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      PSG line up £172million Kylian Mbappe transfer replacement despite teen being ‘untouchable’ at his club

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are reportedly lining up a £172mllion bid for Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.The French giants are set to lose Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer to Real Madrid this summer.PSG are lining up a mega bid for Barcelona star Lamine YamalCredit: GettyThe teen is viewed as the ideal replacement for Real Madrid-bound Kylian MbappeCredit: AFPAnd they are desperate to sign a big name as his replacement.PSG are long-term admirers of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.While there have also been links with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.But Le Parisien claims 16-year-old winger Yamal has now emerged as PSG’s top target.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe record-breaking teenager has already clocked up 45 games for Barcelona, helping them to last season’s LaLiga title.And PSG are now ready to test the waters by making a move after knocking Yamal’s Catalan club out of the Champions League.The prodigy is currently seen as untouchable by Barcelona’s hierarchy, who inserted a £900m release clause into his contract.But PSG reckon a bid of £172m could do the trick, with Barca still in desperate need of money to balance the books.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERYamal is also represented by super-agent Jorge Mendes.He is said to have a superb relationship with PSG sporting director Luis Campos.Mbappe laughs and brutally shuts down thought of joining ArsenalAnd Mendes could reportedly encourage Yamal to “push” Barcelona to the negotiating table.It remains to be seen whether he does want to leave the Nou Camp though.Yamal has been at the club since 2013 when he was just six years old.Barcelona have also given him the platform to become a fully-fledged Spain international, making six appearances for his country.But PSG’s riches could be too good to turn down, as well as the chance to work with ex-Barca boss and Treble winner Luis Enrique.Lamine Yamal’s amazing statsThose figures in full:

      Barcelona: 45 games, 6 goals

      Spain: 6 games, 2 goals

      Trophies/Awards: LaLiga title, LaLiga U23 Player of Month, LaLiga Goal of Month, The Youngest Award, Uefa Youth Team of Year, U17 Euros Top Scorer, U17 Euros Team of Tournament

      Barcelona Records: Fifth-youngest player in LaLiga history; Youngest Barcelona player in 100 years; Youngest Barcelona starter in LaLiga; Youngest player with LaLiga assist; Second-youngest player in Champions League history; Youngest starter in Champions League; Youngest Barcelona goal scorer; Youngest LaLiga goal scorer; Youngest Barcelona El Clasico appearance; Youngest Supercopa goal scorer; Youngest Copa Del Rey goal scorer; Youngest LaLiga brace scorer; Youngest LaLiga player with 10 goal contributions; Youngest Champions League knockout phase player.

      Spain Records: Youngest player; Youngest goal scorer; Youngest scorer in Euro qualifier. More

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      Eddie Howe admits star striker Callum Wilson may LEAVE Newcastle to ease FFP worries in shock summer transfer

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      EDDIE HOWE has admitted that Callum Wilson could be sold this summer.Newcastle could cash in on the striker in the in order to ease FFP concerns.Eddie Howe has suggested that Callum Wilson could be sold this summerCredit: ReutersNewcastle could cash in on Wilson to ease FFP concernsCredit: PAWilson, 32, has struggled for fitness this season and has only featured in 16 Premier League games.He has been effective when on the pitch, managing seven goals and one assist.Wilson was linked with a move away from St James’ Park in January, with Chelsea and West Ham mooted as destinations.The manager is a big fan of the former Bournemouth striker and is concerned about replacing him.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHowe said: “It’s undoubted how I feel about Callum.”How I feel about his qualities and what he can offer the team.”If you lose a player of that quality, then finding a player of equal standard will cost the club a lot of money.”That’s always the big talking point about any business we do in the summer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”If you lose a player, how can you replace him with the same quality with Financial Fair Play implications around the corner? There’s a lot to think about.”Howe has also called on Wilson to stay fit for a “prolonged period” in order to help the team.Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanHe added: “I think every player has a point to prove every time they pull the Newcastle shirt on.”I don’t think Callum Wilson necessarily has a point to prove in terms of his ability and what he can deliver, that’s undoubted.”We would like him to stay fit for a prolonged period of time and to be able to execute that on a consistent basis.”So, there is sort of a double-edged meaning to my answer.“I want every player to have that burning desire every single game to fulfil their own ambitions and certainly Callum has very big ambitions still.”He’s still a very strong player and he can make a big difference for us.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAlexander Isak is also another potential player who could be on the move in the summer.The Swedish striker has been linked with a big-money move to Arsenal as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his attacking options. More

