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      ‘He wouldn’t have to move house’ – Roy Keane cracks joke live on Sky Sports as he tells De Bruyne to join Man Utd

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      ROY KEANE jokingly suggested that Kevin De Bruyne should join Manchester United when his contract at Manchester City expires this summer. De Bruyne, 33, announced that he would leave City upon the conclusion of his contract. Kevin De Bruyne will leave Man City after 10 years at the EtihadCredit: GettyRoy Keane joked that De Bruyne should move to the Irishman’s former club, Manchester UnitedThe Belgian midfielder has played 34 times for Pep Guardiola’s side in all competitions this term, contributing five goals and eight assists.But after 416 games in Sky Blue spanning ten years, De Bruyne is set to embark on a new challenge. Speaking on Sky Sports ahead of City’s crucial encounter against Aston Villa in the race for Champions League qualification, Keane jested that De Bruyne should stay put in Manchester, but move westwards to Old Trafford. Keane quipped: “United? He wouldn’t have to move house,” when fellow Sky pundit Shay Given said that De Bruyne “can turn up at another Premier League club and that is a concern for City.”Read more FootballFollowing City’s 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday, De Bruyne spoke to the media about his future, revealing that it was “a little bit of a shock” that the reigning Premier League champions had not tabled a new deal for him. He did insist that he could still “perform at this level like I’m showing”, clarifying that he was “open for anything” to come next.He has previously been linked with a move to Major League Soccer and the Saudi Pro League, while there are also rumours rumbling that De Bruyne could join another Premier League outfit.Keane still believes that De Bruyne has the necessary quality to punish teams given the chance.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe said: “We know how ruthless Man City can be at a certain age.“Give him time one the ball and he will punish you, all he needs is a moment.“As much as you try and stop him, you can’t in certain areas.”Pep Guardiola talks about Kevin De Bruyne’s decision to leave Man City after 10 years More

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      Premier League release statement after Man City crowd rage at controversial VAR replay for penalty as Guardiola loses it

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans and Pep Guardiola were left fuming after a replay of a controversial penalty decision was shown on the big screen at the Etihad.City took an early lead against Aston Villa via Bernardo Silva but then just minutes later, the visitors wanted a spot-kick.Jacob Ramsey won a penalty after being tripped by Ruben DiasCredit: GettyReferee Craig Pawson overturned his decision after watching a replay pitchsideCredit: GettyDias was adamant he got a piece of the ball and pulled out the challengeCredit: GettyThe centre-back pointed to the big screen as a different angle was shown to fans in the groundJacob Ramsey was knocked to the deck after a tangle with Ruben Dias in the penalty area.But the coming together was waved away by referee Craig Pawson.VAR reviewed the incident and sent the official to the pitchside monitor.Pawson eventually decided to overturn his decision and give a penalty after being shown a replay picked up by a camera behind Ramsey.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe foul was then shown on the big screen at the Etihad Stadium but a different angle was reportedly used.A view from behind the City goal appeared to be selected instead and that angle showed Dias getting a toe on the ball rather than clipping Ramsey’s heels.It enraged the home support who loudly booed and whistled as Dias himself pointed towards the big screen in anger. Guardiola was equally incensed and he protested wildly in his technical area.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe City boss was gesturing that Dias had pulled out of the challenge and got a piece of the ball.Guardiola was booked for his antics – his fourth this season – but Marcus Rashford kept his cool to score the penalty to level things at 1-1.Maya Jama reveals item she’s banned from the bedroom amid romance with Man City star Ruben DiasCity fans reacted: “VAR failing to show the angle where Dias gets the ball in order to change the referee’s mind and give a penalty. It’s an absolute farce.”Another added: “That isn’t a penalty, VAR does not show the angle where Ruben touched the ball.”A third reacted: “Yet again VAR don’t show best angle until after referee has decided.”But pundit Roy Keane disagreed with supporters and said Dias DID foul Ramsey.The Premier League later released a statement which read: “VAR checked the referee’s call of no penalty to Aston Villa for a challenge by Dias on Ramsey – and deemed there was a clear trip and recommended an on-field review.”The referee overturned the original decision and awarded a penalty to Aston Villa.”Man City’s anger was somewhat relieved by a late winner from Matheus Nunes as they won 2-1. ‘It wasn’t a trip’ – Mark Halsey’s viewBy Mark HalseyFORMER Premier League referee Mark Halsey has given his verdict on the penalty call…”I would not have given a penalty in real time. It was normal contact and a coming together between two players.”Pawson was in a great position and also did not see it as a foul. Dias was trying to get out of the way and Ramsey has been clever in winning the pen.”The next question is why has VAR got involved? It wasn’t a clear and obvious error. It’s subjective.”The Prem match centre posted on X: “VAR checked the referee’s call of no penalty to Aston Villa for a challenge by Dias on Ramsey – and deemed there was a clear trip and recommended an on-field review. The referee overturned the original decision and awarded a penalty.”But Halsey added: “It wasn’t a trip. Pawson should have been stronger when he was sent to the monitor and stuck to his original decision.”On Guardiola’s reaction, Halsey said: “Guardiola was frustrated and rightly so but he cannot act like that on the touchline. He needs to set an example.”Pep Guardiola was left fuming on the touchlineCredit: ReutersGuardiola picked up a booking for his protestsCredit: AFP More

