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      Man Utd could have signed Erling Haaland for just £4m but they didn’t listen to me, Solskjaer reveals

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has revealed for the first time that he told Manchester United to buy Erling Haaland for just £4million.Solskjaer was manager of 51-goal Manchester City scorer Haaland during his time in charge of Molde, before he went on to sign for RB Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund. 
      Erling Haaland played under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer five years agoCredit: Instagram @erling.haaland
      Haaland has blitzed 51 goals for Man City this season after his £50m arrival from Dortmund but Man Utd could have had him for a snipCredit: PA
      But he could have been at United if they had listened to their former striker Solskjaer just before he became manager at Old Trafford himself in 2018.
      Solskajer said: “I called United about six months before I took over and told them that I’d got this striker that we had but they didn’t listen.
      “I asked for £4million for Haaland but they didn’t sign him.”
      He ended up going to City for £50million and is now rated as the world’s most valuable striker at £200million.
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      United have been desperate for a decent number nine despite Marcus Rashford scoring 29 goals this season mainly from the left flank.
      Anthony Martial has flopped again and Wout Weghorst has not been up to it.
      Meanwhile at City they have seen a player rewriting the record books, as Solskjaer told them he would.
      Solskjaer was manager between 2018 and 2021 taking the club to five semi-finals, one final and a second place finish in the Premier League.
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      Yesterday, Haaland romped to the Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year award with 82% of the vote.
      That’s helped by him netting a landmark 35 Prem goals already.
      City are one point clear of Arsenal with one game in hand as both face Sunday matches.
      Pep Guardiola’s men go to Everton before the Gunners host Brighton.
      United legend Solskjaer was frustrated at club chiefs neglecting his advice to sign Haaland – before returning to Old Trafford himselfCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd legend John O’Shea ‘in running for first managerial job with EFL club’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend John O’Shea is allegedly in the running to take over at relegated Reading.The Royals, who suffered a six-point deduction, axed Paul Ince last month and named Noel Hunt as interim boss until the end of the campaign.
      John O’Shea is allegedly ‘in the running’ for the vacant Reading jobCredit: Getty
      However, the former Reading striker was unable to stop them from slipping into League One and they are now searching for a new man to try and lead an instant return.
      Meanwhile, the 42-year-old O’Shea this week left his role as coach at Stoke City after just one year.
      He said that was in order to focus on his job as assistant manager to Stephen Kenny with the Republic of Ireland national team.
      But now journalist Darren Witcoop claims that the former defender, who finished his career after a one-season stint at Reading in 2019, could make a surprise return to his old club.
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      He tweeted: “John O’Shea, believed to be among the contenders for the managerial vacancy at Reading, has left his coaching role at Stoke.
      “O’Shea plans to focus on his Republic of Ireland coaching commitments.”
      Although he did also state that another man is ahead of him in the race for the job.
      He added: “Chris Wilder remains favourite to land the Royals job.”
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      Wilder has just left Watford after a short stint ended in him failing to secure a play-off spot in the Championship.
      O’Shea was promoted to the Ireland senior set-up by Kenny in February 2022.
      That was after previously serving as assistant to Jim Crawford with the Ireland U21 squad.
      He told Stoke’s official website this week: “I would like to thank everyone at Stoke City for their help and guidance last season and wish the club good luck for the future.” More

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      Jordan Pickford leads £250m of stars set to leave in transfer firesale if Everton go down, with six key men topping list

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      SEAN DYCHE is planning for a worst-case scenario — selling £250MILLION worth of Everton players. Jordan Pickford, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Dwight McNeil, Alex Iwobi and Amadou Onana would be flogged if they go down.
      Jordan Pickford could leave Everton if the Toffees go downCredit: Getty
      A number of Sean Dyche’s squad could be sold if the club are relegatedCredit: Reuters
      And midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure warned he is likely to leave even if the club activate an extra one-year option on his deal.
      Everton lost £430m in five years and are now being investigated over an alleged breach of the Prem’s finance rules.
      Dyche’s side host Manchester City on Sunday while sitting just two points above the dreaded drop.
      Plans are being drawn up in case they end up in the Championship — costing £100m in revenue.
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      Boss Dyche said: “We have outlines and will see what it all comes down to.
      “People were saying we were done a while ago but we are not done yet.
      “It is a fluid business, with us discussing contracts, talking to players — there’s a lot going on.
      “But, right now, it’s about getting the club past this situation and growing for the future.”
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      Injured defender Seamus Coleman, 34, is a free agent this summer but Dyche expects him to stay.
      Coleman was stretchered off during the 2-2 draw at Leicester at the start of the month and taken to hospital. More

