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Snafu17 said:
It's the Daily Record.
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Give it a rest! Liverpool just beat Barca with a combination of ex-Newcastle, Sunderland, Stoke and Southampton players.
All that glitters is not gold, if united rebuild with players from the same sort of clubs as long as they have the same sort of mentality and resolve, then they won't go far wrong. Enough of prime donnas.
 
NFM said:
Give it a rest! Liverpool just beat Barca with a combination of ex-Newcastle, Sunderland, Stoke and Southampton players.
All that glitters is not gold, if united rebuild with players from the same sort of clubs as long as they have the same sort of mentality and resolve, then they won't go far wrong. Enough of prime donnas.
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You talk some sense here. It will be lost on plenty and you'll be accused of wanting 11 donkeys with heart and that can run.

There's nothing in between with some of these.
 
NFM said:
Give it a rest! Liverpool just beat Barca with a combination of ex-Newcastle, Sunderland, Stoke and Southampton players.
All that glitters is not gold, if united rebuild with players from the same sort of clubs as long as they have the same sort of mentality and resolve, then they won't go far wrong. Enough of prime donnas.
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Schneiderlin, Powell, Zaha, Lukaku, Jones, Smalling, Fellaini, Darmian I could go on. You've bought lots of players from lesser clubs, difference is at Liverpool they get coached and improved. Not saying you're wrong on the galactico front as that certainly hasn't worked either and the mistakes are much more expensive, but until your club knows what to do with the players it buys, nothing will change regardless of where they come from.
 
The Boy said:
Schneiderlin, Powell, Zaha, Lukaku, Jones, Smalling, Fellaini, Darmian I could go on. You've bought lots of players from lesser clubs, difference is at Liverpool they get coached and improved. Not saying you're wrong on the galactico front as that certainly hasn't worked either and the mistakes are much more expensive, but until your club knows what to do with the players it buys, nothing will change regardless of where they come from.
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Take it easy with the logical posts.
 
The Boy said:
Schneiderlin, Powell, Zaha, Lukaku, Jones, Smalling, Fellaini, Darmian I could go on. You've bought lots of players from lesser clubs, difference is at Liverpool they get coached and improved. Not saying you're wrong on the galactico front as that certainly hasn't worked either and the mistakes are much more expensive, but until your club knows what to do with the players it buys, nothing will change regardless of where they come from.
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The highlighted ones are playing at the standard they are or they'd be snapped up by biggers clubs. They are mid table level. Only Fellaini gets a pass as he was what he was.

The others could be improved but Smalling has at least won a trophy or two.

The thing about them is that the recruitment was desperate not targeted in the right way
 
Smalling isn’t any worse than Joel Matip to be fair. He’d be fine with Van Dijk alongside him just as was when he was alongside Rio or Vidic.
 
Inigo Montoya said:
The highlighted ones are playing at the standard they are or they'd be snapped up by biggers clubs. They are mid table level. Only Fellaini gets a pass as he was what he was.

The others could be improved but Smalling has at least won a trophy or two.

The thing about them is that the recruitment was desperate not targeted in the right way
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That's my point exactly, it's not about where you buy players from, It's about knowing why you are buying them, how they fit into the team and knowing you can build on their potential. ie Knowing what to do with them.

Interestingly I saw an article claiming that Mou said he was denied Perisic because he wasn't deemed marketable enough, but the only reason he wanted Perisic was because he thought he was the winger Lukaku needed and then Sanchez was offered as a compromise. True or not, it is indicative of your transfer policy, it has been completely scattergun since Moyes and you're reaping the results of that.

A kneejerk reaction to Liverpool's win over Barca on the caf was suddenly "buy players from smaller clubs like pool have" my point was that doesn't work either by itself.

What you need is a fecking bit of planning and strategy that's focussed on football and team building rather than commercial and revenue building and when you change managers don't go for someone with a completely different tactical approach, because it makes all your recent (often very expensive) signings completely redundant!
 
