Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is likely to return to Ajax if he is sacked by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Arsenal and Manchester City will have to move quickly to sign Newcastle star Bruno Guimaras, while Chelsea are chasing France’s top-class goalkeeper. It’s all in Friday’s edition of Euro Paper Talk.
10 HAGs to rejoin AJAX
Manchester United Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe appears to have decided that Erik ten Hag will not remain at Old Trafford beyond this season.
INEOS chiefs have already begun drawing up a list of potential candidates to replace the Netherlands coach, with Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi and Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel among the admirers.
A return to the Premier League is attractive to Tuchel and he would jump into the Manchester United managerial role, according to reports. The Red Devils will decide on their ideal next manager in the coming weeks.
The uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag’s future has attracted the attention of his former club Ajax, who are in the process of finding their next permanent manager.
The Dutch side have endured a disappointing season under interim coach John vant Schiff, and ten Hag is one candidate they are seriously considering.
The Manchester United manager guided Ajax to three league titles and a Champions League semi-final during his time at the club, which ultimately led to his move to Old Trafford.
Ajax interested in Ten Hag and Graham Potter
According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Ten Hag is included in the final ‘three-man shortlist’ to become Ajax’s next manager, along with former Chelsea manager Graham Potter and Nice’s Francesco Farioli, who is targeting Champions League qualification in France.
It has been reported that Porter has already received a ‘first offer’ from Ajax, but turned it down as he did not meet salary expectations.
Ironically, Manchester United executives are considering Porter as a replacement for Ten Hag.
The European giants are now ready to offer Ten Hag the role if he steps down as Man Utd manager.
Read more: £130m trio wanted, sensational triple Ratcliffe deal to start new United era
The 54-year-old coach is thought to have until the end of the season to prove to Ratcliffe that he has what it takes to lead the club into a new era.
The Red Devils currently sit in a disappointing sixth place in the Premier League table and will miss out on Champions League qualification this season.
Winning the FA Cup final against rivals Manchester City may be the only way to get Ten Hag sacked at this stage.
Arsenal, Manchester City, Bruno Guimaras deal deadline announced
The £100m release clause in Bruno Guimaras’ Newcastle contract is only valid from the end of May to the end of June. man city and arsenal You have to move quickly to secure a deal. (Fabrizio Romano)
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zuvimendi has dismissed rumors he has been linked with Arsenal and other Premier League clubs, saying he is ‘happy where he is’. (markka)
Arsenal could choose Newcastle’s Guimaraes or Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz as alternatives. (Standard via Sports Mall)
Arsenal are keen to sign Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra, who has a €100m (about £86m) release clause in his contract. (Caught offside)
Barcelona have ‘inquired’ about signing Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, who is on Liverpool’s summer transfer shortlist. (El Chiringuito)
Barcelona are seriously considering a summer move for Frenkie de Jong, who has been heavily linked with Manchester United for two years. (Diario AS)
Manchester United were interested in appointing Xavi as their next manager following his decision to leave Barcelona. (Relebo)
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Chelsea’s eye movement for AC Milan goalkeeper
Chelsea AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is seriously considering a move to replace the failed Robert Sánchez. (various)
Fabio Capello has urged AC Milan to hire Bologna manager Thiago Motta, who has been linked with Manchester United and Liverpool. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Napoli has joined Chelsea in competition for Canada and Lille striker Jonathan David. (Calzomercato)
Napoli have hit an impasse in contract talks for winger Kvica Kvaratskelia, who was previously linked with Manchester City. Liverpool. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has revealed there are no plans to sell Jonathan Ta this summer. The defender is the target. tottenham, West Ham, Bayern Munich. (painting)
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and former Leeds United manager Jesse Marsh have been approached by Canada to lead the national team to the 2026 World Cup. (standard)
Read more: Manchester United have made a ‘huge offer’ for the Real Madrid star as they plan to cruelly oust Ratcliffe over his failed recruitment.
Barcelona offloads three PREM targets
Barcelona could sell De John, Raphinha and Ronald Araujo, who have been linked with a Premier League move this summer. (sports)
Liverpool have identified Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Cosonou as their top target this summer but face competition from Tottenham and Manchester United. (Caught offside)
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel and Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi are Manchester United’s two leading candidates to replace Erik ten Hag. Tuchel wants the job. (Christian Polk)
Tottenham have ‘contacted Turin’ over a move for highly-rated Alessandro Buongiorno, who is being chased by ‘half of Europe’. (La Repubblica)
AC Milan are preparing a summer offer. aston villa Defender Diego Costa. (like)
Unai Emery has tasked Villa sporting director Monchi with persuading Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams to move to Villa Park. (Estadio Deportivo)
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