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      Man Utd ‘may be forced to NOT sack Erik ten Hag over FFP fears as cost of axing Dutchman revealed’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED may have to splash over £10million to sack Erik ten Hag in June.Ten Hag’s position as United manager continues to come under pressure amid a turbulent campaign that has seen the team plunging to sixth place in the Premier League table.Manchester United will have to splash over £10m to sack Erik ten HagCredit: AFPSir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to reconsider Ten Hag’s position if Man Utd miss out on Champions League qualificationCredit: PAAccording to The Times, however, dismissing the Dutchman won’t be simple as he and his coaching staff would cost a large sum to offload this summer.The 54-year-old tactician warned the Red Devils were close to the spending limit which was allowed under Profitability and Sustainability rules in January.That is why the ex-Ajax boss was not allowed to sign a striker midseason.Therefore, new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe will have to decide whether sacking Ten Hag and recruiting a new manager would be worth it.Read More on Man UtdRatcliffe will have to take into account that the club needs every last penny to recruit new players and staff.The Manchester giants are also very keen on landing Dan Ashworth as their new director of football but Newcastle have slapped a £15m price tag on him after placing him on gardening leave.Nevertheless, Ten Hag is well respected among the Ineos hierarchy and there is a feeling that he had limited help before Sir Jim’s arrival.That is why the new club chiefs have included him in recent discussions regarding next season.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL However, Ten Hag will come under scrutiny if United fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League competition.The Red Devils are currently eight points away from Aston Villa and fourth place.’So refreshing’, says Rio Ferdinand after interview with Erik ten Hag at Man Utd training groundTherefore, United might find themselves needing that extra Champions League spot as they are six points away from fifth place.But that would only happen if England’s coefficient ranking is higher than Germany or Italy’s at the end of the season. More

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      Todd Boehly makes secret trip to Saudi Arabia as Chelsea look to raise £100m in huge transfer exodus

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      TODD BOEHLY made a secret trip to Saudi Arabia amid speculation Chelsea are planning to sell more players to the country’s Pro-League this summer.Chairman and co-controlling owner Boehly is believed to have held talks with the Pro-League’s director of football and former Blues technical director Michael Emanalo.Todd Boehly made a secret business trip to Saudi ArabiaRomelu Lukaku is currently on loan at Roma and is scheduled to return to ChelseaKepa Arrizabalaga could also return after falling down the pecking order at Real Madrid where he’s on loanChelsea announced pre-tax losses of more than £90million last week which means they are looking to offload some of the squad this summer to stay within Profitability and Sustainability Rules.It is thought they may have to raise £100m by the end of June so Boehly is paving the way with a series of meetings in the Arab state.Former Chelsea stars N’Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibably all quit Stamford Bridge for Saudi last summer.Boehly is preparing for another round of outgoings with on-loan players Romelu Lukaku and keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga top of the list.Read More on ChelseaLukaku, 30, is scheduled to return from his year’s long loan at Italians Roma at the end of the season and has two years left on his £325,00- a-week contract.He has a £37m release clause in his contract but money is no object to Pro-League teams.Kepa, 29, is at Real Madrid and while he is keen to stay, the £180K Spaniard has fallen down the pecking order and is now resigned to coming back, as SunSport revealed.Kepa has a further 12 months left on his contract but with Djordje Petrovic and Robert Sanchez ahead of him in the queue for the No1 spot, his future at Chelsea looks uncertain.Most read in FootballConor Gallagher, Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah could also be on the move.Gallagher, 23, sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire at the end of next season and he is no closer to signing an extension.Fans all fooled by ‘Sky Sports commentary’ during Chelsea vs Newcastle – can you spot it?Broja is currently on loan at Fulham, who paid Chelsea a loan fee of around £750,000 in January but the total will increase to £4m if the striker fails to start 60 per cent of the Cottagers’ games.And Chalobah has only played five times this season after an injury setback and will want more opportunities.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe trio are all up for sale because they are Chelsea academy graduates.Selling the stars will help the West Londoners avoid breaking financial rules as homegrown players count as 100 per cent profit.Marc Cucurella has also fallen down the pecking order after recently returning from ankle injury. More

