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    Man Utd wonderkid set for Sunderland transfer after stunning scoring record for U21s… despite being out on loan

    MANCHESTER UNITED will send young striker Joe Hugill out on loan again next season.And it’s put old club Sunderland on alert.
    Joe Hugill could be set to leave Man Utd for a loan return to SunderlandCredit: Getty
    Hugill, 19, joined United from the Black Cats in 2020.
    And he is currently on loan at Altrincham while still turning out for the Red Devils’ U21s, scoring nine goals in as many matches.
    But United think Hugill will develop even further so are looking for the right home.
    And Sunderland could take their youth star back this summer.
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    Hugill isn’t the only United kid on loan at Altrincham.
    Midfielder Maxi Oyedele joined them in January too.
    And defender Sonny Aljofree made it a hat-trick of winter signings.
    But it’s Hugill who the Red Devils are pinning their hopes on.
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    The 6ft 2in hitman has already been compared to England captain Harry Kane.
    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a huge fan of Hugill during his time at Old Trafford.
    And Erik ten Hag could eventually turn to him for another option up top. More

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    Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard ‘jets into Istanbul to hold talks with Trabzonspor about becoming next manager’

    LIVERPOOL legend Steven Gerrard has allegedly flown to Istanbul to hold talks with Trabzonspor over becoming their new manager.Gerrard, 42, was sacked by Aston Villa back in October after less than 12 months in the job.
    Steven Gerrard is reportedly on the verge of a shock new jobCredit: Getty
    He departed following a run of six defeats in 11 matches with Villa just one place above the Premier League’s relegation zone.
    Gerrard, along with Gary McAllister and current Gers manager Michael Beale, left Glasgow Rangers in November 2021 to take up the role at Villa Park.
    He won the Premiership title in 2020/21 without losing a single league game with his side earning 102 points and conceding just 13 goals all season.
    This month he was linked with a shock move to French Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
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    However, now Stevie G seems set for another club in another surprise switch.
    According to Turkish outlet Karar, the icon visited Istanbul earlier this week for dinner with Ertugrul Dogan, a man running to become president of the Turkish club.
    Trabzonspor are searching for a new boss after Abdullah Avcı quit following a 2-1 loss to bottom side Umraniyespor.
    They are currently sixth in the Turkish Super Lig and have won 11 of their 23 matches.
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    Dogan has reportedly promised to appoint Gerrard as manager if he wins the upcoming election.
    He is currently vice president of the club and also holds the role of chairman.
    Dogan is the favourite to win the presidential election.
    And that means that there is every chance Gerrard will be offered the job if these fresh reports are true. More

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    Man Utd ‘considering Denzel Dumfries in shock swap transfer but face competition from Chelsea for Inter Milan star’

    MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries, according to reports.The Red Devils have a long-term interest in the right-back which stretches back to his spell at PSV.
    Manchester United could sign Denzel Dumfries with Diogo Dalot joining Inter in exchangeCredit: AFP
    They were reportedly set to bid for Dumfries last summer when they faced competition from Chelsea.
    And now they have been linked with a move for the defender when the transfer window re-opens by Gazzetta dello Sport.
    The report claims a swap deal could even take place with Inter apparently interested in Diogo Dalot.
    Dalot is an important player for Erik ten Hag and he has made 31 appearances this season.
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    SunSport understands United have opened talks with the Portuguese over a new long-term deal.
    United are also wary of interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona, who are admirers of Dalot and are ready to pounce should an agreement on a new deal fall flat.
    The club is not believed to be prioritsing a right-back this summer but will make an exception for Dumfries.
    And they even held discussions with Inter in January over a potential £35million transfer.
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    Arsenal have also joined the race to sign Dumfries following his impressive performances at the World Cup.
    Inter have prepared for Dumfries’ exit by targeting Bayern Munich right-back Noussair Mazraoui. More

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    Man Utd and Newcastle both scouting Gabri Veiga as transfer buyout clause in Celta Vigo midfielder’s deal is revealed