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      Arsenal cult icon Yaya Sanogo finds new club after nearly a YEAR unemployed with Amazon team formed just six years ago

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      FORMER Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo has been tasked with an Amazon delivery… after joining a club in the Brazilian rainforest.The Frenchman had been without a club since leaving Chinese side Qingdao Red Lions last autumn.Arsenal flop Yaya Sanogo has signed for his ninth club amid a globe-trotting careerSanogo joined Brazilian second-tier club Amazonas FCBut Sanogo, who won the 2014 FA Cup with Arsenal, has now signed a nine-month deal with Brazilian second-tier club Amazonas FC.Founded under six years ago, they are based at Manaus in rural northwestern Brazil.The capital city of Amazonas state, with a two million population, it lies by the Amazon river in the heart of the world famous rainforest.The club has made a dismal start to its new season, losing three and drawing one of its opening four games.Read More on ArsenalBut president Weslley Couto announced to Brazilian media that he has pulled off a coup by securing Sanogo’s signature.The Paris-born striker made 20 Arsenal appearances, scoring one goal.He also had spells with Crystal Palace, Charlton and Huddersfield as well as playing for Ajax, Auxerre and Toulouse.Sanogo bizarrely joined Armenian side Urartu for the 2023-24 season before moving to China.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe scored seven goals in 19 games for Qingdao, but was not offered a new deal.The globe-trotting frontman will now ply his trade in a sixth different country.Viktor Gyokeres responds as he is asked if he ‘likes London’ amid Arsenal transfer linksSanogo said last November: “I’m now out of contract, and I am open to anything.  “I’ve enjoyed being in China, but let’s see what project I will go for.”I have had a number of phone calls, and the omens are good – especially from clubs in Europe.”I hope to get fixed up soon.  I’ve not set myself a definite target – I just want to enjoy myself and have fun.”With all the struggles I have had in my career, that is truly my aim now.” More

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      Ex-England boss Lee Carsley ‘shortlisted’ for Leicester job with Ruud van Nistelrooy’s days increasingly numbered

