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      Thomas Tuchel hints Phil Foden is still affected by vile Man Utd chants about his mum as he explains England absence

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has revealed why he left Phil Foden out of the latest England squad.The Manchester City ace was a surprise omission from the latest Three Lions announcement on Friday morning.Thomas Tuchel has revealed why Phil Foden has been left out of the England squadCredit: PAFoden was subjected to vile chants about his mum during the Manchester Derby in AprilCredit: AlamyTuchel has claimed that “injury and performance” factors are behind his absence from the upcoming international break.But he also appeared to suggest that Foden remains affected by the offensive chants he was subjected to about his mum during the Manchester Derby in April.Tuchel told talkSPORT: “It’s a little bit different, because Phil had difficult times in his last camp. I loved Phil as a person in the camp, he was fantastic.”I love his talent and the ability that he showed in training with us, simply outstanding. There’s no doubt about it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He struggled even before last camp to show it in the club, he struggled with in camp to feel the freedom and the excitement that is part of his game.”Things were not so easy for him, they became a bit more complicated after the Manchester derby.”On a personal level what happened in the Manchester derby with the fans, and then also on a physical level that he’s still suffering from ankle problems, cannot get rid of it.”So putting all in the mix, we thought it’s better. It’s the moment now for Phil to take a breath, to not be with us, which was also very hard for because I admire him a lot, and I like him a lot.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But we thought it’s better he took care of his ankle, fully pain free, and no reason for holding back and being fit for the Club World Cup.”So it was a mix between injury and performance wise.”New footage shows Phil Foden’s reaction to Man Utd fans’ sick chant aimed at his mum The Man City star recently opened up about his injury issues and mental healthCredit: GettyFoden was on the receiving end of vile chants about his mum during the 0-0 draw between Manchester United and Man City at Old Trafford earlier this year.City boss Pep Guardiola condemned the shocking treatment of the midfielder at full-time, stating: “It was a lack of class. We are so exposed in football — managers, owners and players especially.”I don’t understand the mind of the people involving the mum of Phil.”It’s a lack of integrity, class, and they should be ashamed.”Foden has experienced a drop in form this season and recently put it down to mental burnout and injury problems.He said: “It’s been a frustrating season for me. I’ve had a lot of things going on off the pitch mentally. It’s one of them, sometimes there’s things in life that are bigger than football.”This season I’ve struggled a little bit. Hopefully come next year I can get my head mentally right and get back where I left off the season before, because I know what I’m capable of doing and the quality I have.”The club have been so supportive, I can’t thank them enough. I know if everything was okay, I’d definitely be better on the field.”Sometimes things happen and you have to deal with it and move on.”Obviously it’s a difficult situation for me with the internationals right around the corner. It’s something we have to speak about with the club and national team, to see if it’s better to rest and get my ankle fully 100 percent back how I want it.”I just don’t know at the moment, it’s a conversation to be had and we’ll see what happens.”I just need a few weeks off, without playing football, and obviously I can’t get it at the moment. It’s a bit frustrating to play with niggles like this.”A lot of people don’t know what football players have to go through, and play with. I’ve had a lot of ankle pain and playing with it in the last couple of months. Some people don’t see what we go through.”Read More on The SunAlongside Foden, the likes of Harry Maguire and Jarrod Bowen have missed out on a place in the squad.Marc Guehi and Marcus Rashford are unavailable due to injury, with Adam Wharton dropping down to the Under-21s. More

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      Football free bets: Get up to £50 in free bets for Premier League final day with talkSPORT BET

