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      Bruno Fernandes reveals role his wife played in £200m Al-Hilal transfer snub even though Man Utd were ready to cash in

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      BRUNO FERNANDES has spoken about his decision to snub a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia – explaining how his wife helped him decide to stay put.The Manchester United captain has turned down the chance to more than triple his wages after he was approached by Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal about a summer switch.Bruno Fernandes has broken his silence on his Al Hilal transfer snubCredit: PAFernandes has revealed his wife Ana helped him make his mind upCredit: Instagram/anaapinho_Fernandes and Ana haver been married since 2015Credit: Instagram/anaapinho_Fernandes, 30, has now revealed that he rejected the move following a call from the Al Hilal president and a chat with United boss Ruben Amorim.But it was his wife Ana who had the biggest influence, making sure he put his professional ambitions over everything else.Speaking in his press conference while on International duty with Portugal, Fernandes said: “There was that possibility, the president of Al Hilal called me a month ago to ask“There was a waiting period on my part to think about what the future would hold. I would be open to it, if Manchester United felt it was my time.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”I spoke with Mister Ruben Amorim, who really tried to talk me out of it. I spoke with the club, which wasn’t willing to sell, only if I truly wanted to leave. “We never talked about money; that was all handled by my agent, not me.“I spoke with my family to understand if that was what I wanted for my future. “It was actually my wife who asked me — I never said yes or no. She put my professional priorities ahead of everything else.Most read in FootballRuben Amorim told Fernandes he wants him to stayCredit: ReutersJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford“It would have been an easy move. I had Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo there, two people I have a great friendship with. “But I want to stay at the highest level, play in big competitions, because I still feel capable. I want to keep being happy, I’m still very passionate about this sport, and I’m happy with my decision.”Ruben Amorim breaks silence over futures of Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro GarnachoFernandes had been given a one week deadline by Saudi officials to mull over a three-year tax-free contract worth £200million.The Portuguese playmaker is thought to be keen to remain at the top level in Europe and doesn’t see Al Hilal as the right move for his career.Fernandes has been Man Utd’s standout performer in a season that has seen the club endure one of the worst campaigns in their history – culminating in Europa League final defeat to Tottenham. Following that European embarrassment, Fernandes said: “I have always been honest. I’ve always said I will be here until the club says to me that it’s time to go.”I’m eager to do more, to be able to bring the club the great days.It was actually my wife who asked me — I never said yes or no. She put my professional priorities ahead of everything else.Bruno Fernandes”I’m eager to do more, to be able to bring the club the great days.”In the day that the club thinks that I’m too much or it’s time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it. But I’ve always said it and I keep my word in the same way.”If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it’s what it is, and football sometimes is like this.”Fernandes’ current terms at Old Trafford run until the summer of 2027.Man Utd have already begun their transfer business in a bid to strengthen their squad ahead of next season.Alongside keeping hold of star man Fernandes, United announced on Sunday that they have completed the signing of Wolves attacking midfielder Matheus Cunha.The Old Trafford outfit have agreed to pay a £62.5m fee for the Brazilian, 26, who will put pen to paper on a five-year deal.Read More on The SunWhile Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo looks set to become the next new arrival for Ruben Amorim’s side.Mbeumo, 25, has reportedly decided that he wants to join United over the likes of Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham – who are also thought to be keen on the Cameroonian.Man Utd have announced the signing of Matheus Cunha from WolvesCredit: GettyBentford star Bryan Mbeumo looks like he could be the next summer signing at Old TraffordCredit: Getty More

