contract at the San Siro expires at the end of the season.
      Manchester United are reportedly interested in Edin DzekoCredit: Getty
      It is believed that a new deal has not been offered to the Bosnian, who is approaching his 37th birthday in March.
      The Red Devils are in the market for another forward following the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo.
      After missing out on Cody Gakpo, the club have moved on to a number of targets and have been linked with moves for players such as Joao Felix, Wout Weghorst and Marcus Thuram.
      However, the club are now interested in signing the former Premier League winner, according to Calcio Mercato.
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      Dzeko has been in good form for the Serie A giants this season, scoring seven goals and assisting two more in his 17 appearances in the league.
      He has also been consistent in the Champions League, scoring three goals in six group-stage games.
      The 36-year-old could offer manager Erik ten Hag a different option up front as he can play as a more traditional target man.
      However, the report does suggest that La Liga giants Real Madrid are also interested in signing Dzeko.
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      Carlo Ancelotti’s side are believed to want another striker option that can challenge Karim Benzema for a starting spot in the team.
      Dzeko was a prolific striker during his spell in England with the Citizens, as he scored 72 goals and assisted 38 in his 189 appearances for the club. More

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      Pep Guardiola ‘REJECTS Brazil job after Ronaldo contacts Man City chief over replacing axed Tite after World Cup’

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has rejected a job offer from Brazil, according to reports.The South Americans are on the lookout for a new manager after Tite left at the end of the World Cup.
      Pep Guardiola has reportedly turned down BrazilCredit: Getty
      Brazil were beaten on penalties by Croatia in a shock quarter-final exit, with Tite stepping down shortly afterwards.
      Brazil wanted Guardiola to replace the 61-year-old and legendary striker Ronaldo contacted his agent Pere to see if he would be interested, report The Mirror.
      But the approach has been snubbed with Guardiola keen to continue in his role at the Etihad.
      Reports also claimed Guardiola was offered a £10million-a-year contract by Brazil last summer.
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      The Spaniard penned a contract extension in November that will keep him at Manchester City until 2024.
      However Guardiola, 51, did reveal his next step will be international management and he hinted at a move to Brazil.
      He said: “The next step will be a national team, yes, if there’s a chance.
      “I must have a break after seven years (at City), I need to stop to watch, learn from other players and maybe that is the road I will take.
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      “I would like to coach at the Euros, a Copa America, a World Cup.”
      Brazil will now turn their attention to other targets but are reportedly open to appointing a foreign manager for the first time since 1944. More

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      ‘Went very badly’ – Man Utd icon Roy Keane tells hilarious story of awful first date with wife of 26 years Theresa

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Roy Keane has shared the hilarious story of his “very bad” first date with his wife of almost 30 years.Keane rarely opens up about his personal life but made an exception on The Tommy Tiernan Show by discussing the last thing anyone would ever expect from the notorious hardman… his love life.
      Roy Keane opened up about his marriage to Theresa Doyle with a hilarious storyCredit: Getty
      Manchester United legend Roy Keane revealed he had a disastrous first date with his wifeCredit: Getty
      The pundit earns a living with his brutal assessments of Premier League stars but this time he put himself under scrutiny and didn’t pull any punches when looking back at his disastrous date with wife Theresa Doyle.
      Keane and Theresa met while he was starting out at Nottingham Forest at a time when he insists he wasn’t interested in “chasing women” and preferred “a night out with the lads”.
      The 51-year-old picked her up in his car and drove around while trying to decide what they would do.
      The legendary United captain suggested the movies and a drink but she turned down those ideas.
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      That is when the former Republic of Ireland international had enough and decided to drive her back after just 15 minutes.
      The ex-midfielder explained to her exactly why he was cutting the date short but still thought there would actually be a second until she “slammed the door” at him.
      But strangely enough there were many more dates after that as the couple have been married for 26 years.
      Keane said: “It went very badly. We met, I picked her up at the City Ground at Forest and we went for a spin.
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      “I said to her, ‘Do you fancy going to the pictures?’ Because at least at the pictures you can just watch the movie, you don’t have to chat too much, and she said no!
      “She said, ‘No, I went last night with my friends.’ And I said, ‘Well, there are other movies on’.
      “I said do you want to go for a drink and she said no… I literally drove back to the car, this was all within 10, 15 minutes and she said, ‘What are you doing?’
      “I said, ‘Well you don’t want to go for a drink, you don’t want to go to the pictures, what else can we do?’
      “And she got out [of the car], I said, ‘I might see you next week?’ She said, ‘I don’t think so’ and slammed the door. That was our first date and we’re still married!”
      Keane and Theresa have five children together, Shannon, Caragh, Aidan, Leah and Alanna.
      They also has two grandkids – a grand-daughter and grand-son. More

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      Man Utd transfer chief John Murtough reveals club ‘WON’T be busy in January’ leaving fans shocked amid striker shortage

