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    How Man Utd could line up under Gareth Southgate with England manager pulling strings to finally land Harry Kane

    MANCHESTER UNITED could find themselves filled with England stars if Gareth Southgate takes over as manager.United shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly made Southgate his No1 choice to replace under-fire boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.Manchester United have reportedly made Gareth Southgate their top pickCredit: GettyEngland boss Southgate could attract Harry Kane to Man UtdCredit: AlamyMan Utd boss Erik ten Hag has come under fire amid a turbulent campaignCredit: EPAMan Utd could fill up with England stars under SouthgateThis comes amid a turbulent campaign under Ten Hag, which has seen the Red Devils getting eliminated from the Champions League’s group stage and plunging to sixth place in the Premier League.Southgate’s contract runs out in December and Ratcliffe is said to be confident in prising him over to club football once again following his three-year spell at Middlesbrough which ended in 2009.That is despite the FA’s desperate attempts to hold onto the 53-year-old, who has refused to even discuss his future until after Euro 2024.But as things stand, Sir Jim would have to fork out around £800,000 in compensation for the Three Lions boss’ services while needing to splash £10million just to sack Ten Hag and his coaching staff.Read More on Man UtdIf Southgate took over at United then it is fair to assume he would try to attract some of England’s best players while showing faith in the club’s English talent.Andre Onana’s inconsistent performance could convince the Watford tactician to call on his England No1 Jordan Pickford, who sat between the sticks during the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020.Pickford was linked with the Manchester giants last summer and Ineos would find it much easier to attract him this time around if Everton don’t survive their relegation scrap.Diogo Dalot recently signed a new deal so he could maintain his position at right-back while Luke Shaw has earned Southgate’s trust at left-back while on international duty.Most read in FootballBut no one has received more confidence from the England boss than Harry Maguire who continued to play for his country despite his biggest struggles at United, while getting booed by home fans.Therefore, it is fair to assume Maguire would be an established part in the line-up next to another recent transfer target in Jarrad Branthwaite.Kobbie Mainoo called up to England squad for first time as Man Utd wonderkid is late addition to Gareth Southgate’s campBranthwaite, who earned his first England call up this week, has impressed United chiefs who could make a move in the summer transfer window.Kobbie Mainoo also made the cut for the friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium and could continue his development in midfield alongside the experienced Casemiro and captain Bruno Fernandes.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERMarcus Rashford could finally regain his spark on the left wing under a manager who always rates top English talent with Alejandro Garnacho continuing his evolution on the other side.And Southgate’s line-up could be completed with one of the Red Devils’ longest-running targets in Harry Kane.United tried to sign Kane last summer but Tottenham were not keen to sell to a Prem rival and demanded a large transfer fee.And so the star striker ended up at Bayern Munich following a £104m deal.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, Southgate has had a brilliant relationship with the 30-year-old, who became captain as well as England’s all-time top scorer under his current manager.And this time around Southgate could convince Kane to return to the Premier League and help United return to the top. More

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    Arsenal fans wave farewell to ‘loyal servant’ as it is revealed Arteta’s second-ever signing will leave at end of season

    ARSENAL fans are saying goodbye to Mikel Arteta’s second-ever signing after it was revealed he would be leaving the club.Cedric Soares joined in January 2020 in an initial loan deal with Southampton.Cedric Soares will leave Arsenal at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyThe 32-year-old made the move to the Gunners permanent in the summer of that year after impressing at the Emirates.He was the second player to join the club after Arteta was appointed as manager.He followed Maty Ryan through the door as the Australian goalkeeper joined from Brighton and Hove Albion.However, Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the right-back’s time at the club is coming to an end.READ MORE ON ARSENALThe reporter claims that his contract will not be extended past the end of the current season.Fans have taken to social media to wish the defender well.One fan posted: “Accepting this bad news with a heavy heart.”A second wrote: “A model professional and a celebration specialist. I will never forget you, Cedric.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERA third commented: “Farewell Prince.”A fourth said: “A top guy for the club, never complained even when he didn’t play.”The forgotten Arsenal wonderkidsAnother added: “He was a loyal servant, the fans will remember him as one of the Arsenal faithful. Good luck Cedric.”The report adds that Cedric will have “many clubs in Europe” considering him as a “top option” for a summer move.He first arrived in England in 2015 when he was signed by the Saints from Sporting Lisbon.He went on to make 167 in the Premier League during spells on the South Coast as well as at Arsenal and Fulham. More