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      How Man Utd could line up with Cunha and Mbeumo after £125.5m transfer spree – and where does Bruno Fernandes fit in?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are making early moves in the transfer market. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos have made a fast start to their second summer window since their arrival as co-owners at Old Trafford – and the stakes could not be higher.Man Utd have already confirmed the arrival of Matheus CunhaCredit: AFPBryan Mbeumo reportedly has his heart set on an Old Trafford transferCredit: GettyBut what does this all mean for Bruno Fernandes after he snubbed a deal to join Al-HilalCredit: PAWhile there is an argument to be made that none of the transfers made in the last 12 months were TOTAL flops, it did not stop Man Utd from having their worst-ever Premier League season.And the squad clearly needs a lot of work to bring it up to the standard of even a top-half team.Fortunately, club transfer chiefs have wasted no time in trying to address those issues, first of all confirming the signing of 15-goal Wolves Brazil ace Matheus Cunha for £62.5million.The 26-year-old’s move will be completed once he returns from international duty.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThen, just a day later, reports emerged revealing Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo had his heart set on a move to Manchester.Mbeumo scored 20 goals and added seven assists last season, and, according to reports, is ready to snub Newcastle and Arsenal to seal a deal estimated to be around £50m.Furthermore, club captain and talisman Bruno Fernandes will now NOT move to Al-Hilal after turning down a crazy offer of £700,000-a-week – and around £100m for United.While Fernandes – the team’s only genuine world-class player – seemingly staying is doubtless a positive, it poses the question of how Ruben Amorim will arrange his new assortment of attacking goodies. Most read in FootballSunSport has taken a look at three ways Man Utd could line up next season, including some other stars the fallen giants have been linked with ahead of a huge summer.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAs mentioned earlier, Man Utd need work from top to bottom, including both a new goalkeeper, central midfielder and striker, even after the Cunha and Mbeumo deals.For our first possible team, we have named World Cup winner Emi Martinez in goal after SunSport exclusively revealed how the Aston Villa star was “up for the challenge” of turning Man Utd around.Rashford to Inter Milan? Man Utd Star Eyes Shock Serie A Move!The starting back three sees Lisandro Martinez, who prior to his injury was one of the best performers under Amorim, alongside Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro, who both got better as the season went on.Fernandes is in midfield, where he can get on the ball the most and set the tempo from deeper, which seems to be his new main position under Amorim.Next to him, is Brighton star Carlos Baleba, who would act as the perfect foil to the 30-year-old in the middle of the park, but crucially also bring on and off the ball quality.The data suggests the 21-year-old is among the best in the league for defensive contributions such as blocks, interceptions and tackles in the attacking third.He also ranks fifth in ball recoveries in the league, behind Moises Caicedo, Fernandes, Elliot Anderson and Joao Gomes. This would naturally be an expensive deal, so only time will tell whether he firstly wants the move and secondly whether Man Utd can agree a good deal with Brighton, who are notoriously tough negotiators.But then, with Amad Diallo and Patrick Dorgu as the wing-backs supporting Mbeumo and Cunha, we have added former Premier League bad boy Aleksandar Mitrovic into the attacking mix.The Al-Hilal star is reportedly open to a return to England, and joining Man Utd to link up with Cunha and Mbeumo would see the club have three of the best midtable stars the Prem has seen in the last five years.However, our other teams have also swapped some of the names mentioned for similar players linked.In goal, we have also speculated on the arrival of former Man Utd academy shot-stopper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and Serie A star Zion Suzuki.Man Utd will need a top midfielder who is physically fit and capable on the ball to strengthen the spine of the team, which also leads us to Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton as an alternative to Baleba. Again, this is an expensive deal. But Man Utd should be eyeing sure hits in the market this summer, rather than speculating on potential – a criteria both Baleba and Wharton, while admittedly still young, already possess. In terms of Fernandes’ role, there is an argument to be made that his best football for Man Utd came playing right behind the striker, where he is most impactful in the final third. Cunha and Mbeumo represent two strong profiles to link up with.And should Man Utd suffer a striker crisis or fail to land an appropriate ace this summer, they could always deploy Cunha as a “false 9” with Mbeumo and Fernandes buzzing off of his link play.There is also a chance Amorim switches to a more attacking two-striker system if he wants to really stretch games. Read More on The SunIf Man Utd can set up a reunion between Amorim and Viktor Gyokeres, he may look to have two fast forwards leading the line to stretch the opposition defence before the likes of Cunha arrive to support them in the final third.Sales will be key to these plans of course, but many are already seemingly in the works, with Rasmus Hojlund attracting interest from Inter Milan, Marcus Rashford linked with Barcelona, and bad boy Alejandro Garnacho tipped for a move to Chelsea or Napoli. More

