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      Liverpool’s move for Ruben Amorim hijacked by Premier League rivals looking set to axe long-serving manager

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      WEST HAM have held talks with Ruben Amorim over succeeding David Moyes in East London.The Hammers have begun speaking to potential new managers with Moyes out of contract at the end of the season and likely to leave the club.West Ham are looking to hijack Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim from LiverpoolCredit: GettyAmorim, currently in charge at Portuguese league leaders Sporting Lisbon, would prove a huge coup having become the favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.The 39-year-old, is the favourite choice of Hammers technical director Tim Steidten who has led talks with potential candidates.Amorim would be open to taking the job and has a release clause in his Sporting contract but is taking his time over making a decision given the vast interest in his services next season.Former Wolves and Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui is also being considered having been put forward for the role.Read More on FootballWest Ham have admired Lille boss Paulo Fonseca in the past as well as former Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier.Galtier was close to becoming Hammers boss a year ago but is now in charge of Qatar Stars League club Al-Duhail.Former Bayern Munich and Germany manager Hansi Flick has also attended a game at the London Stadium this season.No contracts have been formally offered to any potential managers at this stage.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMoyes has shown irritation at questions over his future in recent weeks, while club sources insist no final decision will be made on his future until the end of the campaign.The club had offered the ex-Everton manager a new two-and-a-half year deal in December after wins over Manchester United and Arsenal but talks stalled after a dip in form in January.David Moyes says he has been offered new West Ham contract with his future in his own handsMoyes has insisted he is relaxed about the situation, while players have also said they will remain focused on the games and not the manager’s future.However, if Moyes were to stay club bosses wanted to see a rally in terms of results following their exit from the Europa League last week.With that in mind, Sunday’s 5-2 defeat to Crystal Palace will have not helped his case.The Scot turned on his players following the defeat and said he did not want to talk about his future.Moyes said: “I am giving no excuses whatsoever. The players got praised for their performance on Thursday night. But today was so bad I cannot put it into words.”I am so disappointed for supporters who came in today and in truth I am embarrassed to sit here and be speaking on behalf of the team and the way they have performed today but I am the manager.”Maybe we’ve lost a wee bit of the tough culture that we’ve had, the pride in making sure that we didn’t concede and were hard to play against and difficult opposition.”A late run into the European spots for West Ham could salvage Moyes’ position, though West Ham are currently eighth with all their rivals having at least two games in hand.READ MORE SUN STORIESShould Manchester City win the FA Cup, seventh place will be the lowest any side can finish to qualify for the Europa Conference League.Managerial candidates to replace David MoyesWest Ham could sign a new manager with David Moyes’ contract running out in June amid a turbulent campaign. Here are the top candidates:

      Ruben Amorim (Sporting Lisbon)
      Julen Lopetegui
      Paulo Fonseca (Lille)
      Christophe Galtier (Al-Duhail)
      Hansi Flick More

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      Ex-Man Utd goalkeeper David de Gea, 33, ‘lined up for free transfer to La Liga giants’ after a year unemployed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero David de Gea is being targeted by Real Betis ahead of the summer transfer window after a whole YEAR without a club.De Gea, 33, left United last June when his contract ran out after 12 years at Old Trafford, during which time he won every domestic honour available.Real Betis will try to sign Manchester United legend David de Gea in the summerCredit: AFPDe Gea has been a free agent during the entire season and is keen to return to La LigaCredit: GettyThe goalkeeper was quickly linked with a series of suitors, including Betis and Real Madrid, but his salary demands proved too much for all candidates and he has spent the entire campaign as a free agent.According to Estadio Deportivo, however, the La Liga giants are planning to make another bid for the ex-Spain international come June.Manuel Pellegrini’s side are planning to contact De Gea’s representatives regarding his situation.It is expected that the Spain star will have to lower his demands considering his advanced age, and the fact he has been out of the game for an entire year.Read More on Man UtdThe ex-Premier League star would also be keen to settle in Spain with his family also open to the full-time switch.Betis will need a new keeper as Claudio Bravo has turned 41 and is on his way out.Rui Silva has also attracted a series of suitors after a raft of impressive performances at the Benito Villamarin Stadium.Silva has a contract until 2026 but Serie A clubs are circling in and Betis are open for negotiations.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, the Spanish outfit has other potential candidates to fill in between the sticks besides De Gea.And one of them is Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena, who could become available amid his club’s financial woes.David de Gea and popstar wife Edurne pose for their wedding day De Gea amassed a total of 545 appearances at United where he picked up 190 clean sheets and conceded 590 goals.The Spaniard won the Premier League Golden Glove last season after registering the most clean sheets in the English top flight.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Man Utd ‘make contact with Tuchel’ as outgoing Bayern boss enters race alongside Southgate and Potter to replace Ten Hag

