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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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Lijnders leaves Man City after one year to prioritise family over new role
Pep Lijnders has explained his decision to depart Manchester City following Pep Guardiola's exit, turning down an offer to stay on under the new manager or take a head coaching role within the City Football Group in order to settle his family.
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Liverpool goalkeeper Mamardashvili fined and handed six points for using phone while driving on M6
Giorgi Mamardashvili was convicted of using a handheld mobile phone while driving after a Cheshire Police officer spotted the Liverpool goalkeeper watching a video on his phone at motorway speed on 27 January. He was fined £440 and received six penalty points at Warrington Combined Court.
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Madueke embraces Saka rivalry ahead of Arsenal's Champions League final against PSG
Noni Madueke has spoken candidly about his relationship with Bukayo Saka, acknowledging the two compete for the same spot at both Arsenal and England. The Chelsea-turned-Arsenal winger is likely to feature from the bench when the Gunners face PSG in Saturday's Champions League final.
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Michael O'Neill signs four-year deal to remain Northern Ireland manager until 2032
Michael O'Neill has committed to Northern Ireland until 2032 after rejecting a permanent role at Blackburn Rovers. The 56-year-old, now in his second spell as boss, led the nation to Euro 2016 and has taken charge of 104 matches across both tenures.
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Crystal Palace face Rayo Vallecano in Conference League final at Leipzig's Red Bull Arena
Crystal Palace meet Rayo Vallecano at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig on Wednesday, May 28, with both clubs appearing in a major European final for the first time. The match marks a historic occasion for Palace, who are chasing their first European trophy.
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Julian Alvarez tells Atletico Madrid he wants to leave in the summer transfer window
Julian Alvarez has informed Atletico Madrid that he wants to leave the club this summer if a move representing an 'important step' in his career becomes available, with Barcelona his preferred destination and PSG also interested.
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Riquelme claims two signings secured as he challenges Perez for Real Madrid presidency
Enrique Riquelme, who submitted a €187m bank guarantee to run in Real Madrid's first presidential election in 20 years, says he has already secured two unnamed international stars and is targeting Jürgen Klopp as his preferred manager.
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Glasner seeks Conference League farewell trophy as Foden omission reignites schedule debate
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner wants to sign off with Conference League glory against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, while PFA chief Maheta Molango says Phil Foden is a 'victim' of football's 'crazy' calendar after his England World Cup exclusion.
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Tonali and Ederson cannot have preferred squad numbers if they join United this summer
Manchester United are closing in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson in a reported £43 million deal and remain interested in Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, but neither player would be able to take their favoured squad numbers at Old Trafford.
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United close in on Ederson as McTominay's value doubles since Napoli move
Manchester United are reportedly close to a verbal agreement with Atalanta midfielder Ederson on a five-year deal worth around £43 million, as Michael Carrick prepares for his first summer transfer window following the club's Champions League qualification.
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Gundogan urges City fans not to compare Guardiola's successor to the outgoing Spaniard
Ilkay Gundogan has warned Manchester City supporters against measuring whoever replaces Pep Guardiola by the Spaniard's standard, insisting every manager deserves to be judged on their own terms. Enzo Maresca is the frontrunner to take over after Guardiola's decade-long reign ended with 20 trophies.
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Haaland vows to chase titles again as City bid farewell to Guardiola, Silva and Stones
Erling Haaland addressed Manchester City supporters at the Etihad's end-of-season celebrations, pledging to fight for the Premier League title and Champions League as Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva and John Stones departed after a decade of success.
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Henderson opens up on post-FA Cup depression ahead of Conference League final
Crystal Palace captain Dean Henderson has revealed he felt depressed in the days following the club's FA Cup triumph at Wembley, and is determined to channel that experience as Palace prepare to face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Leipzig.
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Bardsley backs Fernandes as 'elite' captain amid Roy Keane criticism
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has defended Bruno Fernandes against Roy Keane's captaincy criticism, calling the midfielder's work rate 'out of this world' after Fernandes broke the Premier League assist record on the final day of the season.
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