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Tzolis tells Manchester United he would welcome Old Trafford move this summer
Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis has publicly stated he would find it hard to turn down Manchester United, after a season in which the 24-year-old Greece international scored 22 goals and registered 29 assists across all competitions.
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Osasuna sack Alessio Lisci two days after surviving relegation on final day
Osasuna have dismissed head coach Alessio Lisci just 48 hours after surviving relegation on the final day of the La Liga season. The Italian, who joined from Mirandes, leaves with a record of 14 wins and 19 defeats in 42 games, with a year still remaining on his contract.
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West Ham confirm Nuno Espirito Santo stays on despite Premier League relegation
West Ham have confirmed Nuno Espirito Santo will remain as head coach after the club's relegation to the Championship on the final day of the Premier League season. The board cited a late-season upturn of 25 points from 17 games as justification for keeping the Portuguese coach.
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George Hirst on Scotland World Cup call-up: 'I couldn't quite contain my excitement'
Ipswich striker George Hirst has described making Steve Clarke's 26-man Scotland squad for the World Cup as a 'massive relief', admitting he was aware he could easily have missed out amid fierce competition for forward places.
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Kroenke and Arteta gift Gary Neville signed Arsenal shirt after Premier League title win
Arsenal co-owner Josh Kroenke and manager Mikel Arteta presented Gary Neville with a signed shirt inscribed 'Our best supporter' during a podcast recording at the club's training ground, following the Gunners' first Premier League title in 22 years.
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Ghana lose Kudus to injury ahead of World Cup clash with England in June
Mohammed Kudus has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after failing to recover from a hamstring injury, dealing a significant blow to Ghana ahead of their Group B fixture against England on June 23 in Foxborough.
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Tottenham launch internal review targeting injuries, mentality and stadium pitch after near-relegation
Spurs have begun a sweeping internal investigation after finishing just two points above the relegation zone, with new performance director Dan Lewindon leading inquiries into the club's injury crisis, psychological culture and the retractable pitch at their £1bn stadium.
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Kasper Schmeichel retires at 39 after shoulder injury ends Celtic career
Kasper Schmeichel has announced he will retire from football when his Celtic contract expires in June, after surgeons advised him he should not expect to return to top-level play following a shoulder injury.
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Ferguson 'on the mend' after hospital visit caused him to miss LMA awards night
Sir Alex Ferguson, 84, is recovering after falling ill before Manchester United's Premier League match against Liverpool on 3 May and being taken to hospital as a precaution. The LMA's Richard Bevan confirmed the former United manager is improving, though Ferguson was absent from the association's annual awards ceremony.
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Manchester City financial charges verdict expected within weeks, sources claim
An independent commission is expected to publish its ruling on Manchester City's alleged Premier League financial rule breaches within weeks, according to reports. The club have denied all charges since being formally charged in February 2023.
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Pochettino defends emailed World Cup squad notifications as Donovan calls for phone calls
US Men's National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his decision to notify players of their World Cup squad status via an emailed video, arguing direct calls would only serve his own conscience. USMNT legend Landon Donovan said he understood the logic but would still have preferred a personal phone call.
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Guehi urges England to take collective responsibility ahead of USA World Cup
Marc Guehi has called on England's players to lead their own belief ahead of the World Cup in the United States, drawing on lessons from his breakout tournament at Euro 2024 in Germany, where he overcame a knee injury to become one of the squad's standout performers.
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Crystal Palace's Conference League final referee draws criticism from Spanish football figures
Italian official Maurizio Mariani will take charge of Crystal Palace's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig on May 27. The 44-year-old has previously drawn sharp criticism from Spanish media over his handling of Real Madrid's Champions League matches.
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United closing in on Tonali and Ederson in £129m double midfield move
Manchester United are reportedly confident of signing Newcastle's Sandro Tonali for £86m and Atalanta's Ederson for £43m, with a verbal agreement said to be in place with the Brazilian midfielder on a five-year deal.
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Murphy names Luis Enrique as ideal Slot replacement as Alisson nears Liverpool extension
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has warned Arne Slot that a poor start to next season could cost him his job, while naming PSG boss Luis Enrique as his preferred successor. Separately, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reports that Alisson Becker is in talks to extend his contract beyond its current expiry.
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Fernandes spotted in lengthy chat with Brighton's Baleba as Ugarte eyes United exit
Bruno Fernandes held an extended conversation with Carlos Baleba after United's match at Brighton, fuelling transfer speculation. Meanwhile, Manuel Ugarte has admitted he is open to leaving Old Trafford after a difficult debut season.
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Nine Manchester United academy players set to feature in pre-season friendlies
With senior internationals away at the North American World Cup, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is expected to hand several academy prospects extended minutes during pre-season this summer, following encouraging cameos from Shea Lacey and Tyler Fletcher on the final day of the season.
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Atalanta midfielder Ederson verbally agrees terms with Manchester United as Casemiro replacement
Manchester United have made signing Atalanta's Ederson their top transfer priority this summer, with the 26-year-old reportedly reaching a verbal agreement with the club and pausing talks with other suitors. Atalanta value the combative midfielder at around £38.3 million.
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Guehi says Guardiola left his head 'spinning' and completely changed his game at City
Marc Guehi has opened up on the profound impact Pep Guardiola had on him during their brief time together at Manchester City, saying the Spaniard's methods transformed his game and left him processing new information every day.
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Manchester City back Maresca's fresh start by clearing out Guardiola's backroom staff
Five members of Pep Guardiola's backroom staff have left Manchester City, with the club allowing incoming manager Enzo Maresca to build his own team — a move that aligns with Guardiola's own advice to his successor.
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