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BETTER the Red Devil you know. Manchester United have appointed John Murtough , 48, as their first ever Football Director. But Murtough isn't an unknown - having already established his name at Old Trafford. He joined the club in 2013 as Head of Football Development, after a recommendation by former United boss David Moyes . In his seven years, Murtough has completely overhauled the Premier League side's academy and recruitment department. The Liverpudlian was a former Toffee... WORKING WITH MOYES When Moyes was manager of Everton, Murtough started out as a sports scientist. He worked his way up to the role of Head of Performance, before leaving in 2012 to become Head of Elite Performance for the Premier League. In November 2013, Murtough joined United as their first ever Head of Football Development - just months after Moyes was appointed as manager. Crucially, he focused on the club's youth policy, expanding their recruitment process and building their … [Read more...] about John Murtough is Man Utd’s first ever Football Director who was in charge of Everton’s academy when David Moyes was boss

An interview with Mesut Ozil’s agent Dr Erkut Sogut is certainly entertaining. He breezes through the plot of the novel he has written, ‘Deadline’, about nepotism in football – name-checking the influence of the Fergusons at Manchester United and the Rummenigges and Hoenesses at Bayern Munich. Sogut then states how his star client Ozil – who he calls the “Muhammad Ali of football” – was worth every penny of the £350,000-a-week he earned at Arsenal before revealing the midfielder is likely to become an esports player, a professional video-gamer, when his football career ends. “He will go more into esports, play himself and maybe become an esports athlete,” he says of the 33-year-old. Really? “He’s really good, to be honest, at Fortnite and I think one day I wouldn’t be surprised if he is competing,” Sogut says. “He owns a team – M10 Esports – and he has players. He has a gaming house in Germany. He has football, like Fifa, and Fortnite.” It is a statement that will surely grate … [Read more...] about Exclusive interview: ‘When Mesut Ozil quits football he will become a professional gamer’

MANCHESTER UNITED appear set to miss out on Watford star Ismaila Sarr. United were favourites to sign Sarr yesterday but Sky Bet have slashed Leeds to odds-on at 1/2 to sign the winger. SKY BET - GET £30 IN FREE BETS* Sarr has impressed for the Hornets during his three years with the club, making over 90 appearances since signing from Rennes for £27m. Watford's relegation from the Premier League last season made it highly likely Sarr would leave the club to stay in the top flight. And he's going about it the right way by keeping himself in the headlines with a sensational goal from inside his own half in the matchday two draw at West Brom. United's need for attacking reinforcements and Sarr's wondergoal meant he had forced his way into Ten Hag's thoughts. And with the failed approach for Marko Arnautovic putting further pressure on the United hierarchy, a move for Sarr looked on the cards. But Leeds have jumped to the front of the queue judged by the … [Read more...] about Ismaila Sarr next club odds: Leeds price SLASHED as Man Utd set for more transfer woe

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MANCHESTER UNITED legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane have ripped into the club for their "desperate" pursuit of forward Marko Arnautovic. New manager Erik ten Hag began life in the Premier League with a disappointing 2-1 defeat at home to Brighton on Sunday. And in amongst the glum mood around Old Trafford was a report that the club were looking at trying to sign 33-year-old former West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic . It was claimed live on air that United have had an initial bid rejected by Serie A side Bologna as they eye up the possibility of replacing an unhappy Cristiano Ronaldo . After hearing of United's failed offer for the Austrian, Neville interrupted Sky presenter Dave Jones to say: "The first thing you do when the phone rings from Manchester United is reject the bid. "The reality of it is you know full well, they’ve lost that game today, they’re actually negotiating from an even worse position than they were yesterday and that’s a bigger problem … [Read more...] about Man Utd slammed as ‘desperate’ by Gary Neville as fellow legend Roy Keane tears into club over Marko Arnautovic transfer