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have “made contact” with Thomas Tuchel amid growing pressure on Erik ten Hag, according to reports.Ten Hag, 54, watched his side spurn a three-goal lead against Championship side Coventry on Sunday, before they won on penalties to set up a second successive FA Cup final against Manchester City.Thomas Tuchel has entered the frame to be the next Manchester United managerCredit: GettyErik ten Hag is under huge pressure as Man Utd bossCredit: AlamyYet despite the win, the manner of the victory has led to the Dutch head coach coming under even more scrutiny.Man Utd sit seventh in the Premier League table and are on a four-game winless run.SunSport has already exclusively revealed the players feel Ten Hag is resigned to the sack, with ex-Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter in line to replace him.England manager Gareth Southgate has also been mooted as a potential replacement.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut now another former Chelsea boss has entered the race in the shape of Bayern Munich’s Tuchel, 50.The German is leaving the Bundesliga giants at the end of the season having failed to win the league.However, he has guided his team to the semi-finals of the Champions League – and could land himself another job straight away.According to Kicker, Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made contact with Tuchel about the possibility of him becoming the next manager should Ten Hag be sacked.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRatcliffe is understood to “highly value” Tuchel, although the Bayern manager is currently “only focusing” on his job at the Allianz Arena.It has also been reported the Man Utd vacancy is Tuchel’s “dream job”.’I don’t like what I see’ – Disgusted Roy Keane blasts Man Utd and says they ‘looked like the Championship team’He won the Champions League with Chelsea back in 2021 and boasted an impressive 60 per cent winning ratio when he was sacked in September 2022.Prior to his time with the Blues, he also guided Paris Saint-Germain to two Ligue 1 titles and a Champions League final.Meanwhile, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher tipped Ten Hag to be sacked following Sunday’s performance against Coventry.Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “I think that result has just cost Erik ten Hag his job. I don’t see how he stays, I really don’t.”It’s just poor performance after poor performance. That dressing room is probably the most embarrassed dressing room from a team that has just won a big game.”You can’t even celebrate that win. Maybe they can somehow win the final but I just don’t see any progress.”This is somebody’s job we’re talking about but I just don’t see how they [the owners] can look at the situation and be positive about it. I don’t see it.”Ex-Brighton and Chelsea head coach Graham Potter is another man in the runningCredit: APGareth Southgate has also been linked with a move to Old TraffordCredit: Getty More

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      Crystal Palace make transfer contingency plan should they lose superstars Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise in summer

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      CRYSTAL PALACE could join the chase for Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika.Eagles top spy Dougie Freedman watched the Nigeria international in action for the Belgian side last week and is ready to make a move for him.Crystal Palace are braced to lose Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze this summerCredit: GettyCrystal Palace are keeping tabs on Club Brugge star Raphael OnyedikaCredit: RexDefensive midfielder Onyedika could work for Palace if they lose any players this summer and have to refit their squad.Onyedika, 23, is one of the best young players in Europe and Brugge would sell in the £20million range.The midfielder joined Nicky Hayen’s side in 2022 from Midtjylland and quickly established himself as a key player at the Jan Breydel Stadium.The Nigerian helped Brugge make it to the Europa Conference League semi-finals where they will take on Fiorentina.Read More on FootballOnyedika has amassed four goals and two assists in 42 appearances across all competitions this season.That added to his grand total of 82 appearances since his arrival in Bruges. Palace are braced for offers for their stars this summer and have back-up plans in action if Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise go.Eze and Olise are tied down to long contracts at Selhurst Park until 2027.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHowever, the attacking duo has attracted plenty of offers ahead of the summer transfer window.Eze has been targeted by Premier League giants Tottenham as well as Manchester City.Crystal Palace star Eze teases Olise over celebration in Premier League promotion video Olise, on the other hand, is being eyed by Chelsea, Manchester United and Juventus. More

