Bournemouth face a fight to keep hold of head coach Andoni Iraola, with Athletic Club stepping up their pursuit of the Spaniard. With his contract expiring this summer, the 43-year-old is also attracting serious interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace following a fine three-season spell at the Cherries.
Manchester United are preparing to reward homegrown star Kobbie Mainoo with a lucrative new long-term deal at Old Trafford. The teenage midfielder is set for a significant salary hike following his impressive form under head coach Michael Carrick, who has relied upon the England international since taking over from Ruben Amorim.
In 2019, serious injuries forced Micah Richards, then aged 31, to retire from the game. Today, the popular pundit speaks openly about the depression and alcohol problems he experienced at the time.
Igor Tudor has credited Tottenham's recent upturn in form on the squad being more alert during games, telling reporters his players are finally "sleeping less on the pitch" as Spurs battle to drag themselves clear of the Premier League relegation zone. The Croat picked up his first win in charge against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday and admits he has seen a positive response to his methods.
Pep Guardiola has officially confirmed his starting goalkeeper for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley. While Gianluigi Donnarumma has been the preferred choice in the Premier League, a surprise name will take the gloves for the season's first piece of silverware.
Michael Carrick has let loose on the standards of officiating after Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth on Friday night. The Red Devils boss branded the refereeing display as"crazy", "mental" and "baffling" after his side were denied what he believed was a clear second penalty in the game, with the hosts scoring almost immediately after play was waved on.
"It sharpens your mind, and there are clear similarities to football," said Erling Haaland when he announced his investment in the Total Chess World Championship this week. "You have to think quickly, trust your instincts, and think several moves ahead. Strategy and planning are everything." The Manchester City striker’s strategy cannot be faulted except at one stadium in particular: Wembley.
Arsenal will look to end their six-year trophy drought on Sunday when they take on rivals Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Going back even further, the Gunners haven't won silverware in front of live fans since their 2017 FA Cup triumph, a time when Arsene Wenger was still manager and Mikel Arteta had just completed his first season as Pep Guardiola's assistant.
Liam Rosenior has confirmed he is holding "detailed" transfer talks with Chelsea's hierarchy despite growing pressure on his position as head coach. The Blues boss insists his stars are committed to the project as he plots a major squad overhaul alongside co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart.
Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch insists that despite mounting pressure, Arne Slot still has a unique chance to cement his legacy at Anfield. The transition from Jurgen Klopp’s era has caused friction and debate among fans regarding the tactical direction. However, Crouch believes the season is far from settled and a historic conclusion remains possible.
Bruno Fernandes has revealed his fury after Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth on Friday evening. The Portugal international scored from the penalty spot in the game, but he was incandescent at the Red Devils being denied a second spot-kick after Amad Diallo was pushed over in the area, especially as Bournemouth were awarded a spot-kick for a similar-looking foul.
Timo Werner admitted it will be a special meeting when his San Jose Earthquakes face off against Thomas Muller's Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday. The duo shared the pitch consistently for Germany, and have played against each other at the highest levels in Europe on a number of occasions. Werner has tallied two assists in three appearances since signing for San Jose last month.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has revealed that he could have joined Bayern Munich instead of the Gunners, before developing into a likely Premier League title winner in north London. The Spain international has become one of the best stoppers in Europe under Mikel Arteta's tutelage but it nearly didn't come to pass at all, given the interest from the Bundesliga giants.
Harry Maguire marked his return to the England squad in an unwanted manner as he was sent off in Manchester United's disappointing 2-2 draw at Bournemouth. The Red Devils twice took the lead in the second half, from a Bruno Fernandes penalty and then an own goal by James Hill. But they were pegged back each time and had reason to complain for the Cherries' first equaliser.
Newcastle United are intensifying their search for a new number nine this summer, with Chelsea strikers Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap emerging as primary targets. The Magpies have struggled to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool last September for £125 million ($166m), as neither Yoane Wissa nor Nick Woltemade have fully convinced as a leading option.
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