Manchester United on high alert after Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea – Paper Talk | Football News
The main news and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s newspapers…
STANDARD NIGHT
Manchester United and Bayern Munich are on high alert following Mauricio Pochettino’s departure from Chelsea.
Gareth Southgate has revealed that England are keeping an eye on Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise after he was left out of France’s European Championship squad.
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Kaveh Solhekol reveals that out of respect for departing manager Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea have not approached any potential replacement and the search for a new manager has only just begun
THE SUN
Manchester City superstar Ederson is considering a summer exit amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Real Betis defender Chadi Riad.
Joel Matip is expected to remain in the Premier League – with Bournemouth and Southampton vying for his services.
Norwich released 19 players after failing to gain promotion to the Premier League.
Arne Slot’s first big task as Liverpool manager is to convince Mo Salah not to play in the Olympics.
Mauricio Pochettino will be back at Stamford Bridge just two weeks after leaving Chelsea – to lead the World XI at Soccer Aid.
Liam Rosenior has emerged as a contender in the race to become Brighton’s new manager.
DAILY MAIL
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Paul Merson says Chelsea allowing Mauricio Pochettino to leave the club by mutual consent is ‘madness’
Dan Ashworth sent an email to a Newcastle United address inadvertently revealing he was being hired by Manchester United’s new chief executive Omar Berrada, who was still on gardening leave from Manchester City.
Manchester United are exploring the possibility of a transfer for £65m-rated Crystal Palace central defender Marc Guehi.
Alejandro Garnacho could well seek a new contract if he stands out at the Copa América in the United States this summer.
The FA has vowed to clamp down on any bad behavior from United and City fans at Saturday’s Manchester Cup final at Wembley.
Cole Palmer has led the tributes to outgoing Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino following his departure from the club.
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United and Liverpool are set to lose out in the race to sign French wonderkid Leny Yoro.
THE ATHLETIC
Kevin De Bruyne’s team spoke to new MLS team San Diego FC as the Southern California city is a place De Bruyne would consider if he played in the United States.
Everton captain Seamus Coleman says he has not yet decided whether to accept the offer of a new contract, but believes he still has “value” to offer and a “duty” to help the club.
English fans traveling to Germany for the men’s European Championship this summer should be “judged on their behavior rather than their reputation”, says Chief Constable Mark Roberts, head of the UK’s Football Policing Unit.
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England manager Gareth Southgate explains why he left Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson out of his provisional Euro squad and why he named a larger group ahead of his final decision
Ashley Young insists he wants to stay at Everton after being offered a new contract by the club and added he would “love to play for as long as possible”.
West Ham United defender Aaron Cresswell has agreed a one-year extension.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
The threat of civil war over the future governance of the professional game in New Zealand is rising just over a month before England play two Tests against the All Blacks, in Dunedin and Auckland, in July.
THE GUARDIAN
Chelsea are set to rival Brighton for the appointment of Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna after reaching an agreement to part ways with Mauricio Pochettino by mutual consent on Tuesday.
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Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna discusses what achieving back-to-back promotions means for the club and also what he aims to achieve with the team now they are in the Premier League
Emma Hayes has chosen her first team as United States coach ahead of two friendlies as she prepares to lead the women’s team at the Paris Olympics.
DAILY RECORD
Steven Gerrard has revealed he is looking to bring experience to help Al-Ettifaq’s Saudi players, with Rangers duo James Tavernier and Connor Goldson being linked with a move to the Middle East.
Stephen Welsh is set to give Celtic a final boost in the Scottish Cup by returning to training this week.
New Rapid Bucharest manager Neil Lennon insists he has no plans to allow Albion Rrahmani to leave the club due to interest from Rangers.
Rising Brazilian star Jefte’s move to Ibrox is now a done deal with the winger set to officially become a Rangers player in July, according to a report in Brazil.
Neil Lennon is set to swoop on former club Celtic for Stephen Welsh to kickstart his Rapid Bucharest transfer spree – with Dundee United’s Ross Graham also a target in a double swoop on Scottish football.
Outgoing RKC Waalwijk goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen insists he is in no rush to decide his future amid speculation over a move to Celtic.
Jhon Arias is reportedly only interested in moving to England or Spain amid speculation over a move to Rangers.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are yet to make a formal bid to Rapid Bucharest for the services of Kosovo international striker Albion Rrahmani, according to reports.
David Gray is a serious candidate to become Hibs manager.