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      Unai Emery signs Aston Villa contract extension in blow to Bayern Munich and Premier League giants

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      UNAI EMERY has committed his long term future to Aston Villa by signing a one-year extension to his contract.The news will come as a blow to Bayern Munich who had identified the 52-year-old Spaniard as their preferred candidate to replace Thomas Tuchel this summer.Unai Emery has committed his future to Aston VillaCredit: GettyThe Spaniard has ended Bayern Munich’s hopes of landing himCredit: GettyIt will also rule out Manchester United and Liverpool from targeting the former PSG, Arsenal, Sevilla and Valencia boss.Villa moved swiftly to extend Emery’s current deal, which already had three years to run, after a sensational season.He has led Villa to fourth place in the Premier League and to their first European semi-final in 42 years.The club’s billionaire owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens are so delighted with the transformation he has brought about at Villa they intend to sit down with Emery this summer to prolong the deal even further.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThey believe they currently have one of the best bosses in Europe, who is on a par with Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp and who could become their version of Sir Alex Ferguson.They have backed Emery since he arrived from Villarreal on a four-and-a-half year deal in October 2022.That was when Villa were languishing in 17th place in the Premier League.Emery has had a major say in every significant club appointment since from Head of Recruitment Monchi, down to his large staff of coaches and video analysts.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERIt is that autonomy which has allowed Emery to control almost every aspect of life at Villa, which the likes of Bayern could never grant him.Emery is understood to love the project he has taken on at Villa and the power he has due to the trust the owners have placed in him.Former Aston Villa CEO joins fans in Unai Emery chant at Stamford Bridge away end during Chelsea winNews of Emery’s contract extension until 2027 will be greeted with joy by Villa’s players such as Ollie Watkins and skipper John McGinn, who have seen their own performances soar under the gifted Spanish coach.Villa fans will also rejoice at the news Emery has turned his back on some of the giants of the European game to commit his future to their club, in what will come as a huge boost for the remainder of their season.Emery takes his side to Chelsea on Saturday looking to take another step towards Champions League qualification.They are currently fourth in the top-flight, three points ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham having played two games more.Villa have a trip to Brighton and a home clash with title-chasing Liverpool to go before their final day showdown with Crystal Palace.However, they also have a two-legged Europa Conference League semi-final with Greek giants Olympiacos to navigate.The winner of that will face the victors of Fiorentina and Club Brugge in the final next month.Our beautiful game is brokenBy Dave Kidd
      When Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more… More

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      Forgotten Man City star, 22, poised for summer transfer despite two relatives being club legends

