Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s proposed £245M infrastructure investment ‘will not touch the sides’ in Old Trafford revamp… as Manchester United prepares to announce billionaire’s investment in the next fortnight Petrochemicals mogul has a view to a structured buyout at the Manchester club  A dire need for upgrades is thought to be

Anthony Taylor is DEMOTED to the Championship this weekend – after Gary O’Neil raged at controversial penalty awarded to Newcastle against Wolves on Saturday The referee will have a spell away from the top-flight for the first time since 2019  Even rival manager Howe agreed that it had been a

Yaya Toure is the latest big name to head to Saudi Arabia as he links up with his former Man City boss Roberto Mancini as assistant coach of the national team – after leaving role with Belgian side Standard Liege Yaya Toure spent eight years at Man City, including three

Micah Richards reveals how John Terry effectively ended his career at Aston Villa – but insists he holds no grudges against then-boss Steve Bruce Micah Richards retired in 2019 after an underwhelming spell at Aston Villa Richards made two league appearances during his final three years at the club   Big debates on

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Former Liverpool centre-back Mamadou Sakho has left Ligue 1 side Montpellier with immediate effect after he allegedly knocked over the manager. Sakho, 33, has left Montpellier after arriving in 2021 from Crystal Palace. The France international was previously suspended by the club on October 24, after he grabbed 60-year-old manager

Erik ten Hag is reportedly facing resistance from his own dressing room over his treatment of  certain players – including Jadon Sancho. It is understood that a number of United stars have privately disagreed with Ten Hag’s strict man-management style. According to the Daily Star, some cliques have developed in the wake

Manchester United will reportedly look to sign another stirker in the January window to ‘ease the burden’ on Rasmus Hojlund with Ivan Toney among three options being considered. Hojlund’s arrival at Old Trafford has coincided with a worrying dip in form under Erik ten Hag with the Red Devils struggling

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Manchester United have reportedly begun planning for life after Erik ten Hag with two ‘alternatives’ considered to replace the under-pressure Dutchman. United suffered another setback on Wednesday evening at Old Trafford as they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Newcastle. It’s the second resounding defeat