Thursday's Newspapers:
9th May 2019


THE INDEPENDENT

  • Liverpool are set to reward Divock Origi, the hero of their sensational comeback win over Barcelona, with a new contract after the Belgian proved his worth to boss Jurgen Klopp.
THE SUN
  • Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plans a heart-to-heart with Romelu Lukaku next week.
  • Alexis Sanchez wants to return to Italy with Inter Milan keen on a deal, according to reports.
  • Everton face an uphill struggle to make Andre Gomes' switch permanent, with Arsenal reportedly joining Roma and Inter Milan in the hunt.

DAILY MIRROR
  • Anthony Martial will not be offloaded by Manchester United this summer.
  • Barcelona are preparing for life after Ernesto Valverde following their Champions League capitulation.

DAILY STAR
  • Ander Herrera has started the Manchester United exodus after agreeing a £25m deal to join Paris Saint-Germain.

DAILY MAIL

  • Tottenham are targeting a summer move for Freiburg defender Robin Koch as they eye a long-term replacement for Toby Alderweireld.
  • Chelsea are still to hold fresh contract talks with teenage starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi and now face a major summer battle to keep him at Stamford Bridge.
  • As many as 70,000 Liverpool supporters are expected to flock to Madrid for the Champions League final - despite the club only being allocated 17,000 seats.
  • Scott Parker is inching closer to getting the Fulham job full-time.


DAILY EXPRESS
  • Southampton are planning a £30m summer move for Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

THE SCOTTISH SUN
  • Leigh Griffiths hopes to rejoin the Celtic squad next week - as he targets a return to action before the end of the season.
  • Celtic could face competition from Aston Villa and Fulham to land free agent Gary Hooper.

DAILY RECORD
  • Liverpool star Andy Robertson is set to be fit for the Champions League Final.
 
Friday's Newspapers:
10th May 2019


THE SUN
  • Arsenal have reportedly joined Inter Milan in the race for £25m-rated Newcastle star Ayoze Perez.
  • PSG have reportedly opened talks with Lille over a summer move for Nicolas Pepe - dealing Arsenal a major blow in their bid to sign him.
  • Pep Guardiola has handed Manchester United a transfer boost by cooling his interest in Portuguese goal machine Bruno Fernandes.
  • Atletico Madrid could hand Pep Guardiola another defensive worry by swooping for Nicolas Otamendi this summer.
  • Stoke are ready to make an ambitious move for Newcastle winger Matt Ritchie.
  • Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart could be offered a Premier League lifeline by Norwich.
DAILY MIRROR
  • Danny Rose intends to go out with a bang if the Champions League Final next month does turn out to be his last game in a Tottenham shirt.
  • Frank Lampard admits Derby have boosted their training-ground security in the wake of their 'Spy-gate' bust-up with Championship play-offs opponents Leeds.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • UEFA and the police are planning the biggest security operation in Champions League history for next month's final between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid.
Daily Mail
  • Chelsea could move away from Stamford Bridge as costs continue to spiral on plans to redevelop their current ground.
STAR
  • Arsenal and Manchester United have reportedly both made bids to sign Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente.
Daily Record
  • Ryan Kent admits he could be tempted back to help Rangers win silverware next season.
Scottish Sun
  • Gary Caldwell is eyeing an audacious bid to lure Kris Boyd to Partick Thistle.
  • Kenny Miller insists he plans to play on next season - despite suffering relegation with Dundee.

OTHER
Southampton are eyeing a £30m move for forward Aleksandar Mitrovic, who is expected to leave Fulham after their relegation from the Premier League. (Express)

Eden Hazard wants to secure his move to Real Madrid 'as soon as possible' - but Chelsea are standing firm on their £100m valuation. (ESPN)

Philippe Coutinho is one of 10 players who could leave Barcelona in the summer. Manchester United are said to be one of the clubs interested in the Brazilian, who could cost 100m Euros. Samuel Umtiti and Ivan Rakitic could also leave. (AS)

Atletico Madrid must decide whether to keep Alvaro Morata on loan from Chelsea for a further season - but it could cost the La Liga side 18m Euros. (AS)

Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld says a future return to former club Ajax is "100 per cent in his head". (Sky Sports)

Tottenham defender Danny Rose wants to 'go out with a bang' if the Champions League final is his last outing for the club. (Sky Sports)

Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt will go to England or Spain this summer, according to the club's CEO Edwin van der Sar. (Sky Sports)

Newcastle are reportedly keen on moves for Benfica winger Rafa Silva and Olympiakos midfielder Mady Camara. (The Shields Gazette)


 
Saturday's Newspapers:
11th May 2019

Four of the Premier League giants are involved in a battle to land Harry Maguire for £60million.edition.


DAILY MIRROR

  • Manchester United missed out on the chance to sign Matthijs de Ligt - because they were told he would become too fat.
  • Joe Hart is set to leave Burnley after just one season - but Peter Crouch will be offered a new contract to stay.
  • Everton boss Marco Silva says securing his two loan stars Andre Gomes and Kurt Zouma on permanent deals for next season is his chief summer transfer priority.
  • Brendan Rodgers fears the Chelsea match could be Youri Tieleman's last game for Leicester, with Bayern Munich keen to sign the £40m-rated midfielder on loan from Monaco.

THE SUN
  • Harry Maguire is set to play his final game for Leicester before a £60m four-way battle between Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea for his signature.
  • Mauricio Pochettino is ready to quit Tottenham this summer, unless he gets assurances from Daniel Levy over the club's plans.
  • Arsenal's Henrikh Mkhitaryan is set to miss the Europa League final because of fears for his safety in Baku, Azerbaijan.
  • Paul Pogba's dream summer switch from Manchester Utd to Real Madrid is in doubt after his agent Mino Raiola was slapped with a three-month worldwide ban.
  • Jadon Sancho will stay with Borussia Dortmund this summer - and snub a return to the Premier League.
  • Chelsea are preparing to unleash Mason Mount on their first-team squad next season after applying for a visa for him to join their pre-season tour of Japan.
  • Crisis club Bolton are wanted by super-rich Chinese group Shandong Luneng - with a return for Sam Allardyce on their agenda.
  • Bolton are set to lose Luca Connell when the club goes into administration, with Tottenham set to swoop.
  • Sunderland owner Stewart Donald is ready to accept a £27m offer from a Far East group to buy a huge chunk of his majority stake.

DAILY MAIL
  • Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri has risked the wrath of owner Roman Abramovich by complaining the club's charity friendly in America could jeopardise their chances of winning the Europa League.
  • Manchester United players were embarrassed to attend the club's glitzy awards dinner at the end of a dismal season.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • Rafael Benitez will go into his meeting with Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley next week in "a positive way", and spoke confidently of reaching a compromise that will allow him to sign a new contract.


THE TIMES
  • Andre Gomes has made no decision on his future despite Everton's willingness to turn his loan move permanent with Tottenham also following the midfielder.

DAILY RECORD
  • Brendan Rodgers has recommended Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes to the SFA to become the new Scotland manager.
 
  • Manchester United players were embarrassed to attend the club's glitzy awards dinner at the end of a dismal season.
Well us fans have been embarrassed by the players for 6 years, at least they get food, cheeky cnuts.
 
Sunday's Newspapers:
12th May 2019


mail on sunday

Manchester United challenge PSG for £40m-rated Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye.
Liverpool will earn more Premier League prize money than Manchester City.
Arsenal have moved to secure new deals for Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Asmir Begovic is set to leave Bournemouth this summer over a lack of playing time.
Eddie Howe is lining up a big-money move for Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland but teenage 'keeper Mark Travers wants to be the Cherries number one.



daily star

Tottenham and Everton are set to discuss a shock swap deal involving left-backs Danny Rose and Lucas Digne.


the times

Rory McIlroy is Britain's richest sportsperson aged 30 or under with a current wealth of £138m followed by Gareth Bale, Sergio Aguero, Anthony Joshua and Mesut Ozil.


the observer

Fans travelling to finals of Europe's two major club competitions have been warned about touts selling tickets up to as much as £10,000.