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      FORMER England boss Lee Carsley is in the running to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy at Leicester, according to reports.The club’s relegation to the Championship was confirmed on Sunday, having picked up just 18 points all season.Lee Carsley is a candidate to take over at LeicesterCredit: PARuud van Nistelrooy is set to hold talks with Foxes chiefs this weekCredit: GettyVan Nistelrooy, who penned a two-and-a-half-year deal when he replaced the sacked Steve Cooper in November, has been unable to improve performances and results.Sky Sports claim he is “likely” to leave Leicester at the end of the campaign and a list of possible replacements has been drawn up.Carsley is one of the names in contention after his interim spell in charge of England.The current Three Lions Under-21s boss managed the senior side for six Nations League games between the departure of Gareth Southgate and arrival of Thomas Tuchel.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRussell Martin is also a candidate for the Leicester job after he was axed by Southampton in December, just seven months after leading them to promotion to Premier League.Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl is also on the Leicester shortlist.The German has impressed in his two seasons at Hillsborough, guiding them to safety last term before a mid-table finish this campaign.Van Nistelrooy is set to meet with King Power chiefs this week to discuss his future.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHe reportedly does not want to quit without receiving compensation.And the Foxes supposedly cannot sack him now as it could cause Profit and Sustainability problems in the current financial year. Leicester fans spotted streaming out just 35 minutes into Newcastle clash as hopeless Foxes hurtle towards relegationRussell Martin is also on the club’s shortlistCredit: GettySheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl is also being looked at by LeicesterCredit: Rex More

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      Cristian Romero drops Tottenham transfer bombshell as he says ‘I’m always looking for new places to continue developing’

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      CRISTIAN ROMERO has dropped a major transfer hint that he could leave Tottenham this summer, putting Europe’s top clubs on alert.The fiery Argentine joined Tottenham from Atalanta in 2021 for £42million and has been brilliant at times, but this season has been a frustrating one.Cristian Romero has been one of Tottenham’s top performersCredit: GettyTottenham defender Cristian Romero has had a stop start seasonHe missed 21 games due to a recurring hamstring injury, which has left his team short at the back and lacking leadership.Despite this, his standing among Spurs fans remains high – whenever he’s played, he has looked impressive.However, his recent interview is likely to have a few fans scratching their heads, while also putting some of Europe’s top clubs on red alert.The Argentina star told Los Edul when asked about his immediate future: “We’re in the Europa League semi-finals, and I want to finish the season on a high note.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS “After that, we’ll see. My focus is always on growing and looking for new places to continue developing.”Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in him, and having already played in Italy, LaLiga could appeal.Tottenham have been incredibly disappointing this season, losing 18 games and currently sitting 16th in the Premier League table.There is no chance they will qualify for European football through the league, and they’ve now put all their eggs in one basket, hoping to salvage their campaign by winning the Europa League.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe future of manager Ange Postecoglou is also reportedly hanging on the outcome of their Europa League campaign – and even success there might not be enough.Spurs have not won a trophy since the League Cup triumph in 2008 and are desperate to end that barren run this season. ‘Turning gold into c–p’ – Ange Postecoglou kicks off again over criticism of Tottenham penalty farceCOMMENT: Should Cristian Romero stay at Spurs?BY TOM BARCLAYTHERE are only a handful of players that are so talented that it is worth keeping them against their will.Cristiano Ronaldo was one of them, when Manchester United made him give one more season after Real Madrid first pushed hard for the Portuguese mega star in 2008.Cristian Romero, however, is not in that category.If he really wants to leave Tottenham this summer – and it is hard to interpret his latest interview in any other way – then they are best parting ways when the season ends.In fact, it could be a rare transfer where it suits all parties.Atletico Madrid, who seem the most likely destination and are very keen on the World Cup winner, would be signing tenacious centre-back tailor-made for Diego Simeone.Romero, 26, would get the move to La Liga that he has publicly declared to be his preference.While Spurs, provided they can get around £50-60million for him, would be selling a player with an iffy recent injury record and whose commitment to the cause has come into question – and be able to reinvest heavily on a quality centre-back with neither of those issues.Romero on his day is a fabulous defender who is as combative as they come and possesses a laser-like passing range.But the problem for Spurs is those days have been far too infrequent this term – and that has been when he is not on the treatment table and actually able to play.He has not seemed a happy camper this season, publicly criticising Tottenham’s board for not spending like their rivals do and even indirectly had a pop at the club not laying on a private jet for him when coming back from international duty.Romero also seemed to aim a dig at Tottenham’s medical staff by his glaring omission of them when thanking his nation’s physios for getting him back from injury earlier this year.His full-blooded tackles can be crowd-pleasing and tone-setting when they go right but when they do not, he can become a liability.A best-case scenario could well be Romero going out in a blaze of glory by helping win the Europa League before being granted his dream move to Spain.Then Spurs could turn their attention to someone like England defender Marc Guehi, who they bid for in January, and may be a much better fit going forward. More