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      WOLVES are set to add Manchester City’s Tommy Doyle to their pack in a £4.3million deal.The midfielder, 22, has been on loan at Molineux this season, making 29 appearances.Tommy Doyle is set to join Wolves on a permanent dealCredit: ReutersHis grandad Mike Doyle is Man City’s third-highest appearance-makerCredit: PAWanderers have an option to make the move permanent.This is Doyle’s fourth loan spell after stints with Hamburg, Cardiff and Sheffield United.He has not scored or assisted in the Premier League this season.But Wolves boss Gary O’Neil has insisted that the club are “delighted” with the player’s progress this season.READ MORE MAN CITY NEWSHe said: “We’re delighted with how he’s done, so I don’t foresee any issues.“I’d expect him to be here next year. Hopefully, we’ll get that done fairly quickly in the summer.“I know Tommy feels settled and I know he’s enjoying it.”Doyle’s move away from the Etihad would mean him leaving the club that is close to his family.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe midfielder’s grandfathers, Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe, are two of Man City’s biggest icons.His paternal grandfather, Mike Doyle, is City’s third-highest appearance-maker with 570 games for the club.Most dramatic Premier League’s final daysWhile Pardoe, Doyle Jnr’s maternal grandpa, still holds the record of being City’s youngest-ever player, making his debut aged 15 years and 314 days.The pair played in Man City’s 1969 FA Cup final victory over Leicester City.They both scored in the 2-1 League Cup triumph against West Brom the following year.Glyn Pardoe is Man City’s youngest-ever playerCredit: PAOur beautiful game is brokenBy Dave Kidd

      When Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more… More

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      Chelsea ace Carney Chukwuemeka ‘lined up for shock transfer to Champions League giants’

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      CARNEY CHUKWUEMEKA is reportedly being lined up for a shock summer transfer.The Chelsea star has barely featured this season having picked up a knee injury in the 3-1 defeat to West Ham back in August.Carney Chukwuemeka is reportedly wanted at BarcelonaCredit: RexChukwuemeka, 20, joined the Blues from Aston Villa in a £20million deal in 2022.He has only gone on to make 27 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring two goals.However, he appears to have done enough to attract the gaze of one of Europe’s biggest clubs.Barcelona are lining up a move to reignite their interest in the midfielder, according to talkSPORT.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSThe report claims that the LaLiga giants were keen on signing Chukwuemeka before his move to Stamford Bridge.It is said that the club believes that they can take advantage of his lack of game time in England and “uncertainty” at Chelsea.It could be difficult to prise the England U21 from London as he is a childhood Blues supporter.He insisted that when Chelsea came knocking while he was at Villa he did not want to “waste any time”.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe told The Telegraph: “Chelsea was the team I grew up supporting and I said to my dad [Charles] ‘let’s get it done’.””I didn’t want to waste any time. I just came from winning the under-19s Euros with England that summer and a week after they were calling and there was only one place I was going.”7 times Arsenal vs Chelsea games EXPLODEDA move to Barcelona could also have another stumbling block as playing time could be limited at the Nou Camp.The club currently have a heap of talented midfielders at their disposal.The list includes the likes of Gavi, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Fermin Lopez, Ilkay Gundogan and Oriol Romeu.Chelsea’s penalty chaosMAURICIO POCHETTINO has been tearing his hair out watching Chelsea’s stars fight over penalties again and again. Here are all their spot kick lowlights

      CHELSEA 2-2 ARSENAL (23rd October, 2023)GOAL Raheem Sterling immediately picks up the ball to take Chelsea’s spot kick before Cole Palmer approaches. Enzo Fernandez intervenes to give the ball to Palmer, who sends David Raya the wrong way to score.
      CHELSEA 4 LEICESTER CITY 2 (17th March, 2024)MISS Raheem Sterling wins a penalty and this time is handed the ball by Palmer. However, he fires it down the middle and sees his kick comfortably saved. Leicester later recover to 2-2 from 2-0 down and Sterling is booed every time he touches the ball by a section of the home crowd.
      CHELSEA 4 MANCHESTER UNITED 3 (4th April, 2024)GOAL Noni Madueke makes an audacious attempt to take the ball off Palmer after winning a 98th minute penalty with the Blues 3-2 down but is pulled away by Trevoh Chalobah. Palmer sends Andre Onana the wrong way before scoring a winner two minutes later.
      CHELSEA 6 EVERTON 0 (15th April, 2024)GOAL Madueke picks up the ball immediately after Chelsea are awarded a penalty at 4-0 up, but a furious Nicolas Jackson rushes in wanting to take the kick and shoves the winger. Captain Conor Gallagher has to intervene to give the ball to Palmer, who scores. Pochettino blasts his team’s behaviour as “like being at school”. More