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      THE Premier League season draws to a close with matchday 38 on Sunday.To mark the 10-game Super Sunday, talkSPORT BET are offering brand new customers the chance to claim up to £50 in free bets from the final day action!Premier League final day: Get up to £50 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*How to claim talkSPORT BET’s £50 free bets offertalkSPORT BETVisit the talkSPORT website HERE*Create an account and Opt In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabMake a deposit of £5+Place your first bet of £5 or more at odds of Evens (2.00) or more, on one or more of the Premier League final day fixturesYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOnly the first bet of £5 or more on each specified game will qualify and only bets which are placed pre-event will qualify.By 20:00 on 25th May, after the qualifying games will end, your account will be credited with up to £50 in free bets. Free bets are credited based on the number of £5+ bets that you have placed.talkSPORT BET: Get up to £50 in free bets – Claim Here*Premier League final day: Get up to £50 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*What’s the offer?talkSPORT BET are offering brand new customers the chance to claim up to £50 in free bets on the final day Premier League action this weekend.How to claim?Simply visit the talkSPORT BET website on your mobile device HERE* and create an account. Opt in to this promotion via the OFFERS tab and then make a minimum £5 deposit via debit card or Apple Pay.Stake £5 or more on any Premier League game at odds of at least Evens. And do this within 7 days of opening your account.The more £5 bets you put on the games, the more free bets you’ll collect!The Premier League final day games:Bournemouth v Leicester CityFulham v Man CityWolves v BrentfordNottingham Forest v ChelseaMan United v Aston VillaSouthampton v ArsenalNewcastle v EvertonLiverpool v Crystal PalaceIpswich Town v West HamTottenham v BrightonWhat happens next?By 8pm on 25th May, after the qualifying games end, your account will be credited with up to £50 in free bets. Free bets are credited based on the number of £5+ bets that you have placed.For example:if you placed a bet on 1 qualifying market you would receive £5 in free bets.if you place bets on 5 different qualifying markets you would receive £25 in free bets.if you place bets on 10 different qualifying markets you would receive £50 in free bets*18+ New customers only. Opt in, bet a min of £5 on set football markets (odds 2.00+) within 7 days to get £5 in Free Bets, up to 10 times. Get max £50 in Free bets for sports (odds 2.00+). Free bets expire in 14 days. Click for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Sunderland star Enzo Le Fee heartbreakingly found dad dead in bed then went to training without telling his team-mates

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      SUNDERLAND’s Enzo Le Fee bared all about his father’s suicide ahead of the “most important game of my life”.And the 25-year-old will not be bothered one bit by the spotlight at Wembley against Sheffield United after revealing his incredible journey from the prison gates to the cusp of the Premier League.Enzo Le Fee is set to be in action at Wembley tomorrowCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThe French playmaker has become an instant hit on Wearside after reuniting with former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris at the Stadium of Light in January on loan.Eyebrows were raised when the ambitious Championship promotion chasers snapped up the star just months after he had joined Roma for £25m.But a move to the physicality of England’s second tier and starting a new life in the North East will hardly have fazed Le Fee.The maverick faced agonising pain throughout his childhood as his father, Jeremy Lampriere, served stints behind bars for violence, drugs and possession of a gun.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, nothing prepared Le Fee for finding his dad’s body in bed in 2021 having taken his own life.During a heartbreaking interview with The Times, he revealed how he tried to deal with that shock by not telling anybody and try to just continue training.Le Fee said: “It was Wednesday and I found my dad in his bed. The day after I have to go to the police because they have to ask me something and I said, ‘No, I can’t, I have to train’. The day after, again, I train, and the day after we play against Lens, away, and the coach didn’t know.“He knew only one hour before the game when my grandfather called him and he says it’s crazy that I didn’t say something.Most read in Football“In the dressing room nobody knew. I am like, my problem is my problem. I think it’s because of this, now I can speak. Now I am free.”Le Fee, who was brought up by his mum and grandmother, opened up more about his relationship with his late father.Emotional Frank Lampard struggles through Sky Sports interview after Coventry’s gut-wrenching play-off defeatHe said: “How much has it impacted me? Phew, a lot.“When I was three he put me directly on the pitch. He was a great player.“From when I was eight to 12 and after 14 to 20, I think, I would visit him in prison. Normally I train but every Wednesday I would go to the prison to see him. At 18 I started to see him alone.”’I WANT TO BE IN SUNDERLAND NEXT YEAR’How Le Fee bounced back from that heartbreak and agony is testament to the star’s mental toughness.And he does not hide the fact that he feels at home on Wearside playing back under mentor Le Bris.That initial loan from Roma will turn into a £25m permanent one should the Black Cats beat Sheffield United and the ace admitted that the stakes do not come much bigger.Read More on The SunLe Fee added: “I want to be in Sunderland next year, for sure. I work since the last six months for that.“Now it is one game, and it is the most important game of my life.”Le Fee spent the first half of the season at RomaCredit: GettyYou’re Not AloneEVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicideIt doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: More

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      Real Madrid star Luka Modric, 39, buying £1.1m house in SWANSEA after shock investment as he’s tipped for transfer