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      Ange Postecoglou ‘set to leave Tottenham whether or not they win Europa League’ as replacement shortlist emerges

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU is set to be sacked by Tottenham even if they win the Europa League, according to reports.Spurs are in the midst of a disastrous Premier League season and they are currently sat a dismal 16th in the table.Ange Postecoglou is set to leave Spurs in the summerCredit: AlamyMonday night’s 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest was their 18th loss – and they are now just one away from matching their record of 19 defeats suffered in the 2003-04 campaign.But the season can still be saved by ending the club’s 17-year wait for silverware via the Europa League.Postecoglou’s men saw off Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals to set up a last-four tie with Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt. But lifting the Europa League on May 21 will reportedly not be enough to keep the Aussie in the job.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Telegraph claim that Spurs have decided they are going to axe Postecoglou whether they win the cup or not.Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is highly-rated by Tottenham chiefs, but the Cherries are determined and “optimistic” of keeping him.Fulham manager Marco Silva is also among the leading candidates to replace Postecoglou.Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his interest in returning to Tottenham – although he is set to manage the US team at their home World Cup next summer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSSpurs technical director Johan Lange is understood to be a fan of Brentford’s Thomas Frank.It comes amid reports that their chief football officer Scott Munn is set to be sacked.Nottingham Forest star Harry Toffolo reveals ‘I might go throw up’ after downing six pickle juices during Tottenham clashMunn is said to be Postecoglou’s “key ally and biggest supporter”.Before beating Eintracht Frankfurt, the under-fire boss opened up about his future and admitted he has “got no idea” whether he will be at Spurs next season.He said: “You either think I’m capable of doing the job now or you don’t. That’s where I sit with these things.“If people think that us winning tomorrow all of a sudden makes me a better manager than what I am today or us losing tomorrow somehow makes me a worse manager, I guess that’s their burden, not mine.“I don’t think that way and I don’t think most people think that way. Or I’d like to think they don’t, in terms of their own sort of self esteem and who they are as people.“I couldn’t care less. Really. I couldn’t care less.Read More on The Sun“There’s no burden on me, there’s no anxiety on me. What I’m sitting here doing is thinking we’ve got a great opportunity to get to the final four of a major tournament.“Mate, I’m not going to let that slip by without fighting tooth and nail for it irrespective of what may come the day after.”Andoni Iraola is a leading candidate for the Spurs jobCredit: GettyMauricio Pochettino could return, but he is preparing for the World Cup with the USCredit: Getty More

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      Man City handed date for latest legal battle against the Premier League but face another huge delay

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      MANCHESTER CITY have been handed a date for their latest legal battle against the Premier League.But the Etihad outfit will have to wait another SIX MONTHS before their attempt to overturn the rulebook is heard.City’s legal battle with the Premier League is set to rumble on for at least the rest of this yearCredit: GettyCity lawyers are arguing that the latest version of the Prem’s Associated Party Transaction rules are invalid.Those rules were brought in after a contentious decision of the 20 top flight clubs in November, when Chelsea and Manchester United were among those switching sides to back the League as the new measures went through by 16 votes to four.And despite the significant ramifications, if the final ruling goes against the Prem, the matter has been listed for an arbitration hearing in October – meaning no ultimate decision is likely until Christmas if not later.Prem boss Richard Masters announced City were challenging the new regulations in February, just a week before they won a major victory over the previous set of rules that had been introduced in 2023.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn arbitration panel of three senior former Judges determined the “unlawful” rules – relating to sponsorship and other deals with companies related to a club’s owners – could not be fixed by a series of “discrete” tweaks.That came after City accused Masters of making “misleading” statements and asking rival clubs if they could trust the League leadership.Despite the Panel ruling, Prem legal advisers have told the clubs that issues in the regulations have been fixed by the November revisions.City, though, remain convinced that a decision not to look retrospectively at the “shareholder loans” to clubs – money lent by the owner and often at low or zero interest rates – is not legally viable.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSLord Pannick KC, who has led City’s fight against the “115” allegations of rule breaches between 2009-10 and 2022-23 has also represented them on the APT challenge.Both sides and English football as a whole are still in the dark over when the verdict of the 12-week hearing that started in October will be announced.Pep Guardiola gives Jack Grealish update as Man City star ‘slapped’ after Manchester derby Despite the second APT case being heard by the same legal trio who ruled in City’s favour in February, which was expected to expedite matters, it could be eight months or more, and certainly deep into next season, before clubs will know if their rulebook is legitimate. More