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      Chelsea Champions League winner to leave on free transfer after four years as fans hail ‘one of the best ever’

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      THIAGO SILVA will leave Chelsea at the end of this season, according to reports.The 39-year-old defender will become a free agent when his contract expires in June.Thiago Silva is set to leave ChelseaCredit: AlamyTransfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims Silva has received interest from Fluminense but is keeping his options open.The Brazilian joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020 and has since made 149 appearances.He won the Champions League with the Blues at the end of his first season at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea fans have been left devastated by the news of Silva’s departure.Read More on ChelseaOne person took to X to write: “One of the best centre-backs to ever play for us 💙 Wish he joined earlier in his career.”Another commented: “One of the best free agents ever in football. Thanks for everything, Thiago Silva.”A third said: “On behalf of all Chelsea fans worldwide we celebrate you, legend. We are very proud to have you and your family, such a passionate family. Wish you best in your future.”A fourth wrote: “This is a very sad news to all Chelsea fans.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChelsea’s penalty chaosMAURICIO POCHETTINO has been tearing his hair out watching Chelsea’s stars fight over penalties again and again. Here are all their spot kick lowlights

      CHELSEA 2-2 ARSENAL (23rd October, 2023)GOAL Raheem Sterling immediately picks up the ball to take Chelsea’s spot kick before Cole Palmer approaches. Enzo Fernandez intervenes to give the ball to Palmer, who sends David Raya the wrong way to score.
      CHELSEA 4 LEICESTER CITY 2 (17th March, 2024)MISS Raheem Sterling wins a penalty and this time is handed the ball by Palmer. However, he fires it down the middle and sees his kick comfortably saved. Leicester later recover to 2-2 from 2-0 down and Sterling is booed every time he touches the ball by a section of the home crowd.
      CHELSEA 4 MANCHESTER UNITED 3 (4th April, 2024)GOAL Noni Madueke makes an audacious attempt to take the ball off Palmer after winning a 98th minute penalty with the Blues 3-2 down but is pulled away by Trevoh Chalobah. Palmer sends Andre Onana the wrong way before scoring a winner two minutes later.
      CHELSEA 6 EVERTON 0 (15th April, 2024)GOAL Madueke picks up the ball immediately after Chelsea are awarded a penalty at 4-0 up, but a furious Nicolas Jackson rushes in wanting to take the kick and shoves the winger. Captain Conor Gallagher has to intervene to give the ball to Palmer, who scores. Pochettino blasts his team’s behaviour as “like being at school”.

      While a fifth added: “He deserves a big farewell, a football legend and we had the privilege to see him at Chels for many years. Wish him all the best.”Silva was left devastated on Saturday after Chelsea missed out on a spot in the FA Cup final.Thiago Silva drops huge hint he will quit Chelsea as Blues defender reveals what is making him ‘a bit sad’-The Blues suffered a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the semi-final at Wembley Stadium.Silva was spotted crying at the full-time whistle, with some fans claiming his team-mates had “let him down”. More

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      Liverpool’s move for Ruben Amorim hijacked by Premier League rivals looking set to axe long-serving manager