sunday mirror

Tottenham have joined Liverpool and Manchester United in the race for £35m-rated Benfica midfielder Gelson Fernandes.
Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are both ready to step up their chase for the £70m-rated Everton striker Richarlison.
Nice boss Patrick Vieira has set his sights on bringing back Olivier Giroud to France this summer.


the sun on sunday

Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba are at the centre of a cash-for-goals conflict ripping Manchester United's dressing room apart.
Ander Herrera's new club will be Paris St-Germain after confirming he is leaving Manchester United.
Manchester City's stars are in line for a £20m bonus if they land the domestic treble.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is ready to offer Rafa Benitez a deal worth up to £15m - but only for one year.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder could tee up a shock move for Fernando Forestieri at local rivals Sheffield Wednesday.
Southampton are going to ask Huddersfield about a price for midfielder Aaron Mooy.
Arsenal cannot screen the Europa League final at the Emirates because they are improving facilities for rich fans.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is eyeing a reunion with Bournemouth winger Jordon Ibe.
Fernando Llorente is set to leave Tottenham on a free transfer despite his Champions League heroics.
Harry Maguire is set to play his final match for Leicester before a £60m four-way summer tug of war.


sunday telegraph

Timothy Weah blew his chance of a place in the record books with Celtic by refusing to take part in preparations for the Scottish Cup final.
 
Isn’t Gelson Fernandes that little Swiss midfielder who played for City?
 
Monday's Newspapers:
13th May 2019


the sun

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has scrapped Manchester United's end-of-season team debriefing after the shocking defeat to Cardiff, causing anger among the players.
Manchester City's players will net £20m bonus if they win the FA Cup and secure a domestic treble.
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has admitted he is flattered by Barcelona's interest in him.


daily mail

Eden Hazard reveals he has told Chelsea of his desire to leave for Real Madrid.
Frank Lampard has told his players to 'do a Tottenham' in their Championship play-off second leg against Leeds.
Rafael Benitez will hold crunch talks with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley next week to reach a decision over his future.
Brendan Rodgers sees James Tarkowski as a potential replacement for Harry Maguire should he leave Leicester this summer.
James Anderson will undergo further tests today after taking a blow to his left knee in Lancashire's Royal London Cup semi-final defeat by Hampshire.


daily telegraph

Aston Villa want to sign Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham for £25m if they secure Premier League promotion.
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson wants to keep on-loan striker Michy Batshuayi.


daily mirror

Philippe Coutinho was once again subjected to boos at the Nou Camp as Barcelona supporters expressed their anger at elimination from the Champions League.
Manuel Pellegrini gave no assurances that West Ham will hang onto rising England star Declan Rice this summer after their 4-1 win at Watford.
Crystal Palace have slapped an £80m price tag on Wilfried Zaha.


daily record

PSG have put Timothy Weah up for sale after his Celtic loan spell was cut short last week.
Kenny Miller is the man Dundee want to lead them back to the Premiership.
Hamilton defender Ziggy Gordon is set to tie up a move to Romanian side Dinamo Bucharest.

OTHER

•Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette has admitted to being 'flattered' by reported Barcelona interest. (Goal)
•Roy Hodgson says he would be happy to bring Michy Batshuayi back to Crystal Palace next season after an impressive loan spell. (Football London)
•Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland is considering offers from Bournemouth and Crystal Palace. (Stoke Sentinel)
 
Tuesday's Newspapers:
14th May 2019


the times

UEFA investigators want to give Manchester City a one-year ban from the Champions League.
Brighton want Graham Potter as their new coach but also like England Women's boss Phil Neville.
Tony Pulis is to meet Steve Gibson, the Middlesbrough chairman, for talks to resolve his future this week, with the manager, whose contract expires this summer, expected to leave his role at the Riverside Stadium.


daily mirror

Manchester United are targeting a £125m double deal for Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly and Lille winger Nicholas Pepe.
Manchester United will also target Adrien Rabiot on a free transfer when his PSG contract expires.


