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Darren Fletcher Will be Man Utd Manager After Ruben Amorim

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is under pressure at Old Trafford, and presenter Mark Goldbridge believes that Darren Fletcher is being lined up to replace him.

Although United’s league position doesn’t suggest that it’s been a disastrous season so far, some of their results and performances have been incredibly disappointing. The Red Devils currently sit in sixth position in the Premier League table, but due to how tight the league is at the moment, one or two bad results could easily see them drop back into the bottom half.

Amorim doesn’t appear to be in any immediate danger of being sacked after their recent win over Wolves, but there’s no doubt INEOS will be desperate to see an improvement soon. The Portuguese manager has been in charge for over a year now, but they’ve not progressed as expected.

Darren Fletcher Tipped to Take Over From Ruben Amorim at Man Utd

Darren Fletcher

Speaking on The United Stand channel, Goldbridge has claimed that after a conversation on Thursday morning, he believes that former midfielder Fletcher is being nurtured to take over from Amorim at Old Trafford

“I think the club are nurturing Darren Fletcher to be Amorim’s replacement by the way. That’s not on any agenda and I wasn’t meant to say that. Maybe I’ve let something slip from a conversation this morning. I think if Amorim gets sacked, Darren Fletcher is the next manager of Man Utd.”

Goldbridge appears to be trying to be careful with the words he says, but it’s an interesting idea that Fletcher could be eyed as a possible manager to replace Amorim. The former Scotland international doesn’t have any experience managing at senior level, but he’s been involved with United for a few years now, and has held many different roles at the club.

It would be interesting to see the fan reaction if United opted to appoint Fletcher as manager, considering his lack of experience. The 41-year-old started as U16 coach at United, before being promoted to first-team coach. Fletcher then moved into a technical director role, and he is currently the head coach of the U18 side.

Fletcher, of course, has a close affinity with the club, not only working behind the scenes, but also spending the majority of his playing career at Old Trafford. Fletcher came through the academy at United, before making over 200 league appearances for the club.

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Tottenham ‘Very Close’ to Agreement to Sign Fernandes

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Tottenham Hotspur mean business in this summer transfer window, and they clearly have no intention of finding themselves near the relegation zone in the Premier League again anytime soon.

Tottenham have already completed the signings of three players ahead of the Roberto De Zerbi revolution, including a Champions League and Premier League winner in Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke.

It has been suggested that they want to complete seven summer signings, with a midfielder and three attackers to follow, although Spurs are also being linked with a second central midfielder and goalkeepers with Guglielmo Vicario expected to leave.

The north Londoners have been working hard on a deal to sign De Zerbi’s top target Sandro Tonali, having already had a £75m bid rejected by Newcastle United for the Italy international.

The 26-year-old is said to be keen on a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to link up with Italian compatriot De Zerbi, as Spurs continue to show huge ambition in the market.

Tonali isn’t the only midfielder De Zerbi has on his wishlist however, with the 47-year-old also wanting to sign West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes on top of the Italian, following the Irons’ relegation to the Championship.

Tottenham ‘Very Close’ to Mateus Fernandes Agreement

West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes celebrates scoring Premier League goal against Sunderland via Reuters

Italian journalist Matteo Moretto reported on Saturday that Tottenham are now ‘very close’ to reaching an agreement on personal terms with Fernandes, as they look to try and beat Premier League rivals Manchester United to his signature.

United had looked to be in clear pole position to sign the Portugal international, who would like to link up with Portuguese teammate Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford, but Spurs appear to have made an attractive offer to him as well, which would allow him to remain in London.

The Red Devils can also offer the ‘elite’ 21-year-old star Champions League football next term while Spurs have no European football to offer at all.

Nevertheless, Fernandes seems ready to join Tottenham if they can agree a fee with West Ham, as he looks to avoid playing in England’s second tier.

Tonali Will Love Fernandes

Sandro Tonali applauding the Newcastle United supporters via Reuters

If Tottenham can pull off an audacious double swoop for Tonali and Fernandes, like De Zerbi wants them to, they would arguably have one of the best central midfield partnerships in the Premier League.

