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Arne Slot is a Premier League title winner. He is also no longer the right man for Liverpool
When Liverpool leaned into trusting data, making it a central tenet of their operation, the objective was to oust tradition and emotion as primary decision drivers with validated, evidence-based strategies. In that context, the discourse around Arne Slot is particularly illuminating. The loudest, most repeated reason for the head coach to remain in charge is the league title he delivered during his debut season.
‘A big heart pounding like crazy’ - Revisiting Liverpool’s Champions League miracle against Barcelona
Seven years ago, Anfield witnessed its greatest night as Liverpool flipped the finger to a 3-0 deficit against Barcelona to reach a consecutive Champions League final, en route to winning a sixth European Cup. Overturning such a scoreline during that stage of the competition against esteemed opposition was enough to constitute a football fairytale, but it was only half the story. To fully appreciate the scale of the miracle requires a deconstruction of the setting around it.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'dream came true' at Liverpool but Real Madrid move will taint legacy
Trent Alexander-Arnold was just 'a normal lad from Liverpool, whose dream came true'. The defender has announced he is leaving Anfield at the end of the season and here's why his expected move to Real Madrid is a nightmare for his local legacy...
Kevin De Bruyne transfer news: Aston Villa hold internal discussions over move for Manchester City midfielder
Aston Villa have held internal discussions about a potential move for Kevin De Bruyne, Sky Sports News understands. De Bruyne announced earlier this month that this season would be his last at the Etihad Stadium. It is the final year of his current contract and Villa could be interested in signing the 33-year-old midfielder when he departs City.
Matheus Cunha transfer: Man Utd given encouragement Wolves forward keen to join this summer
Matheus Cunha has given Manchester United positive indications that he is interested in joining them from Wolves, despite competition to trigger his £62.5m release clause. As underlined by Sky Sports News last week, the 25-year-old ranks high among United's targets to fortify Ruben Amorim's attack.
Marcus Rashford transfer: Man Utd draw up shortlist to replace forward but Aston Villa undecided on £40m buy option
Aston Villa have not yet decided whether to take up their £40m option to turn Marcus Rashford's loan from Manchester United into a permanent deal. Rashford has scored three goals and provided five assists across his 15 appearances in all competitions for Villa since arriving on loan in the January transfer window.
Mohamed Salah contract: Liverpool forward nearing new deal at Anfield as talks progress before crucial summer
Mohamed Salah is edging closer to signing a new contract with Liverpool as talks have been progressing well. The situation is the same for captain Virgil van Dijk, who has also indicated there has been "progress" in discussions over a long-awaited new deal to keep him at Anfield. Both players having made it abundantly clear that remaining at the club is their priority and it is understood there has finally been a breakthrough after a lengthy negotiation process.
Ruben Amorim exclusive: Manchester United boss says summer window is 'going to be crucial'
Sky Sports News' senior reporter Melissa Reddy sits down with Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, live on Sky Sports, as the Portuguese says this summer's transfer window is going to be "crucial". Ruben, there were so many positives against Nottingham Forest, but Man Utd conspired against themselves with two bad habits, which are conceding first and then being really poor in the final third. How do you go about trying to fix those problems?
Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'dream came true' at Liverpool but Real Madrid move will taint legacy
Trent Alexander-Arnold was just 'a normal lad from Liverpool, whose dream came true'. Here's why his expected move to Real Madrid is a nightmare for his local legacy... In March 2017, Trent Alexander-Arnold was readying for his first external interview as a Liverpool player and the infinitely more-hyped Ben Woodburn, who had broken Michael Owen's record to become the club's youngest goalscorer, was getting a taster of media duties alongside him.
Jadon Sancho: Chelsea set to sign Man Utd winger permanently despite £5m get-out clause from loan
Chelsea are still expected to sign Jadon Sancho permanently in the summer despite the emergence of a get-out clause existing in the deal to sign him from Manchester United. United would be due a £5m penalty payment from Chelsea, should the London club wish to get out of the £25m obligation included in his ongoing season-long loan deal. Chelsea are expected to be in the market for a new winger in the summer but that intention is due to the uncertainty around Mykhailo Mudryk's future.