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      Kevin De Bruyne tipped for stunning MLS transfer by former Belgium team-mate as Man City ace’s contract runs down

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      KEVIN DE BRUYNE has been tipped for a transfer to the MLS by a former team-mate.The Manchester City midfielder’s contract is set to expire at the end of next season.Kevin De Bruyne has been tipped for a move to the MLS by Christian BentekeCredit: RexBenteke believes his former team-mate would be a good fit for two clubsCredit: AFPCity have yet to extend his deal after putting off talks during his lengthy injury lay-off.De Bruyne missed four months earlier this season with a hamstring injury.He has now been tipped to join either LAFC or LA Galaxy once he leaves the Etihad Stadium.His former Belgium and Genk team-mate Christian Benteke believes De Bruyne would be a good fit for the MLS.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBenteke told the MLS’ Extratime show: “He’s 32 and he’s been around in Europe for many, many years.”I can see him at a team in LA.”De Bruyne has continued to impress since returning from injury for City.The 32-year-old has scored five goals and provided 14 assists in 19 appearances this season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeanwhile, Phil Foden has emerged as his creative successor in the City midfield after amassing 14 goals and seven assists in the league.De Bruyne previously played with Benteke for both Belgium and Genk earlier in his career.Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanThe striker also spent a decade in England with Aston Villa, Liverpool and Crystal Palace before joining MLS side DC United in 2022.He has since scored 21 goals in 44 league appearances in the USA and has praised the standard of the competition.Speaking about the MLS in general, he added: “I would describe the league as physical and technical.Why Man City fans were to blame for penalty defeat to Real MadridRIO FERDINAND and Joleon Lescott have blamed Man City’s penalty shoot-out defeat to Real Madrid on the FANS.
      Bernardo Silva missed one of the spot kicks as City crashed out of the Champions League.
      And the England duo spotted how the home fans at the Etihad played a role in the spot-kick being saved.
      Ex-Man City star Lescott claimed the home supporters held onto the ball for too long after Real’s Luka Modric fired his shot into the stands.
      He said: “That would have just took him out of sync and out of his rhythm.
      “You can practice the routine, the technique, the walk up potentially, this is something you don’t prepare for, the ball being in the crowd.”
      Ferdinand chimed in: “40 seconds by the way Joleon,” before Lescott continued: “That is a long time. It may not seem that long but it’s a very long time when you are waiting there and you are thinking, now do I change position?
      “Now do I change where I go? And all of a sudden, it’s a soft penalty.”
      Manchester United legend Ferdinand went on to say: “It’s a shame though as well, because it is the home fans that are delaying that penalty kick which is a shame.”

      “It’s a mix of both because people think, ‘Oh yeah, MLS is easy. They don’t really care about football or soccer.'”Until you play the game, you understand that you will enjoy yourself. But you better be ready, you better respect the league because it’s not that easy.” More

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      European giants enter transfer race for Bernardo Silva with Man City star wanted in £50million summer move

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      BERNARDO SILVA is top of the summer wish list for Real Madrid AND Paris Saint-Germain.And the Spanish giants are convinced they are favourites to land the Portuguese playmaker — who has long been a target.Real Madrid and PSG are in the hunt for Man City star Bernardo SilvaCredit: AlamyHowever, Bernardo only signed a 12-month extension a year ago, stretching his current deal to 2026.The deal also includes a £50million release clause.And Bernabeu bosses are determined to outmuscle French outfit PSG.It was the 29-year-old’s fluffed shootout spot-kick which helped Real wreck Manchester City’s dreams of a double Treble.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet they reckon his versatility in midfield would make him a key figure at the Bernabeu.While the release figure is seen as a bargain for someone of his ability.Bernardo is aware of the interest from Real and PSG.And although there is no issue with City, he would prefer a move overseas for family reasons.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERReal aren’t the only Spanish giants interest in Bernardo though.Barcelona are long-term admirers after attempting to land him last summer.Bernardo Silva marries stunning Wag Ines Tomaz in front of his Man City pals… then serenades guests with folk a songAnd striker Joao Felix, also Bernardo’s Portugal teammate, admits the City man has been asking about life in Catalonia.Felix, on loan at Barca from Atletico Madrid, said this month: “If Bernardo Silva comes, I’m going to ask for a commission.”“Everything I have said is true and if he comes they will be delighted with him.”He is very careful with everything and he asked me about places to live, places to eat, about security.“He asked me a little about everything and I said about tax issues because that’s what came to mind.”I think so, I think so (Bernardo’s convinced by Barcelona). Well, but now I don’t think it depends on him.” More