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      Forgotten Chelsea star Oscar tipped for stunning return to European football after earning £150MILLION since leaving

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      OSCAR is being linked with a shock transfer return to Europe.The Brazilian, 32, sees his contract with Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Port expire at the end of 2024.Oscar could be on his way back to Europe in a shock transferCredit: AFPThe Brazilian won two Premier League titles at ChelseaCredit: GettyHe headed to the Far East from Chelsea in 2017 in a shock £60million transfer. But seven years on, UOL report the playmaker could come back to Europe.However, Internacional in his homeland Brazil are also monitoring the situation.Inter manager Eduardo Coudet said: “Our only goal, the player we are going to try moving forward, is Oscar. I want to bring in Oscar. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”I’ve already spoken to his manager, he can’t stand me anymore. I want Oscar. “The board ask me not to talk, but sometimes I talk too much.”Oscar left Internacional in 2012 when Chelsea landed the exciting star.He spent four-and-a-half seasons at Stamford Bridge where he racked up 38 goals in 203 appearances for the Blues.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL During that time, the 48-cap Brazil international won two Premier Leagues, the League Cup and the Europa League – as well as the club’s Goal of the Season award twice. However, he stunned fans when he became one of the highest-profile footballers to leave for the Chinese Super League.Top ten greatest Premier League players of all time as Kevin de Bruyne and Cristiano Ronaldo both miss out on top spotShanghai Port reportedly offered Oscar an eye-watering £400,000 per week to sign for the club.And it means in the 375 weeks since switching Chelsea for China, Oscar has earned a whopping £150million in wages alone. The former Sao Paulo star surpassed 200 games for Shanghai Port last year and is the club captain under ex-Premier League defender Kevin Muscat.Oscar – who scored Brazil’s 90th-minute consolation in the 7-1 thrashing by Germany at their home World Cup in 2014 – guided the Red Eagles to the Chinese Super League title in both 2018 and 2023 – as well as the FA Super Cup in 2019.After a potential transfer to Barcelona fell through in 2022, Oscar openly admitted he would relish the chance to play for Chelsea again.Speaking in March 2023, he told talkSPORT: “Of course, it’s a dream to come back to Chelsea because everyone knows the passion that I have for this club.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s the same passion I have for Shanghai. It’s the two clubs I have played at for a long period. “I have a lot of good memories at Chelsea and I also have a lot of good memories of Shanghai. But I’m still here and I still have dreams to play for this team.”Oscar has led his Shanghai Port side to two Chinese Super League titlesCredit: Getty – ContributorHe still has a lot of love for his former employers in West LondonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Paul Pogba ‘receives shock offer to return to football’ despite four-year ban for doping

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      PAUL POGBA could be in line for a shock return to football despite being hit with a four-year ban, according to reports.The Juventus star, 30, tested positive for banned substance DHEA in August and has not played since being given a provisional suspension a month later.Paul Pogba could sign for a celeb side in RussiaCredit: ReutersPogba has been slapped with a lengthy ban and he cannot play again until 2027 as things stand, although he denies any wrongdoing and does plan to appeal.The midfielder will be 35 years old by the time he is allowed back on the pitch.But Pogba has been handed a surprise route back to football from a Russian celebrity league.A team named Broke Boys are interested in signing the former Manchester United ace.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey play in Russia’s Media Football League, which is a division made up of teams that feature celebs like actors and influencers.Broke Boys chief Artjom Chatjaturjan is serious about his interest in Pogba and has made him a contract offer.He told Tuttosport: “It may seem like a joke, we called him. But so far he has politely refused. “He is in a desperate moment and needs time to accept it, Pogba is one of the best footballers in world won’t be able to play for that long.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt has been reported that Broke Boys offered him a £1,167-a-month wage and a luxury apartment to stay in.Meanwhile, there has been speculation that Pogba could see his Juventus contract ripped up.Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand tells Paul Pogba he ‘needs to speak’ after four-year ban for doping Other rumours suggest that he is considering hanging up his boots if his appeal is not successful.Pogba’s ban could be reduced if he can prove the banned substance was in his system due to contamination or by accident.The World Cup winner denies any wrongdoing, saying: “I believe that the verdict is incorrect.”I am sad, shocked and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional playing career has been taken away from me.”When I am free of legal restrictions the full story will become clear, but I have never knowingly or deliberately taken any supplements that violate anti-doping regulations.”As a professional athlete I would never do anything to enhance my performance by using banned substances,”And have never disrespected or cheated fellow athletes and supporters of any of the teams I have played for, or against.” More