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      Tottenham rule Nagelsmann OUT of manager’s job and say they have not spoken to him, leaving fans fuming

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      TOTTENHAM are no longer considering Julian Nagelsmann to be their next manager.The German, 35, was a contender to become permanent successor to Antonio Conte, who left the club in March.
      Tottenham are no longer considering Julian Nagelsmann to be their managerCredit: Getty
      Spurs fans reacted to the news with anger on TwitterCredit: PA:Press Association
      But Spurs have decided against making a move for Nagelsmann, insisting they have NOT met the ex-Bayern Munich boss nor do they intend to.
      A source at the North Londoners maintained the club has “great respect” for the former RB Leipzig chief but he was not one for them right now.
      It means interest in the likes of Arne Slot, who has taken Feyenoord to the top of the Eredivisie, and former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, currently boss of Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, could ramp up in the coming weeks.
      Sporting Lisbon chief Ruben Amorim is also admired, though the Portuguese is understood to have a sky-high release clause of £17.43million for foreign clubs.
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      Another candidate is Oliver Glasner, who will leave Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer with Nagelsmann’s former No2 Dino Toppmoller the favourite to replace him.
      Spurs have been without a permanent boss since Conte departed on March 27, 47 days ago. 
      The Italian’s assistant Cristian Stellini was handed the reins on an interim basis until he himself was sacked following the 6-1 defeat at Newcastle last month and replaced by Ryan Mason until the end of the season.
      Tottenham are also without a director of football since Fabio Paratici resigned last month.
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      It is understood that Spurs would not necessarily need to hire a new director of football before appointing a manager.
      But if they were to name a new head coach first, they would ensure their character and approach fit in with any prospective director of football appointed further down the line.
      They are very keen to avoid the chaotic summer of 2021 where Spurs came close to appointing a number of managers before finally plumping for Nuno Espirito Santo, who was sacked five months later and replaced by Conte.
      Spurs are currently sixth in the Premier League and visit Aston Villa tomorrow where a victory would go a huge way to guaranteeing European football next season.
      Meanwhile, one fan reacted to the Nagelsmann news with a tweet saying: “Tottenham are a joke. The fact that Nagelsmann is off, shows the lack of vision at Tottenham.”
      “This Tottenham Club is so finished,” blasted another.
      Another wrote: “We yet again look pathetic by saying we had no interest in a manager that ticked every box.”
      As a fellow Spurs fan commented: “What a joke Tottenham Hotspur one of the best young managers available and we’re not interested again the cheap option… Enough is Enough.” More

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      David Moyes gives biggest update yet on Declan Rice future with Man Utd and Arsenal chasing transfer

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      DAVID MOYES admitted for the first time that there is a “good chance” Declan Rice will leave West Ham this summer.Arsenal are favourites to snap up the Hammers skipper, 24, while Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are also in the hunt.
      David Moyes says there is a “good chance” Declan Rice leaves West Ham this summerCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Rice, whose deal expires in June 2024 with a club option to extend by a further year, has turned down several contract extensions over the past 18 months.
      And boss Moyes said: “We would love Declan to be a West Ham player but we are aware that may not be the case come the end of the season.
      “That is one of the scenarios when it comes to planning.
      “There are plans that we have Dec here but we are fully aware that there is a good chance we won’t have him.”
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      Rice has missed just one game for West Ham in the Premier League this season.
      Illness ruled him out of the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City earlier this month, but he has played all 90 minutes in the Hammers’ other 34 league games this term.
      West Ham have struggled in the Prem but will secure safety on Sunday if they win at Brentford.
      There also remains the chance of qualifying for Europe for a third straight season should they go on to win the Europa Conference League next month.
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      The Hammers take a slender 2-1 lead into next week’s second leg against Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar.
      A Said Benrahma penalty and instinctive Michail Antonio finish secured a comeback win in Thursday’s first leg after Tijjani Reijnders had initially put the visitors in front.
      Moyes and Co will face either Fiorentina or Basel if they reach the final. More

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      Tottenham on verge of completing £30.5m first summer transfer as club begin rebuild after horror end to season

