CHELSEA are considering a summer move for Sergio Aguero, who is available on a free transfer from Man City.
Meanwhile City have moved into pole position in the race to sign Jack Grealish, according to reports.
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- Anthony Chapman
JOSE NO MOUR?
Jose Mourinho is the new favourite to be the next Premier League manager to leave their post.
The ex-Man United boss saw his Spurs side crash out of the Europa League to Dinamo Zagreb 3-2 on aggregate – having won the first leg 2-0.
According to Betfair, Mourinho was 14/1 before tonight’s horror show.
And now he is just 13/10 to leave the London club.
- Jose Mourinho: 13/10
- No Manager To Leave: 13/5
- Steve Bruce: 7/2
- Sam Allardyce: 5/1
- Paul Heckingbottom: 11/1
*Odds according to Betfair
DINAMO ZAGREB 3 SPURS 0 (3-2 AGG)
The authorities come down heavily on footballing fraudsters in this part of the world.
So Jose Mourinho and his Spurs stars might be wondering if they should be be allowed out of Croatia following this.
The hosts suffered the worst possible preparation as their coach Zoran Mamic was jailed for nearly five years for embezzlement.
But after this it is Mourinho and his men who deserve to be banged up for impersonating a Premier League team.
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FIRING BLANKS
The first 45 minutes are nearly over at the San Siro and United are still drawing 0-0.
The Red Devils have struggled to create opportunities against Milan, who are packing the midfield while playing without a recognised striker.
Remember, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men MUST score to stay in the tie, having conceded a late equaliser at Old Trafford in the first leg for 1-1.
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- Anthony Chapman
ARSENAL 0 OLYMPIACOS 1 (3-2 AGG)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang climbed off the naughty step to help nervous Arsenal edge their way through to the Europa League quarter-finals.
But there won’t be too many potential opponents quaking at the knees at the prospect of being drawn against Mikel Arteta’s men tomorrow afternoon.
It was a good job for Arteta that his team held a 3-1 cushion from last week’s first leg in Athens.
And in the end that was just about enough to see them safely over the line against an Olympiakos team who simply refused to give up.
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TOP OF LEAGUE
Man Utd have the most sustainable squad in Europe.
That is the headline news from a study which suggests United should be challenging for glory both in the Champions League and the Premier League.
The CIES Football Observatory released its findings on sustainable squad management with United ruled the top dogs.
Clubs were ranked on three main areas with age structure, group stability and contractual policy assessed to determine the most sustainable teams.
The report claims the Red Devils are well placed to qualify for the Champions League 'without too much difficulty' in the coming seasons, and are also in a position to 'eventually lift again the Premier League trophy'.
United lead the way in the sustainability table - Anthony Chapman
TEAM NEWS
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named an unchanged team to face AC Milan tonight.
That means Dean Henderson continues in goal ahead of David De Gea, with Luke Shaw beating Alex Telles to the left-back spot.
It also means Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek only make the bench after returning from injury.
And Amad Diallo is also still waiting for his first start despite scoring in the first leg of the Europa League last-16 clash.
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- Anthony Chapman
RUD AWAKENING
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger will wait until after the European Championship before discussing his future at the club.
The centre-back's current contract expires at Stamford Bridge at the end of next season.
And despite his upturn in fortunes, Kicker are reporting that he will still wait until he returns from Euro 2020 before sitting down to talk the possibility of a new contract.
Antonio Rudiger will wait until after the Euros before deciding on a new Chelsea deal - Anthony Chapman
UP FOR THE CUP
The FA Cup is back this weekend with a place in the last four at stake.
The likes of Man Utd, Chelsea and Man City are still in the competition.
But just who has made the most quarter-final appearances since the turn of the century?
Find out below!
- Anthony Chapman
BAST-ION OF STRENGTH
Liverpool are willing to pay £43million for Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, according to reports.
Jurgen Klopp's side are in the hunt for centre-backs in the summer and are willing to cough up serious cash for Inter star Bastoni, according to Gazzetta.
