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Cristiano Ronaldo Uncertain On Where To Play Next Season

Mar 30, 2022 3:05 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo is under contract with Manchester United for the 22-23 season, but sources say he has yet to make a decision on his playing future.

Ronaldo returned to United this past summer from Juventus.

Ronaldo has also been connected to a potential move to the MLS in the past.

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United Pursuing Harry Kane Transfer Involving Anthony Martial

Mar 30, 2022 3:04 PM

Manchester United is seeking a transfer for Harry Kane with Anthony Martial going to Tottenham Hotspur as a make weight.

United are in the market to sign a striker ahead of the summer transfer window.

Tottenham have enquired about Martial's availability in the past.

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Wayne Rooney: I Want To Manage Manchester United Someday

Mar 28, 2022 10:42 AM

Wayne Rooney revealed he would like to manage Manchester United someday.

Rooney said in January that he turned down an interview for the manager's job at his boyhood club Everton while he continues his bid to save Championship side Derby County from relegation.

"The whole reason in me going into management is Manchester United. I got offered the job interview for the Everton job," he said.

"I want to be Manchester United manager. I know I am not ready now but I have to plan everything I do to make sure one day it will happen."

Rooney is United's all-time top scorer with 253 goals during his 13-year spell in which he won 16 major trophies including five Premier League titles, the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup.

United appear to prefer hiring either Erik ten Hag or Mauricio Pochettino. 

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Italy Hopes Roberto Mancini Remains As Manager

Mar 25, 2022 4:41 PM

Italy would like Roberto Mancini to remain in his position as manager despite their failure to reach the 2022 World Cup.

"I hope Mancini will immediately dispose of the bitterness we all have and continue, because he has a commitment with us," Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina said.

Mancini led Italy to win Euro 2020 last summer.

Gravina said Mancini and Italy must move on from this huge disappointment and come back stronger.

"When you are part of the world of sport you need to accept these verdicts," he said. "The joy of the European Championship remains but now this unexpected bitterness has arrived, perhaps an undeserved result but this is football.

"There is a project, and we will react. We must go ahead with our heads held high, protect our affection for our national team. Some mistakes have been made and we need to understand their nature."

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Adrian Simon Gill Signs Three-Year Deal With Barcelona

Mar 25, 2022 4:39 PM

Adrian Simon Gill has signed a new three-year contract with Barcelona, the club announced on Friday.

Gill, 16, first joined Barca's La Masia academy in 2018 and has advanced through the youth teams over the last four campaigns, now playing for the under-16 side.

Born in Denver, Gill has represented the U.S. at youth level and has been involved in training camps with the U17s this season.

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United Interviews Erik Ten Hag For Manager Job

Mar 23, 2022 8:03 AM

Manchester United has interested Erik ten Hag for their managerial vacancy.

United plan to speak with "multiple candidates" for the role.

Paris Saint-Germain's Mauricio Pochettino, Spain coach Luis Enrique and Sevilla's Julen Lopetegui are also on the club's shortlist to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

John Murtough, United's director of football, is leading the search for the club's fifth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired and sources have told ESPN that Ten Hag and Pochettino, whose teams were both eliminated alongside United at the Champions League round-of-16 stage, are the leading candidates at this stage.

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United To Ramp Up Search For New Manager

Mar 18, 2022 2:04 PM

Manchester United will ramp up their efforts to find a new manager during the international break. United would like to appoint a new manager before the end of the season.

Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag remain the leading two candidates for the job.

United are also monitoring the potential availability of Thomas Tuchel. 

United have sounded out both Pochettino and Ten Hag about becoming their next permanent manager but were keen to keep negotiations informal while their clubs were still in the Champions League.

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Barcelona Close To Signing Pablo Torre From Racing Santander

Mar 4, 2022 12:01 PM

Barcelona are close to a deal to sign Pablo Torre from Racing Santander.

Torre is an 18-year-old attacking midfielder.

A number of other clubs, including Real Madrid, have been tracking Torre. 

Torre has a €10 million release clause in his contract but Barcelona have been negotiating to pay a reduced initial fee plus variables.

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Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund To Meet Over Erling Haaland Transfer

Mar 4, 2022 11:40 AM

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will soon discuss a potential transfer of Erling Haaland. Real Madrid had previously chosen to focus their efforts on signing Kylian Mbappe with the belief that Manchester City lead the race to sign Haaland.

But Madrid now think it will be possible to sign both Mbappe and Haaland. 

Haaland is also a priority for Barcelona, but Madrid is skeptical of their ability to afford him.

President Florentino Perez has an excellent relationship with Borussia Dortmund's executives.

Carlo Ancelotti refused to speculate about that possibility in a news conference on Friday, when he said: "I can't answer that question; they aren't Real Madrid players. I like to talk about the players I have."

Haaland's camp has ruled out the possibility of him staying at Dortmund until 2023.

Real Madrid believe the situation will be resolved this month. 

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Edinson Cavani Will Leave United In Summer, Interested In La Liga

Mar 3, 2022 10:33 AM

Edinson Cavani will leave Manchester United when his contract expires this summer. Cavani would prefer to play in Spain after previously playing in Italy, France and England.

Cavani joined United from Paris Saint-Germain in October 2020 and signed a one-year contract extension last May after scoring 17 goals in his first season.

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United Could Pursue Carlo Ancelotti As Short-Term Manager

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