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      WEST HAM have held talks with Ruben Amorim over succeeding David Moyes in East London.The Hammers have begun speaking to potential new managers with Moyes out of contract at the end of the season and likely to leave the club.West Ham are looking to hijack Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim from LiverpoolCredit: GettyAmorim, currently in charge at Portuguese league leaders Sporting Lisbon, would prove a huge coup having become the favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.The 39-year-old, is the favourite choice of Hammers technical director Tim Steidten who has led talks with potential candidates.Amorim would be open to taking the job and has a release clause in his Sporting contract but is taking his time over making a decision given the vast interest in his services next season.Former Wolves and Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui is also being considered having been put forward for the role.Read More on FootballWest Ham have admired Lille boss Paulo Fonseca in the past as well as former Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier.Galtier was close to becoming Hammers boss a year ago but is now in charge of Qatar Stars League club Al-Duhail.Former Bayern Munich and Germany manager Hansi Flick has also attended a game at the London Stadium this season.No contracts have been formally offered to any potential managers at this stage.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMoyes has shown irritation at questions over his future in recent weeks, while club sources insist no final decision will be made on his future until the end of the campaign.The club had offered the ex-Everton manager a new two-and-a-half year deal in December after wins over Manchester United and Arsenal but talks stalled after a dip in form in January.David Moyes says he has been offered new West Ham contract with his future in his own handsMoyes has insisted he is relaxed about the situation, while players have also said they will remain focused on the games and not the manager’s future.However, if Moyes were to stay club bosses wanted to see a rally in terms of results following their exit from the Europa League last week.With that in mind, Sunday’s 5-2 defeat to Crystal Palace will have not helped his case.The Scot turned on his players following the defeat and said he did not want to talk about his future.Moyes said: “I am giving no excuses whatsoever. The players got praised for their performance on Thursday night. But today was so bad I cannot put it into words.”I am so disappointed for supporters who came in today and in truth I am embarrassed to sit here and be speaking on behalf of the team and the way they have performed today but I am the manager.”Maybe we’ve lost a wee bit of the tough culture that we’ve had, the pride in making sure that we didn’t concede and were hard to play against and difficult opposition.”A late run into the European spots for West Ham could salvage Moyes’ position, though West Ham are currently eighth with all their rivals having at least two games in hand.READ MORE SUN STORIESShould Manchester City win the FA Cup, seventh place will be the lowest any side can finish to qualify for the Europa Conference League.Managerial candidates to replace David MoyesWest Ham could sign a new manager with David Moyes’ contract running out in June amid a turbulent campaign. Here are the top candidates:

      Ruben Amorim (Sporting Lisbon)
      Julen Lopetegui
      Paulo Fonseca (Lille)
      Christophe Galtier (Al-Duhail)
      Hansi Flick More

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      Ex-Man Utd goalkeeper David de Gea, 33, ‘lined up for free transfer to La Liga giants’ after a year unemployed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero David de Gea is being targeted by Real Betis ahead of the summer transfer window after a whole YEAR without a club.De Gea, 33, left United last June when his contract ran out after 12 years at Old Trafford, during which time he won every domestic honour available.Real Betis will try to sign Manchester United legend David de Gea in the summerCredit: AFPDe Gea has been a free agent during the entire season and is keen to return to La LigaCredit: GettyThe goalkeeper was quickly linked with a series of suitors, including Betis and Real Madrid, but his salary demands proved too much for all candidates and he has spent the entire campaign as a free agent.According to Estadio Deportivo, however, the La Liga giants are planning to make another bid for the ex-Spain international come June.Manuel Pellegrini’s side are planning to contact De Gea’s representatives regarding his situation.It is expected that the Spain star will have to lower his demands considering his advanced age, and the fact he has been out of the game for an entire year.Read More on Man UtdThe ex-Premier League star would also be keen to settle in Spain with his family also open to the full-time switch.Betis will need a new keeper as Claudio Bravo has turned 41 and is on his way out.Rui Silva has also attracted a series of suitors after a raft of impressive performances at the Benito Villamarin Stadium.Silva has a contract until 2026 but Serie A clubs are circling in and Betis are open for negotiations.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, the Spanish outfit has other potential candidates to fill in between the sticks besides De Gea.And one of them is Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena, who could become available amid his club’s financial woes.David de Gea and popstar wife Edurne pose for their wedding day De Gea amassed a total of 545 appearances at United where he picked up 190 clean sheets and conceded 590 goals.The Spaniard won the Premier League Golden Glove last season after registering the most clean sheets in the English top flight.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More