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      Arsenal outcast Aaron Ramsdale eyed by Premier League rivals who could sell their No1 to fund shock transfer

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      ARSENAL outcast Aaron Ramsdale is being lined up for a shock move to Wolves.That’s with the Midlands club set to sell keeper Jose Sa after continued interest from Saudi Arabia.Wolves are lining up a move for Arsenal No2 Aaron RamsdaleCredit: GettyJose Sa looks set for a Saudi switch this summerCredit: GettyPortugal star Sa, 31, may go to the Middle East with agent Jorge Mendes close to its transfer power brokers.Wolves are looking at replacements and may drop Sa before the end of the season.Arsenal No2 Ramsdale is on their wish list, as are Liverpool back-up Caoimhin Kelleher and Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson.Should Wolves look to move for any of them, they will need a big fee from Saudi for Sa.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Crystal Palace No 1 Sam Johnstone’s elbow injury has made him an unlikely target in the summer window.Ramsdale could be ready to leave Arsenal after just six Premier League appearances this term.He was dropped by Mikel Arteta following the arrival of David Raya on loan from Brentford last summer.The Spaniard’s deal will be made permanent at the end of the season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd Ramsdale faces another campaign on the bench unless he moves on.As for Kelleher, he has seen plenty of action for Liverpool this season.Aaron Ramsdale sends cheeky message to Arsenal fan account after Havertz attempts stunning bicycle kick goal in trainingThe Irishman has clocked up 26 appearances in all competitions — more than all his previous seasons combined at Anfield.However, most of those have come as a result of Alisson’s injury woes.And with the Brazilian back in business, Kelleher could fancy a switch after enjoying his stint as No1.Finally, Sunderland’s Patterson has impressed as their No1 for the last two seasons in the Championship.But the local lad could find it hard to turn down a top-flight move with the Black Cats missing out on a play-off place. More

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      Leicester eye swoop for Man City wonderkid despite midfielder snubbing loan transfer last summer

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      LEICESTER plan to sign Manchester City starlet James McAtee at the second attempt . . . if they are promoted.McAtee snubbed Foxes coach Enzo Maresca — Pep Guardiola’s former No 2 at the Etihad —  when he chose a return to Sheffield United on loan for another season.Leicester are eyeing a move for James McAtee, who is on loan at Sheffield Utd from Man CityCredit: GettyThe 21-year-old attacking midfielder even travelled to the Championship club’s HQ but opted to pursue the chance of playing in the Prem after helping the Blades go up last term.But now Maresca wants McAtee — known as the Salford Silva — who should be allowed out by City after his return from the Blades in the summer.McAtee wants to continue to play in the Prem, so the Foxes need to complete their promotion mission to tempt him.City would also want McAtee to be at that level before loaning him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThere is a chance of a buy but Leicester have Financial Fair Play issues to grapple with.Leicester have been active in Brazil and Argentina as they prepare for life back in the Prem despite mixed results in recent weeks.And their scouts are also checking on French left-back Eric Junior Bocat, 24, at Belgian top-flight side Sint-Truiden as they plan to improve that area. Bocat is ideal for the wing-back position and has developed since leaving Lille four years ago.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERMeanwhile, Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder wants to sign Luke Ayling as he builds a new squad to bounce back next season.Ayling, 32, is a free agent in the summer after a short stay at Middlesbrough. Awkward moment iShowSpeed confronted by Man City fans and forced to shut down stream during Real Madrid clashThe ex-Leeds defender can play right-back or centre-half and is the kind of solid player that Wilder wants.Blades will have funds after losing many out-of-contract players but landing a top free like Ayling works well for them.United are also eyeing loans and are keen on Luton’s 24-year-old striker John McAtee — elder brother of James —  who has starred at Barnsley.  More