Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United are in a better position now than they were this time last year, despite the club s awful results this season.
The Dutchman led the Red Devils to Champions League qualification through a third-placed finish during a promising first campaign that saw them win the Carabao Cup and reach the FA Cup final.
But things have gone off the boil in an injury-impacted second season under Ten Hag.
Eighth-placed United head to Brighton on the final day of the season in danger of recording their worst Premier League finish and points tally.
European football could also be beyond them, although next weekend’s FA Cup final against Manchester City offers a chance to seal silverware and a Europa League spot.
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It s been claimed that Jose Mourinho has picked out a Chelsea star he wants at Fenerbahce after being announced as their new manager.
Mourinho has secured himself a return to management as he has been appointed by Turkish giants Fenerbahce. The former , Man Utd and Tottenham boss had been without a club since departing AS Roma at the start of this year.
The 61-year-old was unveiled to supporters and was given a passionate welcome. He has insisted to supporters that the Fenerbahce shirt is not his skin .
“I want to thank you for your love. Normally a coach is loved after victories. In this case I feel that I am loved before the victories. That for me is a big responsibility that I feel,” said.
“I promise you from this moment, I belong to yo…
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood s future remains unclear, with Italian giants Juventus very interested in signing him.
Greenwood, 22, has not played for the club since being suspended in January 2022 after his arrest on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend.
He spent last season on loan at Spanish side Getafe but after manager Erik ten Hag was announced to be staying at the club, any possibility of a reintegration at Old Trafford were extinguished. In 33 matches in La Liga, Greenwood scored eight goals and registered six assists.
Juventus remain keen on Greenwood
According to Caught Offside, Juventus are keen to move for the striker but are yet to find an agreement with the player on personal terms. The report describes talks as open and says all pos…
Manchester United are seriously considering approaching Bayern Munich over a deal to sign Erik ten Hag favourite Matthijs de Ligt, according to reports.
De Ligt only played 30 times across all competitions last season having fallen below Kim-min Jae, Dayot Upamecano and worst of all, Eric Dier, in the centre-back pecking order.
The signing of Hiroki Ito has hardly helped and Bayern are reportedly open to selling the former Ajax and Juventus man this summer.
Man Utd are prioritising the signing of a new centre-back and have been linked with many, namely Everton s Jarrad Branthwaite.
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Gregg Berhalter has been sacked as USA head coach following their group-stage exit at the .
The 50-year-old rejoined the national team in 2023 for a second spell, having led USA to the last-16 of the 2022 World Cup, but defeats to Panama and Uruguay on home soil have brought an end to his tenure.
I want to thank Gregg for his hard work and dedication to US Soccer and our men’s national team, said US Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone.
We are now focused on working with our sporting director Matt Crocker and leveraging his experience at the highest levels of the sport to ensure we find the right person to lead the USMNT into a new era of on-field success.
, with Ryan Baldi writing:
Chants of “Fire Gregg” were heard from the stands of Arr…
It has been a tumultuous summer for Newcastle United filled with Profit and Sustainability panic sales, boardroom upheaval and manager links.
boss Eddie Howe remains as committed as ever in the face of links to the England job. But having warned against a clear direction change at Newcastle, he’ll need signings to build momentum for the season.
Their main target is a right-winger, and here are five potential options.
Morgan Gibbs-White
Okay, so technically we are not starting off with a winger, but Howe likes inverted wide men so his central occupancy is still ideal. Morgan Gibbs-White has long-term admirers at Newcastle, and he showed exactly why when he helped orchestrate a shock Nottingham Forest victory at St James’ Park on Boxing Day.
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Former Newcastle United striker Andy Cole believes that England Euro 2024 star Marc Guehi would be a great addition to the Magpies defence.
Cole feels that Guehi s potential was evident before his standout efforts in a back three for England at the European Championships.
He feels that the central defender who can also double as a fullback could slot right into the Newcastle United setup and instantly improve the quality of the playing XI.
Cole believes that Guehi has all the makings of a big club player.
The Premier League legend believes that there is enough evidence from his loan spell at Swansea City and form at Crystal Palace to suggest that Chelsea might have misstapped in letting Guehi depart.
Cole told Betfred: “I believe he’s more th…