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Andoni Iraola Keen on Man Utd Job, He’s a Carrick Upgrade
Manchester United are still yet to decide on who their next permanent manager will be, but Fabrizio Romano has revealed one exciting Michael Carrick alternative is keen to take the job.
Carrick had looked to be strongly in pole position to be named as United‘s next permanent boss after taking 23 points from a possible available in his opening 10 Premier League matches in charge, having replaced Ruben Amorim on a caretaker basis in January.
There may well be more doubts among the Red Devils’ fanbase following Monday night’s defeat to Leeds United however, with the hosts dominated by their relegation-threatened opponents in the opening 45 minutes at Old Trafford.
United were unable to pull the 2-0 deficit around, especially after a red card for Lisandro Martinez, but they still remain in a comfortable position to qualify for the Champions League next term.
United lie seven points ahead of sixth-placed Chelsea with half-a-dozen matches left to play, knowing that a top-five finish will be enough for a return to the Champions League for the first time since they were eliminated in the old format of the group stage of the competition in 2023.
Romano: Andoni Iraola ‘Open’ to Man United Job
While Carrick has made himself a frontrunner for the job, United will be considering other options too, both in the Premier League and abroad.
Someone who is likely to at least be on their radar is Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, who it was confirmed this week will leave the Vitality Stadium when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The Spaniard is likely to be linked with bigger Premier League clubs and those in his home country too, and while Romano confirms that he has heard nothing about potential links between Iraola and United, he says the 43-year-old would be keen on the vacancy.
Romano said: “From now to the end of the season, Man United will make a decision on their permanent manager, but at the moment, I’m not aware of Man Utd negotiating with Andoni Iraola.
“If you ask me, ‘Would Andoni Iraola like to be the next Manchester United manager?’ I’m told that he would be open to that for sure. But at the moment, nothing more than this.“
“Let’s see what Man Utd decide to do with Michael Carrick, but the feeling remains optimistic and positive around him.”
Iraola Would be a Carrick Upgrade
Iraola will be in demand throughout Europe this summer, simply because of the incredible job he has done with the Cherries.
Sky Sports pundit Sam Tighe told GIVEMESPORT previously that the Spaniard is the ‘best young coach in the world’, and he has certainly shown signs of that with the south coast outfit.
Bournemouth are currently on a 12-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, the longest of any team in the top flight, and it is something that has been achieved despite the departure of key attacker Antoine Semenyo in the January transfer window.
Iraola has had to become used to losing his best stars, like Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen, although he can’t fault the club’s recruitment when players of the calibre of Rayan have arrived.
Iraola would be an interesting candidate for United, but whether he would be ahead of the likes of Carrick and Julian Nagelsmann in the running remains to be seen.
He should be though, because his tactical acumen, experience as a Premier League manager and how he is viewed as one of the best young managers in Europe make him an upgrade on Carrick as an appointment.
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Update Emerges on Man Utd Signing Newcastle Defender Lewis Hall
An update has now emerged on Manchester United’s interest in Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall from journalist Luke Edwards.
Hall has emerged as one of the most exciting young left-backs in Europe over the last couple of years, but he struggled to nail down a starting place in Eddie Howe’s side towards the end of last season.
GIVEMESPORT sources recently confirmed that Hall is considering his future with the Magpies after being left devastated by his omission from the England World Cup squad.
It’s understood that Manchester United are one of the sides showing an interest in signing Hall as he aims to impress Thomas Tuchel for the future.
Hall was playing behind Dan Burn for Newcastle in the final weeks of the season, and Tuchel ended up calling up the latter for the World Cup.
Update: Man Utd Interest in Lewis Hall
Reliable journalist Edwards has provided an update on Manchester United’s reported interest in Newcastle defender Hall.
Edwards claims that Newcastle have not had any contact from the Red Devils and have not been informed that the player wants to leave.
As it stands, Manchester United have clearly not held club-to-club talks, which is no surprise as they undoubtedly have other priorities.
There’s no doubt Hall will be frustrated with his situation at the moment, in terms of club and country. He’ll at least be hoping for a guaranteed start next season.
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Newcastle Could Struggle to Keep Hall
Newcastle might find it difficult to keep Hall at the club heading into the summer transfer window, especially if a club like Manchester United are in the race.
The Magpies endured a difficult 2025-2026 season, meaning they won’t be playing European football next campaign.
The Red Devils will be able to offer Hall Champions League football and a club heading in the right direction under Michael Carrick.