daily mail

Tottenham are in pole position to land Ryan Sessegnon, although Paris Saint-Germain retain an interest.
Pep Guardiola is targeting as many as four new faces to keep Manchester City on top in a spree that could reach £200m.
Neil Warnock is expected to stay on as Cardiff manager after holding positive talks with the club's hierarchy.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cancelled an end-of-season review with his Manchester United flops on Monday after finally running out of patience with them.
Everton have been offered the chance to sign Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario.
Manchester United have agreed to sign 14-year-old Norwegian prospect Isak Hansen-Aaroen.
The Football Association is looking into Everton defender Yerry Mina's appearance in a promotional advert for a betting company.


the guardian

Liverpool and Tottenham's players are keen for UEFA Nations League action with England, despite playing in the Champions League final.
Andy Robertson has warned Manchester City to expect another fierce fight to retain their crown after declaring that Liverpool are poised to challenge again and again.
Jan Vertonghen is confident he will be fit for the Champions League final against Liverpool.


daily star

Leicester are in talks to tie up a quick-fire deal for £40m-rated Monaco midfield star Youri Tielemans.
Chris Hughton was brutally axed by Brighton because owner Tony Bloom did not trust him to spend any more money.


daily telegraph

Troy Townsend says we are now at "worse than square one" for BAME coaches after Brighton sacked Chris Hughton.


the sun

Gareth Bale has been offered back to Tottenham in a £10m loan, with Real Madrid desperate to offload the Welshman.
West Ham defender Arthur Masuaku is being tracked by Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek will seek assurances over first-team chances before committing his long-term future to Chelsea.
Arsenal are ready to reward Matteo Guendouzi's impressive first season at the Emirates with a bumper new £75,000-a-week contract.


scottish sun

Rangers could move for Jurgen Klinsmann's goalie son Jonathan.
Ex-Swansea and Besiktas manager Carlos Carvalhal wants the Celtic job.
Rangers star Jon Flanagan is facing a possible Old Firm charge.
Charlie Adam will throw his hat into the ring for the Dundee job - if the board are willing to go down the player-manager route.


daily record

Celtic were counting the cost of Sunday's Old Firm thumping yesterday after it emerged striker Odsonne Edouard is one of three players now sweating over their fitness ahead of the Scottish Cup Final.
Rangers are targeting a summer move for highly-rated Oldham defender George Edmundson.
 
It would be interesting to see which 'news' paper links us with the most players this year. They say we're buying just about everyone and say told you so if we happen to buy one of them.
 
Wednesday's Newspapers:
15th May 2019


DAILY MIRROR
  • Gareth Bale will snub a potential return to Spurs and is not rushing to come back to the Premier League.
  • Anthony Martial's Manchester United future is secure - because the forward is viewed as the club's "Pele" by co-chairman Joel Glazer.
  • Manchester United could be forced to pay Alexis Sanchez £12m next season not to play for them.
  • Liverpool have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Sandro Tonali after the Brescia youngster suggested he's more likely to remain in Italy this summer.


THE SUN
  • Furious Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told his Manchester United players he aims to get rid of half the team after the 2-0 loss to Cardiff.
  • Manchester City believe there is a campaign by Europe's elite, including local rivals United, to bring them down.
  • Eden Hazard fears Chelsea's transfer ban will leave his £100m dream move to Real Madrid in tatters.
  • A planned Tube strike this weekend has been called off in news that will delight Manchester City and Watford fans.
  • Celtic whizkid Karamoko Dembele could make his senior debut this weekend.


THE TIMES
  • Steve Borthwick has shown his long-term commitment to England by turning down an approach by Wasps to join their coaching staff after the World Cup this autumn.

THE GUARDIAN
  • Gareth Southgate will select Harry Kane in his squad for next month's Nations League after receiving assurances that the England captain will be fit to play in Portugal.

THE TELEGRAPH
  • Manchester City are poised for further talks with Oleksandr Zinchenko over a new contract.
  • British Cycling will announce it is to screen its athletes every six months as part of a pioneering new mental health strategy.