Tonali is a physically imposing midfielder with impressive strength and stamina, while he has also shown his ability to dicate matches and make an impact in the final third at St James’ Park too.

Fernandes could prove to be the perfect player to complement him in the Tottenham engine room, given the Portuguese’s own versatility.

The 21-year-old has proven he can play as a ‘6’, ‘8’ and a ’10’ during his spells with West Ham and Southampton, and that adaptability will allow Tonali to not only sit deep, but also get involved in more attacking areas too because he knows he can rely on him for tackling success.

When Tonali finds Fernandes in possession, he knows that youngster will use the ball well too after what we’ve seen from him at St Mary’s and the London Stadium.

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Real Madrid Want Arsenal Star Piero Hincapie

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Arsenal are facing a fight to keep hold of defender Piero Hincapie, as ESPN reports that Real Madrid have made enquiries about signing the Ecuadorian international this summer.

It’s not the first time that Jose Mourinho has come knocking at the Emirates Stadium this summer, with previous reports suggesting that Riccardo Calafiori was a target for Los Blancos.

In that instance, Arsenal held firm and instead, Real Madrid went and signed Marc Cucurella from Chelsea to fill the void they had at left-back.

However, with centre-back problems lurking in the background for the Spanish giants, they are back shopping in the Premier League, and are looking to swipe a star from the Gunners.

Real Madrid Want Piero Hincapie

Piero Hincapie in action for Arsenal against Wolves in the Premier League

After failing in an attempt to sign Calafiori, Real Madrid are looking at Arsenal star Hincapie, as ESPN reports that enquiries have been made over a deal.

It comes as Los Blancos want a left-footed centre-back, with moves elsewhere in the backline set to free up a space for the position this summer.

Any deal looks difficult, however, as Arsenal are set to make Hincapie’s loan from Bayer Leverkusen permanent this summer with a £45 million clause in his deal.

That’s not to say a move isn’t possible, but the Gunners would likely be hesitant to let the 24-year-old leave without at least banking a significant profit on a switch to a Champions League rival.

Having already sounded out Hincapie, the report adds that Real Madrid have also enquired about Ruben Dias, Alessandro Bastoni, and Nico Schlotterbeck – though the latter is now unlikely to move due to an injury sustained at the World Cup with Germany.

In all, it means Arsenal could face a potential battle in keeping the versatile defender, but have all the cards in their hand to keep him if they so wish.

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What Mikel Arteta has said about Hincapie

Mikel Arteta waving to the Arsenal crowd

Hincapie wasn’t always a guaranteed started for Arsenal over the course of the previous season, but he did play a large role in the team finally winning the Premier League.

The defender was a reliable option, especially when injuries struck in the backline, adding plenty of pace and physicality at full-back in particular.

“When I spoke to Xabi just before we were going to sign him, I said if you have to describe him in one word, what would you use, and he said, ‘He’s a warrior,'” Arteta said in March to TNT Sports.


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“He will play through brick walls for you and he’s one of the most competitive players that I have had. He’s come into the Premier League after surgery and a difficult start without a pre-season, and when you see him around his team-mates and competing on the pitch, it’s like he’s been here for 10 years.

“He has an aura, a charisma – a really special character.”

It shows exactly what Arteta thinks of Hincapie, and perhaps further underlines how tough it may be for Real Madrid to tempt a move this summer.

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Djed Spence Refuses Thomas Partey Handshake

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One England player chose not to shake Thomas Partey’s hand before the Three Lions faced Ghana in their second World Cup game in Boston on Tuesday night.

The Ghanaian midfielder, previously of Arsenal, is currently facing allegations that include seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving four different women, as per The Mirror.

These incidents are alleged to have taken place between 2020 and 2022, with investigations taking place while he was still plying his trade in the Premier League.


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England Player Refuses Thomas Partey’s Handshake Before World Cup Tie

England National Anthem Cody Grubbs (Sipa USA via Reuters)

Heading into the clash, the English FA’s stance was that the players could make their own decision on whether or not to embrace Partey following the national anthems being played.

In Djed Spence’s case, the Tottenham defender chose to keep his arms by his side as his former north London adversary walked past him. Watch the incident below:

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