    MANCHESTER UNITED and Newcastle are both interested in Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga, according to reports.The Spaniard has shone in LaLiga this term, gathering plenty of interest.
    Gabri Veiga is attracting interest from the Premier LeagueCredit: Rex
    He is contracted at Celta until 2026, although the Spanish side are desperate to renew his deal.
    As is customary in LaLiga, Veiga’s contract possesses a release clause.
    It is currently set at £35million, although Celta want to double this sum in a contract extension.
    According to the Mirror, United and Newcastle are among a host of Prem teams admiring Veiga.
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    They could face competition from Germany, however, with Bundesliga clubs also looking at Veiga closely.
    The 20-year-old is represented by super-agent Pini Zahavi, the man tasked with handling his future.
    Veiga is a product of Celta’s academy.
    He has made 23 league appearances this season, bagging eight goals and laying on three assists from an advanced midfield role.
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    His performances saw him land international recognition in 2022.
    In November last year, Veiga earned his Spain Under-21s debut.
    He came on as a late sub as La Roja beat Japan 2-0 in Seville. More

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    Football fans CONVINCED Jose Mourinho will replace David Moyes at West Ham after Roma boss shares cryptic post

    JOSE MOURINHO has taken social media by storm with a cryptic post that has sent fans into meltdown.Roma boss Mourinho posed with a series of designer’s accessories as he wore a black pair of glasses from adidas, a silver bracelet from Matilde and a swanky watch by Hublot.
    Fans think Jose Mourinho has hinted he will join West Ham because of his gestureCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnpXvfo0SE/?hl=en
    The Special One then crossed his arms in a way that was very similar to the West Ham ‘hammers’ symbol.
    The ex-Chelsea boss shared that picture on his personal Instagram account and thanked all three brands for the goodies.
    Some fans hoped the Portuguese tactician could be hinting at an imminent Premier League return to replace David Moyes at the London Stadium.
    The ex-Tottenham boss is among the big names that have been linked with the post.
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    The club has supposedly already made an offer to the former Real Madrid manager.
    Moyes has come under fire amid an intense relegation scrap and West Ham are reportedly on the lookout for his successor ahead of next season.
    And some fans mostly joked that Mourinho could be set to end their suffering.
    However, that might not be the the case as the 60-year-old could have simply been showing off the bracelet and the watch.
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    One fan commented: “Mourinho to West Ham confirmed.”
    Another posted: “Welcome to West Ham mate glad to see you.”
    A third wrote: “Mourinho winning West Ham the Premier League.”
    This supporter said: “Mourinho to West Ham, here we go confirmed!”
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    And that one stated: “Nah mate he’s coming to West Ham.”
    Mourinho is enjoying an impressive stint at Roma after winning the inaugural Europa Conference League last season.
    The ex-Manchester United boss is also chasing after a second-place finish in the Serie A.
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    West Ham flop Gianluca Scamacca lined up for shock move to European giants just months after £30.5m transfer

    STRUGGLING West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca could reportedly be offered an escape route out of London by a European giant.The Hammers forked out £30.5m to Sassuolo for the 24-year-old last summer.
    A European giant are reportedly plotting a move for Gianluca ScamaccaCredit: Getty
    However, the Italian international has struggled in the Premier League and has scored just seven times in 26 outings.
    Despite his struggles, La Gazzetta Dello Sport claim that Inter Milan are targeting a move for Scamacca.
    The Serie A side are looking to replace veteran frontman Edin Dzeko, 36, at the end of the season.
    The publication claims that talks between the former Manchester City ace and Inter over an extension have stalled.
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    He wants a two-year deal once his current one expires in June but Inter are only willing to offer him one-year.
    And if no agreement can be reached then they already allegedly have a target identified in West Ham’s Scamacca.
    Only three of his goals have come in the top-flight for David Moyes’ struggling side and that has led to him losing his place.
    He made his first appearance since January when coming off the bench in last night’s 2-0 Conference League last-16 first-leg win over AEK Larnaca. 
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    Michail Antonio, who scored both goals, is currently ahead of him in the pecking order.
    While January recruit Danny Ings appears to be first-choice for Moyes as he looks to guide the Hammers to safety.
    And the East London outfit will be desperate for their frontman to produce the goods on Sunday when they host Aston Villa. More

