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      Mauricio Pochettino sensationally hints at taking Man Utd job from Erik ten Hag and reveals why summer move failed

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO has hinted he could still become Manchester United manager.The Argentine, 50, was heavily linked with the job earlier this year, even before being sacked by Paris Saint-Germain.
      Pochettino missed out on the Man Utd job in the summerCredit: The Mega Agency
      Ten Hag has made a positive start to life at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      But the role ended up going to Dutchman Ten Hag following his impressive spell at Ajax, with United handing him a three-year deal.
      And he has made a decent start to life at Old Trafford, with Man Utd heading into the World Cup break in fifth place in the Premier League.
      Yet that has not stopped Pochettino from speculating about eventually taking over in the future, insisting he did not in the summer due to the timing of the vacancy.
      Speaking about the Man Utd job in an interview with Radio Marca, he said: “Football is timing.
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      “It’s the moments for it to coincide and for that marriage to happen.
      “Sometimes it’s just a matter of timing. I don’t believe that trains pass just once.”
      Pochettino first arrived in the Premier League with Southampton in January 2013.
      In his first full season at St Mary’s, he guided the south coast side to an eighth place finish.
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      And his impressive impact saw Tottenham come calling as they hired him to succeed Tim Sherwood.
      Thus began a superb five-year stint at Spurs in which Pochettino helped Tottenham to qualify for the Champions League every year from 2016 to 2019 – including a second place finish in the Premier League.
      He also led them to the Champions League final in 2019, before they lost 2-0 to Liverpool.
      Pochettino was then dismissed towards the end of 2019 after a run of poor results.
      After 14 months out of the game, Poch returned to football in January 2021, joining Paris Saint-Germain following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel.
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      He missed out on the Ligue 1 title at the end of his first campaign as Lille were crowned French champions.
      Poch did manage to win the league last season, but that could not save him from being dismissed as PSG’s Champions League last 16 exit to Real Madrid ultimately cost him his job. More

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      Roma boss Jose Mourinho ‘wants former Arsenal star Hector Bellerin transfer from Barcelona after Rick Karsdorp drama’

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      JOSE MOURINHO wants to sign Hector Bellerin following the Rick Karsdorp fallout, according to reports. Mourinho lambasted a player for their poor performance during Roma’s draw with Sassuolo, with the Portuguese coach revealing he told one of his players to “find a new club.”
      Jose Mourinho wants to find a replacement defenderCredit: Getty
      Hector Bellerin’s Barcelona contract runs out in the summerCredit: Reuters
      Rick Karsdorp’s time at Roma appears to be upCredit: Alamy
      Reports in Italy following the game named Karsdorp as the target for his fury.
      And now, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, ex-Tottenham boss Mourinho will target Bellerin in order to replace the 27-year-old Dutchman.
      Former Arsenal star Bellerin has played just five times since sealing a free transfer to Barcelona from Arsenal.
      While Roma have options within their squad which would save them splashing out on a new defender, Mourinho wants a tangible replacement to be brought in.
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      In addition, Bellerin is not likely to cost too much either, with his contract at the Camp Nou expiring in the summer.
      However, the Spaniard has reaffirmed his desire to stay at his boyhood club beyond the summer.
      He said: “I want to renew, I’m happy with Barça. When I left at 16 I never even trained with the first team.
      “Now we want to get the club back to where it should be, but ours is a project that takes time to get results. We have 100% confidence in Xavi.”
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      Former Chelsea and Man Utd boss Mourinho is desperate to get his side into the top four after bringing in a host of big names since his tenure began – but they sit four points off the pace.
      The names among this list include, Tammy Abraham, Paulo Dybala, Rui Putricio and Nemanja Matic.
      But should they fail to land Bellerin, Roma are also targeting Real Madrid’s Álvaro Odriozola – who is yet to play a game this season. More

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      Ajax reveal why they refused to sell Lisandro Martinez to Arsenal before approving Man Utd transfer

