Man Utd step up hunt for Erik ten Hag replacement
Manchester United have stepped up their search for a new manager following Mauricio Pochettino's departure from Chelsea, according to The Telegraph.
The Red Devils are interested in Kieran McKenna and Thomas Frank - two coaches who also appear on Chelsea's shortlist.
John Tolkin signs new contract with New York Red Bulls
Defender John Tolkin has signed a new deal with NY Red Bulls that runs until 2027 with an option for 2028.
Three letters on the dotted line: J M I ✍️
— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) May 23, 2024
We’ve re-signed John Tolkin to a new MLS contract.
#RedRunsDeep 🔴 @OANDA pic.twitter.com/7neLyFOgDZ
Chelsea make Enzo Maresca approach
Chelsea are planning to ask Leicester City for permission to speak to manager Enzo Maresca, per the Guardian.
The Blues are keen on bringing in a replacement for Mauricio Pochettino quickly and have been impressed by the Leicester boss.
Plymouth line up Wayne Rooney as manager
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is being lined up to be Plymouth Argyle's new manager, as reported by The Telegraph.
The former forward has been approached for an interview and could be heading back to the Championship.
Dani Olmo wanted by Bayern
Bayern Munich have added Dani Olmo to their wanted list ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano.
🚨🇪🇸 EXCL: Bayern have added Dani Olmo to their shortlist for the summer transfer window.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 23, 2024
Max Eberl knows Olmo well from his chapter at RB Leipzig, Bayern are in the race with Barça and two Premier League clubs also interested.
ℹ️ Olmo’s release clause for this summer: €60m. pic.twitter.com/NOnJHdgGRX
Inter Miami keen on Real Madrid's Nacho
Inter Miami are interested in signing Nacho from Real Madrid. The defender is eager to move to MLS and could now link up with Lionel Messi in Miami, according to Relevo.
Tata Martino's side have room for him either as a TAM or franchise player and need a defender after losing Nicolas Freire to an ACL injury.
Carson signs new Man City deal
Manchester City have announced that 38-year-old goalkeeper Scott Carson has signed a new one-year contract at the club.
.@SCarsonOfficial has signed a one-year extension to his contract, keeping him at the Club until the summer of 2025 ✍️🩵
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 23, 2024
Ajax appoint Francesco Farioli as manager
Ajax have confirmed that Francesco Farioli has been appointed as the club's new manager. Farioli has signed a contract that runs until 2027.
Presenting Francesco Farioli, our new head coach! pic.twitter.com/fEPa90Khj8
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) May 23, 2024
Arsenal identify Ramsdale replacement
Arsenal are considering bringing in Feyenoord stopper Justin Bijlow as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale.
The Gunners goalkeeper is expected to move on in the summer and Mikel Arteta wants to bring in a player who can compete with David Raya for the No. 1 spot, according to The Telegraph.
Chelsea starlet Omari Hutchinson in demand
Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson is wanted by Ajax and Feyenoord on a permanent basis, as reported by football.london.
The 20-year-old impressed last season on loan at Ipswich Town and his future at Chelsea will depend on whoever replaces Mauricio Pochettino.
Interim boss Stephen Frail expects Motherwell to appoint a new manager next week and admits their first job will be to lift the players’ confidence after a 3-0 mauling at home to Ross County.A double from Ronan Hale and Connor Randall’s last-minute strike secured an impressive victory for the Staggies at Fir Park.Defeat sees the Steelmen drop into the bottom half of the Premiership tab...
Mark Hughes heaped praise on goalkeeper Gabe Breeze after Carlisle picked up a vital point in the League Two relegation battle with a goalless draw against in-form Colchester at Brunton Park.Breeze made two excellent saves from Lyle Taylor as the Cumbrians ended a four-game losing run and the former Man City boss was astounded by the 21-year-old’s performance.He said: “The game had som...
Chesterfield boss Paul Cook launched a scathing attack on his play-off hopefuls after they surrendered an early lead to lose 3-1 at Sky Bet League Two table-toppers Walsall.The Spireites enjoyed a rapid start when Jamie Grimes’ eighth-minute header put them ahead against a wobbling Walsall side, who were winless in five matches with the chasing pack closing in.However, Bim Pepple and Dylan D...
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has allayed fears of an injury scare to top scorer Erling Haaland ahead of next week’s Champions League trip to Real Madrid.Haaland went down clutching his leg in the latter stages of the champions’ 4-0 Premier League thrashing of Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday and was immediately substituted.Losing the Norwegian would be a major blow to ...
Rotherham manager Steve Evans described Thomas Parsons’ performance as “atrocious” after the referee awarded a stoppage-time penalty from which Reading snatched a 2-1 victory in League One.Reading had led 1-0 at half-time through top scorer Harvey Knibbs but Sam Nombe levelled for Rotherham from a spot-kick in the 57th minute.With the game heading for a draw, Parsons adjudged Mil...
Michael Flynn believes his team can make a charge towards the League Two play-offs places after watching them come from 2-0 down to beat Barrow 3-2 at home.Matty Taylor scored twice before fellow substitute Ashley Hay hit the winner as the Robins continued their perfect home record in 2025.Cheltenham climbed to 13th in the table and sit eight points off seventh-placed Crewe with two games in hand....
Birmingham manager Chris Davies praised Jay Stansfield’s work ethic after he lit up St Andrew’s with the only goal of a 1-0 win to sink play-off chasing Charlton.Stansfield’s 23rd-minute strike stretched City’s lead to nine points ahead of second-placed Wycombe, with Blues boasting a game in hand.Victory was City’s 30th in all competitions as they extended their unbea...
Andoni Iraola refused to get carried away after Bournemouth fans were left dreaming of a potential Champions League adventure following a first league double over south-coast rivals Southampton.Travelling Cherries fans chanted of playing in European football’s premier competition next season after their side soared to fifth spot in the Premier League table thanks to a deserved 3-1 success at...
Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup praised his side for fighting back to draw 1-1 at Hull after he demanded “I want to see my football team back”.The Norwich boss had some tough words for his team as they trailed 1-0 at half-time to the relegation-threatened side, including for Kellen Fisher – but the player then delivered the assist for Josh Sargent’s equaliser.The Un...
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says Jota has a chance of starting against Bayern Munich after scoring and impressing in a 3-0 victory over Dundee United.Jota earned the club’s man-of-the-match award after cutting in from the left and curling home from 18 yards to double the lead given to the hosts by another impressive finish from Callum McGregor.The Portuguese winger has now started two gam...