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      Liverpool ‘saved £13MILLION’ by not giving Nunez final Premier League start with striker not record signing after all

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      LIVERPOOL saved a whopping £13MILLION thanks to a genius business decision regarding Darwin Nunez.Nunez, 25, joined the Reds from Benfica in 2022 following a huge deal that was expected to reach a club record £84million due to a series of clauses involved.Liverpool saved £13m on Darwin Nunez after not starting him in the final Premier League matchNunez is no longer Liverpool’s most expensive signingAccording to A Bola, however, that price will never be met after manager Arne Slot opted against starting the striker in the Merseysiders’ final match of the season.Liverpool drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Anfield two weeks ago – on the same day they lifted the title in front of the Kop.And Slot decided to bench Nunez in favour of Luis Diaz, who played as a false nine against Palace.A Bola report Benfica won’t be receiving one of the clause payments which were agreed three years ago.Read More on FootballThe Portuguese giants were set for a major cash windfall worth £13m that would have been triggered if the Uruguay international had started just one more Premier League or Champions League game.However, the centre-forward instead came on as a second-half substitute against the Eagles.Ultimately, Nunez cost the Premier League champions a total of £71m.That means the Uruguayan is no longer Liverpool’s most expensive signing of all time.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThat honour returns to captain Virgil van Dijk, who cost a staggering £75m in 2018 following his move from Southampton.Nunez has so far failed to live up to expectations at Anfield as he has only managed a total of 40 goals and 26 assists in 143 appearances since his arrival three years ago.Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks down in tears and kisses badge as he gets emotional send-off from Liverpool fansThe forward registered seven goals and seven assists in 47 appearances across all competitions this season.This continues to cast doubt over his future at Liverpool, even though his contract runs out in 2028. More

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      Chelsea outcast Armando Broja in talks with four clubs including Champions League giants after injury nightmare

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      ARMANDO BROJA could FINALLY be set to end his Chelsea nightmare this summer.The Albanian hitman, 23, is in talks over a move away from Stamford Bridge with four potential suitors.Armando Broja came through Chelsea’s academyCredit: GettyHe was out for long spells last season due to injuryCredit: GettyBroja featured in just 10 league games at Everton last season after being hit with injuries.He suffered an Achilles tendon problem that kept him out for 95 days.Then when he returned, he had an ankle injury that sidelined him for another 58 days.By the time he was fit to play again the season was almost over and other players had already established themselves in the team.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Before that, he spent the second half of the 2023/2024 season out on loan at Fulham without being able to properly make a statement.Sources have told SunSport that AC Milan and Ajax have both been in touch ahead of what will be a busy summer at Chelsea.Talks with Dutch side PSV and German’s RB Leipzig have already taken place.Broja burst onto the scene during a stellar loan spell at Southampton in 2021/22, scoring six league goals with his blend of pace, power, and clever movement.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBut injuries and competition for places at Chelsea saw him slide down the pecking order.And with the Blues targeting a new No9 again this summer, his days at Stamford Bridge look numbered.Chelsea finally discover Club World Cup opponents as former star, 38, assists dramatic winner to set up reunionThe London-born Albanian striker’s contract at Chelsea runs until 2028 with a club extension option inserted but SunSport understands the player desires a permanent move.Chelsea are willing to do business and a fee in the region of £20million could see them agree to a total sale for a player who came through the Chelsea academy.With the World Cup qualifiers coming up and Albania needing their talisman firing, Broja is determined to make the right move and get back to his best.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeBroja wants to get back to form for both club and countryCredit: GETTY More

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      Christian Eriksen, 33, makes transfer decision after leaving Man Utd as a free agent and ‘refusing to go on tour’