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      AJAX chief Edwin van der Sar has explained why he refused to sell Lisandro Martinez to Arsenal – only to then do a deal with Manchester United.Martinez, 24, has been a sure-fire hit at Old Trafford following his £57million move from the Dutch capital.
      Ajax have revealed why they sold Lisandro Martinez to Man Utd and not AjaxCredit: AFP
      Former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag made it clear he wanted to raid his old side for the Argentina centre-back.
      However, he almost missed out after rivals Arsenal came steaming in with a tempting offer.
      Fortunately for Ten Hag, Ajax were in no mood to strike a deal with the Gunners.
      And shortly after, United had a bid accepted to make Martinez a new Red Devil.
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      He has since become a fan favourite at Old Trafford with some inspired performances.
      But Arsenal won’t mind too much, with Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba forming a fine partnership for the title chasers.
      Ajax transfer guru Van der Sar has now explained why he rejected Arsenal’s bid, claiming it was too low to bother negotiating over.
      Meanwhile, former side United were willing to pay over the odds to get a deal done, and Ajax decided it was in their best interests to accept.
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      Van der Sar told the Athletic: “Arsenal came earlier for Lisandro, but it was an amount where we said, ‘Thank you very much for the offer, but we’d rather keep the player than start negotiating’.
      “With United, it was a little bit different. Over the years we have had a few conversations: Daley Blind, Donny van de Beek. My job is making sure I make the best decisions for Ajax.”
      Martinez wasn’t the only Ajax player Ten Hag ended up signing, with Brazilian winger Antony joining for £85m late in the window.
      Edwin van der Sar admits United’s offer was too good to turn downCredit: Getty
      Van der Sar reckons Antony can become a world-class playerCredit: Getty
      And Van der Sar again admits he only did business with United as the transfer fee was too good to turn down.
      He added: “They’re good players. Erik knew them, they fit with his playing style. He wanted the players, we didn’t want to lose them so… you put a high price on them.
      “When you want a player, you probably pay a little bit more. For me, it was a fair negotiation with Richard and John Murtough, and that was it.
      “Managers like the players they work with, the type of football Erik wanted to play, and with Martinez there he has shown his worth now.
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      “[Antony is] still young, still potential. We would have liked to keep him here one year longer – there was not a dire need to sell him, we had money in the bank.
      “But the fee got so high. We challenged United to go as far as possible. They have a potential world star.” More

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      ‘We’ll give him love and respect’ – Cristiano Ronaldo offered shock Man Utd transfer exit by Australian football chief

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has been offered a Manchester United escape route this Christmas… to Australia.The Portugal star, 37, looks set to depart Old Trafford after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered a transfer to the Australian A-League this winterCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo blasted United’s ambitions and infrastructure, while also taking aim at boss Erik ten Hag.
      And the Red Devils could be ready to terminate Ronnie’s deal as a result.
      That means the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is likely to be on the move soon.
      But it appears he has few takers, with Chelsea and even former side Sporting Lisbon reportedly ruling out approaches.
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      Ronaldo could instead be forced to look further afield, with David Beckham’s Inter Miami interested.
      However, should he wish to move even further away from Europe, Ronnie will also have the option to head Down Under.
      A-League chief executive Danny Townsend admits the league are desperate to bring Ronaldo to Australia.
      He admits he has already held talks with super agent Jorge Mendes.
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      But Townsend adds Ronaldo will have to take a huge pay cut to make an A-League move happen.
      Townsend said: “Ronaldo says he wasn’t getting any love and respect at United.
      “But we’ll certainly give him plenty of love and respect in Australia.
      “We might not be able to compete financially with other offers but we can compete in other ways.
      “Obviously it’s a long shot but we’ve certainly got a compelling proposition for him here in Australia to consider.”
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      Former Premier League stars currently plying their trade Down Under include Charlie Austin and Joe Lolley.
      But the most notable is Ronaldo’s ex-United teammate Nani, who recently joined Melbourne Victory. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo MISSES Portugal training with Man Utd star suffering from ‘stomach bug’ ahead of World Cup 2022