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      REAL MADRID superstar Luka Modric is set to buy a £1.1million house on the outskirts of Swansea, leaving excited fans gobsmacked.The Ballon d’Or winner is snapping up a five-bedroom mansion in the Gower village of Three Crosses, according to a well-placed source.Luke Modric is set to leave Real MadridCredit: GettyModric, 39, was spotted at the property and his arrival quickly became the talk of the wealthy neighbourhood.It comes after he confirmed he’s leaving Real Madrid – leaving Swans at fever pitch he’ll soon be joining the Championship side.One neighbour said: “We don’t host many Galacticos in Swansea so it was a bit of a surprise to see him on our doorstep.“But it’s a fantastic house close to the beach and I’m sure he will enjoy exploring the Gower and the local restaurants.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I doubt we have as many fancy nightclubs as they do in Madrid, but we have plenty of good pubs where he will be made to feel very welcome.”Father-of-three Modric is buying the huge mansion with a pool table from former Swansea footballer Leon Britton, who put the property on the market in 2017.Modric still owns a £10.1m home in Madrid but decided to create a base in the Welsh city after taking a minority stake in Swansea City, whose training ground is a short drive from the mansion.Former Tottenham midfielder Modric was announced as a co-investor and owner in Swansea City last month having become the most decorated player in Real Madrid history – winning six Champions Leagues, six Club World Cups, five European Super Cups, four LaLiga titles, two Spanish Cups, and five Spanish Super Cups.Most read in ChampionshipCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Swans finished 11th in the Championship and it is hoped that the backing of the star – worth an estimated £56m and married to glamorous Vanja Bosnic, who acts as his agent – will help them push for promotion to the Premier League.In a statement released through the club, Modric said: “This is an exciting opportunity. Swansea has a strong identity, an incredible fanbase, and the ambition to compete at the highest level.Luka Modric passed out in a cubicle and had to be carried out by a bouncer on his first Tottenham night out, says Jenas v2“Playing at the highest level, I believe I can provide my experience to the club. My goal is to support the club’s growth in a positive way and to help to build an exciting future.”Modric and Leon Britton were approached for comment.Leon Britton starred for the Swans across two spells between 2003 and 2018Credit: AFP More

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      How Tottenham won the Europa League final vs Man Utd with ‘biggest mic drop in football history’