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      How Chelsea lost £354k a day for 10 years… but can can splash the cash on transfers

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      CHELSEA have somehow managed to burn through an eye-watering £1.291billion over the past decade, and yet, they still look financially fit.According to The Athletic, the west London giants have lost a staggering £354,000 a day, every single day for 10 years.Chelsea have lost a staggering £354,000 a day under co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad EghbaliCredit: GettySince taking over from Roman Abramovich, who wasn’t shy about splashing the cash either — the new owners have blown over £1bn on players alone.They’re already on their third permanent manager, after binning Thomas Tuchel just three months into the new era. Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino have also come and gone, with hefty compensation packages in tow.So how have Chelsea pulled this off?One word: creativity and a bit of financial wizardry.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey’ve been dishing out eight-year deals to players, spreading the cost across the contract and keeping things neat on the balance sheet.The Athletic also reports that the club have stayed within the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules by selling assets, to themselves.They flogged the women’s team to another entity within their ownership group, raising £200m and magically booking a £198.7m profit. That cheeky move turned what would’ve been another big loss into a £128.4m pre-tax profit.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBefore that, they sold two hotels and a car park to a sister company, pulling in £76.5m in 2023 – just in time to help them pass that year’s PSR test.Most read in FootballAdd it all up, and Chelsea turned what could’ve been financial disaster into a £275.2m profit. Technically above board, cleverly within the rules.How Enzo Maresca can transform Chelsea to challenge for Premier League titleWhat the PSR sayThe Prem’s PSR rules are simple, clubs can’t lose more than £105m over three seasons, excluding certain deductions.Did Chelsea really need to sell the women’s team?Let’s assume the hotel sale was accepted in the 2023 accounts. That still left Chelsea with £281.8m in losses over the 2022–2024 PSR cycle-way beyond the £105m limit.However, deductions like depreciation on non-football assets £43.5m and £41.4m spent on the women’s team come off that total. Add in some leeway for community spending and other allowable costs, and suddenly it’s not such a huge gap.On paper, Chelsea are still in the green.But UEFA wont be that friendly. UEFA play by stricter rules.Their version of Financial Fair Play only allows for £68m in losses , and they frown upon sales to sister companies.That wipes away the £275m accounting trick, and leaves Chelsea on shaky ground.UEFA also limit player amortisation to five years – meaning that £100m man Moises Caicedo, who was signed on an eight-year deal, adds £7.5m more per year to the UEFA books.So, while Chelsea might be surviving the Premier League’s scrutiny, they’re in a much tighter spot when it comes to Europe.Where the wage bill stands ?Chelsea’s wage bill for 2023–24 was a whopping £338m, still the fourth-highest in the league, and just £2.2m down on 2021–22.In between, it peaked at £404m, one of only two English clubs ever to go above the £400m mark.That included payouts to Tuchel and Potter, plus their coaching crews. Pochettino’s exit added more.The club are also massive employers – admin staff rose from 646 to 773, making them the third-biggest employer in English football, just behind United and Liverpool.Despite a nine per cent revenue drop, the wage-to-turnover ratio improved slightly to 72 per cent, down from 79 per cent. Strip out Poch’s payoff, and it drops to 70 per cent — still only the 12th best in the league.What do Chelsea need badly to keep going?Read More on The SunChampions League football – urgently.Like many of England’s top clubs, Chelsea need the UEFA money to keep day-to-day losses in check. Without it, the creative accounting may not be enough to keep the lights on.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More