DAILY STAR
  • Ruben Neves has dropped a massive hint he's ready to stick around at Wolves.
  • Rafa Benitez has told wantaway midfielder Isaac Hayden if he does leave this summer, it will be on Newcastle's terms.

DAILY RECORD
  • Bayern Munich have opened discussions with Manchester City over the potential summer transfer of Leroy Sane.
  • James Forrest has handed Celtic a huge Hampden boost by insisting he will be ready for the Scottish Cup final.
 
If Leroy Sane is going to go we should have a serious go at him. I rate him and can’t believe City are thinking of getting rid so it’s probably just paper talk. I know they probably wouldn’t sell to United either but we I think we should at least have go if he’s going to leave there.
 
Thursday's Newspapers:
16th May 2019


DAILY MIRROR
  • Barcelona are reportedly pondering a summer swoop for Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes.
  • Liverpool are bidding to hijack Chelsea's move for 17 year-old Dutch whizkid Xavier Mbuyamba.

DAILY MAIL
  • Chelsea are not planning to extend Gonzalo Higuain's loan and will send him back to Juventus after the Europa League final.
  • Wilfried Zaha has told Crystal Palace he wants to quit the club this summer in search of Champions League football.
  • Sir Elton John's sons are to lead Watford out for the FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley.
    • Tottenham are among the clubs monitoring developments with Julian Brandt at Bayer Leverkusen.
    • Pep Guardiola celebrated the Premier League win by dining out at Juan Mata's tapas restaurant in Manchester with his backroom staff on Wednesday evening.
    • Liverpool and Tottenham fans are being told to take alternative routes to Madrid on the day of the Champions League final as the Spanish capital's airport will be full to capacity.
    • Championship clubs made combined operating losses of over £510m last year, revealing the staggering price they are willing to pay in pursuit of reaching the Premier League.

DAILY EXPRESS
  • Chelsea bosses are lining up Watford manager Javi Gracia as a replacement for Maurizio Sarri.

THE SUN
  • Manchester United are eyeing a double transfer swoop for Crystal Palace duo Aaron Wan Bissaka and Patrick van Aanholt.
  • Frank Lampard is set to take over as Chelsea's new manager, replacing Maurizio Sarri, according to reports in Italy.
  • Southampton and Newcastle are lining up a move for Everton winger Yannick Bolasie.
  • Real Madrid are reportedly planning a stunning £74m swoop for Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to replace Gareth Bale.
  • Manchester City have joined Arsenal in the race for Charlton midfielder Joe Aribo who can go on free transfer this summer.
    • Confident Manchester City are already targeting a second treble - after block booking their hotel for both cup finals next season.
    • Manchester City have joined Arsenal in the race for Charlton midfielder Joe Aribo, who can go on free transfer this summer.
    • Jonjo Shelvey is still waiting to be told if he is wanted by Newcastle with West Ham set to pounce


THE SCOTTISH SUN
  • Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eyeing up Lyon striker Moussa Dembele in his summer revolution.


Canal + journalist Philippe Carayon with a big claim tonight:
"There have been some initial approaches between Real Madrid & Mohamed Salah."
 
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AWB and Van Aanholt for 50m would be damn good business. I read someone describe the thought of van Aanholt as mad but I disagree. Better offensively than Shaw. Good option to have. All this talk though, can't wait for things to actually happen...
 
Okey said:
AWB and Van Aanholt for 50m would be damn good business. I read someone describe the thought of van Aanholt as mad but I disagree. Better offensively than Shaw. Good option to have. All this talk though, can't wait for things to actually happen...
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PVA is a very good attacking full-back. I always wondered why he doesn’t feature much for Holland. We definitely need another LB though. For all the talk of RB, we have only one LB in the squad, and nowhere near the talent coming through in that position in comparison to RB.
 
Okey said:
AWB and Van Aanholt for 50m would be damn good business. I read someone describe the thought of van Aanholt as mad but I disagree. Better offensively than Shaw. Good option to have. All this talk though, can't wait for things to actually happen...
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Too good to be true. Shaw is and remains to be a major problem in my eyes if we want to play attacking football.
 