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    Ivan Toney at centre of three-club Premier League transfer battle including Chelsea after Arsenal cool interest

    THREE clubs are set to fight over Ivan Toney – as the player plots an exit should Brentford.A disastrous run of form has left the Bees just five points above the relegation zone.Ivan Toney wants to stay in the Premier League when he leaves BrentfordCredit: RexWith Brentford perilously close to the bottom three, a trio of sides are jostling to get in pole-position to land the striker this summer.SunSport understands Tottenham, Chelsea and West Ham have all expressed an interest in signing the 28-year-old. It comes after Arsenal, who have previously been linked with Toney, cooled their interest.As for Chelsea, the West Londoners know they must sell before they can buy or risk breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules.READ MORE ON CHELSEAOur source said: “If Brentford drop out of the Premier League, which is now looking a real possibility there will be a race to land Ivan Toney. “That’s why some clubs are already taking steps to try and get in pole position to land the player.”“It’s well-known that Chelsea and Spurs both need a number nine and Toney would fit the bill for both clubs. But West Ham are now interested too.“The club think Toney could be a real statement signing and help take the team to the next level. Most read in Football”West Ham are crying out for a centre forward who can help turn them from a good side into one that can genuinely challenge for the Champions League. “Arsenal are now less interested. Mikel Arteta has a system and a way of playing and he doesn’t think a conventional number nine like Ivan Toney is what they need.”Inside Ivan Toney’s Life As A FootballerSunSport can also reveal Toney is “open-minded” to staying in the capital after making it clear to his advisers he doesn’t want to leave the Premier League.Our source added: “Clubs in Italy and Spain have been tracking Toney for ages. He’s one of the most sought-after players in Europe. “But Ivan’s not really interested in moving abroad. He sees his future in the Premier League. “His priority is trying to score the goals that save Brentford and to cement his way into the England squad. “But, after that, there’s a general acceptance he will move on and start next season with a new club in the Premier League. “It will be a fresh start and, at 28, the biggest move of his career.” More

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    Sir Jim Ratcliffe warns Man Utd fans not to expect superstar signings as he lays out transfer plan

    SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has told fans not to expect the world’s best players to sign for Manchester United.The British billionaire has purchased 27.7 per cent of the club and is in charge of football operations.Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ruled out buying superstar players and would rather find the up and coming world-class talentCredit: PARatcliffe is first focusing on getting in the correct people behind-the-scenesCredit: GT Cycling ClubThere has been speculation about Man Utd splashing the cash in upcoming transfer windows after Ratcliffe previously told supporters he wants to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford.But he has admitted his approach in the market is not to buy big-name superstars.Ratcliffe told the GT Cycling Club when they asked about Jude Bellingham: “He’s a great footballer. But It’s not where our focus is. “The solution isn’t spending a lot of money on a couple of great players. They’ve done that if you look at the last ten years.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe later added: “I would rather try and sign the next Kylian Mbappe, rather than spend a fortune trying to buy success. “It’s not that clever buying Mbappe. Anyone can figure that one out.”Ratcliffe says his first job is to get the correct people making decisions at the club.He revealed that it is the job of right-hand man and cycling chief Sir Dave Brailsford’s to find new chiefs.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey have already secured the services of ex-Manchester City CEO Omar Berrada and they’re also closing in on a deal for Newcastle director of football Dan Ashworth.Ineos are convinced having good people in these positions is the key to success.Sir Jim Ratcliffe discusses Bruno Fernandes and Kylian Mbappe transfer in quickfire Q&ARatcliffe said: “You have to believe with Man Utd, if we get all the details right, all the right people in the right boxes, doing the right things in the right environment, that sporting elite environment. The results will drop out the bottom. “Those things are not right at Manchester United today as we’ve said very clearly.”It’s not a light switch, it’s a much longer road to travel because there’s so many aspects to it.”On the addition of Brailsford at the club, Ratcliffe said: “Dave would never say buy that player because I think he is a very good player, he would never do that. “That’s not his skillset – but we need that skillset at Man Utd.”Ratcliffe could propose a new venue on the land next to the current groundInside Ratcliffe’s Man Utd plansEverything you need to know as Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes charge at Manchester United… More