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      TOTTENHAM made history by winning their first trophy in 17 years after a tactical masterclass from Ange Postecoglou.The Aussie outsmarted Ruben Amorim’s sorry Manchester United to record a narrow 1-0 win in the Europa League final in Bilbao.Ange Postecoglou made history by finally bringing a major trophy to SpursCredit: GettyEuropa League success, and with it passage to next season’s Champions League, means Tottenham can laud this season as a triumph, despite the club’s horror domestic form.They are currently in danger of finishing one place outside the Premier League relegation zone after losing 21 of their 37 league games with one fixture remaining.But all has been temporarily forgotten after Ange delivered the biggest mic drop in English football by making good on his promise of “always winning a trophy in his second season”.And SunSport’s Dean Scoggins reveals how subtle tweaks to the system paid off to send Big Ange to the top of Spurs’ folklore by bringing home a first European trophy in 40 years.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSNot Ange BallAnge Ball is dead. And in truth, it died and went cold some time ago. Tottenham fans now know that he can play a second way!When Postecoglou defended his decision to not abandon his attacking principles after a 4-1 loss to Chelsea in November 2023 – despite Spurs going down to nine men – it drew a mixed response.There were those who admired his high-line stance, and others who called it foolish for a side sitting 17th in the Prem to not be more flexible.But against United, Ange learned to let his head rule his heart and sat in deep after Brennan Johnson bundled in the only goal on the brink of half-time.Most read in FootballAnge set Tottenham up to sit in deep and compactYves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur dropped into pick up Amad Diallo and Mason MountCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSpurs spent almost the entire second half defending and had just 27 per cent possession throughout the whole game – probably knowing that hapless United could never break them down anyway.Ange did this against Frankfurt and Bodo Glimt, where Spurs had 35 per cent of the ball and sat deep. The 53-year-old tweaked his midfield base against United’s two No 10s in their 3-4-3, where Yves Bissouma and Bentancur dropped into pick up Amad Diallo and Mason Mount. This was a relief for centre-back pairing Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, who didn’t have to really worry about Rasmus Hojlund at all. Spurs parking the bus nullified Amorim’s set-up of having Casemiro wide apart from Bruno Fernandes in No 8.Amorim had anticipated Ange Ball, but the high line didn’t come.Spurs parking the bus nullified Amorim’s set-up of having Casemiro wide apart from Bruno FernandesJohnson again ole oleAlthough Johnson’s goal might not have been pretty, the positioning and the tactical play was deliberate from Spurs.United’s defending for the goal was dreadful. But Johnson is Spurs’ top goalscorer. The former Nottingham Forest star is either the pacey winger, that whips the ball in first time, or taps home himself quickly.At 0-0, Spurs sent a couple of warnings United’s way with Pape Matar Sarr moving out wide and Pedro Porro crossing the ball in. There was 25 yards between centre-back pairing Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro before Johnson scoredAnge wanted to push United back into the box and then deliver a cross under pressure so that the opposition make mistakes.At the start of the goal move, there was 25 yards between centre-back pairing Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro.Dominic Solanke’s unselfish run attracts Maguire’s interest at the back post, with Shaw left in the middle and the wrong side of Johnson who scuffed it in. Brennan Johnson’s scrappy goal just before half-time broke the deadlockSarr is the star manSarr ran the midfield, while Fernandes uncharacteristically lost the ball countless times.The 22-year-old was free to go hunting when Solanke dropped in to cover Casemiro.The three man midfield were a workhorse because there was no Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison or Lucas Bergvall. Sarr broke the play down and forced the game upfield, which then created the goal. And those breaks actually happened three times in the second half, when Spurs spurned two opportunities for a chance at goal.Sarr has the freedom to roam the midfield and picked up loose balls from Bruno FernandesSarr broke the play down and forced the game upfieldDutch of class – Van de Ven!Van de Ven’s acrobatic clearance off the line was magical. World class defending and maybe no another defender on the globe gets there.The 6ft 3in powerhouse swept Hojlund’s header off the the line after Guglielmo Vicario punched out a cross.As the Man Utd flop striker headed it towards goal, Van de Ven had a five yard sprint to get scoop it out.In the same way that Shaw and Co flapped at Spurs’ goal, Van de Ven basically won it for Tottenham.Micky Van de Ven had a five yard sprint to keep Rasmus Hojlund’s headed outVan de Ven’s acrobatic clearance off the line was magicalAmad Mad SituationAmad Diallo was United’s bright spark on their darkest night in living memory – but only in the first half.Amorim’s attacking plans were so rigid, with Amad floating as the other 10 / winger. And the 22-year-old seemed to have Destiny Udogie’s number before half-time.But a tactical tweak saw Udogie push higher up to block Noussair Mazraoui’s pass, which moved Van de Ven over to cover Amad.Read More on The SunThe change left the Ivory Coast star needing to cut back inside on his other foot away from goal and hit loopy crosses in.And those crosses were swept up by Tottenham’s low block, with United unable to create anything meaningful. Man Utd ratings: Diallo best player in Europa League final but Hojlund out of his depthAMAD DIALLO’S fizzing first-half display was little consolation for Manchester United in a dismal 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Rasmus Hojlund’s plight up front continued in one of the worst European showpieces for many years – as both sides showed why they will finish in the Premier League lower reaches.Spurs clinched it from virtually their first opportunity – on 42 minutes.Brennan Johnson bundled in Pape Sarr’s inswinging cross, with United left-back Luke Shaw also getting a touch on the way.The Red Devils dictated possession more and more after the break, with Leny Yoro stretching to test Guglielmo Vicario from a free-kick.But United’s chances only arrived regularly in the final quarter of a patchy contest.The Red Devils belatedly piled on the pressure in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs just held on.Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a miserable night individually and collectively for Ruben Amorim’s men… More

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      ‘Like walking into a luxury spa’ – Nuno Espirito Santo plays handpan in his office, reveals Nottingham Forest star

