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      Huddersfield ‘set to announce new one-year deal for Neil Warnock, 74, after veteran boss’ Championship great escape’

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      NEIL WARNOCK is set to sign a new one-year deal with Huddersfield, reports suggest.According to The Mail, the Terriers wish to reward Warnock by offering him fresh terms that will see him staying at John Smith’s Stadium beyond his 75th birthday.
      Neil Warnock put together a “great escape” and saved Huddersfield from relegationCredit: Getty
      Huddersfield will reward Warnock with a new one-year dealCredit: Alamy
      The experienced tactician is expected to put pen to paper on Wednesday when he heads to Yorkshire from his home in Cornwall.
      Huddersfield fans have been urging club chiefs to keep Warnock in the dugout after saving the team from relegation.
      The Sheffield-born head coach came out of retirement in February when the West Yorkshire giants looked destined for League One.
      However, Warnock orchestrated a stunning turnaround and secured Championship football with a game to spare.
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      The ex-Crystal Palace boss looked set to go back to retirement after his work was done.
      However, he had a change of heart after talking to new owner Kevin Nagle.
      This also comes after the appointment of Huddersfield’s new chief executive Jake Edwards.
      Warnock is undergoing his second stint at the club, having first managed them between 1993 and 1995.
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      The English gaffer has since taken over a raft of different clubs, such as Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United and Leeds.
      It looked like he was set to roll credits on a 41-year career as manager in 2021 when he left Middlesbrough.
      But he came back and extended his record of matches managed to 1,619.
      He has also won eight promotions throughout his career, which poses as another record. More

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      Ex-Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘targeted for managerial return in Championship after 19-MONTH exile’

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is being targeted by a Championship club 19 months after his dismissal from Manchester United, reports suggest.Solskjaer was sacked by United in 2021 following a disastrous campaign that saw the team finishing sixth and has since been a free agent.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being targeted by a Championship club ahead of the summer transfer windowCredit: AFP
      Manchester United legend Solskjaer is facing competition from other candidatesCredit: Getty
      According to The Mail, the Norwegian tactician may get the chance to return to action.
      The club in question want to seal a permanent appointment this week as they target an immediate return to the Premier League after their relegation to the Championship.
      Solskjaer initially replaced Jose Mourinho on an interim basis in 2018 but won over Man Utd fans, just like he did as a player.
      The club legend started led the Red Devils to second place in the 2020-2021 season, which is their joint best finish since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.
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      And that record seems to have drawn Leicester’s owners to him.
      The club are newly relegated, but did enjoy a lot of their success, including their 2016 title triumph, by playing the kind of counter-attacking football favoured by Solskjaer.
      However, the 50-year-old will be facing competition for the Foxes job as the club’s hierarchy is also considering other options.
      The East Midlanders initially prioritised Graham Potter, who is still a free agent after his dismissal from Chelsea.
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      However, Potter is not keen to work in the Championship and is holding out for a potential return to the Premier League.
      Therefore, Leicester are also eyeing Scott Parker, who previously won promotion with Fulham and Bournemouth.
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      Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s assistant Enzo Maresca has also been touted.
      Dean Smith, who replaced Brendan Rodgers until the end of the season, is still talking to the club about a full-time agreement even though he failed to save the team from relegation.
      Steven Gerrard was previously linked but is now holding talks with Saudi club Al-Ettifaq. More

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      Ruben Neves’ agent desperately trying to flog him with ambitious swap deal as he looks to entice Arsenal into transfer

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      JORGE MENDES is getting desperate in his attempts to offload Ruben Neves.Midfielder Neves, 26, is keen to depart Wolves this summer with aspirations of playing in the Champions League next season.
      Jorge Mendes is getting desperate in his attempts to offload Ruben NevesCredit: Getty
      Wolves are also believed to be interested in cashing in on the Portuguese international with his current contract expiring in June 2024.
      Barcelona appeared a likely destination, however Mendes’ ambitious plan to execute a switch between Neves and Catalan star Ansu Fati – another of his clients – has hit stumbling blocks.
      Despite being unwanted at Barca by boss Xavi, Fati, 20, has no interest in swapping Spain for the Midlands.
      Barca are not in a financial position to fork out an estimated £25m to bring Neves to the Nou Camp without the option of a player exchange.
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      Tensions between Fati and Mendes are at breaking point, while Neves is also getting frustrated that his future is no closer to being resolved.
      SunSport understands that Mendes is using Barca’s weak interest in Neves to ramp up attention from previous potential suitors Arsenal and Newcastle.
      The Premier League duo at one point had considered a move for Neves, but have since moved on to other targets.
      The Gunners are hoping to complete a £90m plus add-ons deal for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, while Brighton’s Moises Caicedo is also up for grabs.
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      The Toon are not expected to spend big this window, with Neves understood not to be a part of Eddie Howe’s plans to add quality to the squad.
      SunSport have also been told that Neves would not favour a big-money leap to Saudi Arabia, still wanting to prove himself amongst Europe’s elite in his peak years.
      Neves joined Wolves in 2017 under former coach Nuno Espirito Santo – now a manager in Saudi – making over 250 appearances since.
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      Kylian Mbappe declares ‘interest’ in Man Utd as PSG ‘look to push through huge transfer but BLACKLIST major club’