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      Chelsea legend William Gallas reveals transfer ‘mistake’ Blues made with star who would have brought ‘winning mentality’

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      WILLIAM GALLAS believes Chelsea made a “mistake” not signing Cristiano Ronaldo and his “winning mentality.”The Portugal legend is plying his trade in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr.William Gallas reckons Chelsea made a ‘mistake’ not signing Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AFPGallas feels Chelsea could use Ronaldo’s ‘winning mentality’ right nowCredit: ReutersAnd despite turning 39 years old last month, he is still performing at the highest level.Ronaldo has 48 goals in 56 games for his side after a dismal second spell at Manchester United.But Gallas, who played 225 games in west London, feels things could have turned out different for club and player had Ronaldo joined Chelsea instead.The Blues were strongly linked with a move for the striker when he was released by United in November 2022.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, they opted to wait until the summer before signing Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku.The latter has barely featured after picking up several major injury problems.While Jackson has shown he is more adept at playing in a supporting role.And with Chelsea struggling for consistency, Gallas feels they messed up by snubbing Ronaldo.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON HORSE RACINGThe two-time Premier League winner told Genting Casino: “Chelsea made a mistake by not signing Cristiano Ronaldo. He was available to sign and Chelsea would have been a good club for him.“Everyone knows how important Ronaldo can be in the dressing room, he brings a winning mentality and it could have benefitted the squad. It was a mistake by Chelsea.”Cristiano Ronaldo BANNED for alleged offensive gesture in Saudi Pro League as ex-Man Utd star also hit with fineGallas also reckons Chelsea should relive their golden days under Roman Abramovich by launching audacious moves for Man City’s Erling Haaland and PSG’S Kylian Mbappe.He added: “I’d sign them both! They’re both unbelievable players who have completely different styles for scoring goals.“I’d sign both to win a treble at a club like Arsenal or Chelsea. Every opponent would be in trouble if they played together.” More

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      Mason Greenwood could still return to Man Utd with club yet to make final decision on future amid transfer interest

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are yet to make a decision on the future of Mason Greenwood.A return to Old Trafford for the 22-year-old remains a possibility.Mason Greenwood could still play again for Man UtdCredit: GETTYFabrizio Romano reports that Ineos have not made a verdict on Greenwood despite internal discussions taking place.However, Man Utd are open to considering transfer bids and they could cash-in this summer.New chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe was asked about Greenwood’s future last month and he said: “We will make a decision. I don’t know if he could still have a future.”All I can do is talk about the principle of how we will approach decisions like that.READ MORE ON MAN UTD“Is he the right type of footballer? Are we happy with that? Is he a good person or not?“Greenwood is a Manchester United footballer and we are in charge of football. “So the answer is it’s quite clear we have to make a decision. “There is no decision that’s been made. He’s on loan obviously but he’s not the only one. Most read in Football“The process will be – understand the facts not the hype and then try and come to a fair decision on the basis of values – which is basically whether he is a good guy or not. “Could he play sincerely for Manchester United well and would we be comfortable with it and the fans be comfortable with it?Mason Greenwood wants an investigation into whether Jude Bellingham called him a “rapist” dropped“I can talk about the principle. The principle is the important one because we will have other issues going forwards. “You are dealing with young people who have not always been brought up in the best circumstances, who have a lot of money and don’t always have the guidance they should have. “What we need to do when we have issues like that is to understand the real effects, not the hype.“Then we need to make a fair decision in the light of the club’s values. “That’s what we need to do and that’s how we will deal with it.”Greenwood is currently on loan in Spain with Getafe and he has scored eight goals in 26 games this season.They are impressed by his performances but may struggle to afford him amid interest from Barcelona and several other LaLiga sides like Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid.READ MORE SUN STORIESGreenwood has not featured for United since he was suspended after being arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault in January 2022.All charges were subsequently dropped. More