Man Utd: Ruben Amorim talks in-depth about his work at Old Trafford, a new stadium, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his own 'hurry' to win
During the testing opening four months of Ruben Amorim's reign, Manchester United's communications department and senior hierarchy have fielded a persistent question: is there annoyance at the head coach's frank public assessments?
Andrea Berta agrees to become Arsenal sporting director amid interest from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain
Andrea Berta has chosen to become the new sporting director of Arsenal amid interest from Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and other top clubs - but the chance to work at Arsenal and in the Premier League proved too good an opportunity to turn down. Arsenal have held a thorough process and interviewed a number of candidates, but Berta was the outstanding choice. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Arsenal news & transfers🔴⚪ Arsenal fixtures & scores | FREE Arsenal PL highlights▶️ Got Sky?
Andrea Berta agrees to become Arsenal sporting director amid interest from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain
Andrea Berta has agreed to become the new sporting director of Arsenal despite interest from Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and other top clubs. The 53-year-old felt the chance to work at Arsenal and in the Premier League was too good an opportunity to turn down. Arsenal have held a thorough process and interviewed a number of candidates, but Berta was the outstanding choice. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Arsenal news & transfers🔴⚪ Arsenal fixtures & scores | FREE Arsenal PL highlights▶️ Got Sky?
Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim's miserable first season hinges on Europa League but sacking is inconceivable
Ruben Amorim's first season as Manchester United boss now hinges on Europa League success but he remains safe in the role, with a sacking inconceivable less than five months into his tenure. Amorim inherited a United side that was dwelling in 14th in the Premier League and the team remains in the same position having failed to secure victory in 11 of the 16 top-flight games since his appointment.
Manchester United: Where next for Ruben Amorim's side in agonising season with unwanted milestones?
Relief is a rare commodity at Manchester United - and the only crumb of comfort at present is a scan at the very bottom of the table to the inferior state of play of Wolves, Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton. That in itself sums up the miserable situation of the oft-framed biggest club in the world, who have steered themselves into an almighty mess with supporters understandably questioning whether there is a solid strategy to move away from it.
Man Utd transfers: Ruben Amorim targeting 'top forward' in summer after avoiding Marcus Rashford-induced panic buy
Manchester United don't want to repeat the mistakes of the past - signing a top forward would help them with that. The winter window was always going to be unkind to a club working within strict financial parameters, with a mountain of mistakes also suffocating their possibilities. United, in the circumstance of being haunted by the ghosts of recruitment past, actually navigated the January market well.
Alejandro Garnacho transfer: Lull in Napoli and Chelsea's interest in Manchester United forward
Napoli and Chelsea's interest in Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho has lulled. While lines of communication have remained open with the Serie A side, there's been no movement on an improved offer, with the clubs 10m Euros apart in their valuations. Man Utd transfer news and latest Transfer Centre LIVE! Deals, rumours, news on your phone 📱 Live Premier League table | Watch Premier League highlights for free Not got Sky?
Manchester United earmark Christopher Nkunku as potential transfer target as Chelsea ponder Alejandro Garnacho move
Christopher Nkunku has emerged as a potential Manchester United target in this window as Chelsea consider making a move for United forward Alejandro Garnacho. Talks are understood to have been held between intermediaries about a potential move to Old Trafford for Nkunku. Chelsea do not want to sell Nkunku, but it is thought they would be tempted to do business for £70m. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Chelsea news & transfers🔵 Chelsea fixtures & scores | FREE Chelsea highlights▶️ Got Sky?