Manchester City and Barcelona failed with bids in January, and Antonio Conte is determined to keep the 21-year-old after making him a regular in the team.
Bastoni's £25,000-a-week Inter contract expires in 2023.
But in a blow to the Reds, Calciomercato report he is keen to stay at the San Siro and sign a bumper new deal.
Liverpool are interested in Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni
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VAN DE BLEAK
Aajax legend Ronald de Boer claims Donny van de Beek is ‘not happy’ at Manchester United.
He told TalkSport 2: “It’s not true that he asked Man United to leave.
“[But[ His agent also told me that of course he’s not happy that he’s not playing.
“He’s only had two starts under Solskjaer and that’s not what he hoped for when he joined Man United.
“But he’s not panicking at all, he told his agent he’s so happy at Man United because the club is one of the best in terms of how they treat him, he feels loved.”
Donny van de Beek is unhappy with his lack of minutes at Man Utd - Anthony Chapman
TEAM NEWS
Star men Harry Kane and Hugo Lloris both start for Spurs against Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League tonight.
Dele Alli and Erik Lamela are involved too, with Gareth Bale dropping to the bench.
Meanwhile, Harry Winks, Ben Davies and Eric Dier also start as Spurs look to hold on to their 2-0 aggregate lead and book their place in the quarter finals.
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FOR GLORY
Former Man United striker Diego Forlan has been appointed as manager of second-division Uruguayan side Atenas.
Forlan will make his debut as Atenas manager in around two months time with the restart of Uruguay’s second division.
His return to management comes less than a year after his sacking from former club Penarol where he won four of his 11 games in charge.
Club Atletico Atenas play in San Carlos, a city in the Maldonado Department of southern Uruguay.
They are the most successful team from outside the capital Montevideo.
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TEAM NEWS
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns to lead the line for Arsenal in their Europa League clash against Olympiacos.
Nicolas Pepe and Dani Ceballos are also back in the side as the Gunners look to reach the quarter-finals tonight.
Hector Bellerin and Mo Elneny have also been brought into the side, with Arsenal 3-1 up from the first leg.
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- Anthony Chapman
EUR IN LUCK
Man Utd have been given a boost ahead of their clash with AC Milan – with the Italian giants missing FOUR key players.
The Serie A side are without Ante Rebic, Alessandro Romagnoli, Davide Calabria and Rafael Leao for the second leg of tonight’s Europa League last-16 clash.
But Milan boss Stefano Piolo has been given a major boost though after Zlatan Ibrahimovic was passed fit for the clash.
Theo Hernandez and Hakan Calhanoglu will also return for Milan having missed the first leg.
Rafael Leao is one of four absentees for Milan tonight - Anthony Chapman
MY PAL PAOLO
Chelsea loanee Fikayo Tomori has revealed he speaks to AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini before and after every game.
Tomori told The Times: "If I had gone on loan somewhere during the summer I wouldn’t be here.
"Now, I have the chance to play for AC Milan, play in Serie A, learning something new and having the likes of [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic, [Mario] Mandzukic, and Paolo Maldini, to learn from.
"You feel his [Maldini's] presence. As much as I’m playing for myself and for the team and the manager, I want to impress him.
"It’s like if you were an attacker and one day Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi was your sporting director and saying these words for you. It’s crazy.
"Before every game, he talks and says come on and says well done after. If I haven’t played well he’s still there saying well done."
Fikayo Tomori has impressed onlookers in Serie A
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IN KON-TACT
Man Utd and Chelsea are reportedly locked in a huge transfer battle to sign RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate.
According to AS, Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barca have joined the race to land the highly-rated defender.
The 21-year-old French talent has attracted significant interest after his form for Leipzig.
But with Dayot Upamecano joining Bayern Munich this summer, Leipzig may not be prepared to sell another key defender unless they receive a major offer.
Ibrahima Konate is wanted by some of Europe's biggest clubs - Anthony Chapman
PIERRE WE GO
Arsenal could welcome back captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for this evening’s crunch Europa League last-16 clash with Olympiacos.