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      Brentford eyeing Ivan Toney transfer replacement by lining up free-scoring Championship striker

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      SAMMIE SZMODICS is on Brentford’s radar as the Bees plan for life after Ivan Toney.Blackburn striker Szmodics, 28, is in the form of his life, with 21 goals in 35 league games making him leading scorer in the Championship.Sammie Szmodics slots past Michael CooperCredit: RexIvan Toney has been linked with ArsenalCredit: GettyBees boss Thomas Frank has admitted that he expects England striker Toney to leave the club this summer, with Arsenal and Chelsea leading the hunt.Frank’s top spy, Mick Priest, saw Szmodics score the leveller in Rovers’ 1-1 draw with Millwall last week — and  he is now on their shortlist of targets.The Bees are in the market for a couple of new attacking players for their squad and have also checked out Josh Sargent at Norwich.Luton are also looking at Szmodics but cannot commit until they know which division they will be in next season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe forward, who like Toney previously played for Peterborough, was in action yesterday.Szmodics lined up against Plymouth Argyle in a relegation six-pointer at Ewood Park.He took just seven minutes to get on the scoresheet, bending a right-footed effort beyond Michael Cooper.Kyle McFadzean’s 54th minute red card made matters difficult for John Eustace’s side.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Argyle eventually found an equaliser via Morgan Whittaker, who himself has attracted plenty of interest.Toney, meanwhile, played the full 90 minutes as Brentford lost 2-1 at Arsenal.Inside Ivan Toney’s Life As A FootballerThe Gunners took the lead through Declan Rice on 19 minutes.Yoane Wissa levelled on the stroke of half-time, before Kai Havertz won it with an 86th minute header. More

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      Why Chelsea need Newcastle to finish above 15th in Premier League

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      THE bizarre reason why Chelsea have secretly been supporting Newcastle has been revealed.Blues fans will not be cheering on the Toon when they go head-to-head on Monday night.Chelsea want Newcastle to finish strongly in order to secure more money for Lewis HallCredit: AlamyHowever, for the rest of the season they will be hoping Newcastle pick up enough points to finish above 15th.That’s because of an unusual clause in the deal that saw Lewis Hall move to St James’ Park from Chelsea in the summer.The 19-year-old joined the club for an initial loan fee of £4million with an obligation to pay a further £24m to make it a permanent switch.But the transfer has not yet been completed as the deal depends on Newcastle’s league finish, according to The Telegraph.READ MORE ON CHELSEAThey need to end the season above 15th in order for the move to go through.Chelsea will be desperate for them to do enough to sign Hall amid financial pressures.Todd Boehly needs to balance the books this summer in order to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.Selling Hall will count as 100 per cent profit as he is a homegrown player.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNewcastle currently sit eighth in the table and are 14 points above Brentford in 15th.Hall has played just 11 times in all competitions for Eddie Howe’s side this season.Chelsea scout names the forgotten star who was supposed to be a world beaterReports suggest that director of football Dan Ashworth was the driving force behind the signing. More