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    Ten Hag makes alarming admission about David de Gea’s kicking as he identifies possible cause for keeper’s struggles

    ERIK TEN HAG says David de Gea still needs to work on his kicking despite the 32-year-old goalkeeper having played over 500 games for Manchester United.At the Carabao Cup Final he surpassed Peter Schmeichel’s long-standing record with his 181st clean sheet for the club as they ran out 2-0 winners over Newcastle.
    Manchester United star David de Gea struggles with his kicking, claims Erik ten HagCredit: Rex
    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag issued some productive criticismCredit: Getty
    But there has long been question marks over his distribution from the back.
    They were raised again on Tuesday when he gave the ball away almost leading to a second Real Betis goal.
    Speaking after the game Ten Hag said: “From today I can’t ignore it, but I think we have seen many games he did really well.
    “We work on that but David is working on that.
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    “But I think we have seen in this season that he is improving and he will keep improving, I’m sure.
    “I don’t know what the reason today was. There was a lot of wind, a different ball, probably he had some problems with that, but I know we can deal with it and he will do better Sunday.”
    De Gea is still to agree on a new contract with his current United deal running out at the end of the season.
    He is the club’s top earner on £375,000 a week but will have to take a cut to £200,000 a week if he wants to extend his stay.
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    The player himself continues to publicly claim that an agreement will be reached to keep him on at the club.
    Meanwhile, injury-plagued Anthony Martial, currently out with a hip problem, has returned to training but will not be ready for Sunday’s home game against Southampton.
    Ten Hag said: “He is on his way back, he’s back in training but we will be cautious.”
    The United boss also remains positive about Christian Eriksen returning to action before the end of the season.
    He has been out of action since suffering an ankle injury in the FA Cup win over Reading at the end of January after a hefty challenge from Andy Carroll.
    Ten Hag said: “I think his progress in the rehab is OK, is going according to plan, so we will definitely see him but not before the international break.” More

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    Man Utd legend urges Scott McTominay to make shock transfer move despite Newcastle and West Ham interest

    FORMER Manchester United man Paul Parker has urged Scott McTominay to join Rangers.That’s because he does not think the Scotland international is good enough for Celtic.
    Scott McTominay has been struggling for game time at Old TraffordCredit: Reuters
    McTominay, 26, has started just seven Premier League games this season, only one of which has come since the start of October.
    And Parker, who won two league titles with Man Utd in the 1990s, believes a move north of the border could be on the cards for the Red Devils man.
    Speaking to MyBettingSites, he said: “I think it could be a possibility for him to go to Rangers. He is not good enough to play for Celtic.
    “There is no way he would be able to play regularly for Celtic in the way they play. He will have a better chance of playing if he moves to Rangers.
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    “But it’s a big decision for him to leave Man Utd. But he has to do it because right now he is also playing jeopardy with his spot in the national team.
    “He can be a sub for Man Utd but if he’s got anything about himself he wants to play as many games as possible.
    “Right now his career isn’t something to write about and he needs to show that he is hungry enough to get a decent career.
    “I expect that he wants to leave Man Utd to show that he is a good player.”
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    Rangers sit nine points adrift of Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
    Meanwhile, McTominay has been linked with a move that will keep him in the Premier League.
    Both Newcastle and West Ham are thought to be interested in signing the Scot in the summer.
    McTominay, who has a contract to stay at Old Trafford until 2025, has racked up 200 appearances for United, scoring 18 goals and providing a further five assists.
    Paul Parker has tipped Scott McTominay to join RangersCredit: PA:Press Association More