Alejandro Garnacho: Chelsea considering move for Manchester United winger before January transfer window closes
Chelsea are considering a move for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho before the transfer window closes. Garnacho is a player they have been watching closely - and a move is possible during this window or in the summer. Chelsea would only proceed with a deal at the right price and on the right terms, however. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Chelsea news & transfers🔵 Chelsea fixtures & scores | FREE Chelsea highlights▶️ Got Sky? Watch Chelsea games LIVE on your phone📱 Not got Sky?
Marcus Rashford: Where could Manchester United striker go amid strong links with AC Milan and Barcelona?
Marcus Rashford's brother and agent Dwaine Maynard is set to engage Manchester United over potential proposals for the forward's exit after offering the player to multiple European clubs in recent weeks. AC Milan have been the most pronounced about their interest in loaning Rashford until the end of the season on the proviso that a large portion of his wages are covered by United.
Bruno Fernandes exclusive: There’s no way for us not to believe in Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd plan
Bruno Fernandes is exhausted; his legs a little heavy and his mind spent from the “suffering” it took to evict Arsenal from the FA Cup on penalties, having been a man down from 62 minutes. It is no wonder Manchester United's captain has walked into their Carrington training base sapped: he was the goalscorer, first off the mark in the shootout, and attached to his relentless performance was his role as the deliverer of "flowers" - honour, recognition and thanks - to deserving team-mates.
Man Utd transfers: Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo transfer exit stories show club have conflict about what they want to be
There was a time when Manchester United wanted Marcus Rashford to be the reference point and the poster boy of the club. In bad times during the Covid pandemic, with the forward successfully campaigning the government to hand out free school meals, he was seen as this lighthouse, not just for United but for society in general. Now it looks like a transfer away will almost certainly be done by the end of the January window. Do Mainoo and Garnacho have futures?
Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho latest: Manchester United duo likely to stay at Old Trafford amid reports of PSR concerns
Kobbie Mainoo has no concerns over his Manchester United future, Sky Sports News understands, amid reports the club may need to cash in on academy players to comply with financial rules. The 19-year-old has felt valued by United, who have made it clear they are not actively seeking to sell the midfielder nor Alejandro Garnacho, despite needing to be realistic over their PSR and FFP situation.
Marcus Rashford: Man Utd forward's agent travels to Italy for AC Milan meeting ahead of potential loan
Marcus Rashford's brother and agent has headed to Italy for exploratory talks with AC Milan executives over a potential half-season loan. At this stage, both parties are establishing the parameters for a loan deal, financially and otherwise. A large portion of Rashford's salary would need to be subsidised by Manchester United.
Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool contracts: Positive talks between club and trio over new deals
Talks remain ongoing between Liverpool and the representatives of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold to give them new contracts. The dialogue has, though, been very positive and has been moving forward with the negotiations held in a very respectful manner on all sides. Liverpool want to do right by the players, but right by the club too. It has been very apparent that Salah and Van Dijk want to stay.
Dan Ashworth: Manchester United sporting director's exit raises questions over INEOS' expensive decision making
Significant questions will be raised over INEOS' leading of football operations at Manchester United following Dan Ashworth's departure from the club after just five months as sporting director. The latest shock at Old Trafford - following on from the decision to keep Erik ten Hag, heavily back him in the summer window and then sack him 13 games into the season - will be another expensive exercise.
Mohamed Salah contract: Is Liverpool forward likely to stay at Anfield beyond the summer?
In June 2022, while holidaying on the turquoise-tinged waters of El Gouna along Egypt’s Red Sea, Mohamed Salah was forced to first contemplate leaving Liverpool. His contract was up the following summer and two years' worth of negotiations between his advisor, or more appropriately his "partner" Ramy Abbas, and the club's power brokers failed to result in a consensus. Liverpool sent in three proposals, all of which were a distance away from the terms drafted on Salah's behalf.
Ruben Amorim: An inside look at the new Manchester United boss' first week in charge
The irony was not lost on Manchester United staff. As the watching world zoomed in on Carrington and Ruben Amorim sampling his new surroundings for the first time, the man instructive in appointing him as the club's head coach had to fly in the opposite direction: Lisbon. Portugal's capital must have felt like a second home to Omar Berrada.