Newcastle took a huge step back last season, and it’s no surprise that Hall is disappointed with his situation after failing to make the England squad.
At one point, it looked like Hall would be a guarantee to start at left back for Thomas Tuchel’s side.
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Tottenham in Talks to Sign Free Agent Striker Dusan Vlahovic
Tottenham are preparing for one of their most crucial summer transfer windows in their recent history after being involved in a relegation battle during the 2025-2026 season.
It’s the first window under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, and the hierarchy will likely be looking to back him in the market.
The Italian manager certainly did a good enough job in his first few months in charge to warrant the club backing him.
There’s an argument to suggest that Spurs need reinforcements all over the pitch in the summer, especially as there’s likely to be players that will want to leave the club.
So far this summer, Tottenham are already closing in on the double signing of Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, who both look set to arrive on free transfers, GIVEMESPORT understands.
Better Than Savinho: Tottenham Hold Talks to Sign ‘Outrageous’ Forward
Tottenham are in the market for summer reinforcements.
Tottenham Hold Striker Talks
According to a report from TeamTalk, Tottenham are one of the sides to have held talks with the camp of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Serbian forward looks set to leave Juventus this summer when his contract expires, and it’s claimed that he would prefer a move to a European side despite interest from Saudi Arabia.
A host of Premier League clubs have also spoken to Vlahovic’s camp. Many are likely to see him as one of the bargains of the summer due to his free agent status.
An announcement on Wednesday confirmed that Vlahovic would not be signing a new contract at Juve, and he’s now free to join another club this summer.
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Vlahovic’s Wage Could be an Issue
Although Vlahovic is going to be available on a free transfer during the summer transfer window, Tottenham are still likely to have to pay him a significant wage package.
Reports have claimed that Vlahovic is demanding in the region of £266,000 a week, which is certainly a lot for a club like Tottenham.
Vlahovic, described as being one of the best strikers in the world by teammate Khephren Thuram, hasn’t been at his best in the last few years.
There’s no doubt Vlahovic would improve Tottenham’s striker options, but they have to weigh up whether it makes sense from a financial perspective as well as a football one.
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F1 Driver ‘Under Pressure’ to Save His Job Heading Into Monaco GP
The 2026 Formula One season may only be five races old, but one driver is already “under pressure” to save his job heading into this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix.
The current campaign couldn’t have gone any better for Mercedes, who have won every race to date this season. Many other teams, however, are struggling for pace amid the raft of technical changes that have been introduced for 2026.
As a result of the ever-changing nature of the sport, teams are consistently evaluating their approaches, including who is driving their cars.
F1 Driver Faces Uncertain Future Despite Promising Start to 2026 Season
Even those who have shown signs of improvement seemingly aren’t exempt from the chopping block as a new report suggests that an F1 team could be preparing to cut ties with a driver who has scored points in three of this year’s five races.
New Zealand’s Liam Lawson is no stranger to having to battle for his spot on the F1 grid, having been demoted from Red Bull to sister team Racing Bulls after just two races of the 2025 campaign.
The 24-year-old was then forced to fend off competition from Yuki Tsunoda to retain his seat in 2026. To his credit, Lawson has made a creditable start to the new campaign, racking up a total of 16 points.
To put that number into perspective, only Max Verstappen (43) has more points this season within the Red Bull family. Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate, Isack Hadjar, sits on 14 points, with Lawson’s Racing Bulls colleague Arvid Lindblad having picked up just five points.
What Under Pressure F1 Driver Must Do To Save His Job
However, despite being impressed by the Kiwi’s start to the campaign, Racing Bulls could ruthlessly axe him if his results drop off. They already have his replacement in mind.
The Red Bull second string are increasingly keen to hand an opportunity to teenage F2 prospect Nikola Tsolov and a recent report from SoyMotor suggests that Lawson could be the man to make way for the talented Bulgarian.
The report notes that Tsolov is “knocking on the door” for a seat at Racing Bulls next season and believes that Lawson will find himself out of a job if he doesn’t continue to outperform his current teammate Lindblad.
Racing Bulls only handed Lawson a one-year deal in December, meaning that it won’t cost them anything to move on from him at the end of the season. Sources suggest that he will need to maintain a “clear advantage” over Lindblad in the Drivers’ Championship standings in order to earn a fresh contract and retain his seat.
That means that every race counts for Lawson, starting in Monaco this weekend.
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