Van Aanholt isn't very good. He has the odd lung bursting run and nice goal that catches people's eye but is generally ineffective. He actually has the same number of goals and assists as Shaw this season (5)
 
50m would get us AWB alone not both
 
My lasting memories from watching Sunderland play to see Januzaj were that their defence was shocking and Van Aanholt was terrible most of the time. Perhaps he was dragged down by the rest but he's been lingering in the PL for a long time and has never really made much of a name for himself. I reckon it's just a nothing article.
 
Friday's Newspapers:
17th May 2019


daily telegraph

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is prepared to rejoin Manchester United if they bid for him this summer.
Everton and Leicester have expressed an interest in RB Leipzig striker Jean-Kevin Augustin.


the guardian

Gareth Southgate says England's players will not walk off the pitch for racist abuse.
A Saudi businessman related to Osama bin Laden featured in discussions about investors in Sheffield United, a court in London analysing a fight between the promoted Premier League club's co-owners has heard.


daily mail

Leeds fear Marcelo Bielsa is ready to walk away following an emotional address after Wednesday's play-off defeat to Derby.
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be out of action for a year after rupturing his Achilles during a friendly in Boston.
Real Madrid are 'ready to test Liverpool's resolve over Mohamed Salah' as Zinedine Zidane looks to revamp his attack ahead of next season.
Liverpool could rake in around £100m from player sales this summer as they listen to offers for fringe players including Marko Grujic and Harry Wilson.
Manchester United will net up to £15m if Crystal Palace sell Wilfried Zaha this summer due to a lucrative sell-on clause.
Dani Alves wants to move to the Premier League in the summer, according to reports.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took a trip to Norway this week to watch his former club Molde in action.
Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes says he will become a pastor after the FA Cup final.


the sun

West Ham are considering a shock decision to offer injury-jinxed Andy Carroll a new contract.
Chelsea will reportedly try and sign Boubacar Kamara from Marseille if their transfer ban is lifted.
Kenedy has been sent back to Chelsea after Newcastle rejected the chance to sign him on a permanent deal.
Manchester United have been joined by Bayern Munich in the race for Ajax star Hakim Ziyech.
Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso is wanted by Atletico Madrid with Lucas Hernandez and Felipe Luis set to leave.


the times

Arsenal expect Henrikh Mkhitaryan to miss the Europa League final in Baku over safety fears.
The EFL will review its financial fair play rules this summer after complaints from clubs in the Championship that their rivals are exploiting the system by selling off their grounds and leasing them back as a way of balancing the books.


daily star

Manchester United are preparing a move to sign Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski.
Arsenal are ready to make Gremio defender Walter Kannemann their first signing of the summer.


daily mirror

Raheem Sterling has revealed he was a "massive" fan of Manchester United as a kid.


daily record

Rangers are weighing up a shock move to hijack Max Lowe from Aberdeen.
Barcelona 'keeper Jasper Cillessen has emerged as a Manchester United target with David de Gea's future in doubt.


scottish sun

Aberdeen are ready to reward Derek McInnes with a long-term contract - if he doesn't become Scotland manager.
 
Barcelona 'keeper Jasper Cillessen has emerged as a Manchester United target with David de Gea's future in doubt.

Oh no please God no
 
Saturday's Newspapers:
18th May 2019


daily express

Juventus have targeted Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino as one of their chief candidates to replace Massimiliano Allegri.
Adam Lallana fears he may have to quit Liverpool to get his career back on track - and is ready for a move back to Southampton.
Liverpool sent scouts to watch Lyon last week as they weigh up a move for forward Memphis Depay, according to reports.


the sun

Marcus Rashford has delayed contract talks as he's worried Manchester United are not heading in the right direction under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Everton are plotting a £35m swoop for Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson but may have to sell Idrissa Gueye to fund transfer.
Arsenal and Manchester United have been put on red alert after Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars confirmed Hakim Ziyech will leave in the summer.
Wolves are reportedly swooping to try and poach striker Salomon Rondon from Newcastle.
Alexandre Lacazette 'could quit Arsenal if they lose Europa League final vs Chelsea' amid Barcelona and Atletico Madrid transfer links.