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      TOTTENHAM are set to make Dejan Kulusevski’s loan move permanent this summer.Reports from Italy this week had suggested the Swede, 23, would return to parent club Juventus when his 18-month loan is up at the end of this season.
      Spurs are set to sign Dejan Kulusevski on a permanent dealCredit: Getty
      Spurs are understood to be puzzled by such suggestions and fully intend to sign Kulusevski in the close season.
      The North Londoners would be obligated to buy the winger for the agreed price of £30.5million should they finish in the Champions League this term.
      With a top-four place looking unlikely, that obligation turns into an option for Spurs – but it is one they plan on taking up.
      Kulusevski was a sensation when first arriving at the club in the second half of last season, helping the team to fourth place.
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      He has struggled to hit the same heights this term and has been impacted by injury, yet Spurs still see him as a key player moving forward.
      Interim boss Ryan Mason dropped him to the bench for last Saturday’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, favouring Richarlison.
      Yet speaking on Friday ahead of Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa, the caretaker chief said: “I love Deki as a player.
      “I think he’s got so much room to grow and be a top, top player, even though he already is a top, top player. 
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      “At the same time when you play for a club like this I feel it’s important that you feel you have to earn the shirt in every moment.
      “Naturally when you play for a club like this there’s competition.” More

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      Brighton closing in on THIRD transfer before window has even opened as they near agreement with Dortmund star

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      BRIGHTON are on the verge of securing their THIRD summer signing – before this season has even finished.The Seagulls are still battling it out to try and secure European football next season with the club currently sitting seventh in the Premier League.
      Brighton are closing in on signing Mahmoud Dahoud from Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      They trail fifth-placed Liverpool by seven points and Tottenham, who are sixth, by two points but have two games in hand on their rivals.
      But Brighton have already been busy in the transfer market and now a fresh report claims they have secured another signing ahead of the window opening.
      Fabrizio Romano claims that they are on the verge of snapping up Borussia Dortmund’s ex-Gladbach midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud on a free transfer.
      The 27-year-old Germany international has previously been linked with Arsenal but has now allegedly completed a medical in London and is ready to thrash out terms with the South Coast club.
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      Romano tweeted: “Brighton are closing in on verbal agreement to sign Mahmoud Dahoud as free agent.
      “Deal’s now very advanced, waiting to fix final details and then sign documents.”
      It comes after Brighton announced the club record signing of Joao Pedro from Championship side Watford.
      The Seagulls have forked out just shy of £30million for the Brazilian striker, with the deal having the potential to rise to £35m.
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      Pedro, 21, has signed a five-year deal at The Amex and will join the club when the summer transfer window officially opens following this season.
      The deal breaks Brighton’s previous club record signing of £20m paid to Bristol City in 2019 to sign defender Adam Webster and is a huge fee for Watford.
      Pedro scored 11 goals and produced four assists in 35 Championship appearances this season.
      Roberto De Zerbi’s side are also set to sign Liverpool midfielder James Milner on a free transfer.
      Milner, 37, is out of contract at Anfield this summer and is expected to agree a one-year deal on the south coast, joining former Reds team-mate Adam Lallana at The Amex. More

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      Man Utd ‘submit COLOSSAL contract offer to Kim Min-jae as they push ahead in transfer talks for Napoli star’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have lodged a “colossal” contract proposal to Napoli star Kim Min-jae, according to reports.The 26-year-old has been a rock at the back in Napoli’s first title-winning season since 1990.
      Kim Min-jae is a reported target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      His form has led to reported interest from the Red Devils.
      Earlier this week, reports claimed United were in advanced talks to sign Kim and are open to activating his release clause, thought to be between £43million and £52m.
      And, according to Foot Mercato, United held discussions with Kim’s representatives some weeks ago over personal terms.
      There it is claimed the Red Devils offered a “colossal” salary offer to the South Korean international.
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      Foot Mercato claim Kim is happy in Naples, but “dreams” of playing in the Premier League.
      He only joined the club last summer in a £16m deal from Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
      Kim was signed as a replacement for Kalidou Koulibaly, who joined Chelsea, in the heart of Napoli’s defence.
      He has played 43 times in all competitions for the Italian outfit this season, chipping in with two goals and two assists.
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      United boss Erik ten Hag wants to bolster his backline after seeing both Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane suffer injuries in the final weeks of the campaign.
      Luke Shaw has filled in at centre-back alongside Victor Lindelof in their absence, although the Swede’s future at the club remains up in the air.
      There are also question marks over club captain Harry Maguire’s role at Old Trafford.
      The England man looks increasingly likely to be offloaded in the summer. More