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      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN has turned his back on extending his Premier League stay – insisting: I’ve done my time in England.The Denmark international is a free agent with his Manchester United contract expiring, and there is top-flight interest in the midfielder.Christian Eriksen has stated that his future may lie away from England after seeing his Manchester United contract not renewedHowever, a special ruling means the Danish midfielder can’t return to ItalyBut Eriksen, 33, declared his aim to play in another country after spending over ten seasons in the Premier League. Signed from Ajax, he had a seven-year stay with Tottenham before leaving for Inter Milan in 2020.Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on national duty in June 2021, but went on to have a six-month spell with Brentford in early 2022.United signed him that summer, and he went on to score eight goals in 107 Red Devils appearances.READ MORE IN MAN UNITEDEriksen told Danish TV: “I would rather get away from the Premier League.”I feel like I’ve taken my turn in the Premier League, so I’m looking outside the English borders.”It has been a great place for me and my family, and we have been there for many years.Tour missEriksen, like fellow Scandinavian Victor Lindelöf, was absent from United’s chaotic post-season tour.Most read in FootballSome reports suggested the pair refused to travel to Asia for the money-spinning trip.The Dane playmaker stayed to tie the knot with long-time partner Sabrina Kvist Jensen. Whilst, Lindelof’s wife Maja is currently heavily pregnant with the pair’s third child.He added: “When I moved from Tottenham to Inter, it wasn’t my plan to go back to England either.”After that I’ve been there for three and a half years again, so you should never say never.”But my priority is that I have to leave.”Danish bookies installed home-country club Odense as favourites to be Eriksen’s next employer.  He spent three years in their youth ranks.But the midfielder insisted: “It’s football’s rumour mill.  I hope no-one has put money on it being now, because then they will lose.”Right now there is nothing.  There is interest all around, but there is nothing where I am close to signing.Eriksen’s move to Manchester United was brought about after his cardiac arrest in the 2021 European Championship prevented him from playing football in Italy due to the implantable defibrillator inserted in his chest. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordHis Inter contract was subsequently terminated following the ruling from of the Italian Football Association and he joined Brentford on a short-term deal before signing for United. The installed defibrillator means that Eriksen is still unable to play football in Italy therefore sign for an Italian club. Read More on The Sun”My focus is on playing international matches, and then go on a good summer holiday,” he concluded.”Then we will see how long the holiday will be.” More

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      Gary Neville names four Man Utd stars who must leave this summer and the transfer exit that’s a ‘step too far’

