Football rumours: Gareth Southgate set for United if Erik ten Hag goes

Oct 1, 2024 2 min read
Gareth Southgate has left his role as England manager (Nick Potts/PA)
Gareth Southgate has left his role as England manager (Nick Potts/PA)

What the papers say

Former England boss Gareth Southgate and Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi are frontrunners to take over as Manchester United if the club sack current manager Erik ten Hag, writes the Daily Star.

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League – Old Trafford
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reacts at half-time during a Premier League match at Old Trafford (Martin Rickett/PA)

Also at Old Trafford, Ruud van Nistelrooy is also being considered as an assistant coach over the summer, according to the Times.
Barcelona are set to make a bid for Mason Greenwood in the summer but they do face stiff competition from Paris St Germain for the 23-year-old English forward, reports The Sun.

Social media round-up

Players to watch

Mario Balotelli: The former Liverpool and Manchester City player is in talks over a move to Spanish club Intercity, with the Italian 34-year-old currently a free agent, reports Spanish publication AS.

Soccer – FA Cup – Sixth Round – Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers – Anfield
Mario Balotelli (right) playing for Liverpool may be bound for Spain (Peter Byrne/PA)

Kevin De Bruyne: The midfielder’s pelvic injury will have no bearing on his Manchester City contract negotiations, writes Football Insider.

Aurelien Tchouameni: Real Madrid are open to offers for the French star, with Liverpool keen on a summer transfer for the midfielder for a fee of around £66million, according to Spanish title Fichajes.

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