The Gunners lead 3-1 from the first leg in Greece, with goals coming from Martin Odegaard, Gabriel and Mo Elneny.
And Arteta could decide to recall star man Aubameyang after dropping him from Sunday’s 2-1 win over Tottenham.
But with a place in the quarter finals at stake, Arteta could decide to stick with the rest of the team that triumphed over rivals Spurs in the derby.
Arsenal could put this team out to face Olympiacos - Anthony Chapman
DIAL UP
Amad Diallo could be set for his first Man United start against AC Milan in the Europa League last-16 second leg tonight.
The Ivorian could be included in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting XI after Edinson Cavani was ruled out.
Anthony Martial is also unavailable for the crunch clash, with the score currently tied at 1-1.
Diallo could join Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood in attack, with Dan James also an option.
How Man Utd could line up against AC Milan tonight - Etienne Fermie
GOING RETRO
Manchester United's 2021-22 rumoured away kit has been leaked.
And the Red Devils could be returning to a 90s classic.
Featuring a retro Adidas logo, the blue and white kit would evoke fond memories of messrs Cantona, Giggs and Robson.
Manchester United could be going back to the future with their potential new retro away kit The classic 1991-93 away shirt evokes happy memories for Man United fansCredit: Getty - Etienne Fermie
SHOWING SOME STONES
John Stones' brilliant form for Premier League leaders Manchester City has unsurprisingly earned him an England recall.
The 26-year-old was a mainstay for the Three Lions during the 2018 World Cup campaign.
But some rocky form at club level saw him lose his place in the national setup.
Stones was last capped in November 2019, but appears certain to add to his tally of 39 international outings this month.
John Stones won his 39th international cap against MontenegroCredit: Getty - Etienne Fermie
SHAW THING
Luke Shaw's excellent form for Manchester United has earned him an England recall.
Having earned his Three Lions debut all the way back in 2014 as a teenager, the left-back has surprisingly only managed to earn another seven caps since.
But having won the battle with Alex Telles for United's starting spot, the 25-year-old has earned the faith of England boss Gareth Southgate.
Shaw was last capped by England against Spain in September 2018, and has played only twice under Southgate.
Luke Shaw earned his eighth and most recent England cap against Spain in 2018Credit: Getty
- Etienne Fermie
HEN DO
In Jordan Pickford's absence, Dean Henderson may get an opportunity to stake a claim for England's No1 shirt.
The Manchester United stopper recently had a run in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting XI, following David de Gea's absence.
And in upcoming matches against San Marino, Albania and Poland, Henderson is likely to get an opportunity to prove himself to Gareth Southgate.
He will be vying with Burnley's Nick Pope for the starting spot, while West Brom star and fellow Man United academy graduate Sam Johnstone has received his first call-up.
Dean Henderson should add to his one England capCredit: Getty - Etienne Fermie
BACK LIN BUSINESS
Jesse Lingard has been called up by England after nearly two years in the international wilderness.
Having become a forgotten man at Manchester United in the first half of this season, JLingz appeared to have no chance of going to the Euros.
But his fantastic loan spell at West Ham, during which he has scored four goals and assisted a further two in six games, has brought him back into Gareth Southgate's plans for upcoming matches against San Marino, Albania and Poland.
Jesse Lingard has won 24 England caps to dateCredit: Getty – Contributor - Etienne Fermie
ENGLAND SQUAD ANNOUNCED
Gareth Southgate has revealed his latest England squad ahead of matches against San Marino, Albania and Poland.
There are first call-ups for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, while Luke Shaw and Jesse Lingard have earned re-calls.
- Etienne Fermie
IN THE MOOD FOR DAHOUD
Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly leading the race to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud.
Thomas Tuchel helped sign Dahoud back in 2017 and will hope to bring the Dortmund star at Stamford Bridge.
The 25-year-old Germany international is being tracked by several Premier League giants.
Dahoud's contract at Dortmund expires at the end of next season and this has increased interest in him.
Mahmoud Dahoud has been linked with a move to the Premier League
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