Arsenal sporting director Edu to serve six months' gardening leave as Jason Ayto steps up ahead of search for successor Original
Edu will serve a six-month period of gardening leave with assistant sporting director Jason Ayto stepping into the breach while Arsenal scout for a successor. Arsenal are prepared to wait for the right person as a long-term replacement for Edu rather than rushing to make an appointment. A key component for Arsenal is finding someone who dovetails and works well in partnership with Mikel Arteta; the effectiveness of that relationship is felt to be linked to how strong Arsenal can be.
Arsenal sporting director Edu agrees deal in principle to join up with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis Original
Arsenal sporting director Edu has agreed a deal in principle to take up a role with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. Precise details of the role are to be confirmed and a formal deal is still to be finalised. This is understood to be entirely Edu's decision, with Arsenal disappointed to see him go. Reports of a power struggle at the club are also understood to be totally untrue.
Edu: Arsenal sporting director to leave club with Gunners surprised by his decision
Arsenal sporting director Edu has decided to leave the club. The Brazilian's exit comes amid interest in him for a role with Evangelos Marinakis' group of clubs. Those currently include Nottingham Forest, Olympiacos and Rio Ave - and, in the future, potentially a fourth club they are looking to buy in Europe.
Ruben Amorim: Manchester United believe they have secured a man amongst the clutch of next great managers
When Sporting CP parted with €10m, (£8.3m) to recruit a head coach without a UEFA Pro Licence and with only three months of top-flight experience on his CV from Braga in 2020, it was termed "absolute insanity." The scathing reaction from the club's fans and analysts in Portugal are still stored on message boards - the internet, after all, never forgets - and paints a sharp contrast to the sentiment now that Ruben Amorim is set to leave for Manchester United.
Ruben Amorim: Manchester United believe they will have secured a man amongst the clutch of next great managers
When Sporting CP parted with €10m, (£8.3m) to recruit a head coach without a UEFA Pro Licence and with only three months of top-flight experience on his CV from Braga in 2020, it was termed "absolute insanity." The scathing reaction from the club's fans and analysts in Portugal are still stored on message boards - the internet, after all, never forgets - and paints a sharp contrast to the sentiment now that Ruben Amorim is set to leave for Manchester United.
Ruben Amorim: Manchester United to confirm appointment of Sporting boss
Ruben Amorim has said the "soap opera is coming to an end" as the Sporting boss promised to provide clarity over his move to Manchester United on Friday. It had been expected that official confirmation could have come as early as Thursday, but Amorim later said that he would not speak about his future until after Sporting's league game against Estrela da Amadora on Friday.
Ruben Amorim: Sporting boss would relish Man Utd chance after emerging as leading candidate to replace Erik ten Hag
Sporting head coach Ruben Amorim would relish managing Manchester United after emerging as the leading candidate to take over from Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. United have approached Sporting over appointing Amorim as their new boss and talks are thought to be ongoing over making the 39-year-old Ten Hag's successor after the Dutchman was sacked on Monday morning.
Erik ten Hag sacked: Man Utd draw up list of managerial candidates to take charge at Old Trafford
Manchester United have parted ways with Erik ten Hag and the search for his successor at Old Trafford will now begin. Having survived the October international break and insisting he was on the same page as United's hierarchy in regards to the path forward, Ten Hag was not expecting to be sacked as manager on Monday morning.
Andre Onana: Man Utd players taking responsibility for mistakes
Andre Onana has revealed Manchester United's dressing room is taking responsibility and trying to self-correct their "mistakes" to steer away from a poor start to the season. Manager Erik ten Hag has tackled enormous scrutiny and speculation around his job security, but in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News, goalkeeper Onana has shared that the United players are not solely leaving it up to the coaching staff to find solutions for their deficiencies.