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has declared an interest in joining Man Utd, according to reports from Spain.It comes following the news that the French superstar will NOT renew his PSG contract.
      Kylian Mbappe during a France training sessionCredit: AFP
      In a statement to AFP, Mbappe revealed he informed the Ligue 1  champions of his decision to leave LAST YEAR.
      His deal – believed to be worth over £500million – runs through to 2024 and has an optional extension clause to 2025.
      But with Mbappe ready to run down his deal, PSG will not allow him to leave for free and will instead look to sell him.
      According to El Pais, should United be taken over by Qatari investors, it could pave the way for a stunning transfer.
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      A move to Man Utd had been proposed by PSG’s owners, who are also from Qatar, in January.
      And though Mbappe did not make a decision, Parisian sources told the Spanish paper that he stated that the project was of interest to him.
      Reports in the Middle East on Tuesday claimed Sheikh Jassim has won the race to take charge at Old Trafford.
      Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani has been vying with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos to buy United from the Glazer family.
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      Ineos had been the front-runners to purchase a 60 per cent stake in United, which would have seen the Glazer family stay on in a reduced role.
      But according to paper Al-Watan, owned by Sheikh Jassim’s dad, the Qatari bid for Man United has been successful.
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      They add that following “successful” talks – an announcement of Sheikh Jassim’s takeover will arrive “soon”.
      It was only last summer that United target Mbappe walked away from a move to Real Madrid in favour of extending his PSG deal.
      But it has now been revealed the World Cup winner never considered committing his future any further.
      A statement from Mbappe, 24, read: “I have NEVER discussed any contract renewal with PSG.
      “The board has been informed since July 15th, 2022 of my decision not to extend beyond 2024 — and the letter sent was only meant to confirm what I already told them.”
      Mbappe was later forced to deny rumours that he had agreed a deal to finally move to Madrid.
      And Spanish sports program Carrusel Deportivo report that PSG want to sell the player to anyone BUT Real Madrid.
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      Although Sky Sports in Germany say Bayern Munich are ruled out of the race as the deal is just too expensive.
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      Ange Postecoglou’s first Tottenham season simulated on Football Manager, from transfers to final position

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU’S debut season as Tottenham manager has been simulated on Football Manager.Postecoglou signed a four-year deal with Spurs and will link up with his new players on July 1 after the Premier League giants paid Celtic £5million in compensation.
      Football Manager has simulated Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou’s first season
      Postecoglou signs Porto star Mehdi Taremi during the January transfer window
      Tottenham star Harry Kane stays but Postecoglou gets sackedCredit: Getty
      There is high confidence within north London after the Australian tactician’s arrival, following a successful campaign with the Hoops as he won the Treble in Scotland.
      However, it doesn’t come up roses on Football Manager as the 57-year-old only lasts one term at Tottenham in the video game.
      The season kicks off on the right foot with Harry Kane staying on despite his contract running out next year with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich keeping tabs.
      However, Postecoglou and Kane can’t help Spurs finish in the top four or end their trophyless hoodoo, which extends to 16 years.
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      Manchester City retain the Premier League title with Chelsea making quite the comeback by finishing runners-up under new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
      Postecoglou finishes sixth with 17 wins and only eight losses in 38 matches, while his players score 49 goals and concede just 31.
      As for signings, Postecoglou turns Pedro Porro’s loan deal into a permanent move by splashing £36.5m to Sporting Lisbon.
      Dejan Kulusevski also completes a permanent transfer from Juventus and is joined by Inter Milan duo Milan Skriniar as well as Stefan de Vrij, who arrive as free agents.
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      Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon replaces Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris between the sticks after a £64m deal.
      January also gets busy for Postecoglou as he reunites with Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston.
      The Aussie also splashes the cash for Porto star Mehdi Taremi, who arrives for a fee of £38.5m rising to £46m.
      Facundo Farias follows from Colon for £5.75m as does Sivert Mannsverk from Molde for £3.6m.
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      Postecoglou also sells Harry Winks to Bournemouth for £2.5m, Joe Rodon to Crystal Palace for £1m and surprisingly enough Ben Davies to Al Gharafa for a whopping £7.5m.
      Son Heung-min becomes his top Premier League scorer with 15 goals, with Kane coming up second after 12 goals.
      The ex-Australia manager, though, gets sacked a few days after the end of the season and is replaced by AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli. More