daily mail

Arsenal and Chelsea will return half of their Baku ticket allocation for the Europa League final.


daily star

Julian Brandt will SNUB a move to Liverpool this summer - because he knows he wouldn't get a game.


daily mirror

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City squad he's ready for a transfer clear-out - to build an even stronger side.


daily telegraph

Marco Silva's Everton assistant Joao Pedro Sousa is poised to leave for a managerial role in Portugal.


scottish sun

Steve Clarke has won the fight to become the new Scotland boss and is set to be named as Alex McLeish's successor early next week.
 
Marcus Rashford has delayed contract talks as he's worried Manchester United are not heading in the right direction under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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Ballache said:
Marcus Rashford has delayed contract talks as he's worried Manchester United are not heading in the right direction under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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Pogba / Lingard are a bad influence on him!

SAF would have put him in his place.
 
Sunday's Newspapers:
19th May 2019


THE SUN ON SUNDAY
  • Paul Pogba has been told by Manchester United he must hand in a transfer request if he wants to force through his dream move to Real Madrid.
  • Antoine Griezmann's lawyer will meet with Barcelona this weekend to thrash out terms of a £108m move from Atletico Madrid.
  • Chelsea will pursue £40m-rated Ajax star David Neres if their transfer ban is overturned.
  • Arsenal and Chelsea could return half of their tickets for the UEFA Europa League final in Baku with many fans deciding not to travel.
  • AC Milan are plotting a summer move for Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi.
  • Paris Saint-Germain defender Dani Alves is holding out for offers from Premier League clubs this summer after past bids from Manchester City and United.


SUNDAY EXPRESS
  • Tottenham will have to give Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri assurances of their spending power if they want him to replace Mauricio Pochettino.
  • PSG are ready to encourage David de Gea to see out the rest of his Manchester United contract and then join them on a free transfer.
  • Unai Emery will trigger the release clause of £31m-rated Roma centre-back Kostas Manolas.
  • Manchester United have the edge over Barcelona and Manchester City in attempts to sign Ajax's Matthijs de Ligt.


DAILY RECORD
  • Manchester United are looking to sign Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana as a potential replacement for David de Gea.


SUNDAY MIRROR
  • Arsenal are ready to make a move for striker Alexis Claude-Maurice from Ligue 1 side Lorient.
  • Manchester City and Liverpool have joined clubs who have been scouting Inter Milan youngster Sebastiano Esposito at the European U17 Championships.
  • Aston Villa are already preparing to begin talks to buy loan stars Tammy Abraham, Tyrone Mings and Axel Tuanzebe if they are promoted.
  • Middlesbrough are interested in Den Haag winger Sheraldo Becker, with the Dutchman out of contract in the summer.
  • Bristol City are set to sign attacking midfielder Sammie Szmodics from Colchester United.


DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY
  • Manchester United are confident they will keep Marcus Rashford by trebling his wages to £300k per week.
  • Chelsea are interested in signing Marco Asensio and Edinson Cavani, should their transfer ban be lifted this summer.
  • Real Madrid are preparing to swoop for Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.


THE SUNDAY TIMES
  • Manchester City will clear some squad players out in order to sign Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer.


SUNDAY MAIL
  • Tottenham are set to go up against Juventus to sign Lyon midfielder £87m-rated Tanguy Ndombele from Lyon this summer
  • Tottenham are lining up a £40m swoop for Roma prospect Nicolo Zaniolo during the summer window.
  • Brentford have made an enquiry for Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper David Raya as Daniel Bentley might leave Griffin Park.


THE SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY
  • Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes thinks Kilmarnock's Steve Clarke would make a good choice for the next Scotland manager.
 
Daily star is a shit rag but if we did pay Rashy even 200k a week I would be seriously worried about the state of our club.
 
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