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      GARY NEVILLE has named four Manchester United players he thinks should leave the club this summer.He’s also pinpointed one player who can’t be allowed to leave – despite speculation linking with with an exit.Gary Neville has named the players he thinks Man Utd should sellCredit: GettyMarcus Rashford has been tipped to leave Old Trafford permanentlyCredit: GettyThe Red Devils endured a nightmare season both in the Premier League and in Europe this term.They finished the campaign 15th in the Prem table with 18 fewer points than last season.United also failed to qualify for European football after losing to Spurs in the Europa League final last month.Several players are now expected to be sold in the coming months, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe targetting a rebuild.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd former right-back Neville has named the players he thinks should be in line for the axe.Speaking on the It’s Called Soccer podcast, the 50-year-old said: “Marcus Rashford has to leave for him and the club. I think that ship has sailed and he needs to find himself another club.”I would worry that Aston Villa haven’t announced that they’re keeping him already because I think that could have been an easy deal to do with United if they were going to keep him, so it sounds to me like Villa aren’t going to keep him.”I would say for Marcus’ sake and for United’s sake that it feels like that path has come to an end.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordNeville can also see a similar situation unfolding with Jadon Sancho following his Chelsea loan spell.He continued: “I feel a little bit similarly with him as I do with Marcus. I’d be a bit concerned that Chelsea haven’t made the noises that they’re going to keep him.Rashford to Inter Milan? Man Utd Star Eyes Shock Serie A Move!The Red Devils are set to seek a permanent move for Jadon SanchoCredit: AlamyThe former United defender believes Antony should stay in SpainCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho has been told by Ruben Amorim that he will have no place in the United squad next seasonCredit: Getty”Again, Manchester United have to make sure they part ways with him and, from Jadon’s point of view, he has to make sure that he parts ways with Manchester United.”Since Neville’s comments, it’s emerged that Chelsea will NOT take up their option to sign Sancho.The former England right-back also believes that Man Utd should consider selling Antony to a club in Spain following his loan spell with Real Betis.Neville explained: “I can imagine he was absolutely going under while he was at Old Trafford.”He’s gone to Spain and having seen a couple of players that I played with not do it Old Trafford but do it in Spain… I think he’s suited down to the ground and it’s been proven.”Over there, there’s a different tactical awareness, there’s a different technical ability and there’s a way of playing that’s just more suited to players.”The players I’m referring to are players like Kleberson or Diego Forlan. It just didn’t quite happen for them but they had really good careers and I think there are players like that who just aren’t suited to a league.”I think Antony is perfect for Spain and, again, somebody who Manchester United should facilitate leaving. It’s best for Antony and best for the club.”Alejandro Garnacho has been embroiled in a public fallout with United head coach Ruben Amorim over the last few weeks.The 20-year-old was left furious after being limited to just 20 minutes of match time in last month’s Europa League final defeat in Bilbao.His brother then claimed that he was “thrown under the bus” by Amorim.Garnacho has now been told that he will not have a place in the Man Utd squad next season.And Neville believes the club should cash-in on the forward when they can.He continued: “I think if players are taking on the manager and if players are questioning the manager in public through social media or through other means, the manager has to win.”If the manager doesn’t win, the manager has to leave and I don’t think that’s going to happen this time. That’s happened far too many times before. I think Garnacho will leave purely because of that, I think they’ve had enough.”Garnacho can play in the Premier League, no doubt, but I think he’ll love it in Spain, he’ll thrive over there, he’ll score goals. He’ll probably be someone next season that we’re all looking back on thinking, ‘Why didn’t Manchester United keep him?’, that type of thing will probably happen, there’s an element of that, but I think he has to go.”That’s not me throwing my toys out the pram and saying, ‘Get him out the club’… no, for him and the club, I think it’s right that he goes.”Those four players should leave, not just because Manchester United should let them go, but because they should go and find themselves a place in their lives where they can go and play football because it’s not at Old Trafford.”Kobbie Mainoo is another player who has been linked with an exit in recent months.However, Neville insists he still has a place at Old Trafford and could be a crucial asset for the Red Devils in the future.”Mainoo, no. That’s a step too far,” he concluded. “If we can’t give Kobbie Mainoo a job in that two in midfield… I look at Mainoo and the way he plays football and I think a top club would want him.”Why can’t we make him a top player? If he’s one of ours and he’s shown talent.”I don’t know what’s gone on there in the last few months. He’s obviously had some injuries which has caused him a problem so he needs to stay fit, but I’d like to think he could be one of that two in midfield that Ruben Amorim plays.”It’s probably not Casemiro as his partner and it’s probably not Ugarte as his partner, it’s probably someone else in there who is better than those two, if I’m being honest.”But we should be building around Kobbie Mainoo in central midfield and not because he’s come through the ranks.”The Red Devils have already made one signing this summer.Read More on The SunMatheus Cunha has joined in a £62.5million transfer from Wolves.Bryan Mbuemo looks set to follow after choosing to join the club over any other Premier League side.Neville has called for Kobbie Mainoo to stayCredit: Alamy More

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      Chelsea striker curse laid bare with £550m spent, only five hits and no No9 for two years – can Delap finally break it?