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST manager Nuno Espirito Santo has adopted a very unusual hobby during his time in charge at City Ground.Nuno, 51, joined Forest in December 2023 and has taken the club by storm by leading them to their first European qualification in 30 years after a turbulent debut season that saw him barely escaping relegation.Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has adopted an unusual hobbyNuno plays the handpan in his office to unwind and meet Forest’s demandsAccording to The Athletic, however, it’s not just the performances on the pitch that have left everyone at Nottingham fascinated with the Portuguese tactician.But it’s also the fact that the ex-Wolves boss has proven to be a very multi-layered person.The former Tottenham boss is well-known as a composed, disciplined and soft-spoken person when he speaks in front of the cameras.But behind the scenes he shows various different attributes as former team-mates remember him as a daredevil, who loves deep-sea diving, as well as a dressing room joker.Read More on FootballForest captain Ryan Yates also revealed Nuno has become famous for his love of music.One of the first things the ex-Porto star did when he signed with Forest was locating a music shop in Nottingham that could find him a percussion instrument known as a handpan.The handpan produces soothing sounds when tapping or drumming against its steel edges as it perches on the knee and looks like a huge metallic shell. And it has become quite common for people to hear these melodic sounds from the manager’s office.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSYates told The Athletic: “Is that [handpan] what it’s called?“I went for a chat with him and I just sat there while he was playing it for five, 10 minutes. Taiwo Awoniyi health update with Nottingham Forest star recovering in hospital after emergency abdominal surgery”It was incredible — like walking into a luxury spa or a five-star hotel. I thought I was going to fall asleep!”Yates insists this is just one of many things that show what a “very special man” Nuno is.The midfielder also praised the former goalkeeper’s stunning job at Forest as he led them to the FA Cup semi-finals as well this season.Yates added: “He’s a very special man. He’s very different to anyone I’ve come across before. But, more than anything, he’s obviously incredible at his job. “It’s incredible for the club to orchestrate Forest to their first European success in 30 years. It speaks for itself. Incredible.”Nuno is now gearing up for Sunday’s crunch home clash with Chelsea in the final fixture of the 2024-25 Premier League season needing a victory and other results to go his way in order to secure Champions League qualification.Read More on The SunNottingham saw their Champions League hopes suffering a devastating blow two weeks ago when they drew 2-2 with Leicester at City Ground.The game made headlines after Taiwo Awoniyi’s horror injury which led to owner Evangelos Marinakis having an intense talk with Nuno in front of the cameras at full-time as the Greek supremo was very unhappy with the way that incident was handled by the medical team. More

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      Alejandro Garnacho ‘set for showdown talks with Man Utd’ and unhappy star ‘has no relationship with Ruben Amorim’

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      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO is set to meet with Manchester United representatives this week to discuss a potential exit.The 20-year-old was left furious after being limited to just 20 minutes of match time in the 1-0 Europa League final defeat to Spurs on Wednesday.Alejandro Garnacho is set for showdown talks with Man UtdCredit: GettyHe said: “I’ve played every round until I reached the final, but I only played 20 minutes today.”I’ll enjoy the summer and then we’ll see.”His brother then added fuel to the fire by suggesting the winger had been “thrown under the bus” by Ruben Amorim in Bilbao.Garnacho has become increasingly frustrated with the United head coach in recent months.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd ESPN report that he no longer has a good relationship with him.The winger and his representatives are expected to meet with United officials in the coming days to discuss a move away.Man Utd chiefs are understood to be willing to negotiate a sale if a suitable offer arrives. Garnacho has been unhappy with his squad role in the second half of the season.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordHe is also dissatisfied with how Amorim managed the situation around his selection for the Europa League final.Man Utd reportedly want around £60million for the Argentina international.’What did he expect?’ – Sir Alex Ferguson looks ‘absolutely disgusted’ in new footage from Man Utd Europa League lossChelsea have been heavily linked with a move for him since January.Napoli are also understood to be interested.ESPN has also claimed that Garnacho’s representatives expect more interest from Premier League rivals and Saudi Pro League clubs. More

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      Man Utd ‘set Alejandro Garnacho asking price’ after Chelsea target’s controversial comments following Europa League snub

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly set their asking price for Alejandro Garnacho.The winger has been linked with a departure for Old Trafford since the January window.Alejandro Garnacho could leave Man Utd this summerCredit: Shutterstock EditorialAnd speculation about his future has only intensified following his comments after the Europa League final.Garnacho was disappointed to have started on the bench, and felt he deserved more than ten minutes to try and salvage the match for United.Now his future is unclear amid reports the Red Devils could be willing to sell him and Kobbie Mainoo – both players would guarantee pure profit as they came from the academy.Chelsea have reportedly been considering a bid for Garnacho, having first been linked in January.READ MORE ON MAN UTDUnited would demand around £60million to let the Argentine leave, report The Telegraph.Garnacho was very critical of United’s season as he dropped a hint he could leave.He said: “It’s difficult for all of us. This season has been s***.“We lost the final, we didn’t beat anyone in the league. It’s very difficult.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSGarnacho cryptically added: “I’ve played every round until I reached the final, but I only played 20 minutes today.“I’ll enjoy the summer and then we’ll see.”Son Heung-min hit in head by TROPHY as Tottenham celebrate Europa League victory over Man Utd More