Rooney suggests Sancho should snub England and stay at Dortmund

Wayne Rooney has advised rumoured Manchester United target Jadon Sancho to remain at Borussia Dortmund for the good of his development.

United are reportedly interested in signing England international Sancho and could make a move if Paul Pogba forces through a transfer to Real Madrid.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already captured 21-year-old pair Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James this close season and, at 19, winger Sancho would fit the profile of a club looking to refresh a stale squad.

The teenager could command a starting XI spot at the Premier League club on the strength of his last season with Dortmund, during which he scored 12 goals in 34 Bundesliga appearances.

That level of exposure to first-team football has hastened Sancho s progress into the sen…

Rumour Has It: Barcelona, Madrid among seven clubs who want Havertz

Kai Havertz is reportedly wanted by seven of Europe s biggest clubs.

The Germany and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder has impressed in the Bundesliga, sparking interest from numerous clubs.

Havertz, 20, is contracted at Leverkusen until 2022, but that does not seem to be stopping Europe s best and biggest.

 

TOP STORY – BARCELONA, MADRID AMONG SEVEN CLUBS WHO WANT HAVERTZ

LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are two of seven clubs who want Kai Havertz, according to Sport Bild.

Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are the other clubs interested in Havertz.

Havertz made his senior debut at Leverkusen in 2016 and has already amassed 121 appearances for the club.

Bayer Leverkusen: Poker u…

Tite slams ´evil lies´ and ´fake news´ surrounding Gabriel Jesus injury

Brazil coach Tite has slammed the haters spreading evil lies and fake news about Gabriel Jesus injury.

Arsenal forward Jesus, along with Sevilla defender Alex Telles, will miss the rest of the World Cup with a knee injury sustained in Friday s defeat to Cameroon.

Reports from Brazil are now claiming the 25-year-old – who has been crucial to Arsenal s form this season – could miss up to three months.

There have also been rumours that Jesus initially suffered a problem before playing in the Cameroon game, but Tite strongly denied these claims in a venomous rebuttal in his press conference ahead of Monday s last-16 tie with South Korea.

I don t like hearing lies, evil lies, those [come from] the people who want to do bad things for others, Tite said.

Arteta wants Ramsdale focused amid talk of becoming England No.1 for World Cup

Mikel Arteta emphasised the importance of focus and consistency when asked about Aaron Ramsdale s chances of becoming first-choice England goalkeeper in time for the 2022 World Cup.

Ramsdale was the star of the show as Arsenal beat Leicester City 2-0 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, saving all eight of the hosts shots on target to ensure first-half goals from Gabriel Magalhaes and Emile Smith Rowe secured the three points.

The 23-year-old s heroics saw his overall save percentage for the season improve to 85.7, which is bettered by only Edouard Mendy (89.7) among goalkeepers to have faced more than two shots.

On top of that, Ramsdale s saves cumulatively saw him prevent 2.4 goals against Leicester, according to Stats Perform s xGOT (expected goals on target…

Gareth Southgate admits Raheem Sterling not happy after England snub

Gareth Southgate admits Raheem Sterling was “not particularly happy” after being snubbed for an England recall.

The 28-year-old is one of the national team’s most experienced players but has not added to his 82 caps since December’s World Cup quarter-final exit to France.

Sterling missed England’s March meet-up through injury and a nagging hamstring issue led to what his camp described as a “mutual decision” to focus on recuperating his body after a rocky first season at Chelsea.

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But the forward did not receive the recall he hoped for after a strong start to the campaign, with Southgate overlooking him for September’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine and friendly in Scotla…

Leeds´ belief never wavered as Wembley beckons

Ethan Ampadu said Leeds United s players never let their belief waver despite a poor end to their Championship campaign, with a trip to Wembley now coming up.

Leeds will face either Southampton or West Brom in the play-off final on May 26 after thrashing Norwich City 4-0 at Elland Road on Thursday.

The Whites endured a miserable end to their campaign, losing 4-0 at Queens Park Rangers before going down at home to Southampton on the final day, as Ipswich Town claimed automatic promotion behind Leicester City.

But after their emphatic defeat of the Canaries, who they drew with 0-0 in the first leg, Ampadu claimed Leeds never lost their way.

Towards the end of the season there was a lot of talk about how we were playing, how we weren t on the front foot, ho…

Serie A Review: Fiorentina beat Inter with three sent off

Khouma Babacar s late winning goal earned Fiorentina a 2-1 home victory against Inter Milan that moves Paulo Sousa s side up to third in Serie A.

Three players were sent off in a bad-tempered affair as Marcelo Brozovic had put Inter ahead in the first half but Borja Valero equalised with a header before a dramatic climax at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.

Alex Telles, who had earlier made a superb goalline clearance, was the first to see red for two bookable offences, before Samir Handanovic s fumble allowed Babacar to bundle home the winner in stoppage time.

Former Inter striker Mauro Zarate was then sent off after clashing with Inter defender Jeison Murillo and referee Paolo Mazzoleni also dismissed Inter s Geoffrey Kondogbia after the final whistle for sarcasti…

McShane pens new Hull City contract

Hull City defender Paul McShane has signed a new two-year deal with the club.

Former Sunderland man McShane has made 98 appearances for the KC Stadium outfit since first joining them on loan in 2008.

The Republic of Ireland international made his deal permanent in 2009 and is ecstatic to have extended his stay further after helping Steve
Bruce s men back to the Premier League last term.

I’m delighted to sign a new deal, he told the club s official website.

Last season was such a great season and then I got offered the new contract. I couldn’t wait to come in and get it signed and now I can just get on with looking forward to the new season.

I’m really looking forward to testing myself in the Premier League again. When we got relegated from the top f…

Mourinho accuses Pereira of lack of fight after Valencia move

Jose Mourinho has accused Andreas Pereira of lacking the will to fight for a place at Manchester United following his switch to Valencia.

The 21-year-old moved to Mestalla on a season-long loan on Spanish deadline day after United granted him permission to leave at the last moment.

Pereira, who spent 2016-17 with Granada in LaLiga, had been tipped for a big involvement in Mourinho s plans this term after the manager was unable to make the fourth signing he wanted before the end of the transfer window.

And Mourinho admits he was disappointed that Pereira decided to leave, although he underlined that a clause in the agreement means they could bring him back to Old Trafford in January.

He told a news conference: Andreas Pereira was a personal decision, a …

Toure´s agent talks up Inter project

Yaya Toure s agent Dimitri Seluk has talked up the project at great club Inter as the Manchester City midfielder continues to be linked with a move to San Siro.

Ivory Coast midfielder Toure has been a fan favourite at Etihad Stadium since joining from Barcelona in July 2010 and he has won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two League Cup medals during his time in Manchester.

However, Toure s future has been cast in doubt since it was confirmed Pep Guardiola who sold Toure to City would replace Manuel Pellegrini as manager in the off-season.

Seluk reiterated his belief Toure will leave in the close-season, and while insisting a destination has not been decided he did not rule out a reunion with Inter coach Roberto Mancini, who managed Toure at City.