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      OVER the last 22 years Chelsea have spent almost £550million on strikers — but only a handful have proven to be a success.The No9 shirt has been “cursed” at Stamford Bridge and nobody has worn the number since flop Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang departed two years ago with one league goal to his name.Liam Delap is joining Chelsea from Ipswich for £30mCredit: GettyThe club have a long-running striker curse dating back to Adrian MutuCredit: GettyNobody has worn the No9 shirt since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leftCredit: RexLiam Delap is next to fill the centre-forward boots, arriving for £30m from Ipswich.But despite the 22-year-old’s talent shining through in a relegated side, there are no guarantees he will end the club’s long-standing nightmare.It dates back to 2003 when Adrian Mutu arrived for £15.8m from Parma.The Romanian managed just six Premier League goals before he was released following a positive test for cocaine.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSince then, the likes of Hernan Crespo, Andriy Shevchenko and Fernando Torres have all failed to match expectations after joining for massive fees.In more recent times, Alvaro Morata and Timo Werner have been added to the long list of big-money mistakes.Romelu Lukaku has cost Chelsea a total of £117.5m, taking into account his two spells at Stamford Bridge.And in his 36 league matches, the Belgian hit the back of the net a disappointing eight times at a rate of £14.7m per Prem goal.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe difficulties also stretch to loan signings like Radamel Falcao, Alexandre Pato and Gonzalo Higuain.They managed just seven goals between them before the club happily showed them the exit door.From embarrassing Chelsea pal to interview with dad – Five times Cole Palmer stole show AFTER Conference League finalsEven away from centre-forwards, the “cursed” No9 shirt usually worn by goalscorers went to others like midfielder Steve Sidwell and defender Khalid Boulahrouz.Success stories are hard to find with the £24m deal for legend Didier Drogba and the £32m splashed on cult hero Diego Costa among the few that have not been weighed down by the pressure of leading the line for the Blues.But Delap has the ability to join them in becoming a Chelsea hero.His movement is exceptional, he links up play well and boasts the pace to stretch the pitch.The Blues risk becoming predictable in Enzo Maresca’s structured approach and when Nicolas Jackson was out injured, the team struggled for goals and an outlet.But Delap is also a provider, creating 21 chances for his Ipswich team-mates on top of his 12 goals for a side that hit the back of the net just 36 times all season.BBC pundit Danny Murphy believes Delap can be Harry Kane’s England successor, saying: “I think he’s the best young English striker out there. “I know he’s got a bit to learn, and wisdom comes with experience and game time in this league, but he’s got all the attributes to be a top international player.Read More on The Sun“I just don’t see a weakness for him. He’s scored enough goals in a struggling side, really, but he gets a lot of chances and he’ll score more.“He’s just got that lovely balance between physical and technical. Rarely you get both. He’s really just super talented.”Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeAndriy Shevchenko was another expensive flopCredit: Times Newspapers LtdFernando Torres’ form dipped when he arrived at Stamford BridgeCredit: AFP More

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      Newcastle set to announce first summer signing after beating Real Madrid and Barcelona to stunning free transfer

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      NEWCASTLE are set to announce Spanish whizkid Antonio Cordero as their first summer signing.SunSport revealed in January that the winger, 18, would reject a contract extension at Malaga to join the Magpies on a free.Newcastle are closing in on Spanish whizkid Antonio CorderoReal Madrid, Barcelona and Porto held talks with Cordero but he has opted for a five-year deal at St James’ Park.Malaga confirmed last night the teen — who hit six goals in Spain’s second tier this season —  will leave on June 30.Newcastle have held talks with ex-Madrid executive David Hopkinson about taking over as CEO from Darren Eales, who is stepping down due to ill health.Cordero’s family visited the North East earlier this year ahead of his proposed move to Tyneside.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt’s understood that Newcastle could initially loan him out to continue his development away from the glare of the Prem.Ajax have been listed as a potential destination for the teenager next season.Cordero, who will turn 19 in November, played 40 times for Malaga this season, with 39 of those games in the league.Meanwhile, Newcastle have checked on 19-year old Rennes centre back Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal who has starred for Morocco U20s.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBoudlal is yet to make his senior debut for Rennes and spent the second half of the season on loan at Ligue 2 Amiens. Eddie Howe’s side are also interested in Crystal Palace centre back Marc Guehi and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.Champions League places CONFIRMED after Aston Villa VAR controversy as Newcastle have to be saved by Man UtdMbeumo has reportedly said he would prefer a move to Manchester United, with Arsenal also linked.Newcastle earned a place in next season’s Champions League on the final day, but could lose goalkeeper Nick Pope to Leeds.Cordero looks set to sign a five-year deal at Newcastle More