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S transfer chief has revealed the club “WON’T be busy in January” – leaving fans stunned.The Red Devils are in need of a new striker following Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit.
      John Murtough revealed there will not be lots of activity in the January market for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      But director of football John Murtough put the brakes on supporters’ expectations.
      Murtough said at a fans’ forum in December: “While we will be exploring options, I don’t expect it to be a busy January window.
      “January is a difficult time to find players that teams are willing to let go.
      “It’s no secret that we’re looking for a new centre-forward.
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      “We’ll see what’s possible in January but we only want to bring in players who are good enough, and who will make the squad stronger.
      “We’re not going to sign players for the sake of making signings.
      “You also need to remember that we invested over £200million in the squad last summer and, as a club, we need to remain financially disciplined and compliant with FFP rules.
      “As always, the main focus remains on the summer window, and we’re already well under way with our planning for next summer.”
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      Some fans were furious with the comments, though.
      One replied: “Total rubbish they are basically writing off another season when United are in the top four and in all their cup competitions.
      “Last year it was waiting for our new manager in the summer, do these people think our fanbase is believing their spin.”
      Another said: “Load of nonsense. Simply passing the buck and saving more pennies for the [Glazers].
      And a third added: “Can’t wait for this man to be sacked – couldn’t learn from the troubles of last season.”
      New manager Erik ten Hag oversaw huge spending in the summer to bring in Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, Antony and Lisandro Martinez for more than £200m.
      But the Dutchman has made it clear he still wants to bring in further recruits, especially after slamming the club’s recent record in the window.
      Ten Hag said: “The club has bought an unimaginable number of players in recent years who have not been good enough.
      “Most purchases have been average – and at United average is not good enough.
      “United’s shirt weighs heavily. Only real personalities, who can perform under great pressure, can play here.”
      The club were interested in landing Holland World cup star Cody Gakpo but he joined Liverpool for £37m instead.
      Joao Felix continues to be linked with a loan move while an Old Trafford return for Memphis Depay’s remains on the cards.
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      But in terms of genuine No9s, the latest player targeted by United is Burnley’s Wout Weghorst.
      The 30-year-old is currently on loan at Besiktas in Turkey but the deal could be terminated to allow a temporary move to the Theatre of Dreams. More

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      I’m Liverpool’s youngest-ever player but 10 years on I own a FRIED CHICKEN shop in Birmingham after latest club axed me

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      LIVERPOOL’S youngest ever player now owns a fried chicken shop and has been without a club for more than a year.The 26-year-old made his Reds debut in 2012 at the age of 16.
      The former Liverpool striker made his debut aged 16Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      He later moved to Watford but has been without a club since 2021Credit: Reuters
      He was a second-half substitute brought on by Brendan Rodgers against West Brom in a League Cup tie.
      And although he only made five appearances for Liverpool, he did get a goal – against Exeter in the 2015-16 FA Cup.
      The player in question is Jerome Sinclair, who exited Anfield for Watford in 2016.
      He spent five years with the Hornets but made just 12 appearances – and had five different loan spells in that time.
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      Sinclair was released by Watford in 2021 after scoring just one goal in 18 games for CSKA Sofia in his last loan spell.
      The striker has been without a club since then and has turned his attention to other business ventures.

      In July last year he became owner of a Birmingham branch of fried chicken shop chain Morley’s.
      The company announced: “Morley’s coming to Birmingham this month. We’re Loading! Welcome to the Morley’s Family Jerome Sinclair 🤝.”
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      In his heyday Sinclair drew comparisons to Raheem Sterling after he was signed from West Brom for £200,000 aged only 14.
      Reflecting on his start at Liverpool, Sinclair said: “Everything happened so quickly.
      “I was in year 11 at the time. My first session with the first team at Melwood was the best I’ve had in my life — everything I touched was a goal. I was just so happy to be there. Rodgers called me over and said, ‘I really like you, you’re going to be up here more’.
      “Then, at the hotel, I found out I was on the bench against West Brom. Lots of the boys I played with there were ball boys that night. I’ll never forget that moment when the gaffer said, ‘You’re coming on’. At 16, I had no fear.”
      Ex-Liverpool star Adam Morgan, who played alongside Sinclair, compared the striker to Raheem Sterling: “I was two years older but he would play up an age group at the academy.
      “To be honest, with us both being strikers, I’d look at him and think, ‘F***ing hell, I’ve got to up my game with him around!’.
      “He could play out wide or through the middle. I appreciated the talent of someone who scored so many goals. He was similar to Raheem Sterling. They were both bought around the same age and the academy staff had high hopes for them both.
      “Jerome was a sound lad with lots of potential. I can’t see that record of his as Liverpool’s youngest player ever being beaten.”
      Sinclair is the owner of a branch of Morley’sCredit: Social Media Refer to Source More

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      ‘I have to hide how p***ed off I am’ – Blunt Graham Potter hits back at critics over ‘relaxed’ Chelsea management style