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has suffered a World Cup scare after coming down with illness.The Portuguese star is currently with the national team in Lisbon preparing for the showpiece in Qatar.
      Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Portugal training today due to a stomach bugCredit: Getty
      The forward is currently preparing for the World Cup after his explosive interview with Piers MorganCredit: Getty
      However, he will miss their training session tonight as he is currently suffering with a stomach bug.
      Portugal take on Nigeria in their capital city tomorrow in their final friendly before the tournament in the Middle East.
      Now it remains to be seen whether Ronaldo will feature due to his illness.
      They begin their Group H campaign next Thursday against Ghana before then facing Uruguay and South Korea.
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      Meanwhile, Hollywood superstar Will Ferrell has thrown the door open for Cristiano Ronaldo to reunite with Gareth Bale at Los Angeles FC.
      The Portuguese star has caused shockwaves at Old Trafford after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, which airs tonight.
      He hit out at Manchester United for “betraying” him and making him feel like a “black sheep” as well as blaming him for everything going wrong at the club.
      The striker revealed he does not respect manager Erik ten Hag and blasted the club’s lack of progress since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013 – the last time they won the title.
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      That has left United debating what to do with the 37-year-old, who failed to secure a summer transfer exit.
      But actor Ferrell, who part-owns MLS club LAFC in the USA, is adamant that he would have no issues in bringing Ronaldo to America.
      However, he says that the forward, who is currently on World Cup duty, may have to accept a significant salary drop from his current £500,000-a-week salary.
      Ferrell told talkSPORT: “Always come to LA! You’re welcome.“We can’t pay you that much, but there’s really nice golf courses and beaches. Just try it!”
      Bale moved to Ferrell’s LAFC in the summer from Real Madrid, where he won the Champions League four times playing alongside Ronaldo.
      The Welshman was celebrating again recently as he inspired his new club to the MLS Cup with a last-gasp equaliser in the final.
      However, David Beckham has made a sensational move to lure Ronaldo to Inter Miami.
      SunSport exclusively revealed Miami’s interest in the United outcast on October 9.
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      And owner Beckham has now spoken to Ronaldo’s representatives and been told he is interested in a switch Stateside.
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      Man Utd transfer blow as ‘Bayern Munich right-back Benjamin Pavard opens door to shock AC Milan move’

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      BAYERN MUNICH right-back Benjamin Pavard has revealed he is “considering new projects”.But, in a blow to Manchester United, the 2018 World Cup winner appears to be eyeing Serie A for his next move.
      Benjamin Pavard has opened the door for a move to AC MilanCredit: AFP
      The Red Devils were rumoured to have a bid for Pavard rejected in the summer.
      With Aaron Wan-Bissaka well out of favour, United could be eyeing competition for the revived Diogo Dalot.
      But Pavard has opened the door to a shock move to AC Milan.
      The 26-year-old has revealed he wants to play alongside national team pal Olivier Giroud.
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      He is also eyeing a positional change, and is open to shuffling into the heart of defence from right-back.
      Pavard is seemingly open to a new challenge… but unfortunately to United fans it appears unlikely to be at Old Trafford.
      The Frenchman told Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport: “I’ve been playing in Germany for seven years, I have many friends in Stuttgart and I’ve won everything with Bayern.
      “I play to win and I am open to considering new projects as a centre-back.
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      “Olivier [Giroud] always tells me that Italy is a country that 100% lives for football. He has told me about the magic in the derby and the big celebrations for Milan’s title win.”
      “I’d like to play with him because he is a good friend of mine, let’s see.
      “It is never easy to win, but Serie A is very interesting, not just for a defender like me. It’s very open as my friends Giroud, Theo Hernandez and Adrien Rabiot have always told me.”
      Pavard has played 140 times for Bayern Munich since joining from Stuttgart in 2019, winning the Champions League in 2020. More