Jonny Evans exclusive: Man Utd defender admires Erik ten Hag's strength with 'dressing room pushing for success'
Manchester United constantly feel like they are in turbulence; eyes transfixed on them, the noise blasted at full volume, with the scrutiny ceaseless. Posting the worst Premier League start in the club's history and being winless in five games across all competitions certainly provides a platform for the external world to scream 'chaos.' At Carrington, Jonny Evans paints a more serene picture of a team trying to hurdle the negativity, fix their flaws, and perform to their capabilities.
Man Utd will not panic over Erik ten Hag future and will be 'measured' over boss' performance ahead of executive meeting on Tuesday
Manchester United are refusing to panic and will be "measured" when considering next steps over how to move the club forward with Erik ten Hag calm over his position ahead of Tuesday's executive committee meeting. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford have a long-scheduled catch-up in London, which will also be attended by chief executive Omar Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox.
Erik ten Hag: Why are Manchester United and INEOS continuing to back the Dutchman in face of such adversity?
Why are Manchester United and INEOS continuing to stand by Erik Ten Hag in the face of such adversity and obvious underperformance? Sky Sports News' Melissa Reddy tells all... Manchester United have been open in admitting the biggest problem at the club in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era has been the lack of a football-first approach, a proper brains trust with the best in the business and a structure that is in keeping with elite clubs across Europe.
Erik ten Hag: Why are Manchester United and INEOS continuing to back the Dutchman in face of such adversity?
Why are Manchester United and INEOS continuing to stand by Erik Ten Hag in the face of such adversity and obvious underperformance? Sky Sports News' Melissa Reddy tells all... Manchester United have been open in admitting the biggest problem at the club in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era has been the lack of a football-first approach, a proper brains trust with the best in the business and a structure that is in keeping with elite clubs across Europe.
Manchester United bosses back Erik ten Hag despite 'unacceptable' defeat to Tottenham
Erik ten Hag retains the backing of Manchester United's football leadership structure with no immediate plans for a change of manager. Sky Sports News understands while there is consensus that the non-performance in the 3-0 drubbing against Tottenham was unacceptable, the hierarchy's focus at the moment remains on providing support to the Dutchman, his backroom staff, and the players to turn their fortunes around.
Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo: Man Utd preparing new deal talks with key duo after strong start to season
Manchester United are preparing to discuss new contracts for key duo Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo, Sky Sports News can reveal. SSN reported in August that talks with Mainoo were viewed as a priority to reward the performances of his breakthrough season and reflect his growing importance and status in the squad.
Mikel Arteta agrees new Arsenal contract after five-phase plan, job title change and Edu bond helps transform club
The advancement has been so pronounced and the transformation that effective, it probably slips the mind that during his first nine months at Arsenal, Mikel Arteta's status was simply 'head coach.' The original idea was for him to focus on the team, but that was playing too small. Arteta wanted to breathe life, bravery and direction into the club.
Erik ten Hag: Man Utd manager retains full backing of club's football leadership despite Liverpool defeat
Erik ten Hag retains the full backing of Manchester United's football leadership team, despite sporting director Dan Ashworth and CEO Omar Berrada not being involved in the decision to retain the manager. The 3-0 humbling to Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday, the club's second defeat in their opening three Premier League fixtures, has directed pressure back on the Dutchman.
Man Utd transfers and recruitment: Dan Ashworth, Omar Berrada on INEOS strategy, Jadon Sancho exit and academy
Manchester United navigated their first transfer window under the INEOS-powered football operations team this summer. Led by sporting director Dan Ashworth, who spent his first two months in the job purely focused on recruitment, the club embarked on a total of 32 transactions.
Mo Salah contract: Forward piles pressure on Liverpool over future after shock revelation
Mohamed Salah underscored his influence to Liverpool at Old Trafford and then intensified the pressure on the club to offer him a new contract after admitting no talks have yet been held. The 32-year-old is in the final year of his deal and has maintained he is not wasting mental energy focusing on the situation. However, Sky Sports News understands his preference would be to remain with the Anfield side.
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