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      GRAHAM POTTER has fiercely defended his management style after a tough start to life at Chelsea.The Englishman has endured the worst start as a Blues boss in 30 years, having only won four of his 11 Premier League games.
      Graham Potter has admitted the does get angry despite his calm demeanour in front of the mediaCredit: Getty
      He has come under fire for his “relaxed” demeanour despite results not being positive in recent times.
      But Potter has hit back, saying that he hides his “angry” side when talking to the media as he is representing the club.
      Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s FA Cup Third Round tie against Manchester City, he said: “I hide it well.
      “You see me here, and this isn’t actually me all the time.
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      “So, of course, there are times where you get cross, and you get angry.
      “It’s not like I’m just some robot just talking to this tin can. Of course, there’s stuff that happens.”
      The former Brighton boss continued and insisted that he can be annoyed by some “stupid” questions from journalists but remains respectful.
      He added: “My responsibility when it comes to you (the media) is to speak in a respectable way as I can, even though some of your questions are stupid. 
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      “But I’ve got to answer them the best I can, and as respectfully as I can because I represent a fantastic football club, and I’ve got that job to do.
      “Regardless if I’m p***ed off after the game, I have to come here and represent Chelsea the best way I can.”
      Chelsea will face Manchester City for the second time in three days following their Premier League defeat on Thursday.
      Riyad Mahrez scored the only goal of the game at Stamford Bridge to heap more pressure on Potter.
      However, Potter will have the chance for redemption today as Chelsea travel to the Etihad Stadium to try and earn a spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup. More

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      Cody Gakpo blasts his debut as ‘sloppy’ as new Liverpool star fails to make impact in FA Cup draw with Wolves

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      LIVERPOOL’s star signing Cody Gakpo admitted he got “sloppy” on his debut against Wolves.Gakpo started for the Reds in Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie at Anfield after his £37million move from PSV Eindhoven.
      Liverpool star signing Cody Gakpo admitted he had a “sloppy” debutCredit: Reuters
      The Merseysiders drew 2-2 and the winger failed to have an impact before being replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on 84 minutes.
      The Netherlands international gave himself an honest assessment after the final whistle as he conceded he struggled at times against Julen Lopetegui’s side.
      But the 23-year-old is confident that he will drastically improve in the next few matches with Liverpool, including the FA Cup replay with Wolves.
       Gakpo told Liverpoolfc.com: “Really great atmosphere.
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      “For my own game, I think I showed some good moments and some sloppy moments.
      “So, I can also still improve on those points and keep working and try to help the team as much as I can.
      “Of course, you learn the most when you’re playing games, so I’m looking forward [to more].”
      Gakpo added: “I think we played in phases really good football but in the end, we didn’t score enough, so that’s a pity.
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      “But I think we showed what we could do, but we can still improve on some points and let’s work on that. I think we showed real team spirit at moments, so that’s good.
      “I think we have to go there [Molineux] with great determination and just go for the win.”
      Boss Jurgen Klopp was also honest about his new signing.
      He told ITV: “He fitted into the game. It was not easy for a first step.
      “We cannot expect it to be perfect, but he showed good signs. We have to get him in better positions but that will come no doubt.” More

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      ‘Do you have pennies?’ – Erik ten Hag’s hilarious response when kids ask if he will sign Mbappe & Bellingham for Man Utd

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      ERIK TEN HAG was quick on his toes when he was asked by kids if he would sign Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham for Manchester United.The Red Devils are among the clubs interested in signing Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund after his impressive performances for the club and for England at the World Cup in Qatar.
      Erik ten Hag was asked by kids if he would sign Kylian Mbappe and Jude BellinghamCredit: TikTok / @astarfootballmemorabilia
      In response, the Manchester United manager asked the crowd if they ‘have any pennies’Credit: TikTok / @astarfootballmemorabilia
      The two players are among the best in Europe at the momentCredit: Getty
      Whereas Mbappe is already considered one of the best attackers in the world following his consistent goalscoring exploits with PSG and France.
      The duo are probably among the most wanted players in Europe due to their ability and young age.

      While Ten Hag was driving out of Manchester United’s training ground in Carrington, he stopped to sign some autographs and posing for pictures.
      During his encounter, he was filmed as one fan asked “Do you think you’re going to sign Jude Bellingham?”
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      Ten Hag responded saying, “I want to but”, and before he finished his sentence, the fan also asked, “or Mbappe”.
      And while he was about to answer, another fan suggested, “can you get both?”
      To which he replied: “Ah, do you have some pennies for me?”
      The reply went down as well as people started laughing and the fan replied: “We will find the pennies for you.
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      “You just keep doing what you are doing, we will find the pennies.”
      The 52-year-old has confirmed that he would like to bring in a forward this month following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
      He said: “Two things. Impulse can come out of our own club. See Garnacho, see Elanga, see Pellistri, who made a good impression at the World Cup and also in training. That is first.
      “Second, yes, we are aware we lost a striker, so I think we have to get a striker in, but it has to be the right one.
      “The right one is a player that brings quality to the team, not just adding to the squad because that only gives you problems.
      “And, you know the criteria is high here at Manchester United.” More