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    Man Utd ‘want to swap Jadon Sancho for Dortmund team-mate but face transfer competition from Arsenal and Liverpool’

    MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ready to give Jadon Sancho the boot this summer in a sensational swap deal.The England international was frozen out by Erik ten Hag last September for hitting back at the public blasting he received from the Dutchman following United’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal.Jadon Sancho has been frozen out by Manchester United boss Erik ten HagCredit: PASancho has been loaned out to former club Borussia Dortmund until the end of the seasonCredit: RexUnited are reportedly interested in using Sancho in a swap deal for Dortmund’s Donyell MalenCredit: REXUnited shipped Sancho out on loan to former club Borussia Dortmund in January to allow him to get some playing time.Ten Hag has yet to re-open the door for an Old Trafford return for the £73million man, who he’s reportedly willing to use as a makeweight to sign Dortmund ace Donyell Malen.That’s according to Bild, who claim United are interested in a potential “swap deal” between the pair.The German newspaper, however, claim Arsenal and Liverpool are also sniffing around the Netherlands international.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMalen, 25, has been in great form for Dortmund this season, scoring 13 goals and racking up five assists in 33 appearances in all competitions.Sancho, 23, has scored once and notched one assist in his nine Bundesliga games so far in his second stint with the black and yellows.Sancho’s contract with Manchester United expires in the summer of 2026, although the Red Devils have the option to extend it for a further year.But, judging from Ten Hag’s recent claim that the club had issues with the winger before the boss’ arrival, it’s likely that his future lies away from Old Trafford.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSErik ten Hag has yet to re-open to the door for Red Devils outcast Jadon SanchoCredit: GETTYTen Hag said: “He’s now at Dortmund. So after he was signed, one year before [I was here], and there were issues.”We have had issues all the way through, and so you can make out his stay at Manchester United so far is not a success.Ten Hag claims there were ‘issues’ with Jadon Sancho BEFORE boss arrived at Man Utd and ‘all the way through'”So now he is going back to Borussia Dortmund, so I wish him the best of luck.”I hope, we all hope he is doing well there, he will be successful. Again, we will see what is going to happen.”[Would things be different if he had apologised?] ‘We have said that before.”And I don’t want every time to return to the point. He knows what he should do and we have made that clear.”It was also so clear and obvious about his performance so let’s stop this discussion. “He is to Dortmund and we wish him the best of luck.” More

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    Man Utd fans convinced Frenkie de Jong wants transfer after spotting antics following FA Cup win over Liverpool

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced Frenkie De Jong wants to join the club after seeing his social media activity.The Red Devils clinched a dramatic 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.Frenkie de Jong has been heavily linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: GettyScott McTominay broke the deadlock just 10 minutes into the clash but two goals in quick succession from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah saw Liverpool take the advantage.Antony fired United level in the 87th minute, forcing the match to extra time when Marcus Rashford cancelled out a Harvey Elliot strike.But Amad Diallo secured a last-gasp winner with just seconds to play.Man Utd supporters both at Old Trafford and on social media were eager to celebrate, but some eagle-eyed fans noticed De Jong’s Instagram activity.Read More on Man UtdThe Dutch midfielder appeared to like a post displaying United’s win.And now fans are convinced that he wants a move to Old Trafford.One person took to X to write: “Frenkie I see you..”Another added: “Man loves us. He wants Barca to pay him off.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third wrote: “He’s probably regretting.”While a fourth commented: “Bro wanna come 😃.”Diogo Dalot goes wild after Man Utd win over LiverpoolDe Jong has been linked with a move to Man Utd since Erik ten Hag took over in the summer of 2022.The Red Devils desperately tried to make him one of Ten Hag’s first signings, but the midfielder snubbed a transfer.However, reports claim he could be open to leaving Barcelona this summer.The La Liga giants will allegedly demand £85million for the 26-year-old. More