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      Man Utd ‘line up blockbuster Kylian Mbappe transfer to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with Victor Osimhen seen as backup’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly lining up a blockbuster bid for Kylian Mbappe, with Victor Osimhen also in their sights.That’s after SunSport exclusively revealed United are ready to rip up Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
      Man Utd are lining up a mega bid for PSG’s Kylian Mbappe to replace Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AP
      Napoli star Victor Osimhen is another option for the Red DevilsCredit: Reuters
      The Portuguese superstar, 37, stunned United with his shock outburst on Sunday night, slamming the club’s infrastructure and ambition while adding he has “no respect” for boss Erik ten Hag.
      The Red Devils are now considering their next step, and one option is to tear up Ronaldo’s contract to make him a free agent.
      That would see United need a new striker to lead the line in 2023.
      And the Mirror claims Ten Hag has already turned to Mbappe as his top option.
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      The French forward, 23, is believed to still be unhappy at Paris Saint-Germain after demanding to leave last month.
      It’s reckoned Mbappe saw red after the Ligue 1 champs failed to pay him part of his salary in September.
      And United are now putting together a potential £150million offer, as well as a contract worth an initial £500,000-a-week.
      Mbappe’s numbers show he is worth it, having scored 19 goals in 20 games this season.
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      Man Utd are ready to rip up Ronaldo’s contract, making him a free agentCredit: AFP
      But whether PSG will sell is another story, having handed Mbappe a new deal just six months ago.
      That means United are also looking at other options, and one of them is thought to be Napoli’s Osimhen.
      The Nigerian ace, 23, has emerged as one of Europe’s top strikers and has a host of admirers.
      And Osimhen has looked sharp this season with 10 goals in 14 games.
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      It’s even reckoned Napoli could sell for £60m.
      That’s after landing a new cult star in 21-year-old Georgian attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has eight goals and 10 assists in 17 games since his £7m summer move from Dinamo Batumi. More

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      Emotional Cristiano Ronaldo names favourite Man Utd captain calling him ‘good guy’ and part of his ‘football journey’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has hailed Roy Keane as a “good guy” as he named him as his favourite captain.The Portuguese star caused shockwaves as he hit out at Manchester United for “betraying” him and making him feel like a “black sheep” as well as blaming him for everything going wrong at Old Trafford.
      Roy Keane has fiercely defended Cristiano Ronaldo on numerous occasionsCredit: Getty
      Watch ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored: 90 Minutes with Ronaldo’ on Wednesday and Thursday at 8pm on TalkTVCredit: TalkTV
      The striker, 37, revealed he does not respect manager Erik ten Hag and blasted the club’s lack of progress since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013.
      The full ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored: 90 Minutes with Ronaldo’ will air on Wednesday and Thursday at 8pm on TalkTV.
      And during the interview he was asked about the criticisms he faces from former team-mates Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville as well as about the support fellow ex-colleagues Roy Keane and Rio Ferdinand give him.
      When asked about his old captain Keane and Ferdinand, Ronaldo said: “It means a lot because they… I was in the dressing room with them. They are part of my journey in football as well.
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      “As I mentioned many times, Roy Keane for me was my best captain ever.
      “Rio Ferdinand helped me a lot. He was my neighbour, I was his neighbour. So very, very good guys.
      “Not just because they speak good about me, but they were there in the dressing room.
      “They are football players. They know how players think and behave, etc.”
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      Rooney blasted Ronaldo’s recent behaviour as “unacceptable” last week, to which Ronaldo responded by saying: “Piers, I don’t understand. You should ask this question to him.
      “But I don’t know, I don’t know why he criticise me so bad, I don’t believe that he’s jealous of me.
      “Surprisingly, it was one year ago, or six months ago. We’re here in my house, he picked up his kids here and he invited Cristiano to go to his house to play football.
      “I don’t- I really don’t understand people like that.”
      When asked by Piers if it was jealousy, Ronaldo replied: “Probably, because he finished his career in his 30s.
      “So I’m still playing high level. I’m not gonna say that I’m looking better than him. Which is true, but…”
      Ronaldo added: “It’s hard to listen that kind of criticism and negative about people who play with you, for example, Gary Neville, as well.

      “People can have his own opinion, but they don’t really know what’s going on.
      “For example, inside the training ground and Carrington area or even my life-they should listen not only to one point of view, they have to listen my point of view as well.
      “Because it’s easy to criticise. But if you don’t know the whole story, it’s easy, you know.
      “They are not my friends, they are colleagues. We play together, they’re not coming, we’re not ever having dinner together, for example.
      “But as I told you, Piers, before, it’s part of my journey, they keep criticising me negatively every time.
      “So I follow. I continue my trip. And I have to catch up the people who like me.”
      Watch ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored:90 Minutes with Ronaldo’, Wednesday and Thursday, 8pm on TalkTV. Find TalkTV on Sky 526, Virgin Media 606, Freeview 237, Freesat 217 and Sky Glass 508, live and on demand on the TalkTV app, streaming services and at Talk.TV. More