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      Man Utd’s first transfer of summer ‘confirmed’ as Kim Min-jae ‘will join on July 1 and his wages are revealed’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S first transfer of the summer has been “confirmed” with Kim Min-jae set to sign.The Napoli defender “will join on July 1” with his Old Trafford wages also revealed.
      Kim Min-jae has been ‘confirmed’ as Manchester United’s first summer signingCredit: Rex
      United have been strongly linked with the 26-year-old this summer as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his defence.
      However, the Red Devils faced competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United, who had looked to hijack their deal.
      Kim’s current club Napoli even attempted to block the move after reportedly offering him a new deal in a bid to remove his release clause.
      According to reports in Italy, though, United have won the race for the South Korea international’s signature.
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      Il Mattino report that Kim has agreed to sign for United and will join the club on July 1.
      The report adds that he has “accepted” the club’s contract offer of £9million-per-year, which equals around £175,000-per-week.
      Kim enjoyed a breakthrough debut season in Italy last term after joining Napoli from Fenerbahce in 2022.
      He made 45 appearances as Luciano Spalletti’s side romped to a first Serie A title for 33 years.
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      Kim’s arrival as United’s first summer signing will likely be followed by more business at Old Trafford.
      The club remain in talks over a move for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.
      Ten Hag’s side are now the frontrunners to sign Mount after Liverpool admitted defeat in their pursuit of the 24-year-old. More

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      Leicester join transfer chase for Blackpool star Jerry Yates amid doubts over Jamie Vardy’s future

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      LEICESTER have joined the race for Blackpool striker Jerry Yates.The £4million-rated hotshot, 26, scored 14 goals for the relegated Championship outfit last season.
      Blackpool striker Jerry Yates scored 14 league goals but could not prevent the club from being relegated to League OneCredit: Getty
      Jamie Vardy’s Leicester future remains uncertain following relegation from the Premier LeagueCredit: Alamy
      Top-scorer Yates has attracted interest from Luton, West Brom, Coventry and Ipswich.
      While SunSport understands a £2.5million bid has already rejected by the Tangerines.
      But the Foxes are keen to snap up Yates with doubts over the futures of Jamie Vardy and  Kelechi Iheanacho following relegation from the Premier League.
      Yates has 12 months left on his contract at Bloomfield Road with the option of another year.
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      Blackpool, who will be playing in League One next season, are reluctant to sell.
      But the club are not planning to stand in the way of Yates playing at a higher level. 
      Yates claimed a hat-trick at Blackpool’s end-of-season awards after winning the Players’ Player of the Year, top scorer and goal of the season gongs.
      The forward ended the campaign in the top 10 goalscorers for the Championship.
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      Yates scored 15 in all competitions last season, 14 of which came in the second tier.
      His other goal coming in Blackpool’s FA Cup third round shock over Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest in January. More

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      Wilfried Zaha ‘to reject £45m deal to play with Cristiano Ronaldo’ as he wants to join Champions League club

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      WILFRIED ZAHA will reject the chance to play with Crisitano Ronaldo in the Saudi league in favour of joining a Champions League club this summer.The Daily Mail report that Zaha plans to turn down a £45million a year offer from Al-Nassr if a Champions League club comes in for him.
      Zaha is looking to join a Champions League club this summerCredit: Getty
      The Ivory Coast international will be free to leave Crystal Palace when his contract expires in two weeks.
      According to The Daily Mail, his preference would be to join PSG who plan to target the winger if their move for Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram falls through.
      PSG were looking at Thuram, 25, in the wake of Lionel Messi leaving the club and the potential sale of Neymar.
      The Paris club were hoping that bringing in a number nine like Thuram would enable them to get the best out of Kylian Mbappe who prefers to operate off the left.
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      However they were yesterday rocked by the news that Mbappe will not renew his contract – and may be forced to sell the French forward this summer.
      Zaha is also attracting interest from Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid and it is believed their Champions League status means he would favour Atletico over a Saudi payday.
      This is despite the offer being made by Al Nassr being described as “generational wealth”.
      Palace have not given up hope that their talisman will extend his stay at Selhurst Park however and have tabled a four year contract offer of £200,000-per-week.
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      The attacker has until the end of June to accept the offer before formally leaving the club as a free agent.
      Zaha has not ruled out extending his stay with The Eagles’ and is open to signing a new deal.
      However if an elite European club makes a concrete offer he would accept an inferior wage to secure the move. More