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    Cole Palmer set for mammoth Chelsea pay rise less than a year after £42.5million transfer from Man City

    COLE PALMER is reportedly set to receive a bumper pay rise at Chelsea – less than one year since his arrival.The 21-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge from Manchester City in a £42.5 million transfer back in August.Cole Palmer’s wages are reportedly set to almost double at ChelseaCredit: GettyHe penned a seven-year contract that was worth around £75,000-a-week.Palmer has flourished at Chelsea and helped them to reach the FA Cup semi finals with a strike in their 4-2 win over Leicester earlier.His 14 goals and 12 assists have made him the stand-out player for the Blues this term and his displays have also caught the eye elsewhere.England boss Gareth Southgate called him up this week for the upcoming friendlies with Brazil and Belgium after he won his first two caps in November.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLNow the Daily Star says that the “Chelsea hierarchy are preparing to reward his sensational first season” over the coming weeks.And they plan to hand him “a significantly improved contract and salary”.This report states that the attacker’s salary will almost double.He is due to “pocket nearer £150k-a-week next season”, according to this update.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd that will move him nearer to some of his more senior, underperforming, team-mates.While he will be hoping to fire Chelsea to FA Cup joy at Wembley, Palmer is also eyeing success at international level.Chelsea fans furious as Raheem Sterling appears to take penalty off Cole Palmer… before barely troubling goalkeeperThe ace will be desperate to be part of England’s Euro 2024 squad in Germany.And this report claims that he will already have a new lucrative long-term contract on the table ready for him to sign should he board the plane out there.Meanwhile, Raheem Sterling was booed by Chelsea fans after he missed the chance to double their lead against Leicester as his strike was saved by Jakub Stolarczyk.THe veteran appeared to take the ball off regular taker Palmer after being fouled for the spot-kick.Speaking at half-time, former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink fumed: “Palmer is the penalty taker. I used to be a penalty taker. At 1-0 up I’m not giving it away.“I think as a team, Gallagher as a captain has to go to Sterling and say no. Palmer’s scored all five. He needs to take it.” More

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    Everton line up Sunderland wonderkid Oli Bainbridge, 18, as Sean Dyche prepares for summer transfer window

    EVERTON are keeping an eye on Sunderland’s left-back Oli Bainbridge.The powerful 18-year-old prospect is tipped to get into the Black Cats side before the end of the season.Oli Bainbridge could be set to move from Sunderland to Everton in the summerCredit: AlamyBainbridge signed a deal with Sunderland last summer.The contract, penned in June, keeps the youngster tied down to the club until 2025.Sunderland also have the option to extend it by a further 12 months.Academy manager Robin Nicholls was over the moon after confirming Bainbridge’s new deal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe told the club website: “It is great news that Ollie has committed his future to the club for the next few seasons.”He is someone who has displayed strong performance and potential throughout last season and is always looking to develop himself as a player.”This contract is a reflection of the hard work that he and his family have put in for several years now.”Bainbridge was included in Sunderland’s squad for the first time on Saturday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was an unused substitute in their goalless draw with QPR at the Stadium of Light.The result ended a run of six straight defeats for Sunderland – who have not won since a 3-1 victory over Plymouth on February 10.Fans have incredible theory that sacked Sunderland boss Michael Beale of set up Twitter burner account to defend recordThey have dropped from play-off contention to mid-table obscurity in the Championship, 13 points adrift of the top six. More