Terry Neill, who has died aged 80, was perhaps best known for his stints as player and manager at Arsenal; charismatic and a born leader, he was the club’s youngest ever captain, aged 20, and later their youngest ever manager, taking them to three FA Cup finals in a row. William John Terence Neill was born in Belfast on May 8 1942; in his teens he played for Bangor, but signed for Arsenal in 1959 for a fee of £2,500, making his senior debut the following year. He took a few seasons to establish himself in the first team, but by 1964-65, under manager Billy Wright, he was a regular at centre-half. By the time Bertie Mee took the reins in 1966, Neill had established himself as first-choice, playing more than 40 games a season for three years in a row; in 1968 he played in the League Cup final defeat to Leeds United, but missed the following year’s defeat to Swindon because of a bout of jaundice which severely restricted his appearances that season. When he recovered he was no … [Read more...] about Terry Neill, footballer who became Arsenal’s youngest ever captain and later their youngest ever manager – obituary

RALF RANGNICK reckons Manchester United target Sasa Kalajdzic would be well served staying at Stuttgart. The ex- United interim chief's advice dents their hunt for a new striker. And at 6ft 7ins, Kalajdzic would offer the towering presence the Red Devils lack from current attacking options Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford. But Austria chief Rangnick believes his 25-year-old star man would benefit from the stability of another season in the Bundesliga. United boss Erik ten Hag wants more firepower, having lost out to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko . He is still confident of keeping wantaway legend Cristiano Ronaldo , 37. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL RED DEVILS LATEST Adrien Rabiot wage issues, Frenkie de Jong deal AGREED, Ronaldo latest BET BOOST William Hill - football free bets: Claim £30 welcome bonus when you stake £10 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS But PSV's Cody … [Read more...] about Ralf Rangnick tells Sasa Kalajdzic to SNUB Man Utd’s transfer interest, just weeks after quitting club as interim boss

Marcus Rashford has responded to Paris Saint-Germain after the French club launched a move for the Manchester United striker. PSG have held talks with Rashford’s representatives and want to bring the 24-year-old England international to the Parc des Princes this summer. Rashford, who has scored 93 goals in 304 games for United, only has one year remaining on his current deal. Rashford has helped United win the FA Cup , League Cup and Europa League since he made his debut in 2015, having progressed through the club’s youth ranks. PSG are strongly interested in signing Rashford, but the Daily Mail are now reporting that Rashford has responded to their approach by saying that he is happy at Old Trafford and that his priority is to stay at the club. The same report also claims that United are relaxed over the situation – despite the fact that Rashford’s contract is set to end on June 30, 2023 – with the club able to trigger an additional one-year extension … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford responds to PSG as French club launch move for Man Utd star

Ryan Reynolds has revealed wife Blake Lively was not happy when he told her had bought Welsh football team Wrexham FC. The Deadpool actor purchased the club with It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney – who he met via Instagram - in 2020. But it seems he failed to discuss the £2 million purchase with his wife of 10 years beforehand. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with pal Rob on Tuesday night, the 45-year-old actor shared: “I remember saying to Blake I have bad news - and I have really bad news.” He continued: “The bad news is I slipped into someone’s DMs again. “The really bad news is I might have bought half of a fifth tier national football league in Wales.” Ryan said wife Blake's reaction to him buying a Welsh football club was 'not good' ( Image: Michael Stewart/FilmMagic) Get all the biggest showbiz news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Mirror Showbiz newsletter Asked what Gossip Girl star Blake’s reaction … [Read more...] about Ryan Reynolds reveals Blake Lively’s ‘not good’ reaction to his Wrexham FC purchase

On the final day of Liverpool’s Premier League season, the home players formed a guard of honour and the Kop rose to salute the departing striker hailed as a club legend. Out stepped Divock Origi, deservedly milking the applause of 55,000 spectators for being the master of match-winning cameos, initiator of Barcelona's Champions League decline, and regular slayer of Everton's derby ambitions. In retrospect, Origi's fond farewell should have had second billing. It is the transfer of Sadio Mane that will truly represent the end of one of the greatest Liverpool careers of the modern era. Unfortunate timing prevented Mane receiving the personal Kop ovation he deserves and will belatedly get should Liverpool be paired with Bayern on a European night in the near future. Mane was the first game-changing signing for Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, as pivotal to the start of his reign as Ian St John to Bill Shankly - a fearless all-action striker whose signing was the catalyst for future … [Read more...] about Farewell Sadio Mane, one of Liverpool’s greatest players of the modern era